New Delhi, January 28 (ANI): The University of Cambridge announced a series of new initiatives in India, spanning research, technology, student access, and cricket, renewing a relationship between the university and India that goes back more than 150 years, the university said.
During a visit to India by a senior delegation, Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Prentice outlined measures designed to build dynamic new partnerships, encourage potential donors, and implement a key policy change to help talented Indian students apply to Cambridge.
Professor Prentice announced the launch of the Cambridge-India Centre for Advanced Studies (CAS), focusing on innovation, research, and learning. The centre will act as a bridge between the University of Cambridge, globally recognized for its leadership in science and technology, and India’s rapidly evolving knowledge economy. Operating as a hub for the university’s presence in India, the CAS is intended to serve as a catalyst for intellectual exchange, policy influence, and societal impact.
In her speech, the Vice-Chancellor also paid tribute to Mark Tully, the legendary BBC correspondent who studied at Trinity Hall, Cambridge, and spent much of his life in India. Tully’s death at the age of 90 was announced on Sunday, and his cremation took place in Delhi on Monday. He was widely respected as a reporter and commentator on India.
Additionally, the university will broaden undergraduate entry pathways for top students educated in India. The Indian CBSE Class XII qualification will now be accepted for some undergraduate courses, alongside additional requirements where appropriate. The university is also exploring new philanthropic opportunities to fund scholarships for India’s most talented students.
Cambridge has established a Section 8 company in India, the Cambridge India Research Foundation, enabling the public, Cambridge alumni, and friends of the university in India to provide funds for bursaries, fees, and other expenses for Indian students studying at Cambridge, as well as to support research partnerships.
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