Andhra University explores global academic tie-ups with Australian varsity, Mozambique

VISAKHAPATNAM Andhra University (AU) has stepped up its internationalisation drive by holding discussions with delegations from Australia’s James Cook University (JCU) and the Republic of Mozambique to explore academic and research collaborations. A JCU delegation led by Vice-Chancellor Simon Biggs, accompanied by College of Science and Engineering Dean Ron White and Indogenius co-founder Nick Booker, met AU Vice-Chancellor G.P. Raja Sekhar here.

Both institutions agreed to work towards a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering student and faculty exchanges, joint conferences and interdisciplinary research. Separately, a Mozambican delegation comprising Secretary of State for Trade Antonio Grispos, High Commissioner Armando Pedro Muiuane Junior and Counsellor Orlando Augusto Moais Rodolfo visited the university to explore opportunities for bilateral educational partnerships. During discussions with Mr.

Raja Sekhar on institutional MoUs and capacity building, the delegation also interacted with 73 Mozambican students currently pursuing their studies at AU.