Bengaluru, 27.5.2025 In a landmark move to enhance global academic collaboration, Dr. Joseph V.G., Chancellor of Garden City University, and Professor Tim Jones, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Liverpool, UK, jointly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the inauguration of the University of Liverpool’s first international campus in Bengaluru. The event was officiated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka, and also witnessed the presence of Dr. K. Sudhakar, Minister for Higher Education, Government of Karnataka. The MoU is set to foster academic exchange, collaborative research, faculty development, and student mobility between the two leading institutions.
Also in attendance were Professor Tariq Ali, Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Liverpool, and senior delegates from both universities, highlighting the strategic importance of this UK-India partnership. Dr. Joseph V.G. emphasized the value of global exposure in higher education and remarked, “This collaboration is a milestone in our journey to deliver international-quality education from India.” Professor Tim Jones echoed the sentiment, describing the partnership as a step toward building a globally inclusive academic ecosystem.
The prestigious ceremony was further graced by Shri Dinesh Gundu Rao, Minister for Health & Family Welfare, and Shri M.B. Patil, Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, who served as Guests of Honour and extended their support for this international academic initiative.