discussed about the importance of building relationships with foreign universities for the enhancement of academic quality in education
Q. How does education contribute to GDP of any nation?
Education is one of the biggest drivers of any country’s economic development. Quality education, both in school and higher education lead to better jobs, higher income and growth. Governments all over the world, including in India, recognize the importance of education and training and develop policies to promote access and quality education. Given India’s young demographic, education becomes even more important to the long term economic growth of the nation. If the hundreds of millions of young people are provided with quality education and training, this will have a positive impact on economic growth and GDP. However, the opposite may also be true – if large portions of the nation remain underskilled and receive a poor education, this can adversely impact economic growth.
Q. Why did you choose University of Wollongong for this partnership?
Providing our students with international career opportunities is a key part of our global vision at O.P. Jindal Global University. Our strategic partnership with UoW is also a part of our vision to promote opportunities for further study and work in Australia. A report published by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Australia) titled ‘India economic strategy to 2035’ also identifies education as the “flagship sector,” owing to Australian expertise in the field and the great scale of India’s education requirements. We are excited to welcome Wollongong University as one of our esteemed partner institutions and provide further opportunities for JGU Faculty and students to connect and collaborate with UoW and even visit and study in this beautiful coastal city.
If the hundreds of millions of young people are provided with quality education and training, this will have a positive impact on economic growth and GDP.
Q. How will this strategic partnership help students?
This strategic partnership between Jindal Global University and University of Wollongong will enable students from both the universities to complete a semester length exchange at the other university. The agreement allows up to two students from each university to undertake a semester abroad at the partner university every semester. In addition, students from Australia will have the opportunity to opt for a three week course at JGU which would walk them through Indian Law, Business, Society and Culture as part of the India Immersion Programme run by the Centre for India Australia Studies.
Q. What kind of exposure will the faculty and the researchers at both universities get?
The partnership between UoW and JGU will also promote stronger ties between scholars in Australia and India. Both universities have discussed innovative ways to catalyse deeper research ties and promote joint publication across faculties. This may be through visiting fellowships, joint Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Australia) titled ‘India economic strategy to 2035’ also identifies education as the “flagship sector,” owing to Australian expertise in the field and the great scale of India’s education requirements conferences and workshops and/or faculty exchange.
Q. Where do you think most students and universities lag behind in India when it comes to world class education?
While Indian students have strong ambitions, the universities often fail to provide them the quality education that they deserve due to an array of factors. The higher education system in India is constantly expanding however poor infrastructure, shortage of quality teaching staff and lack of multi-disciplinary universities may be among the top issues that need to be dealt with. The standard of education could be improved in many institutions and many perceive that there is a need to boost the quality of teaching and research in universities throughout the country.
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Australia) titled ‘India economic strategy to 2035’ also identifies education as the “flagship sector,” owing to Australian expertise in the field and the great scale of India’s education requirements.
Q. What are the other universities that the JGU will be collaborating with?
It is an ongoing process in our endeavour to provide a global education to young scholars of JGU. We have 200+ international collaborations with leading global Universities of the world. The focus of JGU’s growth, over the past ten years, has not solely been on admitting more students every year, but on creating opportunities for students in India and around the world to experience high-quality education in a unique private institution with a public service mission.
