When 2 Brisbane-based UQ–IITD PhD candidates attended a lunch in Sydney with Indian Minister for Education The Hon Dharmendra Pradhan, their perspectives on the research they are undertaking were sought, along with those of other Indian PhD students from other Group of Eight (Go8) universities.
External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar today met with Chancellor of University of Queensland Peter Varghese in Brisbane, Australia. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar said that during the meeting, they exchanged views on educational and research collaborations between India and Australia.
At the opening of the UQ-IITD Research Academy Annual Symposium 2024, The University of Queensland President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Terry AC and IIT Delhi Director Professor Rangan Banerjee highlighted the commitment of both UQ and IITD to knowledge creation and sharing for societal benefit. They emphasised a joint vision to create impact through the partnership between UQ, IITD and the broader India-Australia relationship, welcoming further collaboration with industry and government.
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.
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.
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.
