Coventry University and the Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) have formalised an agreement to explore collaborative opportunities and enhance their respective research portfolios. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) serves as a platform for discussions on joint research initiatives, shared funding applications, faculty development, student exchange programmes and collaborative academic activities, according to an official release.
The collaboration marks another strategic partnership for Coventry University on the global stage, particularly as it prepares to inaugurate its newest Global Hub in New Delhi, India, early next year. Coventry University claims to boast a network of Global Hubs in Africa, Dubai, China, Brussels and Singapore, fostering collaborations with universities, governments and businesses worldwide, the release mentioned.
“Coventry University will be a strategic and collaborator of choice university as there are significant areas of mutual interest. There are five research themes where we see strong complementary areas of Interest. The teams of researchers on both sides have put in significant effort over the last three months to identify common areas of research to focus on,” KNS Acharya, pro-vice chancellor, GITAM, said.
GITAM aims to broaden its research portfolio through the MoU, highlighting its dedication to expanding the research footprint via joint initiatives such as collaborative research projects, co-authored publications and reciprocal student and faculty exchanges. Both institutions will have the opportunity to jointly apply for grants in their mutually defined focus areas, as per the release.