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Academic experts from the UK, India and Australia researching key global and regional security issues gathered in New Delhi to forge new research partnerships. Following a one-week intensive module as part of relevant Masters courses at the Universities of Birmingham, Melbourne and Delhi, researchers from the three institutions took part in a one-day academic networking workshop. Researchers from all three countries - pictured above - joined forces to discuss general funding opportunities and key questions around security - key themes included gender and conflict, knowledge production on security, and regional security. Dr Jonathan Fisher , Senior Lecturer in African Politics, at the University of Birmingham said: "We had lots of interesting discussion around the global and regional security issues at hand. The participants really got their teeth into the task and it was a great way to develop potential research project bids. "We are delighted to continue our long-standing relationship with our partners in Melbourne and Delhi. As a civic university in the 21st century, Birmingham's responsibilities include contributing to enriching the life of our home city and the wider world.