GUWAHATI: University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) at Aligarh, a statement issued here on Tuesday said.
According to the MoU, AMU will mentor USTM to achieve its objectives, through various programmes such as joint supervision for PhD scholars, faculty support to USTM in the areas of bio-technology, chemistry, environment science, business administration and social sciences, hosting of selected USTM students for short period, and permission to selected final year students of USTM to do their project work at AMU.
Apart from this, certain other activities will be undertaken jointly by both the universities, such as, joint submission of collaborative projects, jointly organising seminars and workshops. AMU will also provide guidance in infrastructure development and promotion of sports.
The MoU was signed by Prof. Tariq Mansoor, Vice Chancellor, AMU and Mahbubul Hoque, Chancellor, USTM in the presence of Abdul Hamid, Registrar, AMU and Prof Alaka Sarma, pro-vice chancellor, USTM on Monday.
Apart from the academics and high officials from AMU, a ten member team from USTM took part in the MoU signing ceremony at AMU.
Prof Tariq Mansoor said, “We are happy to sign MoU with USTM and I am sure, the two universities can develop a fruitful partnership. We will be happy to provide training to USTM staff in academic and administrative matters.”