University of Birmingham signs up for strategic research vision in India

University of Birmingham Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir David Eastwood with representatives of partner organisations at the signing ceremony in Delhi. Experts at the University of Birmingham will work with partners in India across education, healthcare, genetic engineering and sports science. Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir David Eastwood signed a range of Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with the University's partners at a special signing ceremony in Delhi. The agreements form a key part of the University's strategic vision to continue building meaningful education and research partnerships in India. Professor Sir David Eastwood signed MoUs with: The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biology (ICGEB), New Delhi Leading pharmaceutical company CIPLA, of Mumbai Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU), Gandhinagar Technofin - a Mumbai-based transport and infrastructure consultancy Manipal Academy of Higher Education Inspire Institute of Sport "The University of Birmingham's collaborative research output with India partners has almost doubled over the last five years. We currently have over 40 joint research projects of outstanding quality,' commented Professor Sir David Eastwood. "We are a global university with a civic heart and a long, illustrious relationship with India.