University Of Melbourne Inaugurate Its First Global Centre In Delhi

The University of Melbourne on Tuesday inaugurated its first Global Centre in Delhi with an aim to facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange across education, research, industry, and the community. According to the University of Melbourne this centre will serve as the University's central hub in India.

Melbourne Global Centre not an offshore campus

The Melbourne Global Centre is not meant for teaching or as an offshore campus. Its main goal is to support ongoing and future projects in India. The Centre will host cultural performances, art exhibits, and lecture series, making it a place to connect research with Indian businesses, industry partners, and schools.

Professor Michael Wesley, University of Melbourne Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global, Culture and Engagement), while talking on the occasion informed that the Global Centre will enable the University to showcase its extensive educational offerings, cutting-edge research, and community engagement programs.

“Our Melbourne Global Centre in Delhi is a significant step in our longstanding commitment to fostering educational collaboration between our India and our University,” Wesley stated. According to him, “building on partnerships that span up to 16 years, we are dedicated to empowering and enhancing capacity within India, aligning with our mission to collaboratively benefit society through education and research.”

Wesley added that the Melbourne Global Centre embodies the university’s partnership model in India, fostering mutually beneficial collaboration and addressing the educational needs of India. 

Reflective of Australia and India's shared vision for education

According to Philip Green, High Commissioner of Australia to India, the centre will serve as a hub for enhancing educational and research ties.

"The centre is reflective of Australia and India's shared vision for education and research as a key driver for economic growth and social impact. It will unlock new opportunities for students and researchers to come together to innovate and address shared challenges for the mutual benefit of both nations," Green said.