Kaziranga University ties up with Cardiff Metropolitan University for joint research and student and faculty exchange programme.

Updated on: Friday, December 14, 2012

Jorhat-based Kaziranga University has entered into a tie up with Cardiff Metropolitan University (CMU) of United Kingdom which will allow the two institutions to go for joint research and student and faculty exchange programme.
   
An agreement to this effect was signed yesterday during a visit to Kaziranga University campus by a team from CMU led by Head of Collaborative Provision Lloyd Powell, a statement said.
   
"The alliance between CMU, UK and KU, Assam spans a wide range of academic areas including research, teaching, as well as provisions for student and faculty exchange.
   
The Memorandum of Understanding will enable Kaziranga University to offer globally recognised yet locally affordable academic programs to the youth of North East India," it said.
   
The delegation led by Powell also toured the 50-acre campus of the Kaziranga University and looked through the various facilities there.
   
Kaziranga University had earlier forged agreements with international institutions including University of Plymouth and Jiangsu University of China.

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