Solan, February 23
Shoolini University has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for student exchange programmes with the University of Venda in South Africa.
This agreement will provide an opportunity for students to study under an exchange programme, summer internship, and pursue higher study opportunities. Faculty would also be able to avail of the facilities of exchange programmes and joint research.
The MOU was signed by Prof. P. K. Khosla Chancellor, Shoolini University, and Dr. Ndanleni B. Nthanbeleni, Vice-Chancellor, University of Venda, South Africa. The University of Venda is a comprehensive rural-based institution, located in Thohoyandou, in Limpopo Province. It was established in 1982 under the Republic of Venda government.
A team of five members from the University of Venda visited Shoolini University for nine days in January and explored all possibilities of collaboration. Shoolini University will send a yoga instructor to the University of Venda to establish a yoga centre soon.
The Director of International Affairs at Shoolini University, Prof. R. P. Dwivedi, said that professors of both universities have agreed to undertake joint research in the field of entrepreneurship and financial crime, and there is the potential for several more collaborations in the near future.
