University College Dublin (UCD) and PwC Ireland have agreed a strategic partnership that will result in "substantial financial investment" over seven years.
The agreement includes three key areas where the organisations will work together: education and talent development; thought leadership and innovation; and corporate social responsibility.
The arrangement involves collaboration on the support of leadership development of high performance, high potential talent; development of internship programmes, mentoring and academic programmes as well as joint research and promoting equality in education and wellness.
UCD president Andrew Deeks said the arrangement "develops on our longstanding relationship" with PwC.
“Working together, UCD, Ireland’s largest university and PwC, Ireland’s largest professional services firm, can make great strides in the areas of education and talent development, thought leadership and innovation and corporate social responsibility,” he said.
PwC managing partner Feargal O’Rourke said: “As one of Ireland’s largest employers of graduates, PwC has a huge focus on developing key talent to ensure that our clients get the best advice and our people can be the best they can be.
“This partnership will play a key role in the furtherance of talent and skills development for our business.
“UCD is at the forefront of worldwide education. We are delighted to be partnering with the university and look forward to collaborating together even more in the years to come.”
