MoU between University of PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND and GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Date: 24th April 2015 Venue: A1- 104 Chandkheda, Ahmedabad Time: 2:00 PM Prof. Libby (Elizabeth) Osgood from School of Sustainable Design Engineering, University of Prince Edward Island, Canada visited Gujarat Technological University during the Workshop on “Understanding Global Perspective and Methodologies used in Delivering Design Engineering Courses”. On this occasion, a MoU has been signed between University of Prince Edward Island and GTU. Major points of MoU were following:  Exchange of academic staff for the purpose of teaching and research  Exchange study abroad programs for students  Use of technologies in higher education  Organization of joint seminar/conference /lectures, training and academic meetings  Research /consulting contracts  Exploring potential program collaborations Dr. Akshai Aggarwal, Prof. Libby (Elizabeth) Osgood School of Sustainable Design Engineering, University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) CANADA, at GTU Dr. Akshai Aggarwal, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of GTU talked about achievements and activities of GTU. On this occasion, he remembered the visit of Dr. Alaa S. Abd-El-Aziz, President, University of Prince Edward Island, when the possibility of a MoU signing was discussed. Dr. Akshai Aggarwal, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor has shared his rich academic experience of Canada. Further, he discussed possibility to start specific design course at GTU. He said that the MoU will provide great opportunities to both the universities in terms of research and academic development. Memorable Gallery Report Prepared by: Dr. Jyoti Srivastava CENTRE FOR GLOBAL BUSINESS STUDIES Mr. Keyur Darji: email: research. gbs @gtu.edu.in Cell: +918866098866 Dr. Kaushal Bhatt: email: [email protected] Cell: +919099063069 Dr. Sarika Srivastava: email: [email protected] Cell: +9124359232 For more details of activities of CGBS kindly visit: http://international.gtu.ac.in For E Newsletter of GCBS Kindly Visit: http://gsn.gtu.ac.in