University of Birmingham signs up for strategic research vision in India
Experts at the University of Birmingham will work with partners in India across railways, hydrogen fuels, data science, artificial intelligence and education.
The agreements form a key part of the University’s ongoing strategic vision to continue building meaningful education and research partnerships in India.
“We are a global civic university and a long, illustrious relationship with India. Signing these exciting new agreements with partners in areas such as railways, sports science, education and community business gives us a great opportunity to further contribute to Indian society, as we continue to forge meaningful research and education partnerships in India,” commented Vice-Chancellor Professor Adam Tickell.
Professor Tickell signed a range of Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with the University’s partners at special signing ceremonies in Bengaluru and Delhi.
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Partners include TESCO Business Services (Bengaluru), Vellore Institute of Technology (Andhra Pradesh) and Indo British Scholars’ Association (Kolkata), to name a few.
The University and TESCO Business Services are joining forces to create postgraduate study programmes in data science and artificial intelligence. The partnership will see University experts designing and delivering educational programmes for TESCO’s staff - from training in specific professional areas to formal postgraduate qualifications.
TESCO will also explore opportunities for suitably qualified Birmingham students to join placements at the company’s data-science laboratories in India and offer guest lectures to Birmingham staff and students.
“The University of Birmingham’s collaborative research output with India partners has almost doubled over the last five years. We currently have over 40 joint research projects of outstanding quality,” commented Professor Adam Tickell.
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University experts from the Birmingham Centre for Railways Research and Excellence (BCRRE) will also work with K-RIDE – an urban rail transport joint venture of Govt. of Karnataka and the Ministry of Railways. The team will launch studies into two major areas: Power consumption and energy analysis and railway network operational simulation, resilience testing and optimisation.
Professor Tickell also signed agreements with Manipal University to create a dual Masters Programme in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science and explore new opportunities for student exchange between the two universities.
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Alex Ellis, British High Commissioner to India, said: “I am delighted that the University of Birmingham is strengthening its presence in India across railways, sports science, education and community business. Together, British and Indian institutions can address shared global challenges through research, innovation and knowledge. The University has strong India partnerships. These new agreements will further benefit both our countries.”
The University of Birmingham has a number of significant partnerships in India, underpinned by its India Institute, which aims to increase the visibility, impact and coherence of Birmingham’s engagement in the country.
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