Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Sept 18: A high level delegation of Canadian High Commission called on Vice Chancellor (VC), University of Kashmir (KU), Prof Talat Ahmad, here at KU on Wednesday.
The delegation comprising Head Political and Economic Affairs, Canadian High Commission in New Delhi, Johanne Forest, Senior Analyst in the Privy Council Office at Ottawa, Jawad Qureshi and Senior Analyst Political and Economic program of the High Commission of Canada, Madhursi Das, held a meeting with Vice Chancellor in his office during which various issues including possibilities of collaboration in academic and research areas were discussed.
The meeting was also attended by Registrar, University of Kashmir, Prof Zaffar Ahmad Reshi.
Sharing his view with the visiting delegation on issues of academic collaboration and students/faculty exchange programs, Prof Talat, said that exchange programs had several advantages, including promoting students’ intellectual development and providing economic resources for the State economy.
“Times are changing exponentially and cross-cultural dynamics have become an important aspect to be looked into. We must prepare our students to deal with new challenges and equip them with the skills and appropriate knowledge, insight and understanding of cross-cultural issues,” said VC in his interaction with the delegation.
Briefing the delegation about various MoUs, KU has signed with institutions of learning across the globe Prof Talat offered to have such MoUs with institutions of higher learning in Canada also.
Prof Talat set forth the idea of initiating collaborative research projects and students/faculty exchange programs between KU and various Universities of Canada in future.
The delegation while interacting with the VC presented a broad spectrum of academic backgrounds and various affiliated colleges and research units and other institutions of learning in Canada.
Prof Reshi informed the delegation about the achievements of the University and expansion activities being undertaken by it presently.
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