Coventry University Group and Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) have signed a collaboration agreement to foster academic collaboration, enhance research and create global learning opportunities for students in both India and the UK. This collaboration signifies a major step towards strengthening ties between two leading institutions and unlocking new avenues for innovation and knowledge exchange.
The agreement will create a dual degree PhD Program that integrates doctoral scholars into a globally applied research network spanning both institutions. Through this initiative, students will benefit from joint supervision by GITAM and Coventry University faculty, gaining access to world-class research infrastructure, industry collaborations and funding opportunities in both countries.
While for GITAM, this is their first dual degree PhD degree program in collaboration with an overseas institute for Coventry University. It is the first such unique academic collaboration in India that would lead to a dual-degree PhD Award. Over the last 14 months, academic teams led by Professor Carl Perrin (Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor Research) from Coventry University and Professor KNS Acharya (ProVC GITAM Bangalore) have worked tirelessly in identifying areas of synergy and the operating model for this collaboration to succeed for respective institutions.
Benefits for Students and Faculty In UK & India
- Enhanced Learning Experience: Students will have the opportunity to engage in international research projects, receive dual accreditation and develop a global academic perspective.
- Industry-Linked Research: The program focuses on applied research with direct industry and societal relevance, covering areas such as clean mobility, climate resilience, advanced health technologies and smart infrastructure.
- Global Career Prospects: The collaboration enhances employability by equipping students with research expertise, cross-cultural exposure and access to Coventry’s global industry network.
- Faculty Development: Joint faculty exchanges, co-authored publications and collaborative grant applications will enrich research outputs and professional growth.