- IIT Guwahati formalised collaborations with Dalhousie University, Canada and Gifu University, Japan
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati signed four Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with international educational institutions from Canada and Japan. On March 3, 2024 the institute formalised collaborations with Dalhousie University, Canada and Gifu University, Japan. All MoUs have been signed for a period of five years and may be further extended based on mutual understanding.
A MoU has been signed with the Dalhousie University, Canada to establish Joint Doctoral Programme. This programme has been designed to foster dynamic research collaborations between scholars and students from both institutions. The joint supervision of PhD candidates’ promises to offer diverse perspectives and expertise enriches the educational journey and enhances the quality of research outcomes.
In addition to this, three MoUs have been signed with Gifu University, Japan, for International Joint PhD programme. IIT Guwahati established an ‘International Joint PhD Programme’ in collaboration with Gifu University, spanning a standard duration of three years. This programme entails a collaborative course design by both universities, offering students a comprehensive educational experience. Throughout their dissertation work, scholars would be receiving collective guidance and mentorship from faculty members at both the home and partner institutions. Research progress would be evaluated by a multidisciplinary team of experts from both universities, ensuring rigorous academic standards and fostering innovative research outcomes.
Additionally, an agreement has been forged for a two year ‘International Masters Joint Degree Programme in Food Science and Technology’ between the two institutes. This programme is guided by collaborative management between Gifu University and IIT Guwahati, facilitating coursework and dissertation evaluation for enrolled students. The programme also emphasises data sharing across institutions, aiming to cultivate highly skilled professionals in food science and related fields. The third collaboration between IIT Guwahati and Gifu University is to establish a ‘Glocal Expert Programme,’ an international joint-certificate initiative under the Inter-University Exchange Project (IUEP). This programme enables students to obtain certification from both universities as exchange students, fostering cross-cultural learning and enhancing global competencies.
