IIT Guwahati inks MoUs with coveted institutes of Canada and Japan

Guwahati: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Dalhousie University, Canada, and Gifu University, Japan, aimed at fostering knowledge exchange and academic enrichment.

These MoUs signed for five years with possibilities of extension, mark a significant stride towards promoting cross-cultural learning and research collaboration. Prof. Rajeev Ahuja, Officiating Director of IIT Guwahati, expressed pride in these partnerships, emphasizing the institute’s commitment to nurturing students’ academic and personal growth through international collaborations. He highlighted the goal of providing students with diverse learning experiences and opportunities for holistic development.

The MoU with Dalhousie University, Canada, focuses on establishing a Joint Doctoral Program to facilitate dynamic research collaborations between scholars and students from both institutions. This initiative aims to foster joint research activities, exchange programs for students and academic staff, and the sharing of research materials. Prof. P. Balakrishnan from Dalhousie University signed the MoU alongside Prof. Rajeev Ahuja of IIT Guwahati.