IIM Kozhikode terminates agreement with Turkey's Sabancı University citing national interest
The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode) has announced the annulment of its agreement with Sabancı University, Turkey, with immediate effect, as a firm step in support of national interest.
The agreement, originally signed in September 2023 for a period of five years, had outlined academic collaboration in the area of student exchange. However, in light of recent developments and guided by national priorities, IIM Kozhikode has unilaterally decided to nullify the agreement and terminate all associated academic engagements, an institute statement issued in this regard said.
IIM Kozhikode has also communicated this decision to Sabancı University and has requested the immediate removal of IIM Kozhikode's name from all official records, websites, and platforms affiliated with the Turkish university.
In a statement on the decision, Prof. Debashis Chatterjee, Director of IIM Kozhikode, said: 'At IIM Kozhikode, we place utmost importance on aligning our global engagements with the national interest. The decision to annul the MoU with Sabancı University has been taken after careful consideration and is in keeping with our institutional responsibility to uphold the values and priorities of our nation. We remain committed to fostering international collaborations that reflect mutual respect, strategic alignment, and shared national values.'
IIM Kozhikode reiterates its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and to engaging with global institutions that resonate with India's strategic and educational values.
The development follows similar decisions taken by other prominent Indian universities, including Jawaharlal Nehru University, Jamia Millia Islamia, Lovely Professional University (LPU) and IIT Roorkee.
The the universities reaffirmed their commitment to national priorities while pursuing global academic collaborations that align with India's educational and strategic interests.
These decisions signify a synchronized change in Indian higher education institutions' strategy towards international collaborations, especially with Turkey-affiliated organisations.
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