Prof Yogesh Singh, Vice Chancellor, University of Delhi and Prof Shearer West, Vice Chancellor and President, University of Leeds. Photo Courtesy: ANI

University of Leeds (UoL) and the University of Delhi (DU) have signed an agreement to promote collaborative research, academic exchange, and capacity building between the two institutions. The MoU reflects the mutual commitment to building capacity, fostering innovation, and contributing to global knowledge production through equitable and inclusive academic partnerships.

Over the past two years, academics from the University of Leed have visited Delhi University and co-hosted events designed to create shared learning platforms. A workshop on social science research methods was held in April 2025 in Delhi, bringing together scholars and early-career researchers from both institutions. This workshop marked a key milestone in advancing interdisciplinary and inter-institutional dialogue.

Professor Shearer West, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Leeds, said, “This agreement with the University of Delhi is an important part of our ambition to be a truly global university. It reflects our commitment to forging meaningful partnerships that support impactful research, enrich student and staff experiences, and contribute to shared academic and societal goals. We are excited to continue growing our relationship with DU in the years to come.”

Professor Yogesh Singh, Vice-Chancellor, University of Delhi, added, “We welcome this partnership with the University of Leeds as an opportunity to build collaborative networks that advance our academic mission. This MoU reflects our shared values of innovation, inclusion, and excellence in higher education and research.”

India ranks high on UoL’s list of priority countries for academic collaboration. The university has had a long-standing engagement with the country. For the University of Delhi, the MoU strengthens its vision of building globally relevant research capacity and enhancing the internationalisation of its academic programmes.