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Time of India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
IIM Kozhikode terminates pact with Turkish university
Kozhikode: Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM-K) has officially announced the annulment of its memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Turkiye's Sabancı University with immediate effect. The decision comes close on the heels of several central universities cutting ties with institutions from Turkiye following the country's support for Pakistan. IIM-K authorities said that the decision was taken as a firm step in support of national interest . The MoU, originally signed in Sept 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, the institute said. IIM-K added that it has formally communicated this decision to Sabancı University and has requested the immediate removal of IIM-K name from all official records, websites, and platforms affiliated with the Turkish university. "At IIM-K, 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," said IIM-K director Debashis Chatterjee. IIM- K 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, he added.
News18
20-05-2025
- Business
- News18
IIM Kozhikode Terminates MoU With Turkey's Sabancı University
The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) has terminated its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sabancı University, Turkey, with immediate effect, the institute said in a statement on Tuesday. The decision has been taken in view of national interest. All academic collaborations and associated activities under this MoU have been cancelled, the institute added. 'In view of national interest, the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode has unilaterally annulled the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sabancı University, Turkey, with immediate effect," IIMK said.
The Hindu
20-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
IIM-K cancels MoU with Turkish university
Close on the heels of several premier Central institutes snapping ties with Turkish universities over Turkiye's support for Pakistan, the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM-K) has cancelled its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sabancı University with immediate effect, citing the decision 'as a firm step in support of national interest.' A press release issued on Tuesday said that the IIM-K formally intimated this to Sabancı University and requested the immediate removal of the institute's name from all official records, websites, and platforms affiliated with the Turkish university. The MoU, 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-K has unilaterally decided to nullify the agreement and terminate all associated academic engagements. In a statement, Prof. Debashis Chatterjee, IIM-K Director, said: 'At IIM-K, we place utmost importance on aligning our global engagements with 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 engaging with global institutions that resonate with India's strategic and educational values, the statement said.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
IIM Kozhikode Terminates MoU with Sabancı University, Turkey
The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) has officially announced the annulment of its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sabancı University , Turkey, with immediate effect, as a firm step in support of national interest , the B school said in a statement on Tuesday. The MoU, 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. The Institute has formally 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. 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 statement added.
Indian Express
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
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.
