This centre sets the stage for the University of Melbourne to become an even stronger partner in India’s educational landscape, providing a space for both intellectual and creative exchange across both nations
The University of Melbourne has launched its Global Centre in New Delhi, establishing a pivotal space to strengthen educational ties between India and Australia. This initiative aims to cater to the growing Indian diaspora and support long-term collaboration with Indian institutions. Unlike a traditional campus, the centre will not offer degree programs. Instead, it will focus on professional development, skill enhancement, and career growth through specialized non-degree courses, reported freepressjournal.in.
In addition, the Global Centre will offer international exchange programs for both students and faculty, fostering cross-cultural collaboration. Professor Sara Wills, Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Global, Culture, and Engagement, highlighted that the centre aims to promote academic collaboration and global knowledge-sharing across various disciplines.
The centre is expected to provide a platform for future growth, scaling current programs, and creating new opportunities in the realms of student and staff exchanges, joint PhD programs, and alumni mentoring. With over 1,400 alumni in India and 500,000 globally, the Melbourne Global Centre will be instrumental in connecting and expanding this global network.
The Centre is not designed as a student recruitment hub but as a strategic platform to engage with Indian partners across institutions, government, industry, and alumni. It will serve as a focal point for the university’s activities in India, including academic workshops, global forums, and research presentations. Moreover, the Melbourne Global Centre will host cultural performances, artistic exhibitions, and networking opportunities for both students and alumni.
With Indian students being the third-largest group of international students in Melbourne, the centre represents a significant step in enhancing the university’s ties with India. Over the past 16 years, the University of Melbourne has partnered with Indian institutions, and this new centre aims to deepen these relationships further. The establishment of the Melbourne Global Centre underscores the university’s commitment to fostering sustainable engagement and lifelong learning for Indian students and professionals.
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