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IIM-V-ISFB concord the strategic partnership between In- the broader vision of global mobility
dia and Japan. Our exclusive partner- and lifelong learning,” said Pravesh
Visakhapatnam, december 2. The Indian ship with the University of Tokyo will Dudani, Founder-Chancellor, Med-
Institute of Management, Visakhapat- open up new platforms for research havi Skills University, speaking on the
nam (IIM-V), announced a collabora- innovation, circulation of scholars occasion.
tion with the Mumbai-based Imar- and robust academic linkages that Under the agreement, MSU will
ticus School of Finance & Business directly support bilateral priorities in offer work-integrated, credit-mapped
(ISFB), founded by Imarticus Learn- education, technology and innovation. programmes aligned with SQA’s inter-
ing Pvt. Ltd (regstd. 2025). Under this Universities must act as bridges be- national standards. Eligible learners
agreement, undergraduate and post- tween societies, enabling knowledge will have the opportunity to earn SQA
grad ISFB students will participate in collaboration that is globally oriented qualifications coterminously with
specially designed academic immer- and locally responsive.” MSU degrees, creating flexible and
sion programmes hosted at the IIM- The conclave attracted university cost-effective pathways for progres-
V campus. leaders, policymakers, scholars and sion to top-up higher degrees over-
“At ISFB, our aim is to bridge the students to discuss the evolving glob- seas. The collaboration will focus on
gap between classroom learning and al higher education landscape and the high-demand sectors to ensure strong
workplace expectations. These IIM-V future of India-Japan academic coop- employability and industry relevance.
led immersion programmes will pro- eration. Across Delhi, Ahmedabad and
vide students with the exposure, con- Bengaluru, the India tour featured KEF scholarship awards
fidence, and skills they need to excel in high-level policy dialogues, strategic
modern finance and business roles,” university visits, press engagements Mumbai, december 12. Kotak Educa-
said Joy Parekh, CEO of ISFB, and networking forums aimed at tion Foundation (KEF), the CSR im-
speaking on the occasion. shaping a long-term roadmap for joint plementing arm of Kotak Mahindra
Added Prof. Vijaya Bhaskar teaching, research and innovation. Group, celebrated its annual schol-
Marisetty, Dean (Academics) at “I see great potential in collabora- arship felicitation ceremony, RIZE
IIM-V: “Through these immersive tion between U Tokyo and JGU as well 2025 by awarding 1,400 new schol-
programmes, students will gain early as other universities in Japan and In- ars from economically disadvantaged
exposure to management thinking, dia, the two critical Asian nations that sections in the Mumbai Metropolitan
analytical skills, and the learning cul- value liberal democracy,” added Prof. Region. They were awarded scholar-
ture of IIMs, an experience we believe Hayashi. ships valued at Rs.40,000-1 lakh per
will shape their professional journeys year to support their higher education.
in meaningful ways.” MSU–SQA partnership The ceremony was graced by Rinku
Hooda, celebrated Indian javelin
JGU-U Tokyo India tour New delhi, december 19. Medhavi throw para-athlete and World Cham-
Skills University (MSU) formalised a
pion 2025.
New delhi, december 8. O.P. Jindal strategic Progression Partnership with Speaking on the occasion, Arati
Global University (JGU) hosted a se- the Scottish Qualifications Authority Kaulgud, Director of the KEF Schol-
nior delegation from the University of (SQA). arship Program, commented: “These
Tokyo (U Tokyo) at a tri-city India-Ja- The objective of the partnership is 1,400 Kotak Scholars are a testament
pan Higher Education Conclave 2025. to create globally aligned, skills-inte- to how education can shape futures.
The high-level delegation was led by grated learning pathways that enable With these scholarships, we’re not
Professor (Dr.) Kaori Hayashi, Indian and international learners to just supporting their academic jour-
Executive Vice President (Global and pursue workplaces-aligned, credit- ney, we’re opening a world of oppor-
Diversity Affairs) at U Tokyo. The bearing programmes in India, with tunity, growth, and mentorship that
six-day India Tour spanning Delhi, clear progression routes to universi- will help them rise to their highest
Ahmedabad and Bengaluru, centred ties and employment opportunities potential.”
on the theme ‘Future of Global Edu- worldwide. According to Kaulgud, KEF’s schol-
cation: India and Japan as Leaders of “This partnership is a significant arship department has been support-
Knowledge and Innovation’. step in creating globally aligned aca- ing students for over a decade, pro-
Addressing the inaugural session, demic and career pathways for Indian viding financial assistance to over
Professor (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar, learners. By providing international 7,500 scholars till date. Over 1,500
Founding Vice Chancellor of JGU, recognition of qualifications and scholarship awardees are successful
said: “This India Tour substantially smoother progression opportunities, white-collar professionals working in
advances JGU’s Act East mandate and it strengthens India’s work-integrated leading companies and other reputed
places higher education at the heart of education ecosystem while supporting institutions, she added.

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