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Time of India
10 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Delhi University joins hands with University of Leeds to promote collaboration in research, exchange mobility
The University of Delhi and the University of Leeds , UK , have signed a memorandum of understanding ( MoU ) for promoting collaboration in exchange mobility and research activities. The partnership with the University of Leeds is seen as an indispensable resource to expand linkages that will mutually benefit students and faculty of both universities, an official statement issued by DU said. Under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the DU is implementing a twinning programme, which will enable students from both universities to spend a semester in a partner university, it added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo The MoU was exchanged at the Vice Regal Lodge, University of Delhi, on Thursday, between DU Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh and University of Leeds President Shearer West in the presence of key officials of both universities. It would foster healthy research collaborations and provide an active framework for student and faculty exchanges, the statement said. Live Events At the MoU exchange ceremony, Singh spoke about the various possibilities of exchange that can be initiated between the two universities. He emphasized that international faculty as adjunct faculty at the DU will provide international experience to both students and faculty. University of Leeds President West said that the interest among their students is increasing at the postgraduate and doctoral level to study in India, and this partnership will help foster the student exchange. The National Education Policy 2020 twinning programme allows students to complete a portion of their degree at a foreign university, typically a semester, while studying at an Indian higher education institution. It aims to provide students with international exposure and diverse academic experiences. The programme is part of the broader implementation of NEP 2020, which encourages collaborations between Indian and foreign universities.
India Gazette
11 hours ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Delhi University signs MoU with University of Leeds to promote research collaboration and student exchange
New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): Delhi University and the University of Leeds, UK, on Thursday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote collaboration in research and exchange mobility. The partnership is aimed at mutually benefitting students and faculty members through academic linkages and shared programmes. The MoU was exchanged at the Vice Regal Lodge, University of Delhi, between Prof. Yogesh Singh, Vice Chancellor, University of Delhi, and Prof. Shearer West, Vice Chancellor and President, University of Leeds, in the presence of senior officials from both institutions. According to a statement issued by the university, 'Partnership with the University of Leeds, UK is seen as an indispensable resource to expand linkages that will mutually benefit the students and the faculty of both universities. It would foster healthy research collaborations and provide an active framework for student and faculty exchanges.' The agreement aligns with the National Education Policy 2020, under which Delhi University is initiating a Twinning Programme. The programme will enable students from both universities to spend a semester at the partner institution, enhancing global academic exposure. Addressing the ceremony, DU Vice Chancellor Prof. Yogesh Singh said, 'There are various possibilities of exchange that can be initiated between the two universities. Having international faculty as adjunct faculty at the University of Delhi will provide international experience to both students and faculty.' Prof Shearer West, Vice Chancellor and President of the University of Leeds, highlighted the growing interest among their students to study in India. 'There is a growing interest among our postgraduate and doctoral students to study in India, and this partnership will help in fostering the student exchange,' she said. The event was attended by senior delegates from both universities, including Prof. Piruthivi Sukumar, Professor of Global Engagement and Education; Prof. Ian Wood, Professor of Molecular Neuroscience and Pro-Dean International for Biosciences; Krystyna Kowalska, Regional Development Manager for South Asia and Southeast Asia; Shweta Datt, Country Advisor, University of Leeds India Representative Office; Prof Anil Rai, Dean, International Relations, University of Delhi; Prof K Ratnabali, Dean Academics; Prof Rekha Saxena, HoD, Department of Political Science; Anoop Lather, Chairperson Culture Council and DU PRO, and several other officials. (ANI)
