K. K. Birla, Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani Goa Campus and Goa University strike a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together on advancements in education and research
- IBEF
- October 17, 2023
In order to lead academic and research partnerships in fields of mutual interest, Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus, and Goa University (GU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This relationship will take the form of joint research projects and publications, workshops, seminars, and conferences. Through this MoU, Goa University and its colleges will also be able to pursue their PhD programmes and project work at BITS Pilani. Additionally, it will facilitate communication between the academic staff and students of the two higher education institutions.
As part of the agreement, the faculty of both BITS Pilani and Goa University will collaborate in the supervision of students and in joint research in disciplines of mutual interest. GU and its colleges will send B.Tech./M.Tech./B.E./M.E./B.Sc./M.Sc./MA/Ph.D. students to a BITS Pilani campus. This MoU will facilitate providing GU students an opportunity to explore the option of undertaking a research project at BITS Pilani and be considered for admission to the PhD programme at BITS Pilani.
Professor Suman Kundu, Director, BITS Pilani, Goa Campus, stated that the campus understands the value and relevance of academic collaborations, and the partnership with Goa University is a significant step towards providing students with the right exposure to research subjects and diverse faculty support. This collaboration will set a new benchmark for higher education research capabilities for students in India, paving the way for better research and citation. The collaboration in the local context will create a significant platform for students in Goa to nurture their skills and learn from each other.
According to Professor Harilal B. Menon, Vice Chancellor of Goa University, the MoU between Goa University and BITS Pilani is quite pertinent to offering technology-driven courses at the university as part of undergraduate general education. The strategic alliance aims to improve educational possibilities concurrently with the National Education Policy (NEP)-based curriculum, which the university has already implemented at the undergraduate and graduate levels throughout the state of Goa. Additionally, BITS Pilani resource individuals with expertise in the technology domain will be added to the research centre the university is building. He has also said that this will inspire professors to pursue cooperative Research and Development (R&D) initiatives and dual PhD programmes.
This MoU will also bring within its ambit all the 64 affiliated colleges governed by Goa University.
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