Deakin University, Australia, and O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat (JGU) have announced the establishment of the Jindal and Deakin Education Partnership, which is to be based out of the JGU Sonipat campus near New Delhi.
The initiative, a first-of-its-kind and in accord to the National Education Policy 2020, will offer innovative models of global education, training, and research for students in India, a statement said.
Deakin University’s President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Iain Martin, said, “At Deakin, our focus is always on how to best serve our communities, locally and internationally. Our strong presence in India over the last three decades has enabled us to collaborate and continuously innovate our research and education. This open-mindedness to new possibilities has served us extremely well in responding to the recent challenges presented by the pandemic. The establishment of the Jindal and Deakin Education Partnership will continue this emphasis on what is possible and will prioritise new opportunities for our students and partners in India, helping us deliver impact and progress across society. We are very excited about this collaborative initiative with OP Jindal Global University, and we are confident that Indian students will benefit from the innovative offerings through this education partnership.”
Ms Ravneet Pawha, Deputy Vice President (Global Engagement) and CEO (South Asia), Deakin University, said, “In our twenty-seven plus years of engagement in India, it has been our continuous endeavour to develop meaningful partnerships and connect with high achieving education providers like OP Jindal Global University. This partnership is important to Deakin University and our future initiatives to provide pathways for learning and allow the sharing of ideas that are important for a global learning experience for students. The Jindal and Deakin Education Partnership will be crucial as it will provide opportunities for Indian students to gain international experience for their future careers, foremost, collaborating with world-class educators and researchers from both institutions.”
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