IIM Raipur And Birmingham City University Partner To Boost Global Business Education

To foster global collaboration in academia, Indian Institute of Management Raipur (IIM Raipur) and Birmingham City University (BCU) has announced a significant new partnership aimed at enhancing collaboration in academic and research endeavours. The Memorendum Of Understanding (MOU) was signed by Ram Kumar Kakani, Director, IIM Raipur and Eileen McAuliffe, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean, Birmingham City University.

This collaboration will focus on a series of initiatives designed to enhance both teaching and research capabilities across both institutions, benefiting faculty, students and the broader academic community. Under this agreement, the partnership between IIM Raipur and Birmingham City University will foster dynamic academic exchanges, including faculty and staff collaborations to enhance research, teaching methods, and professional development.
Students will benefit from exchange programmes and study abroad opportunities, gaining international exposure that broadens their perspectives and skills. Joint research initiatives will address global challenges, leveraging the strengths of both institutions to drive innovation. Additionally, the partnership will include organising lectures, seminars and conferences to promote interdisciplinary collaboration. The institutions will also share academic resources and develop joint curricula, further enriching educational offerings and exploring broader academic cooperation in areas of mutual interest. 

This partnership, defined by Shishank Shishank, Associate Professor at Birmingham City University and Mrunal Chavda, Assistant Professor at IIM Raipur, marks a milestone in strengthening the academic relationship between the two institutions. The seeds of this partnership were laid by Makhan Singh, Senior Partnership Manager, India at BCU.