Mumbai, January 28, 2025 – NMIMS Deemed-to-be-University welcome a distinguished academic delegation from leading Irish higher education institutions as part of the Education in Ireland Academic Tour 2025. This initiative, spearheaded by Enterprise Ireland, aims to strengthen academic collaboration between India and Ireland through knowledge exchange and faculty engagement.
The delegation featured renowned faculty members specializing in social sciences, economics, and business. They conducted insightful lectures and masterclasses for students while engaging in discussions with NMIMS faculty on curriculum development and potential academic collaborations.
Distinguished Irish Academics:
- Dr. Aaron Potito, Senior Lecturer, Geography Department, University of Galway
- Prof. Kevin Denny, Associate Professor of School of Economics, University College Dublin
- Dr. Louise Murray, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Business & Hospitality, Technological University of the Shannon.
The delegation was accompanied by Ms. Wendy Dsouza, Senior Vice President – India & South Asia, Enterprise Ireland.
About Education in Ireland:
Education in Ireland is the Irish government’s national brand for promoting Irish Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) overseas. We operate under the authority of the Ministry of Education and Skills, represented by Enterprise Ireland. Our mission is to showcase the quality and diversity of Irish education and support international students in their academic pursuits in Ireland. I represent the South Asia region, covering India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
NMIMS Representatives at the Meeting
- Meena Saxena, Director International Linkages
- Prof. Amita Vaidya, Director, School of Economics
- Dr Vijay Negi – Dean School of Liberal Arts
- Dr. Kiran Desai, Associate Professor & Associate Dean, School of Branding and Advertising
- Dr. Sunny Oswal, Associate Dean & Associate Professor, School of Commerce
- Dr. Binesh Nair, Assistant Professor & Program Chairperson, MBA Digital Transformation, School of Business Management
- Dr. Brijesh Tripathi, Program Chairperson, Liberal Studies & Assistant Professor
Strengthening Indo-Irish Academic Partnerships
NMIMS’ leadership—including Directors, Deans, Deputy Deans, and faculty members from School of Economics, School of Liberal Arts, SBM, School of Branding and Advertising and School of Commerce —engaged in strategic dialogues to explore deeper institutional partnerships. Focus areas included:
- Collaborative Research Projects and Joint PhD Mentorships.
- Faculty Exchange Programs and Guest Lectures.
- Research Seminars and Workshops to foster mutual learning.
- Pathways into Master’s programs
This collaboration signifies NMIMS' ongoing commitment to global education excellence and the university's dedication to fostering international academic partnerships that will benefit students, faculty, and the broader academic community.