Sangam University Bhilwara India Inks MoU with University of Wolverhampton UK

Bhilwara, India, January 25, 2015 (Newswire.com) - Sangam University established under Section 2(f) of UGC Act. 1956 incorporated by Government of Rajasthan  Act No. 14 of 2012 is located at Bhilwara on the NH-79,Bhilwara Chittor By- Pass in the famed Mewar Region of Rajasthan. Spread over 40 acres area, the Sangam University master plan with state of the art infra structure envisages to provide the best environment for the pursuit of higher education by offering Certificates, Diplomas, Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral programmes in various diverse disciplines including emerging areas to prepare the enrolled students for taking up leadership in the larger task of nation building for facing the challenges of increasingly globalized world. The disciplines in focus to undertake study and research include Engineering and Technology, Management Studies, Law, Fashion Technology, Teacher Education, Pharmacy, Applied Sciences, Food Processing, Agriculture, Vocational Courses, Distance Education, Media and Mass Communication, Arts and Humanities, Tourism and Hospitality Management and Architecture.

University of Wolverhampton which has a long and cherished history dating back to Wolverhampton's Mechanics' Institute and College of Art in the mid-1800s gained University status in 1992. It is one of the leading institutions and a major player in the UK higher education sector, contributing to knowledge transfer, economic development, wealth creation and social justice. The university has 18 different schools housed in 4 main faculties namely Faculty of Science & Engineering, Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Education, Health & wellbeing. Wolverhampton University’s Centre for International Development and Training has a solid track record of supporting universities to strengthen their curricula, and is renowned for the delivery of high quality courses in Continuing Professional Development to mid-level and senior practitioners and managers. Glittering alumni of the University of Wolverhampton include Trevor Beattie, advertising guru; Anish Kapoor, sculptor; Mark O'Shea, TV reptile expert; Marcus Wareham, global account manager for Facebook; Mike Foster, former MP; Laura Harvey, Arsenal’s Ladies Football manager, as well as special-effects Oscar and Bafta winner, Peter Bebb.

This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Sangam University and Lodz University of Technology has been signed with the objective of fostering collaboration between the two institutions to promote academic and research interactions as well as scientific cooperation. The two institutions have agreed to explore and implement mutually rewarding viable initiatives focused on, among others, areas of academic cooperation which include Student exchange for study, research, or work internships; Collaborative research; Co-sponsorship of academic projects, and conferences; Sharing of scientific information on areas of mutual interest; Development of special academic programs of mutual interest as well as other academic collaboration including curriculum and faculty exchange.  

A Coordination Committee consisting of President (Vice-Chancellor) Sangam University as Convener and the Vice Chancellor University of Wolverhampton, as Co-convener and two nominees each from both the institutions would coordinate and monitor the academic and research programmes and all related operational matters within the framework of the academic regulations and the objectives outlined by both the institutions. This MoU came into effect upon signature of both the institutions with effect from 24 January 2015 and will remain in force for a period of Six (6) years. The MoU may be extended for another period on mutually agreeable terms and conditions or terminated when either institution sends a written notice to the other twelve months prior.

The MoU was signed by Prof BR Natarajan President (Vice Chancellor) on behalf of Sangam University and Professor Geoff Layer Vice Chancellor (who was awarded the OBE for services to higher education in 2003) on behalf of University of Wolverhampton, UK.