In a major step toward deepening Australia–India research collaboration, The Honorable David Crisafulli MP, Premier of Queensland and Minister for Veterans, visited the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) on 1 September 2025 with a high-level delegation. The visit highlighted the growing strategic partnership between Queensland and India in science, technology, and education.
Premier Crisafulli expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “This relationship between our states and nations is built on genuine warmth and friendship. Through this visit, we aim to leverage India’s expertise as we prepare for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Brisbane – an opportunity to create generational impact through infrastructure and innovation.”
Premier Crisafulli was welcomed by Professor Rangan Banerjee, Director of IITD, who highlighted the Institute’s thriving partnership with The University of Queensland (UQ). Anchored by the UQ–IITD Research Academy, this collaboration has become a model for cross-border academic engagement, tackling global challenges through interdisciplinary research.
Professor Deborah Terry AC, UQ Vice-Chancellor, reflected on the Academy’s growth: “What began with just 7 scholars now includes 135 PhD candidates across 6 thematic areas, plus 23 graduates.”
