George Munroe graduated from Queen's University Belfast with an honours degree in Physics. His subsequent research in Biophysics involved harnessing computers to both automate lab experiments and analyse results. He completed his PhD in 1987, but by then had already become fully engaged in supporting a diverse range of University research and teaching through responsibility for applications software in the University's Computer Centre. His
desire to 'apply' computer technology led to an open embrace of internet technologies and establishing network information services at Queen's. His interest extended to European activities
where he has chaired two TERENA (Trans European Research and Education Network Association) task forces and was involved in drafting several other projects. In 1994 he formed a small internet company in Northern Ireland and three years later left the University. In 1998 he became managing director of the company he formed, UNITE Solutions. He is also a 'trainer' for
the Internet Society's annual network workshops for countries in the early stages of development.