Hyderabad, Oct 14 ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, Hyderabad and Sheffield Hallam University, UK, have signed an MoU here on Wednesday.
The MoU, which marks the continuation of an existing partnership between ICFAI and Sheffield Hallam University, reflects the shared commitment of both institutions to strengthen academic and research collaboration, with opportunities for joint research projects, student and faculty exchanges, collaborative academic programmes and knowledge sharing, a release from ICFAI said.
The partnership also seeks to encourage innovation and create meaningful opportunities for students, faculty and researchers at both institutions, it said.
Oliver Coppard, Mayor of South Yorkshire, UK, along with representatives from Sheffield Hallam University and the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA), attended the signing of an MoU ceremony, it further said.
Prof A Vinay Kumar, Vice Chancellor, ICFAI, said: “The MoU opens the door for our two institutions to explore joint research, faculty and student exchanges, and the joint development of academic programmes”.
The visit provided an opportunity for representatives from ICFAI, Sheffield Hallam University and the visiting delegation to exchange ideas and explore ways to strengthen academic, research and industry connections between India and South Yorkshire, the release added.
(PTI News)
