Jindal University Inks Agreement of Cooperation with Hebrew University of Jerusalem and College of Law and Business of Israel
November 17, 2016, New Delhi: Continuing the tradition of global collaborations across the world, the O. P. Jindal Global University (JGU) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the College of Law and Business (CLB), and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJ) of Israel. The agreement aims to create a framework for global collaboration in areas of academics, research, faculty and student exchange programs for the partnering institutions
The signing ceremony took place at an elaborate event held at the Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi in the august presence of Mr. Reuven Rivlin, President of the State of Israel, who is on a six day visit to India and Union HRD Minister of India, Mr. Prakash Javadekar. The ceremony was part of an event organized by the Israeli embassy to boost academic collaborations and excellence in India.
President Rivlin’s visit is the also the first state visit by an Israeli President in nearly 20 years, and marks twenty-five years of formal diplomatic ties between India and Israel.
O.P. Jindal Global University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar signed the MoU’s with Professor Menahem Ben Sasson, President, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Professor Moshe Cohen-Eliya, President, College of Law and Business also present on the occasion was, Mr. Roei Duani, Assistant President, International Relations & Resource Development, College of Law and Business.
Speaking on the occasion, President Rivlin, observed, it is the education and cultural exchanges that will consolidate Israel and India relations. The two nations came into being around the same time in the 1940’s and leaders of both national movements had intellectual dialogues like Tagore and Einstein. The Einstein archives at Hebrew University of Jerusalem houses the extensive letters of Tagore written to Einstein, so it is the right time for Israel and India to take the intellectual partnership further form here. The academic collaborations signed today will that has begun.
The Memorandum of Understanding signed between the institutions is aimed to promote academic, cultural and personnel exchanges that can enrich the experience of students, research scholars and faculty members from both institutions, the agreement will also facilitate student and faculty exchange programs and promote bilateral cooperation on research.
Speaking on the occasion, Professor (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor of O.P. Jindal Global University, said, “International education and collaborations of this type promote knowledge exchange between global communities and enhances our student’s transformative educational experience. It is with this vision that we have partnered with over 160 institutions in 40 countries since our inception in 2009. We are privileged to embark on this relationship in the distinguished presence of President Rivlin and Mr. Prakash Javadekar, and are keen on establishing an environment of excellence in education via our collaborative initiatives.”
Extolling the achievements of the Israeli universities Prof. Kumar observed, “The leading institutions in Israel have achieved extraordinary distinctions and have rapidly evolved into world class universities. We are proud to be associated with College of Law and Business (CLB), and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJ) of Israel, which are amongst the top universities of the world.”
In pursuit of its vision to promote a global perspective through a global faculty, global courses, curriculum and research, JGU has fostered collaborations with over 160 universities and institutions in 40 countries across the world
These collaborative ventures help implement 10 different forms of partnerships: Faculty Exchange Programs, Student Exchange Programs, Joint Teaching, Joint Research, Joint Conferences, Joint Publications, Dual Degree Programs, Joint Executive Education Programs, Summer and Winter Schools and Study Abroad Programs.
As two knowledge-based economies, India and Israel have natural synergies in the field of education.
About O. P. Jindal Global University (JGU)
O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) is a non-profit global university established by the Haryana Private Universities (Second Amendment) Act, 2009. Within a short span of six years, JGU has achieved the distinction of being awarded grade “A” from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), the highest rating given to a private university in the State of Haryana, India. JGU is a research-intensive university with research clusters in the form of several research centers among the five Schools and currently has arrangements for international collaboration with more than 150 leading universities in 42 countries.
About Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJ)
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJ), founded in 1918 and opened officially in 1925, is Israel’s premier university as well as its leading research institution. The Hebrew University is ranked internationally among the 100 leading universities in the world and first among Israeli universities. The recognition the Hebrew University has attained confirms its reputation for excellence and its leading role in the scientific community. It stresses excellence and offers a wide array of study opportunities in the humanities, social sciences, exact sciences and medicine. The university encourages multi-disciplinary activities in Israel and overseas and serves as a bridge between academic research and its social and industrial applications.
About College of Law and Business (CLB)
College of Law and Business (CLB) has been dedicated to preparing the next generation of Israeli lawyers and businesspeople for challenges facing the 21st century. CLB has combined the highest levels of academic excellence with a strong focus on both social and global outreach to cultivate leaders who champion the values of excellence, professionalism, and human rights.