UniSey strikes Partnership with Indian university

The University of Seychelles (UniSey) and the Energy and Resource Institute (Teri) University of New Delhi have signed an agreement to develop joint proposals for collaborative research and training programmes, as well as to introduce the exchange of scientists and students in areas of mutual interest.

President James Michel witnessed the signing ceremony in New Delhi, which was conducted by UniSey vice-chancellor Dr Rolph Payet and Teri director-general Dr Rajendra Kumar Pachauri, at the close of the first day’s session of the Delhi Sustainable Development Summit.

“This partnership will further consolidate the collaboration between the University of Seychelles and Teri – a partnership which we will develop in many aspects through our common goal to fighting climate change,” said Mr Michel, who is also chancellor of UniSey.

“It is important for UniSey to develop a research department, according to world standards, and through this mechanism to help Seychelles acquire the research needed for its development.

“The signing of this memorandum of understanding is another victory for Seychelles in our vision to build a knowledge-based society.”

The agreement will enable the exchange of information, publications and training materials between Teri and UniSey, as well as provide opportunities for collaborative research and development through appropriate technology transfer.

After the signing, Dr Pachauri said: “This partnership with Teri University will further strengthen cooperation in research among developing countries. We need good science to address climate change, and a partnership with UniSey will help us to look at island issues as well.”

Students of Teri and students of UniSey will be able to take part in short-term training courses and internships, as well as attend workshops, seminars and conferences in order to exchange information.

They will also benefit from long-term training and degree programmes as well as online and distance learning courses.

And they will exchange information, books, journals and electronic resources.

The two institutions will also share technical advice, consultation on research, policy and management issues.

Dr Payet said: “Teri's mission and objectives are very close to those of UniSey, and it is exciting that today we have brought the two organisations together.

“This partnership will enable us to develop our research capacity and support Seychelles in its development, especially in adapting to climate change.”

 

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