University of Birmingham opens office in India

Vice-chancellor Professor David Eastwood said: We have come a long way in developing international relations and are proud that India is the first country that we will have a permanent office presence.

Despite the challenging economic times we are facing,India is experiencing its own golden era of change and so we are even more excited by the possibilities of working together at this special time. The move marks the 100th anniversary of links between Birmingham University and India,with the first students from the Asian country welcomed to its Edgbaston campus in 1909,the university said. The event was also attended by the British High Commissioner Sir Richard Stagg.

The University of Birmingham has a number of research collaborations with several institutions across India that are helping to transform lives and to make a real impact on society.