Queen’s University signs MoU with Tezpur University
- 15 May, 2019
Queen's University Belfast, one of the leading educational varsities in the UK and Ireland, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tezpur University to supervise joint doctoral programs for the next five years. The signing is said to enable scholars from Tezpur University to commence Ph.D. study at Queen's in September this year. The collaboration is said to offer opportunities for student and staff exchange for the purpose of study, research and teaching. According to the MoU, the scope primarily for collaboration will be in research and aligning with the strengths of both the institutions.
Initially, the research areas that are identified are primarily within the engineering field. However, it is said that several other areas from other fields will be identified and explored.
Ian Greer, Vice-Chancellor of Queen's University stated, "We have a long-standing relationship with India and are committed to assisting Indian students in realising their career aspirations. In line with this vision, we are pleased to roll out this capacity building project with Tezpur University in Assam. Our focus in India includes preparing students for leadership and citizenship in a global society, recognising that each country and region has its own strategic development priorities".
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