The University of Delhi (DU) and the University of Leeds, UK, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to expand academic collaboration. Under this strategic partnership, both institutions aim to promote joint research, faculty mobility, and student exchange programs.
The agreement supports DU’s twinning program under India’s National Education Policy 2020, allowing students to spend a semester at the partner university. Delhi University Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh and University of Leeds President Shearer West formally exchange the MoU at the Vice‑Regal Lodge in New Delhi.
The collaboration will foster collaborative research activities, structured faculty exchange, and joint academic events. It opens opportunities for Leeds students at postgraduate and doctoral levels to study in India, while DU welcomes adjunct appointments from international faculty, enriching cross‑cultural academic exposure.
DU and Leeds plan to roll out semester‑long student mobility, collaborative research projects, co‑taught courses, and joint workshops in the coming months.
Key Highlights:
- MoU signed to enhance academic collaboration
- Supports NEP 2020 twinning programs
- Enables semester‑long student mobility
- Includes faculty exchange and joint research
- Exchange ceremony held at Vice‑Regal Lodge, Delhi
Students and faculty from both institutions now gain access to enhanced opportunities and international exposure. Stay tuned for updates on application procedures and program schedules.