University of Birmingham signs MOU with IISc, Bangalore

London, Jun 2 (PTI) The University of Birmingham and
the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore have inked a
MoU to strengthen their academic engagement, the British
institution said on Thursday.
While initial research links exist between the
Division of Biological Sciences at IISc and the College of
Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, the
MoU has university-wide application with the intention that
these links are a precursor for much wider interaction between
the two institutions.
Established in 1909, IISc is regarded as the premier
institute for scientific research in India, and is the top
ranked Indian institute in world university rankings. It
currently hosts some of the leading academics in India in the
field of Science and Engineering.
Dr Apoorva Bhatt and Dr Peter Lund, respectively
Lecturer and Reader in Molecular Microbiology at the
University of Birmingham, said: "We are delighted to have
signed the MoU with IISc Bangalore, which formalises the ties
between two institutions with world-class research profiles in
many areas, and will assist the formation of future links.