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BMU-UG San Diego deal our global partners to our campuses Cavendish and Murray Edwards col-
in France, contributing to providing leges of Cambridge University, UK.
New delhi, july 8. BML Munjal Uni- a truly international education,” said These MoUs were signed when a
versity (BMU) signed a partnership Ana Barbaric, Head of International high-level JGU delegation visited
agreement with the University of Relations at ECE Engineering School. Cambridge University last summer.
California San Diego (UC San Diego), Added Dr. Sivperumal, Pro Vice- Under terms of the memoranda,
a globally acclaimed public research Chancellor and Director of Interna- JGU will launch two short-term
university, to build global academic tional Relations Affairs at Presidency: study abroad programmes (STSAPs)
bridges, generate research opportu- “This partnership opens exciting new in Commercial Laws and Corporate
nities and equip Indian students for avenues for our students to experience Governance at Lucy Cavendish Col-
the future. The partnerships will en- global best practices in engineering lege and FinTech: Blockchain, Artifi-
able BMU and UC San Diego to co-de- and innovation, while also bringing cial Intelligence, and Digital Inclusion
velop study programmes in artificial international peers into our vibrant at Murray Edwards College.
intelligence, data science, innovation, academic ecosystem. We believe this “Partnering with two of Cambridge
medtech, and entrepreneurship. agreement will equip our students to University’s most forward-looking
“This partnership will help BMU acquire global perspective and cross- colleges underscores JGU’s deep com-
strengthen its credentials and solidify cultural skills essential for success in mitment to global academic engage-
its position as an institution offering a today’s interconnected world.” ment and inclusive excellence. These
global learning ecosystem. It will help MoUs are more than ceremonial; they
our students emerge as future-ready MU-Hiroshima U represent a shared mission to shape
tech leaders and changemakers to the future of education by empower-
make impact across disciplines, do- partnership ing the next generation of scholars and
mains, and nations,” said Sunil Kant professionals,” said Prof. (Dr.) C.
Munjal, Chancellor of BMU, speak- Hyderabad/new delhi, july 7. Mahindra Raj Kumar, Founding Vice Chancel-
ing on the occasion. University (MU), Hyderabad signed a lor of JGU, speaking on the occasion.
Added Pradeep K. Khosla, strategic partnership agreement with
Chancellor of UC San Diego: “We in- Hiroshima University, Japan. Under AI Academy launch
tend to empower students not merely terms of the agreement, the two uni-
to adapt to the future but to shape it. versities will jointly promote academic Delhi, july 10. As Artificial Intelli-
We will open doors for young minds excellence, research & innovation, and gence (AI) and Generative AI (GenAI)
across geographies to come together, cross-cultural exchanges. continue to disrupt job roles, EY In-
think boldly, and lead responsibly “This agreement marks a signifi- dia, an affiliate of the New York-based
in a world that demands agility and cant milestone in MU’s quest to inter- business consultancy with affiliated
depth.” nationalise education, enabling our firms in 150 countries worldwide, has
engineering students to spend their launched AI Academy, to support en-
ECE-Presidency concordat final year at Hiroshima University. terprises to build critical AI skills and
capabilities required in an AI-driven
This will enrich their academic growth
Mumbai, july 8. The Paris-based ECE and intercultural understanding,” said global business landscape.
Engineering School (estb.1919), glob- Dr. Yajulu Medury, Vice Chancel- “As GenAI continues to reshape
ally renowned for its expertise in lor, Mahindra University, speaking on the world of work and has potential
technology innovation, signed a stra- the occasion. to transform 38 million jobs by 2030,
tegic academic partnership with the Added Dr. Mitsuo Ochi, Presi- the need to invest in people has never
Bengaluru-based private Presidency dent of Hiroshima University: “It is been more critical. AI Academy is our
University. In particular, the agree- with great pleasure that we welcome commitment to empowering organisa-
ment introduces dual Masters degrees MU into Hiroshima University’s glob- tions and people, at a time when 97
and pathway programmes in emerg- al academic network.” percent of business enterprises cite
ing disciplines such as artificial intel- the lack of talent as a major barrier. AI
ligence, data management, technology JGU’s new MOUs Academy will offer training designed
and innovation, entrepreneurship, cy- to identify and implement AI use cases
bersecurity, and sustainable energy. Cambridge (united kingdom), july 3. To that deliver real business impact — be
“International mobility is a core deepen international academic part- it to revenue growth, cost efficiency,
part of the ECE experience. All our nerships with world-renowned edu- enhanced customer experience, or
students are required to spend at cation institutions, O.P. Jindal Global risk mitigation,” says Anurag Malik,
least one semester abroad, and we University (JGU) signed Memoranda Partner and Leader — People Consult-
are proud to welcome students from of Understanding (MoUs) with Lucy ing Services, EY India.

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