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BITS School of Management (BITSoM), under the aegis of BITS Pilani and Durham University, United Kingdom, have signed a strategic Engagement Agreement to strengthen cultural, educational and scientific ties between India and the UK. The partnership aims to expand cross-border academic engagement, joint research and international faculty and student mobility.
Under the three-year agreement, both institutions will explore collaborative initiatives across mutually agreed teaching and research disciplines. The partnership provides a framework for exchanging faculty members, scholars and undergraduate and postgraduate students for academic study and collaborative research. The universities will also share academic resources and organise guest lectures, symposia and academic conferences.
BITSoM Aims to Build Global Business Leaders Through International Collaboration
Commenting on the partnership, Dr. Saravanan Kesavan, Dean of BITSoM, said, “Our partnership with Durham University aligns seamlessly with BITSoM’s vision of nurturing global business leaders through cutting-edge research and immersive international exposure. By bringing together the academic rigor of Durham University and the entrepreneurial, forward-looking ethos of BITSoM, we are creating rich opportunities for our students and faculty to collaborate on global challenges, drive impactful research and build lasting academic bridges between India and the UK.”
Durham University Highlights Research and Educational Opportunities
Emphasising the strategic importance of the collaboration, Professor Kieran Fernandes of Durham University said, “We are delighted to establish this partnership with BITS School of Management. International collaboration is at the heart of Durham University’s mission to deliver world-leading research and transformational educational experiences. Partnering with a dynamic institution like BITSoM allows us to foster deep academic exchanges, encourage shared scientific inquiry and offer our scholars and students valuable insights into one of the world's fastest-growing economies.”
Partnership to Explore Joint Research Funding and Academic Exchanges
To support these initiatives, both universities will actively explore external funding opportunities for joint research projects, staff visits and student mobility programmes. The agreement also establishes protocols for data security and confidentiality to safeguard academic and institutional information while fostering a transparent and collaborative environment.
