University of Leeds and IIT Kharagpur work together to jointly supervise PhD programs

IIT Kharagpur (IITKGP) and the University of Leeds (UoL) joined forces to boost research and student programs. They signed an agreement to work together on PhD programs in areas like civil engineering, biology, and transportation. This partnership aims to build a long-lasting connection between the universities and recognise India's growing importance in the world.

IIT Kharagpur joined a celebration in Delhi for the 25th anniversary of the University of Leeds on June 28th. This event was a chance to mark the long friendship between the two universities and they signed an agreement to work together on PhD programs. This is great timing for IIT Kharagpur because professors from there just visited the University of Leeds in June. The two universities have been working together on many projects already, like research and student exchanges.

“To further strengthen the collaboration, the two Institutes now have the External Joint Supervision Agreement, which will immensely benefit doctoral students, wherein they will receive mentorship and guidance from faculty members of both the Institutes. The initial themes of collaboration that have been identified are Clean Energy for All, Sustainable Transport, Resilient Infrastructure, Healthcare and Well-Being, Chemicals and Waster, and Water and Sanitation which also address some of the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations,” she added. 

IIT Kharagpur (IITKGP) is working on deepening its ties with the University of Leeds. They're discussing a funding agreement to allow student and faculty exchange. IITKGP might also join a new centre on sustainable development and attend a conference to connect with other international partners.

Two top universities, Leeds and IIT Kharagpur, are teaming up to change how research and learning happen in their countries. By working together, these amazing schools will bring together different ideas and the latest tools. This will spark creativity and lead to exciting discoveries for students and researchers. They'll also tackle big problems facing the world, like health, transportation, and construction, by combining their expertise. This partnership is a great example for other universities to follow, making the world's learning even stronger.

The new collaboration aligns with the strategic goals of both organizations, which are to expand their global networks and support diverse research. The University of Leeds and IIT Kharagpur are certain that their collaboration will yield innovative discoveries and have a lasting impact on the community.