Hyd: ICFAI, Sheffield Hallam University Sign MoU to Strengthen Academic Collaboration
The MoU, signed at the ICFAI Hyderabad campus, builds on an existing partnership and envisages joint research projects, student and faculty exchanges, collaborative academic programmes and knowledge sharing.
Oliver Coppard, Mayor of South Yorkshire, UK, attended the signing ceremony along with representatives of Sheffield Hallam University and the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA).
Dr. Kishore Jayaraman, OBE, representatives of the UK India Business Council (UKIBC) and the British High Commission were also present.
Addressing the gathering, Mayor Coppard spoke about the scale of development and ambition in India across various sectors.
He appreciated the opportunities and aspirations he had observed and expressed his willingness to support the ICFAI–Sheffield Hallam University partnership.
Prof. Dharmendra Shadija of Sheffield Hallam University outlined the existing partnership and discussed opportunities for expanding academic and research collaboration.
ICFAI Vice-Chancellor Prof. A. Vinay Kumar, in his welcome address, said the MoU would enable the two institutions to explore joint research, student and faculty exchanges, and the development of collaborative academic programmes.
He said ICFAI looked forward to strengthening its engagement with Sheffield Hallam University and institutions across South Yorkshire.
The visit also provided an opportunity for representatives of both institutions and the visiting delegation to exchange ideas and explore ways to strengthen academic, research and industry connections between India and South Yorkshire.
The MoU reaffirms the institutions’ commitment to building a long-term partnership and creating opportunities for students, faculty and researchers.
ICFAI Director of Branding Prof. Sudhakar Rao, Registrar Prof. S. Vijayalakshmi, ICFAI Business School Director Prof. K.S. Venugopal Rao, Dean of International Accreditation Dr. Sitamma Mikkilineni, and senior deans and directors from various ICFAI schools also attended the event.
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