DU signs agreement with HSE University for knowledge sharing; inaugurates centre of excellence

NEW DELHI: The University of Delhi (DU) and National Research University – Higher School of Economics (HSE University) have signed an agreement for knowledge sharing and mutual benefits. The official documents were exchanged between Vikas Gupta, registrar, DU and Nikita Anisimov, rector, HSE University, Russia.

During the event, professor Yogesh Singh, the vice chancellor of the University of Delhi, said that this marks the initial stride towards fostering mutually beneficial collaboration between the two universities, reflecting the essence of friendship. He underscored the significance of the cultural bonds shared between the two nations.

Centre of excellence

A new center of excellence and mirror lab was recently inaugurated at the Faculty of Technology, University of Delhi, in partnership with HSE University. This initiative serves as a platform for HSE University to establish a campus presence abroad, fostering academic exchanges, mobilities, and other collaborative endeavors. Additionally, the center will facilitate the promotion of joint research initiatives between the two institutions.

Exchange of research and experience

In addition to knowledge and expertise sharing in areas of common interest, the agreement includes the interchange of academics, researchers, and students. Joint Educational and Research programs will also be developed.

Faculty members will have access to this facility for collaborative research, exchanges, and mobility opportunities. It will enhance bilateral research publications and the organization of joint conferences across various fields such as computing, IT, physics, social sciences, and management based on shared interests. Moreover, short-term study programs, intensive courses, and master projects will be designed in identified areas. Lectures can be organized online, and faculty from HSE University may also travel to hold offline classes.