Coventry University Group, GITAM Ink Agreement For Research Students In India And UK
Under the agreement between GITAM and Coventry University Group, a dual degree PhD program will be offered that will integrate the doctoral scholars with the research network of both institutes.
Study in UK: Coventry University Group has joined forces with the Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) to create global opportunities for students in India and the UK through enhanced research and new academic collaboration.
It is being seen as a milestone agreement between the two institutes to boost ties and unlock new avenues for knowledge and innovation sharing.
Professor Richard Dashwood, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research at Coventry University, said, “This collaboration with GITAM reflects our commitment to driving global research excellence with real-world impact. Through joint research, faculty exchanges and student mobility programs, we are creating an ecosystem where knowledge is not just shared but co-created. This will allow students and researchers to contribute meaningfully to global challenges while benefiting from a truly international academic experience.”
Coventry University Group, GITAM Agreement: Details
The collaboration will result in a dual PhD degree that will integrate the doctoral scholars into a global network of researchers spanning both institutes. The students will get joint supervision by both institutes, and they will benefit from industry collaborations, access to world-class research infrastructure, and funding opportunities in both countries.
The agreement will allow these institutes to work on projects in key areas such as water and sustainability, agroecology, autonomous systems, future transport, healthcare and life sciences, engineering, virtual and mixed realities, and business and arts and to apply for joint research grants.
Professor KNS Acharya, Pro-Vice Chancellor at GITAM said, “GITAM is committed to forging meaningful global partnerships that drive impactful research. This collaboration with Coventry University is not just an academic exchange but a blueprint for co-developing solutions to some of the world's most pressing challenges. By aligning our research strengths and leveraging complementary expertise, we provide our scholars and faculty with a dynamic, interdisciplinary platform fostering innovation and societal transformation.”
Benefits for Students And Faculty In UK And India
The following are the benefits for the faculty and students in both countries:
- The program focuses on industry-linked research in areas such as climate resilience, clean mobility, smart infrastructure and advanced health technologies.
- It will offer them an enhanced learning experience and help them develop a global academic perspective, allow them to engage in international research projects, and get them dual accreditation.
- There will be faculty development through collaborative grant applications, co-authored publications, and Joint faculty exchanges.
- It will increase the student’s employability through cross-cultural exposure, research expertise and access to Coventry’s global industry network.
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