Introduction:
The academic collaboration between NMIMS University and the University of Adelaide (UoA), Australia, for the academic year 2023-24 was designed to enhance various facets of academic growth. This included fostering faculty development, promoting collaborative research endeavors, and facilitating student mobility. As part of this collaboration, faculty members from UoA engaged in teaching designated courses, contributing to research seminars, conducting workshops for doctoral students, and exploring potential avenues for joint research initiatives.
Summary:-
Dr. Olga Muzychenko, Associate Head of School (International) at Adelaide Business School, visited NMIMS Mumbai and facilitated knowledge exchange and collaborative learning between the School of Business Management (SBM) at NMIMS and the University of Adelaide (UoA) NMIMS provided the funding of AUD 5000 for Dr. Olga Muzychenko’s visit.
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Conclusion: The visit of UoA faculty member to NMIMS University facilitated meaningful interactions, knowledge exchange, and exploration of collaborative opportunities. It contributed significantly to strengthening the academic collaboration between the two institutions and laid the groundwork for future engagements.
SVKM’s NMIMS hosted the G20 Round Table Conference, marking a milestone in promoting the global collaboration of HEIs in shaping a sustainable and better future.
With India leading the G20 presidency, a unique opportunity arose to convene influential voices from global education. The objective was to articulate ideas for promoting international engagement among HEIs to offer quality education, reducing global disparities and equipping students to address global challenges for creating a sustainable world. This initiative preceded the September G20 summit, setting the stage for meaningful discussions. The conference connected with education-contributing countries like like Australia, the UK, Canada, Germany, and the USA. The core aim was to explore international collaborations to facilitate the exchange of ideas and best practices in building capacities of HEIs in promoting quality of education, equipping students with knowledge and skills to promote employability and create a sustainable future.
Eminent global figures attended, including Dr Joanna Newman, Chief Executive & Secretary-General of ACU, as Chief Guest. Dr Monica Kennedy, Senior Trade & Investment Commissioner -Mumbai, India- Austrade, Dr Prachi Kaul, Director, Shastri Indo Canadian Institute (SICI), Mrs Marja-Sirkka Einig, Deputy Consul General, Federal Republic of Germany in Mumbai, Ms Sita Raiter, Public Diplomacy Officer, U.S. Consulate General, Mumbai, Dr Ryan Pereira, Regional Officer, United States-India Educational Foundation and Ms Rittika Chanda Parruck, Director- Education, British Council enriched the dialogue. Notably, guests from various G20 countries reinforced its international significance.
The Commonwealth is a dynamic amalgamation of precisely 54 member states, with a substantial majority tracing their origins to territories once governed by the expansive realm of the British Empire. These member states collectively span diverse continents—Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Pacific—forming a mosaic of diversity and culture. The core objectives of this association embody a tapestry of ideals that bind these nations. This includes fostering mutual understanding and constructing bridges of comprehension across divergent realities. Amid these objectives, we witness a dynamic interplay of expression styles, oscillating between contemplative elaboration and succinct conveyance.
NMIMS’s G20 Round Table working Committee, including Vice Chancellor Dr Ramesh Bhat, Pro VC Dr Sharad Mhaiskar, Dr Meena Galliara, Director, Jasani Center for Social Entrepreneurship & Sustainability Management, School of Business Management, Dr Kaiwan Mehta, Dean, Balwant Sheth School of Architecture, and Ms Meena Saxena, Director, International Linkages, participated, alongside the Deans and Directors of all the schools/campuses.
To read more, please click: G20 Round Table to Build a Better World through Higher Education Institutions (nmims.edu)
From 23rd October 2023 to 4th November 2023, Dr. Mayank Joshipura, Professor of Finance and Associate Dean of Research and Ph.D. at the School of Business Management, embarked on a two-week academic journey sponsored by the University of Adelaide, which provided funding of AUD 4950 for the visit. The purpose of his visit was to facilitate collaboration and academic exchange between NMIMS and Adelaide Business School.
Dr. Mayank Joshipura conducted various sessions and seminars during his visit, including a research seminar on “Does IPO grey market premium predict listing day returns?”. Additionally, he conducted sessions on Professional Ethics in Finance and offered a Master class on Factor Investing. Furthermore, Dr. Joshipura delivered a research seminar to the faculty members and doctoral participants of Adelaide Business School, further enhancing the academic exchange between the two institutions.
Dr. Mayank Joshipura actively participated in meetings with academic leadership, teams, and faculty members of Adelaide Business School to explore potential collaboration areas. These discussions set the stage for future partnerships and initiatives aimed at advancing research and academic excellence between SBM-NMIMS and Adelaide Business School.
Additionally, he had the opportunity to attend the prestigious Financial Research Network’s (i.e., Corporate Finance Research Meeting) annual conference, hosted by Adelaide Business School, further enriching his academic experience and networking.
