BITSoM, Durham University Partner to Expand India-UK HE Ties

BITSoM and Durham University sign a three-year agreement to strengthen India-UK academic ties through joint research, faculty and student exchanges, academic events and international learning opportunities.

BITS School of Management (BITSoM), under the aegis of BITS Pilani, and Durham University in the United Kingdom has signed a three-year strategic agreement to strengthen academic cooperation between India and the UK. The partnership aims to promote joint research, faculty and student exchanges, and international learning opportunities.

The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration across mutually agreed teaching and research disciplines. Both institutions plan to facilitate academic exchanges involving faculty members, scholars, and undergraduate and postgraduate students, creating opportunities for international study and collaborative research.

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Under the agreement, BITSoM and Durham University will explore joint research projects, share academic resources, and organise guest lectures, symposia and academic conferences. The collaboration seeks to encourage knowledge sharing, strengthen research engagement and provide students and faculty members with opportunities to work on global challenges.

The partnership also aims to create opportunities for students and scholars to gain international academic exposure while enabling faculty members to exchange expertise and research perspectives. Both institutions intend to explore external funding opportunities to support joint research initiatives, staff visits and student mobility programmes.

Dr. Saravanan Kesavan, Dean of BITSoM, says the partnership aligns with the institution’s vision of developing global business leaders through research and international exposure. He highlights the potential for students and faculty members to collaborate on global challenges and contribute to impactful research.

Professor Kieran Fernandes of Durham University welcomes the agreement, noting that international collaboration plays an important role in the university’s research and educational mission. The partnership is expected to support academic exchanges, shared research activities and greater engagement with India’s evolving economic landscape.

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The three-year agreement seeks to deepen institutional connections between India and the UK through sustained academic engagement. Both universities have also established protocols for data security and confidentiality to protect academic and institutional information during collaborative activities.

By combining research expertise, academic resources and international mobility opportunities, BITSoM and Durham University aim to develop a framework for long-term cooperation. The agreement creates scope for collaborative learning and research while strengthening educational and scientific ties between the two countries.