Published on: November 14, 2025
SRHU at the 4th Japan–India Universities Forum: Strengthening Global Academic Partnerships
Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU), Dehradun, participated in the 4th Japan–India Universities Forum held on 14–15 November at IIT Hyderabad, jointly organized by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and IIT Hyderabad. The event focused on the theme “Accelerating Japan–India Talent Circulation in Science and Technology Collaboration” and brought together leading academic, research, and industry representatives from both nations. SRHU’s delegation, led by Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Dr. Rajendra Dobhal along with senior faculty members, actively engaged in discussions aimed at strengthening Indo–Japanese academic cooperation. The forum opened with a formal dinner reception, followed by the main proceedings on 15th November, which included inaugural addresses by dignitaries from JST, IIT Hyderabad, and the Embassy of Japan. A key highlight was the round-table discussions, where Dr. Dobhal presented SRHU’s research strengths, societal impact, and readiness for joint initiatives in areas such as sustainability, biosciences, climate resilience, rural health, and innovation. SRHU also held a significant bilateral meeting with the University of Tsukuba, led by its President, Prof. Kyosuke Nagata, where both institutions explored expanding collaborative research, faculty–student mobility, joint academic programs, technology development, yoga science, and integrative medicine. The discussions reaffirmed strong mutual interest in building deeper, outcome-driven partnerships. The forum concluded with closing remarks emphasizing continued Indo–Japanese academic collaboration. SRHU’s active participation underscored its commitment to global engagement, internationalization, and the development of impactful research networks, opening new pathways for long-term collaborative initiatives with leading Japanese institutions.
