IITGN, Queen’s University join hands to boost innovation

Prof Richard Miles, Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Queen’s University Belfast, who was present during the MoU signing, highlighted IITGN’s strong focus on entrepreneurship, innovation and teaching that encourages critical thinking, problem-solving and teamwork approach, which equips students with skills for the future.

The agreement was signed by Prof Richard Miles, Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Queen’s University Belfast, and Prof Amit Prashant, Dean (External Relations), IITGN, in the presence of Prof Rajat Moona, Director, IITGN.

“As close neighbours with shared academic aspirations, we have tremendous opportunities to work together on innovative and interdisciplinary projects. Since Queen’s is setting up its international campus at GIFT City, which is very close to IITGN, we can easily work together for developing joint programmes, research collaborations, and global learning experiences. We look forward to building a long-term partnership that fosters impactful outcomes, strengthens our academic ecosystem, and contributes to technological and societal advancement,” said Prof Rajat Moona, Director, IITGN in a statement issued by IITGN.

Prof Amit Prashant, Dean, External Relations, said the collaboration would open exciting opportunities in the field of innovation.

“We look forward to working together on projects that bring creative ideas to life and strengthen the innovation ecosystem at both institutions,” he said.

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