Hyderabad: The Vice-Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad (JNTUH), Prof. Balakista Reddy, along with Registrar Dr. K. Venkateswara Rao, recently visited the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IITH). The visit aimed to explore ways to strengthen academic and research collaboration between the two prestigious institutions.
During their meeting with IITH Director, Dr. Budaraju Srinivasa Murthy, discussions were held on establishing advanced laboratories and fostering innovation. The leaders also explored opportunities to upgrade existing infrastructure and brainstormed ideas to incorporate emerging technologies into the academic curriculum.
Key topics addressed included enhancing research activities, sharing laboratory facilities, improving student employment opportunities, and promoting overall institutional development. These discussions laid the groundwork for a deeper partnership between the two universities.
Prof. Balakista Reddy highlighted that the primary goal of this collaboration is to facilitate joint research projects, establish faculty and student exchange programs, and set up state-of-the-art laboratories. He emphasized that this partnership aims to contribute significantly to technological innovation and national progress through collaborative efforts.
The collaboration is expected to create new opportunities for students and researchers from both institutions by enabling them to work together on cutting-edge projects. The Vice-Chancellor expressed confidence that the partnership will foster knowledge-sharing, enhance academic and research capabilities, and drive innovation at both JNTUH and IIT Hyderabad.
