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Ranchi / Jamshedpur: IIM Ranchi has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Keele Business School, Keele University, United Kingdom, aimed at fostering academic, research, and cultural cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
The partnership marks a significant step toward strengthening IIM Ranchi’s global presence and aligning its initiatives with international standards of management education and research.
The MoU was formalized in the presence of Prof. Deepak Kumar Srivastava, Director, IIM Ranchi, and Abhishek Behl, Senior Lecturer, Director of Top-up Programs, and Research Coordinator at Keele Business School, under the guidance of Scott Bambrick, Director, Keele Business School.
The ceremony was also attended by Aman Kumar, Chairperson, International Exchange Programme; . Tanwee Hargave, Manager – International Relations; Gaurav Marathe; Manish Bansal; Radha Yadav; Priya Premi, along with faculty members and administrative officials.
The collaboration seeks to enhance academic quality, strengthen research output, and promote intercultural understanding.
Both institutions are committed to offering students and faculty opportunities that blend global exposure with academic excellence.
Key areas of cooperation under the MoU include student and faculty exchange, joint research and publications, development of joint academic programs, executive education, and co-hosting of conferences and workshops.
The agreement, valid for five years, also allows for extension through mutual consent.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Srivastava emphasized: “This collaboration is an important step in IIM Ranchi’s journey of strengthening its global presence. It will create valuable opportunities for students and faculty in teaching, research, and innovation, while also building stronger international partnerships.”
Echoing this sentiment, Behl added: “The partnership will open new paths for research, knowledge-sharing, and academic growth, further strengthening the relationship between India and the UK in higher education.”
