University of Melbourne inaugurated Global Centre in Delhi

The University of Melbourne inaugurated its first ever Melbourne Global Centre in Delhi. It is to enhance partnerships and engagement with alumni, government,students and even educational partners.
The purpose of Melbourne Global Centre-Delhi is to facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange across research, industry and education and the community, it is to serve as the University's central hub in India.

Professor Michael Wesley, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global, Culture and Engagement), University of Melbourne state “Our Melbourne Global Centre in Delhi is a significant step in our longstanding commitment to fostering educational collaboration between India and our University. Building on institutional partnerships that span up to 16 years, we are dedicated to empowering and enhancing capacity within India, aligning with our mission to collaboratively benefit society through education and research," .

In addition the Centre will a feature cultural performances, art exhibitions, and lecture series. It is to serves as a platform to connect research with Indian corporations, industry partners and academic institutions, as highlighted in the press release.

“The opening of the University of Melbourne’s Global Centre in Delhi marks a significant milestone that underscores the university’s long-term commitment to India. The centre will be a hub for strengthening educational and research ties and promoting collaboration. The centre is reflective of Australia and India’s shared vision for education and research as a key driver for economic growth and social impact. It will unlock new opportunities for students and researchers to come together to innovate and address shared challenges for the mutual benefit of both nations," said Philip Green, High Commissioner of Australia to India

The Melbourne Global Centre is not built for teaching or as an offshore campus. Rather , it aims on enriching present and future initiatives within India. Fot the purpose of greater sustainable impact, as determined by the University’s partnership model and informed by Indian governments and institutions, informed the University.