We are honored that Flinders University chose URI as a partner in this critical initiative for the U.S. and Australia,” said Anthony Marchese, URI dean of engineering. “It makes perfect sense, of course. URI is strategically located in the epicenter of U.S. submarine manufacturing; 50% of our engineering faculty are funded by the Office of Naval Research to perform submarine-related research, and our campus is home to one of the largest university-based research nuclear reactors in the U.S

The University of Rhode Island is proud to be at the forefront of global partnerships like this, showcasing what is possible when we come together to advance new ideas with a shared vision,” said University of Rhode Island President Marc Parlange. “I am confident that this partnership will serve as a model for the kind of international collaborations we need to build now, more than ever, to address the most pressing challenges of our time, particularly around economic growth and security