IIM Jammu Hosts Interactive Session For Students

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu hosted an interactive session with Prof Vishanth Weerakkody, Professor and Associate Dean, University of Bradford, UK, at its Canal Road Campus on March 17, 2023 for research scholars and March 18, 2023 for IPM Students. Both sessions started with a welcome address and introduction by Prof Jabir Ali, Dean - Academics, IIM Jammu.  

Prof Ali welcomed Prof Weerakody on behalf of IIM Jammu. During his address, he mentioned research is at the heart of IIM Jammu. He emphasised the need for publishing in top-class journals and provided insights into the various possibilities regarding research activity and pursuing education abroad. He mentioned organising a conference on Circular Economy in collaboration with the University of Bradford, UK. He expressed that in the coming times, IIM Jammu and the University of Bradford will be collaborating in many key areas that will pave the path for knowledge sharing, academic excellence and sustainable development across the globe.

Prof Weerakkody gave a brief overview of the University of Bradford. He emphasised the importance of publications in academia, provided insight into the new spheres of technology, including blockchain technology and quoted real-life examples from his life.