Amit Gupta

#UK-#India #HigherEdPartnerships: More Than Just MoUs? Attending the #PIE Live event in New Delhi reinforced a trend we all see—growing collaborations between UK and Indian universities. Exciting announcements, ambitious plans, and big words like #strategicpartnerships and #knowledgeexchange filled the discussions. But a question that stays with me is: Will these collaborations translate into meaningful impact, or will they remain on paper? #India is at a pivotal moment in its higher education journey, with #NEP2020 opening doors for global engagement. There is immense potential for joint research, faculty and student exchange, and co-creation of knowledge. But to make these partnerships truly beneficial, we need to ask: 1. Are we moving beyond student recruitment? Partnerships should focus on joint research, innovation, and capacity-building, not just increasing international student numbers. 2. Is the exchange truly two-way? The knowledge flow should not just be from UK to India. India has expertise in key areas—tech, medicine, sustainability—that global institutions can learn from. 3. What’s next after signing an MoU? The real work begins after agreements are signed. Execution, funding, and long-term commitment will determine success. One idea discussed at the event was setting up an India Advisory Board in UK universities to help international students understand India better. A step in the right direction, but we need to think bigger—joint centers of excellence, India-led research hubs, and collaborations that solve real-world challenges. The opportunity is huge, but so is the responsibility. As both countries deepen their ties, let’s ensure we are building something substantial, not just symbolic. Partnerships should leave a lasting impact—on students, on research, and on the future of global education. Would love to hear perspectives from those working in this space—what will make these partnerships truly effective? #HigherEducation #UKIndiaCollaboration #GlobalPartnerships #BeyondMoUs #KnowledgeExchange

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A new kind of international school is opening in India. As reported by The Indian Express (October 2025), the Ruskin Bond International School will open its first campus in Vadodara, Gujarat, focusing on learning through nature, creativity, and emotional development. For India’s international school market, this is an interesting development from brand-driven expansion to experience-driven design, where storytelling, emotional intelligence, and wellbeing are placed at the heart of learning.

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Exciting Times for Higher Education in India! 🇮🇳🌍 We warmly welcome the entry of top 5 #foreign #universities setting up campuses in Mumbai, India's financial and innovation capital. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in the #internationalization of #highereducation in India — fostering #global #academic #collaboration, #knowledge #exchange, and access to world-class education. As Mumbai opens its doors to #globalinstitutions, we envision transformative opportunities for #Indian #students, #educators, and industries alike — nurturing #talent, #research, and #innovation at a global scale. University of York, #unitedkingdom The University of Western Australia #Australia University of Aberdeen #unitedkingdom Istituto Europeo di Design #italy Illinois Institute of Technology #unitedstatesofamerica Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC) India will help the foreign universities to explore collaboration with the Indian universities & Knowledge Ecosystem #IKS #SEPC will assist foreign universities for collaborations, cultural exchange & curriculum exchange. Here’s to building a vibrant and inclusive #education #ecosystem that #empowers learners and bridges global aspirations with local impact. 💼📚🤝 #HigherEducation #Internationalization #GlobalUniversities #StudyInIndia #EduCollaboration #NewEraInEducation

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