Shiv Nadar University, Delhi NCR Inks Memorandum of Understanding with National Maritime Foundation (NMF) for Collaboration and Exchange

Shiv Nadar University, Delhi NCR, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Maritime Foundation (NMF) with the intent to establish a program of collaborative partnership. The program potentially aims to facilitate scholarly cooperation, communication, and exchange; enhancement of comprehensive and interdisciplinary training for students; development of innovative consortia of maritime strategy. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the two institutions on Thursday, 28 July 2022, for collaboration over the next three years.

The potential area of cooperation between the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) at Shiv Nadar University, Delhi NCR, and the National Maritime Foundation (NMF) will include sharing of resources, faculty exchanges, student opportunities for internship and research, particularly pertaining to the department of International Relations and Government Students.

Dr. Ananya Mukherjee, Vice Chancellor, Shiv Nadar University, Delhi NCR, said, “Our partnership with the National Maritime Foundation is reflective of our steadfast belief that research is the bedrock of invention, innovation, and transformation for the myriad issues that vex our world. The ever-changing global environment has increased emphasis on the research and creation of knowledge dedicated to professional practice. We are delighted to join hands with a policy-relevant research organization like National Maritime Foundation (NMF) and are confident about building deep collaboration in the areas of policy and research, a true reflection of multi-disciplinarity at our University. This is yet another step in offering education and experiences of truly global standards to our students and faculty.”

“National Maritime Foundation (NMF) is pleased to partner with Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS). The University has established itself as an important center for research, education, and public engagement in India. This welcome partnership between SHSS and National Maritime Foundation (NMF) will advance our commitment to heighten maritime awareness amongst India’s policymakers, intellectual echelons, and civil society at large.”

Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan (Retd.), Director General, NMF

The National Maritime Foundation (NMF) is India’s first maritime think-tank that conducts independent and policy-driven research on issues related to maritime- security, geostrategy, blue economy, energy, marine technology studies, and maritime affairs (like International Maritime Public Law, Maritime Trade and Connectivity, Environmental Issues, Maritime Safety, and both living and non-living Oceanic Resources). The two institutions share a commonality in their focus on research and aim to contribute to nation-building.
Shiv Nadar University, Delhi NCR’s Dean of Research and Partnerships, Dr. Suneet Tuli, signed the MoU with Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan (Retd.), Director General of National Maritime Foundation. The signing ceremony was attended by Commodore Devesh Lahiri, Executive Director; Commander Saurav Mohanty, Deputy Director, NMF; Ms. Divya Rai, Program Manager, NMF; and senior leadership from Shiv Nadar University.

About Shiv Nadar University, Delhi NCR:

Shiv Nadar University, Delhi NCR, is a student-centric, multidisciplinary, and research university offering a wide range of academic programs at the Undergraduate, Master, and Doctoral levels. The University was set up in 2011 by the Shiv Nadar Foundation, a philanthropic foundation established by Mr. Shiv Nadar, founder of HCL. The University is on the quest to become a globally acclaimed center for learning and innovation in the fields of Engineering, Natural Sciences, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Management. The core of the University consists of a select, world-class faculty with doctoral and postdoctoral experiences from ranked universities worldwide.

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