BITS Pilani and UK India Business Council Sign MoU On Academic and Industry Collaboration
The Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS) Pilani has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UK India Business Council (UKIBC) to foster collaboration across research, academic-industry projects, transnational partnerships, and international student mobility. This partnership aims to strengthen academic ties and open new avenues for global knowledge exchange.
The MoU signing ceremony took place in the city office of BITS Pilani, Mumbai Campus. The meeting was attended by Mr. Richard McCallum, CEO of UKIBC, Prof. V. Ramgopal Rao, Group Vice-Chancellor of BITS Pilani, and Prof. Ashish Bharadwaj, Founding Dean of BITS Law School. Mr Arun Khetan, CEO (non-academic functions) of BITS Mumbai and Mr Ravi Mishra, Chief HR Officer of BITS Pilani also attended the meeting.
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The collaboration is set to initiate new programs, including an annual outreach event for undergraduate and postgraduate students at BITS Pilani’s campuses to support increased student mobility between India and the UK. This alliance underscores a commitment to advancing educational opportunities and promoting cross-border academic partnerships in new advances in engineering and computer science, pushing frontiers in deep-tech, and academic collaborations in management, law, and design. Through the MoU, BITS Pilani and UKIBC will share insights to drive innovation in academic and industry outreach.
Prof. V. Ramgopal Rao, Group Vice-Chancellor of BITS Pilani, remarked, “We are thrilled to formalize our partnership with the UK India Business Council. This MoU will create pathways for our students to engage with global educational and industry standards, fostering a truly transnational academic experience.”
Mr. Richard (Dickie) McCallum, CEO of UKIBC, added, “We look forward to a productive relationship with BITS Pilani. This partnership will not only facilitate knowledge exchange but also strengthen the connection between the UK and Indian educational ecosystems, benefiting students and industry leaders alike.”
The UK India Business Council (UKIBC) fosters job creation and growth through the UK-India partnership. The Council supports businesses with insights, networks, policy advocacy, and market entry services to succeed in both countries. Its experience in business growth makes it uniquely qualified to assist others, whether they are established or new to the market. The UKIBC collaborates with governments and influential partners to advocate for business-friendly policies, it offers sector-specific research and market entry services, helping businesses seize opportunities.
