University of Birmingham, IIM Kozihkode formalise links

The Birmingham University said in a statement that the MoU is a result of developing academic engagement between the two institutions.

The MoU will aim to facilitate a post graduate student exchange programme, faculty exchange, a research fellows programme, and an annual research conference and doctoral student colloquium.

The IIMK was the fifth of the 13 Indian Institutes of Management set up by the Government of India.

A leading UK research-intensive institute, the University of Birmingham is a vibrant, global community and an internationally-renowned institution, in the top 100 globally.

In addition to India, Birmingham has strategic partnerships in the US, China, Brazil and Australia.