Canadian university leaders in India to learn about country's post-secondary education initiatives

-- Leaders establishing new relationships

OTTAWA, Ontario, May 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- University leaders from across Canada, who are members of The Conference Board of Canada's Quality Network for Universities (QNU), are learning first-hand about India's ambitious growth plans for higher education and how Canadian institutions can anticipate opportunities and challenges.

The visit, which began in New Delhi on April 27 and continues in Mumbai and Bangalore through May 3, is exploring how Canada can leverage its universities to engage in learning, research, and business partnerships that will yield results for both countries.

Upcoming meetings include:

Thursday, May 1, 2014

National Assessment & Accreditation Council

This autonomous body assesses and accredits institutions of higher education in India.

Presenting: Prof A. N. Rai, Director, and Dr Jagannath Patil, Deputy Adviser, National Assessment & Accreditation Council

Friday, May 2, 2014

Infosys Technologies PvT Ltd.

Located in one of India's largest innovation parks, this IT company is an example of the intensification of IT research and development in Bangalore.

Indian Institute of Sciencevindarajan

The Institute offers a variety of Master´s degree programs in Engineering, an integrated Ph.D. (post-B.Sc.) program in Sciences and Ph.D. programs in a wide spectrum of disciplines in science and engineering.

Presenting: Prof. Govindan Rangarajan, Department of Mathematics, Indian Institute of Sciencevindarajan

Interviews can be arranged, including with the leader of the delegation, Ms. Diana MacKay, Director, Education, Skills and Immigration, The Conference Board of Canada.

For more information or interview requests please contact:

Yvonne Squires, Media Relations,
Tel.: +1-613-526-3090, ext. 221.
Cell: +1-613-805-0140
E-mail: [email protected]