Speaking at a reception he hosted last night to celebrate the University of Wolverhampton's many achievements in the field of health, Paul said, "As a businessman, I recognise the positive difference that can be created by working collaboratively.
"Forging successful and productive partnerships in business is integral to success and I know that the University has a keen focus on working with regional partners on developing our health offer, locally, nationally and internationally.
"This provides football coaching skills for young people in India and forms part of our long standing positive relationship with India. We are also currently working to develop a programme of executive education and skills training in India," he said.
Paul, who has been Chancellor of the Wolverhampton University since 1999, said "for a number of years the University has been working closely with partner organisations to help initiate and promote a wide range of economic, educational and cultural benefits covering trade, education and sport and culture.
Vice Chancellor of the university Professor Geoff Layer noted that the "University is a large provider of Health Education and Health Science".
He said, "In the Life Sciences we are a significant provider of Pharmacy and Biomedical Science with plans to develop Medical Physics and Medical Engineering. This sits alongside ground breaking research into brain tumours, diabetes and health practice".
He said the University's 250 million-pound investment generation plan is already making a "significant difference to the landscape of our region".