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BBC News
04-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
University of York plans to open campus in India
The University of York has announced plans to open a new campus in institution said it had signed a memorandum of understanding with the Chief Minister of the state of Maharashtra to open the site in Mumbai.A spokesperson said it hoped to begin accepting students in time for the 2026/27 academic of the University of York, Prof Charlie Jeffery, described the plan as "a really exciting venture" and a chance to contribute to the education of India's "future leaders and entrepreneurs". A university spokesperson said the next step would be to receive a licence from the University Grants Commission in India to develop the would initially offer undergraduate and post-graduate courses in computer science, with AI and cyber security, business, economics and creative industries. Prof Jeffery, who met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the plans, said: "We're working with a country that has an ambitious drive for global influence, skills development and economic growth."This is a really exciting venture and we are committed to building and strengthening our connections in India and contributing to the education of its future leaders and entrepreneurs."Studies are expected to begin in an existing building in a business quarter of Mumbai, with plans to develop a full campus complex over the coming years. A university spokesperson said students would study in India and follow the curriculum taught at its UK base, graduating with a University of York Fadnavis, said: "It is a privilege to welcome the University of York to Mumbai as we expand world-class educational opportunities in India." Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
The Hindu
03-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
University of York to open Mumbai campus by 2026, offering AI, Business, and creative courses
The University of York, one of the U.K.'s research-intensive institutions and a member of the Russell Group, plans to open a new campus in Mumbai, officials said on Friday. During the ongoing WAVES Summit in Mumbai, the university's vice-chancellor, Charlie Jeffery, discussed the initiative with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A formal memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed with the Maharashtra chief minister, paving the way for the new campus. The proposed campus is expected to welcome its first cohort of students in 2026. Subject to the final regulatory approvals from the University Grants Commission (UGC), it will offer undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security, Business, Economics, and creative industries. It will initially open its doors in an existing building in a business quarter of Mumbai, with plans to develop a full campus complex over the coming years. Students will study in India and follow the York curriculum taught at its U.K. base, graduating with a University of York degree. Programmes in emerging fields like AI, Cyber Security, and creative industries will be designed with global industry input, boosting job readiness in high-demand sectors and opening career pathways for Indian learners. "York's global reputation rests on its outstanding achievements in teaching and research and it is one of the only four universities in the U.K. alongside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial College London which is both in the top 10 in the U.K. for the quality of its research and has a gold ranking for the quality of its teaching," Mr. Jeffery said. Mr. Jeffery added, 'We have research strengths that align with India's priorities, especially in the areas of digital technologies, creative industries and the real-world applications for AI systems. We look forward to working with our partners in India to welcome students and establish new research opportunities'. The UGC had, in 2023, announced the setting up and operation of campuses under the Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India Regulations. The U.K.'s Southampton University is in the process of setting up its campus in India this year. Two Australian universities, Deakin and Wollongong, already have campuses in the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City). The Queen's University Belfast and the Coventry University have also received approval for setting up campuses in the GIFT City. So far, no U.S. university has an offshore campus in India.
Indian Express
02-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
University of York signs MoU with Maharashtra govt to set up its first campus in Mumbai
The University of York has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Maharashtra government for the setting up of its first campus in Mumbai. This comes after the university's Vice-Chancellor Professor Charlie Jeffery discussed the initiative with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the ongoing World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in Mumbai. The memorandum for launching the campus for the university, which is a part of the Russell Group, was officially signed by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. While highlighting this initiative as one which would reinforce national development and facilitate the global exchange of knowledge, Fadnavis said, 'It is a privilege to welcome the University of York to Mumbai as we expand world-class educational opportunities in India. The opportunity to connect our students with the academic excellence of a Russell Group institution is particularly valuable and will offer significant academic and research benefits to students and scholars alike, while further enriching the educational landscape.' The project which also marks a research collaboration between UK and India, with a focus on teaching in the field of creative industries, a statement by the university said. ''This is a truly exciting new venture, and we are committed to building and strengthening our connections in India and contributing to the education of its future leaders and entrepreneurs. York's global reputation rests on its outstanding achievements in teaching and research and is one of only four universities in the UK – alongside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial College London – which is both in the top 10 in the UK for the quality of its research and has a gold ranking for the quality of its teaching,' Jeffery said. He further added that the university had research strengths which align with India's priorities, 'especially in the areas of digital technologies, creative industries and the real-world applications for AI systems'. The plan for a Mumbai campus also follows the launch of its Co-Star Live Lab which, according to the university statement , can present opportunities for researchers in the UK and India to collaborate on new technologies that will enhance the gaming, TV, film, performance and entertainment sectors. 'The strong emphasis on research and innovation alongside high-quality teaching and learning will catalyse research partnerships between innovators from India and the UK. It is especially good to see the focus on the creative industries as well as courses in computer science, AI, cyber security, business and economics, all high potential sectors which will support India and UK growth,' Alison Barrett, Country Director, British Council India, said. The University of York is also working with Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), with researchers and experts focusing on the study of food sustainability in Odisha.
BBC News
10-04-2025
- Business
- BBC News
University of York launches geothermal energy project
A project to use geothermal heat to decarbonise a university's campus has been launched. The University of York scheme, which has been allocated £35m in funding from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, will also look at ways to reduce fossil fuel use across the city. Vice-Chancellor Prof Charlie Jeffery said the campus's location on a site of "significant geothermal potential" made it an ideal place for the said: "This geothermal project is more than just a sustainable energy initiative; it is a living laboratory that will drive research, educate our students and benefit our community." The initial three-year phase of the project would focus on developing a sustainable heat source to supply the majority of the university's buildings, while also "fostering a new generation of sustainable energy experts", the university said. The next phase of the project would "delve into the potential for on-campus electricity generation and the expansion of heat capacity to benefit the wider York community".The funding came from the government's Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, delivered by Salix university said assessment work for the project had been done, with the next phase being the planning process and regulatory approvals. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
