GITAM has partnered with Coventry University to launch a dual degree PhD program. This partnership enhances global learning opportunities for research students in India and the UK. The agreement aims to boost academic collaboration and global knowledge exchange.
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World-Class Research Opportunities Across Borders
The program will integrate scholars into a globally applied research ecosystem. Students will receive dual supervision from GITAM and Coventry University faculty. Moreover, they will gain access to world-class research infrastructure and academic resources.
Students will also benefit from funding opportunities and direct industry collaborations in both countries. This marks GITAM’s first international dual degree PhD initiative. For Coventry, this is a unique India-specific academic partnership.
Transformative Benefits for Students and Faculty
This collaboration brings unmatched advantages for students and faculty in both nations.
- Enhanced Learning: Students will work on international research with dual accreditation and global academic exposure.
- Industry Relevance: Research areas include clean mobility, smart infrastructure, climate resilience and health technologies.
- Career Growth: GITAM students gain access to Coventry’s global industry network and career development resources.
- Faculty Development: Faculty from both institutions will engage in exchanges, co-author research and apply for grants.
Coventry University and GITAM’s Vision for Global Academic Excellence
The partnership aligns with GITAM’s mission to expand research capacity through international collaboration. Professor KNS Acharya of GITAM emphasized the strategic value of the agreement. He stated that the partnership enables impactful research for solving global challenges.
By combining strengths, both universities foster interdisciplinary innovation and societal transformation. GITAM is fully committed to providing dynamic global platforms for its scholars.
Strengthening UK-India Educational Ties
This initiative supports Coventry University Group’s global strategy. It also coincides with the recent opening of its India Global Hub in New Delhi. Coventry already operates hubs in Africa, China, Brussels and Singapore.
Professor Richard Dashwood of Coventry praised the partnership’s transformative power. He stressed the importance of joint research, faculty exchanges and student mobility. The goal is to create a truly international academic experience with real-world impact.
Research That Matters
The dual degree PhD program encourages collaboration in fields critical to society. Key areas include water and sustainability, agroecology, healthcare, autonomous systems and virtual realities. GITAM continues to expand its research reach with strategic global collaborations.
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Signing Ceremony in Bangalore
The official signing took place in Bangalore on March 6, 2025. Academic leaders from both institutions attended the event. Among them were senior faculty from GITAM and Coventry, including Dr. Errol D’Souza and Prof. Richard Dashwood.
This agreement sets a new benchmark for international academic partnerships involving GITAM.
