India

On 10 August in Delhi, India, 14 graduates of The University of Queensland and Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (UQ-IITD) were awarded their PhDs during a Convocation ceremony that honoured their commitment, research achievements and bright futures. They comprise the largest graduating cohort to date in a program that is increasingly popular, with 100+ PhD candidates now enrolled.

Recently, UQ-IITD Research Academy PhD candidate Tania Chatterjee presented her ongoing doctoral research on social media regulation at the 12th Freedom of Expression Scholars Conference, an annual event at Yale Law School. She was awarded with a USD2,500 travel grant from Yale Law School to facilitate her attendance.

After a competitive selection process,12 initiatives have been awarded funding totalling $93,132 for the latest UQ Global Strategy and Partnerships Seed Funding Scheme (Round 2, 2023).

Three UQ-IITD Research Academy scholars have recently been awarded the prestigious Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF) scheme.

High achieving students from across India will be eligible to receive international scholarships at one of Australia’s leading research-intensive universities.

The first graduate to confer under The University of Queensland and Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (UQ-IITD) Research Academy joint PhD program is set for a career in renewable energy.

Following a competitive selection process, 5 outstanding initiatives have received funding totalling $47,000 in the latest UQ Global Strategy and Partnership Seed Funding Scheme.

Researchers at UQ and the Indian Institute of Science have developed a mathematical model that can predict the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, potentially speeding up the development of new vaccines.

During a recent visit to the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD), UQ-IITD Academy of Research joint PhD candidate Vallari Chourasia had the opportunity to present her research to Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese.

Australian Education Minister Jason Clare is on a visit to India from February 28 to March 3. He is leading a delegation of Australian higher education leaders to promote institutional partnerships and boost collaboration between the two countries.