KU inks MoU with University of Sydney
Srinagar: Centre of Central Asian Studies (CCAS), University of Kashmir and School of Philosophical and Historical Enquiry (SOPHE), University of Sydney, Australia Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for joint collaborative research project.
The project titled ‘Prehistoric Mining and Metallurgy in Kashmir’ will enhance higher education learning initiatives between the two universities.
The MoU was signed by the Vice Chancellor KU Prof Talat Ahmad and Prof Alison V G Betts Chair of the Department of Archaeology representing University of Sydney, Australia at the former’s secretariat.
Prof Tareak A Rather, Director CCAS KU and Dr Mumtaz A Yatoo Assistant Professor and Principal Research Investigator CCAS KU were also present on the occasion.
An official statement said that the MoU envisages promotion of scientific knowledge and academics and active joint research collaborations to understand important facets of prehistory of Kashmir.
Under this MoU, both the institutes will participate in collaborative research, training, teaching and other agreed activities that will enhance the relationship between the Institutions.
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