SHILLONG, April 4: A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between MIT University of Meghalaya and Leeds Arts University from the United Kingdom recently.
The understanding will pave the way for development of collaborative research projects, organisation’s joint academic activities such as courses, conferences, seminars, symposia or lectures, exchange of publications and other materials of common interest.
Dr Malhar Pangrikar, Vice Chancellor of MIT University and Prof Randall Whittakerl from Leeds Arts University signed the MoU.
According to the pact, exchanges will also be made in research, teaching personnel, placement and exchange of students, in joint venture with MIT University-Meghalaya.
The prestigious Leeds University (UK) is in the leading edge, specialized in the higher education of arts.
Presently, the University is coming up with a new and permanent campus at Makasiang village — Mylliem block, East Khasi Hills with an endeavour to offer world-class amenities and infrastructure along with finest academicians to curate a well-rounded learning in the Northeastern region, a statement issued here informed.
