International Relations

Mar
30
2021
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By Poulami Mondal
Enhancing Global Imprint of IIT Kharagpur through Strategic Partnerships

Enhancing Global Imprint of IIT Kharagpur through Strategic Partnerships

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Exploring scaling-up of international outreach initiatives through dynamic and personalized approach as well as unique offerings at the institutional level. IIT Kharagpur has been scaling up its international relations activities since 2015. From setting up an International Relations Office to the hiring of staff, setting processes and systems and entering new collaborations. The Institute has also been engaging in various strategic partnerships in harmony with India’s global alliances and outreach goals. Recently the Director Prof. V K Tewari along with Associate Dean International Relations Dr. Anandaroop Bhattacharya and executives from the Office of International Relations, participated in three strategic events…
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Mar
17
2021
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By Shreyoshi Ghosh
IIT Kharagpur and The University of Manchester Launch Dual Doctoral Programme

IIT Kharagpur and The University of Manchester Launch Dual Doctoral Programme

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IIT Kharagpur and The University of Manchester are pleased to announce the launch of a dual award PhD programme which represents the next phase of our strategic partnership. This will serve to consolidate and build on existing research collaborations across a number of thematic areas including environmental geochemistry, biomaterials and Industry 4.0. Students will be jointly recruited and spend time in both Manchester and Kharagpur, benefiting from the expertise, facilities and infrastructure of two globally renowned institutions. The programme, launching this July, will be open to IIT and IISc graduates from India during its initial phase.  Successful candidates will be…
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Dec
14
2020
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By Shreyoshi Ghosh
New Normal Thrust to International Research Outreach

New Normal Thrust to International Research Outreach

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The Ministry of Education has released a grant for the amount of ₹ 80 crores to IIT Kharagpur for the Scheme for Promotion of Academic & Research Collaboration (SPARC) Programme which is aimed to promote international research outreach. The Institute which is the national coordinator of the programme is working along with 450 institutions in India and 470 institutions worldwide since the inception of the programme in 2018. In 2019-20, more than 300 international experts visited Indian institutions registered under SPARC for various projects and workshops. Close to 400 research proposals have been approved for funding to date. Over 26% of…
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Apr
25
2020
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By Shreyoshi Ghosh
You’re Home: IIT Kharagpur tells international students

You’re Home: IIT Kharagpur tells international students

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Hindustan Times    The Week     India Today     Millennium Post      Outlook     Economic Times      NDTV    Jagran An early morning tweet on Earth Day woke up a few students at IIT Kharagpur. A fellow Kgpian student, pursuing internship at Georgia, Atlanta, USA, had tweeted seeking help from the Indian authorities in the lockdown situation. Her friends from IIT Kharagpur got in action and shared her message on IIT Kharagpur’s social media handle. Finally the stranded student was connected with IITKGP Foundation, the alumni body of the Institute in USA, who are now trying to help her reach out…
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Nov
29
2019
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By Shreyoshi Ghosh
Sharing the Best

Sharing the Best

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India Today        Outlook           Millennium Post        Times of India         The Statesman          Times City IIT Kharagpur and the United States - India Educational Foundation (USIEF) organized a two-day joint workshop for universities in Eastern India themed ‘Igniting Interest to Study in India: Best Practices to Attract Foreign Students on Your Campus’. USIEF promotes mutual understanding between the nationals of India and the US through the educational exchange of outstanding scholars, professionals and students. The organization has the mandate to organize such outreach workshops to…
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Oct
29
2019
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By Sreeparna
Taare Zameen Par

Taare Zameen Par

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Diwali was just round the corner when a galaxy of stars descended on the Structural Reliability and Research Facility (SRRF) Lab last Tuesday evening over mouth-watering snacks and a tête-à-tête with the International Relations Office of IIT Kharagpur. These students, enrolled for various postgraduate courses and programs at IIT Kharagpur, and hailing from Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, South Korea, Nigeria, Russia, Syria and France, participated in an engaging session that continued for over a couple of hours. “What is this Illu thing we are hearing in our halls? Is it something big here?” asked one student. He was visiting the…
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Jul
29
2019
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By Shreyoshi Ghosh
Calling Inbound

Calling Inbound

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India Today           Business Standard         Outlook          Hindustan Times                  News18                      The Week               Times Now                            India TV                     First Post                          Republic TV             NDTV                      DailyHunt                      Devdiscourse     …
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Jun
29
2019
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By Shreyoshi Ghosh
Deans’ Conclave for International Outreach

Deans’ Conclave for International Outreach

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Times of India     Economic Times    Careers360 The PAN IIT Dean International Relations (IR) Conclave was held at IIT Kharagpur on June 28-29, 2019. Twelve IITs, represented by Deans and Executives of IR Offices, participated in the Conclave viz. Delhi, Bombay, Madras, Guwahati, Kanpur, Tirupathi, Mandi, Indore, Dhanbad, Roorkee, Palakkad and Kharagpur. Over two days the IITs deliberated on common challenges and processes towards attracting and admitting more international students, funding mechanisms, degree provisions, international collaborations and several more. “The IITs and their alumni are probably the finest products coming out of India since independence.  While each IIT pursues…
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Jan
23
2019
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By Shreyoshi Ghosh
IIT KGP Partners with AOTS Japan

IIT KGP Partners with AOTS Japan

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Financial Express   The Week   Navbharat Times   Business Standard  Techgraph    NDTV    Millenium Post     Gadget Now    NewsNation   The Indian Wire   DevDiscourse IIT Kharagpur and Japan’s The Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS) have signed an MoU on January 21, 2019, to explore opportunities for an Indo-Japanese Research Centre at IIT Kharagpur to showcase research and technology developments in thematic areas. The two organizations shall focus on state of the art joint certification courses in the domains of technology and management to be co-taught by faculty/experts in both countries including visits to the host institutions. This…
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Nov
27
2018
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By Shreyoshi Ghosh
Strategic Engagement with Auckland

Strategic Engagement with Auckland

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Business Standard   Times of India   Yahoo News  Outlook   Times Now    Jagran Josh   NDTV Global News, NZ   Indian Weekender, NZ IIT Kharagpur and the University of Auckland signed an MoU to foster academic exchange and research collaboration, faculty exchange and visiting/adjunct appointments, and student mobility. The institutes will typically explore opportunities for research in Healthcare Technologies, New Materials, Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence. “This is the first strategic partnership of the University of Auckland with a higher educational institution in India. The SPARC program of India is of specific interest to us. There are several research areas which are of mutual interest…
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