Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology and The State University of New York has partnered, fostering academic exchange and research collaboration
Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIITD) and The University at Albany, State University of New York, have signed a Memorandum of Agreement, committing to global education, cultural exchange and collaborative research initiatives.
The agreement, signed by SUNY Albany, President, Dr Havidán Rodríguez and IIITD, Director, Ranjan Bose, aims to foster international understanding and promote faculty and student experiences.
The collaboration will cover key areas over the next five years, including faculty development, dual degree agreements, visiting scholars programmes, cooperative research projects and student exchange programmes.
“This strategic partnership will play a pivotal role in fostering innovation through joint projects that would enhance the quality and impact of research. Student and faculty exchanges will lead to both knowledge exchange and knowledge co-creation”, Ranjan Bose, IIITD, Director, said.
“The goal is to think about how we can enhance this partnership with IIITD for academic and research collaborations. There are many areas of synergy where both the institutes can collaborate for providing students with diverse, enriching educational opportunities”, Dr Havidán Rodríguez, President, SUNY Albany, shared.
Two universities are collaborating to explore various opportunities, including faculty development initiatives and dual degree agreements. The aim is to enhance educators’ academic prowess and provide a seamless educational experience for students. The parties are also considering hosting faculty from each institution as visiting scholars, promoting the exchange of ideas and expertise. Short-term academic and cultural experiences are also on the horizon, fostering cross-cultural interactions for self-financed students, faculty and staff.
The partnership aims to foster cooperative scientific and academic research projects, offering graduate and undergraduate students opportunities to participate in courses, internships, service-learning activities and research projects at the partner institution.
