Tata Institute of Social Sciences joins La Trobe-led Smart Cities Research Innovation Powerhouse

TISS is joining two other prestigious Indian-based academic partners in ASCRIN – the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-Kanpur), and Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani).

A New Partnership between La Trobe University and Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), will see TISS join two prestigious Indian Universities to advance research into smart city-related projects, as part of the Asian Smart Cities Research Innovation Network (ASCRIN).

Founded by La Trobe University in 2019, ASCRIN brings together a network of Researchers, Global Industry Partners, Government Collaborators and start-ups to conduct research to solve real world problems – aiming to improve sustainability, livability and efficiency of cities and towns in the region.

TISS is joining two other prestigious Indian-based academic partners in ASCRIN – the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-Kanpur), and Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani).

ASCRIN conducts Impactful Research and Collaborates with Industry Partners on issues of global significance – including infrastructure and technology; economic development; mobility and transport; health and well-being; education; urban planning; governance and engagement; security and safety; culture and heritage; and energy, water and waste.

La Trobe University Vice-Chancellor, Professor John Dewar AO said he was delighted that TISS would be partnering with La Trobe and other high#profile organisations in India to help solve global issues. “Being one of India’s top institutions to study non-engineering, technology disciplines makes TISS a strong partner of choice for the ASCRIN – perfectly complementing the focus and expertise of our two other academic partners in India,” Professor Dewar said.

Professor Shalini Bharat, Director and Vice-Chancellor at TISS, said TISS is committed to fostering partnerships aimed at meeting educational goals of a diverse set of students and supporting social research and extension work with potential to benefit people across the globe.

“This agreement with La Trobe will create new international education opportunities, as well as bridge both our organisations’ connection to global research and strengthen industry collaborations,” Professor Bharat said.

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