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Telangana Pursues Cambridge, London, Imperial University Partnerships
Telangana’s Chief Minister met university representatives in London.
He invited major universities to work with Hyderabad.
Cambridge showed interest in education, research and helping new businesses grow.
The University of London said it was planning a campus in Hyderabad.
Imperial College London also discussed possible education and research projects.
These partnerships could bring more learning opportunities to students.
They could also support technology, innovation and entrepreneurship.
The Chief Minister also visited a museum connected with Dr B. R. Ambedkar.
He said the visit strengthened his commitment to social justice.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy led TelanganaRising meetings with Cambridge representatives in London on Saturday.
Cambridge expressed interest in collaborating with Telangana on education, research and entrepreneurship incubation in Hyderabad.
The University of London said it was developing plans for a Hyderabad campus offering courses from multiple institutions.
Imperial College London explored short-term and executive education, research and exchange opportunities in Hyderabad.
The delegation also visited Ambedkar House in London during Revanth Reddy’s three-day UK visit.
- Who
- Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy-led TelanganaRising delegation, representatives of the University of Cambridge, the University of London and Imperial College London.
- What
- The parties discussed academic programmes, research, innovation, entrepreneurship incubation and possible university courses or campuses in Hyderabad.
- Where
- Meetings took place in London, including at Senate House, and focused on opportunities in Hyderabad.
- When
- Saturday, during the third day of Revanth Reddy’s three-day London visit; he was scheduled to return to Hyderabad on Sunday.
- Why
- The Telangana government sought to attract globally reputed educational and research institutions and position Hyderabad as a global knowledge and innovation hub.
Key facts
- Delegation leader
- Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy
- Universities involved
- University of Cambridge, University of London and Imperial College London
- Proposed location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Cambridge cooperation
- Education programmes, research and entrepreneurship incubation
- University of London plan
- A proposed Hyderabad campus offering courses from schools and departments within its academic federation
- Imperial opportunities
- Short-term and executive education programmes, research and exchange partnerships
- Additional visit
- Revanth Reddy and D. Sridhar Babu visited Ambedkar House in London
Quotes
A. Revanth Reddy
Chief Minister of Telangana
“Visiting Dr Ambedkar House is like a pilgrimage. The inspiration is for a lifetime. I feel renewed dedication for social justice.”
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