Deakin University has announced the expansion of its Deakin HUBS in India. This will be Deakin’s fourth HUB in India and is in collaboration with the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE).
In a joint press release by Deakin and MAHE, it says the two institutions have collaborated and engaged in joint research, academic articulations and student mobility over two decades. Through the Deakin HUB, MAHE and Deakin University will establish a model to explore innovative pathways in higher education, research and training that are of in-country programs leading to onshore studies in Australia. Students can look forward to ease of mobility between the campuses in India and Australia and end-to-end support from Deakin for in-country assistance in internships and industry interaction. The highlight will be the boost of not one but two-way mobility.
The announcement was made by Professor Iain Martin, Vice-Chancellor of Deakin University, during his visit to India. Professor Martin presented a certificate to Lt Gen (Dr) M. D. Venkatesh, Vice-Chancellor of MAHE Manipal, symbolically marking the establishment of the Deakin HUB, strengthening its long-standing and multi-faceted partnership with the institution.
“With this announcement, we are creating a new milestone in a flourishing partnership of over two decades between our institutions. This exciting development will help our joint efforts scale new heights, fostering more strategic collaboration dedicated to enhancing academic and research excellence. With better mobility and growth outcomes, we aim to develop the skill potential of students and create global citizens of the future,” said Professor Martin.
Lt Gen (Dr) M. D. Venkatesh, Vice-Chancellor of MAHE, Manipal, said “Throughout our illustrious history, MAHE has consistently been a magnet for foreign students seeking academic excellence in India. Dating back to the establishment of our inaugural self-financed medical college in 1953, we opened our doors to Malaysian students, a tradition that has proudly endured over the years. The partnership between Deakin and MAHE has been marked by a proactive commitment to internationalization, and it fills me with immense enthusiasm to announce the formal establishment of the Deakin HUB in Manipal. This momentous step signifies our collective resolve to elevate our partnership to unprecedented heights. I am firmly convinced that this initiative will serve as a catalyst for even more profound collaborations, particularly in the realm of research.”
The fourth Deakin HUB in India at MAHE is preceded by three others at OP Jindal Global University (Sonipat), Symbiosis International University (Pune) and Chitkara University (Chandigarh). These HUBS are Deakin’s flagship initiative for stepping up their engagement in India aimed at enhancing growth, student mobility and joint research as well as deeper collaboration between Indian institutes and Deakin.
The Koala congratulates Deakin and MAHE on its strengthening partnership.
