Cambridge University vice-chancellor Alison Richard is currently leading a delegation to India on her third official visit, travelling to Kolkata, New Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai and, for the first time, Pune.
The visit builds on Richard’s previous visit last January, strengthening and celebrating relationships with leading institutions for teaching, research and policy, and with alumni and industry in India.
The university has long-standing historical links with India and wants to expand existing partnerships and build new opportunities with academic, business and political communities.
Highlights of the visit include a keynote lecture delivered on Tuesday at the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore, as part of the UK Science in India lecture series, on the subject of ‘Catalysing innovation: the role of universities’; a seminar on Industrial Sustainability in Mumbai; meetings with Indian academic and industry partners; and gatherings of alumni in each of the five cities.
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