VTU plans to be part of GIM-12

Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum will participate in the Global Investors Meet (GIM) EXPO-2012 being organised by the government of Karnataka from June 6-8 at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Bangalore.

GIM EXPO-2012 is confluence of various segments of education sector including Universities and Institutions, ICT Companies, e-learning companies, infrastructure companies, international education missions, central / state government initiatives, publishing houses and content providers, financial institutions, manufacturers of scientific instruments, manufacturers of lab equipments among others. It will be a world-class showcase for the whole education sector, a place for gathering sector intelligence and best practices. H Maheshappa, vice-chancellor VTU said GIM-12 will provide opportunities for VTU to explore tie-ups and collaborations with other leading Indian and foreign education providers and research organisations. VTU is always looking forward to create a culture of innovation in engineering education and research.

 

“The basic objective of our participation will be in order to advance technology and produce engineering graduates who will be creative engineers in a global economy and to help Karnataka state to be remaining at the forefront of technology competitiveness” Maheshappa added.

He explained that, during GIM EXPO 2012 event, the VTU will be expecting to enter into Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with leading Indian and foreign education institutions and research organisations, which will be helpful to setting up of an institution of advanced studies and discovery and innovation centers in the area of relevance jointly with those institutions / organisations / companies. “On this occasion our University will showcase its student skill development and enhancement initiatives, support and initiatives, for multidisciplinary research activities, innovations and efforts made by VTU to create quality human capital for the country,the V-C said.

Further, VTU is looking for a partnership with foreign investors in the education sector for academic and research activities in the areas of aerospace engineering, automobile engineering, mechanical engineering and railway engineering etc.