The University of Birmingham and the Indian Institute of Heritage collaborated to open up fresh possibilities in the realms of heritage, museums, and museology.
Dr. B. R. Mani, the Vice-Chancellor of the Indian Institute of Heritage, and Professor Adam Tickell, the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Birmingham, have joined hands on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement aims to establish a strategic partnership, fostering impact collaborations in education and research.
Under this collaboration, both institutions will facilitate the involvement of students and experts in various research projects. Additionally, they will promote student and academic exchange programs between Birmingham and Delhi.
Professor Adam Tickell, Vice-Chancellor & Principal of the University of Birmingham declared that the collaboration with the Indian Institute of Heritage will enable both institutions to build undoubted strengths among them across heritage, museums, and museology while opening up wonderful opportunities for students and staff in both India and the UK.
The Indian Institute of Heritage engages in research based on India’s heritage and provides educational opportunities that significantly contribute to the cultural, scientific, and economic aspects of the country. The institute offers MA and PhD programs across various disciplines, including Museology, History of Art, Conservation, Archaeology, Paleography, Epigraphy, and Numismatics.