Maastricht University unveils research centre in Bangalore

On this occasion,Maastricht University signed MoUs with the National Law School – Bangalore,Indian Statistics Institute – Kolkata and NIMHANS to conduct joint research and also initiate student exchange programs.

The MoU with National Law School will facilitate research collaboration and PhD supervision foremost but not exclusively in the areas of international economic law,environment and climate change,Food regulatory,CSR and Human Rights Law and EU law.

The MoU with National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Science will primarily facilitate,educational cooperation for curriculum development,innovative methodological approaches,student assessment; academic and cultural exchange and joint research programs

The MoU with Indian Statistical Institute will also focus on student exchange programs,academic and cultural exchange,along with staff exchange programs.

Dr. Jo Ritzen,President,Maastricht University said,”Setting up a subsidiary at Bangalore (Maastricht Education and Research Centre Pvt. Limited MERC) is the first major step in the direction of partnering with India ever since it has shown interest to develop partnerships in India in 2007.”