Delhi University joins hands with University of Leeds to promote collaboration in research, exchange mobility
The
University of Delhi
and the
University of Leeds
,
UK
, have signed a memorandum of understanding (
MoU
) for promoting collaboration in exchange mobility and research activities.
The partnership with the University of Leeds is seen as an indispensable resource to expand linkages that will mutually benefit students and faculty of both universities, an official statement issued by DU said.
Under the
National Education Policy
(NEP) 2020, the DU is implementing a twinning programme, which will enable students from both universities to spend a semester in a partner university, it added.
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The MoU was exchanged at the Vice Regal Lodge, University of Delhi, on Thursday, between DU Vice Chancellor
Yogesh Singh
and University of Leeds President
Shearer West
in the presence of key officials of both universities.
It would foster healthy research collaborations and provide an active framework for student and faculty exchanges, the statement said.
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At the MoU exchange ceremony, Singh spoke about the various possibilities of exchange that can be initiated between the two universities.
He emphasized that international faculty as adjunct faculty at the DU will provide international experience to both students and faculty.
University of Leeds President West said that the interest among their students is increasing at the postgraduate and doctoral level to study in India, and this partnership will help foster the student exchange.
The
National Education Policy 2020
twinning programme allows students to complete a portion of their degree at a foreign university, typically a semester, while studying at an Indian higher education institution. It aims to provide students with international exposure and diverse academic experiences.
The programme is part of the broader implementation of NEP 2020, which encourages collaborations between Indian and foreign universities.
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