NEW DELHI, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Deakin University, Australia, and the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India, have come collectively to announce a first-of-its-kind government-university-industry partnership.
The partnership will supply scholarships, fellowships, skilling, and coaching applications that may strengthen the India–Australia relationship and paved the way ahead for revolutionary fashions of data and scholar exchanges between the 2 international locations.
Four key initiatives have been announced as a component of this distinctive partnership:
- Scholarships: Deakin University Vice-Chancellor’s Meritorious 100% Scholarships will probably be supplied to 10 meritorious Indian college students for learning onshore in Australia at one of Deakin University’s campuses in 2023. These prestigious scholarships are a component of Deakin University’s initiative ‘Changing Lives’ that goals to help deserving college students with an estimable tutorial historical past and holistic achievements, with a view to offer again to India the talents and expertise they achieve.
- Research Fellowships: Among the highest 1% universities for international analysis affect, Deakin University will present Research Fellowships which provide a 100% tuition charge waiver to twenty high-achieving Indian college students for the complete length of their larger diploma analysis research on the college. These analysis scholarships will present passionate college students with a chance to check with Deakin’s vibrant analysis group in Australia and pursue significant analysis that may present options to international challenges.
- Skilling and Training: Twenty employees members from the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India, will journey to Deakin University for skilling and coaching applications in 2023.
- Leadership Development Program: Vice-Chancellors from twenty ‘Institutes of Eminence’ in India will journey to Deakin University’s campus subsequent 12 months for a management growth and coaching program that may give attention to creating international college expertise to harness the potential of the youth of India.
Speaking concerning the partnership, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Education, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship mentioned, “After the National Education Policy 2020 was released, prestigious universities around the world are now looking to collaborate with India. The youth of India care about becoming employable graduates and we are in talks to develop the infrastructure that will make globally relevant skills accessible to Indian youth.”
“India and Australia have a strong relationship in the key sector of education. Prime Minister Modi met Prime Minister Albanese in the recent Quad meeting, and I have also been on a tour to Australia recently where I visited Deakin and met the team. The crux of this partnership is bringing together the strengths of both nations to provide education and employment opportunities to Indian students,” he added.
Professor Iain Martin, President and Vice-Chancellor, Deakin University mentioned, “The Minister said that the number of young people in the 15-to-25-year age group in India is ten times the total number of people in Australia, so digital technology and digital capabilities will be vital in helping India deliver on an aspirational National Education Policy.“
“On the occasion of 75 years of India’s independence, I’m pleased to announce scholarships, fellowships, exchange programs and skilling initiatives will be offered by Deakin University, Australia, in association with the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship for Indian students.“
“This innovative partnership with the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India, will bolster the government-university-industry linkages and give back to our Indian partners and the wider Indian community.”
Ms Ravneet Pawha, Vice-President (Global Alliances) and CEO (South Asia), Deakin University mentioned, “Deakin was the first international education provider to set up an office in India, which speaks volumes about our commitment to the nation.“
“We have always had an ‘in India, with India, for India‘ approach to engagement in the region and this partnership will add new energy to our efforts to deepen the bilateral relationship through enhanced engagement in education and employability, research and innovation, skilling and training. We are grateful to Minister Pradhan for giving us this opportunity and we look forward to a meaningful partnership.”
This partnership is Deakin’s dedication to India’s pursuit of excellence in schooling and will enrich the communities in each India and Australia with distinctive views and experiences that broaden the horizons of college students and make them extra aggressive within the international economy.
About Deakin University
Established in 1974, Deakin University efficiently combines excellence in instructing, analysis and efficient partnerships with {industry} and authorities to ship prime quality programs and undertake analysis that makes a distinction to the home and worldwide communities it serves.
Deakin’s South Asia operations commenced in 1994 at New Delhi, India, making it one of the primary abroad schooling suppliers to determine operations on this area. Across India, Deakin engages with the federal government, {industry}, and academia to share its vibrant tradition of schooling and analysis.
For extra info on Deakin University, please go to: www.deakin.edu.au
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