SASTRA signs agreement with UK University

Updated on: Friday, September 18, 2009

Thanjavur: With the objective to promote collaborative research, teaching and student exchange programmes, the Shanmugha Arts Science Technology and Research Academy (SASTRA) University, Thanjavur, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with UK based University of Leicester (UoL) on Thursday.

On behalf of the Shanmugha Arts Science Technology and Research Academy (SASTRA) University, Thanjavur, S. Swaminathan signed the understanding with Michael Green, Director, International Office of the University of Leicester, at the University campus at Thanjavur.

Based on visits made by Dr.Green and Dr.Chris Cane earlier during this year, a mutual desire to conduct collaborative research in Life Sciences and other areas of engineering emerged. The visiting team from UoL, the UK based varsity was immensely satisfied with the quality of students, infrastructure and faculty and expressed their desire to sign a MoU with SASTRA.

The MoU provides scope for final year B. Tech. students to visit UoL as part of SASTRAâ€™s semester abroad programme besides engaging in joint teaching and research programmes, said a press release.

SASTRA signs agreement with UK University

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