Photo: Professor Frank Bezzina and Mr Aniruddha Das exchanging books on India and the University of Malta at the end of the meeting
The Charg茅 D'Affaires at the High Commission of India in Malta, Mr Aniruddha Das, was recently hosted for a meeting at the University of Malta by Professor Frank Bezzina, Pro-Rector for Quality Assurance and International Development and Ms Stefania Agius Fabri, Director, International Office. The purpose of the meeting was to revive the excellent relationship between the High Commission and the University, discuss a number of joint initiatives aimed at promoting Indian culture, traditions and heritage on the UM campus, engaging more effectively on the ongoing joint initiatives, expanding academic and industry collaborations that the UM has established in India and extending further support to Indian students pursuing studies at the UM.
The UM presently hosts 40 Indian students with a number of students still joining the University in the coming weeks. The University also employs a total of 13 Indian members of staff across its various academic and administrative units and support services.
