Bradford University representatives visit LPU

REPRESENTATIVES FROM the University of Bradford, one of the top 10 Universities of UK, visited Lovely Professional University to seek possible collaboration opportunities. Leading the visiting team, Dr.Prashant Pillai met the Chancellor of the University to discuss various areas in which academic collaboration could take place.

In addition, they shared thoughts about joint - research work, faculty and student exchange-programmes and other allied issues. He also presented a valuable ‘Research Talk' on the topic "Personal Mobile Communication on Airplanes" to benefit the students of the University.

Making an elaborate introduction about the University of Bradford and the Bradford City, he said: "We have seen a great opportunity at LPU for the future collaborative programmes. The great strength of the students from 25 states of India & 15 other foreign countries has much to fulfill our task of preparing a large number of young men and women for the next generation. We are happy to have cordial talks with the authorities of LPU, in this regard." He further told that with the slogan of "Making Knowledge Work", Bradford is a modern and student oriented University. And, set amid the spectacular countryside, Bradford City is one of the most affordable places to live in Britain.

On this occasion, the Chancellor of the University, Ashok Mittal said, "The Foreign Universities have once again started recognizing India as a great Centre of Learning and Research. That is why we are being constantly approached by a number of such universities for tie-ups regarding "twinning" and allied programmes of the University. We are already having tie-ups with more than 20 foreign universities of US, UK, Canada, Australia & Singapore including University of San-Francisco and others of immense repute. The present possible tie-up with University of Bradford, UK may add another golden chapter towards our strenuous efforts in regards to the development and progress of the students through International Exposure. "

Dr.Pillai is, currently, Lecturer in Electrical and Electronic Engineering in the School of Engineering, Design and Technology at the University of Bradford. His main areas of work are in Mobile/wireless networks like 2G/3G, WLAN Bluetooth and Satellite based networks.

On the topic of the day, he presented that over the past decades wired and wireless networking has developed significantly People are increasingly adopting an "Always Connected" attitude. They expect to be in contact with work, friends and family at any time from any place. So there is an increasing demand for Internet access and telephony during flight. Wireless is the preferred access for business people on the move.

Source: Merinews

Date: 23rd August, 2010

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