Central University of Jharkhand inks pact with South Korean varsity for academic, research exchange

Under the agreement, the varsities would work together in academic and research activities.

The Central University of Jharkhand (CUJ) on Wednesday said it has signed a pact with South Korea's Kyungsung University for academic and research exchange.

Under the agreement, the varsities would work together in academic and research activities.

The activities will include "organising seminars, lectures, symposia, workshops and other research meetings, establishing joint research platforms for teachers and students, short-term research visits at the invitation of the department or university, development of special educational programmes for students of both universities, exchange of faculty and students ", a CUJ statement said.

Vice Chancellor of CUJ, Prof Kshiti Bhusan Das, said the collaboration will strengthen the academic exchange between the two institutions.

"This will not only promote research and academic activities, but will also expand the university's international recognition and reach. This partnership will prove to be extremely beneficial for both students and teachers," he said.

Vice President, Kyungsung University, Prof Jun Hyub Park, said by collaborating with the university of a tribal-dominated state in India, it would get a great opportunity to work in tribal-related areas.

The MoU will play a key role in establishing stronger relations with the universities of South Korea, sadi Dr Shashi Mishra, Coordinator, International Cell, CUJ.

This is the fourth university in South Korea with which CUJ has signed an MoU, the statement said, adding, pacts with two more varsities are in the final stages.