GUWAHATI: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has signed four Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with two renowned international educational institutions in Cannada and Japan.
The agreements, inked during the three-day “Japan-NER Bioeconomic Technology Cooperation Symposium 2024” (JNBTCS-2024) in Guwahati, were with two established universities – Dalhousie University, Canada and Gifu University, Japan.
The MoU for a Joint Doctoral Programme with Dalhousie University, Canada, is aimed at fostering dynamic research collaborations between scholars and students from both institutions.
This programme facilitates students and academic staff exchanges, joint research activities, and shared research materials, with the promise of enriching the academic environment and fostering academic excellence.
Additionally, IIT Guwahati also established three MoUs with Gifu University, Japan, focusing on International Joint PhD Programme, International Masters Joint Degree Programme in Food Science and Technology, and the Glocal Expert Programme.
These collaborations aim to provide students with comprehensive educational experiences, collective guidance and mentorship from faculty members of both institutions, and opportunities for cross-cultural learning and global competencies.
During the event, Prof. Rajeev Ahuja, Officiating Director of IIT Guwahati, expressed pride in these collaborations, stressing on the institute’s commitment to supporting students’ academic and personal growth.
“In essence, the collaborations aim to provide students with diverse learning experiences and opportunities for growth, fostering a holistic educational environment at IIT Guwahati,” he said.
Prof. Kazuhiro Yoshida, President of Gifu University, formally endorsed the MoUs for the Joint Ph.D. and Joint M.Tech. programmes, along with the Agreement on the Glocal Expert Program.
In recognition of his significant contributions to academic collaboration, Prof. Yoshida was extended the prestigious position of Honorary Professor at IIT Guwahati.
The symposium aimed at exploring essential technical areas for accelerating bio-economic development in Japan and the Northeastern Region (NER), featuring multiple invited talks and poster presentations.
Dalhousie University welcomes over 21,000 students from across Canada and 115 countries worldwide, while Gifu University, situated in the historical city of Gifu, Japan, maintains partnerships with universities across the globe, facilitating student and researcher exchanges.
