University of Leeds (UoL), UK, and the University of Delhi (DU), India, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a long-term strategic academic partnership. The agreement is aimed at enhancing research collaboration, facilitating faculty and student exchanges, and promoting shared capacity-building initiatives.
🤝 Strengthening Global Academic Ties
The MoU outlines a comprehensive academic framework, including:
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Joint research projects
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Faculty co-teaching and academic events
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Shared digital learning platforms
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Structured student and staff mobility
This move represents a significant step toward strengthening institutional linkages and encouraging interdisciplinary and international research collaboration between India and the UK.
🧪 Social Sciences at the Core of the Partnership
The new partnership stems from a two-year-long academic relationship, primarily led by the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Leeds.
Notable joint activities include a Social Science Research Methods Workshop held in Delhi in April 2025, which connected early-career researchers and faculty from both institutions.
🌍 International Strategy & Rankings
🔹 University of Leeds
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Over 40,000 students from 140+ countries
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Ranked 86th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026
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India identified as a priority country for international collaboration
🔹 University of Delhi
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Ranked 328th globally in QS World University Rankings 2026
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Top-ranked Indian university in the same list
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Focused on building globally relevant research capacity and international partnerships
🎯 What’s Next? Upcoming Joint Initiatives
Both universities have announced plans for a series of initiatives in the coming months, expected to include:
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Faculty exchange programmes
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Co-hosted academic seminars and workshops
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Collaborative research in priority areas
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Student exchange and internship opportunities
This MoU reinforces DU’s vision of academic excellence and Leeds’ commitment to expanding its global footprint in higher education.
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