SOA and NIT-Warangal sign MoU for collaborative research

Bhubaneswar: Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) here with
National Institute of Technology, Warangal (NIT-W) for collaborative research and creation of new knowledge to enhance the availability of highly qualified manpower in different areas of engineering and technology, science and allied
areas in the country.

As per the agreement, both institutions shall encourage interactions between their respective research fellows, faculty members, scientists and
students through exchange of personnel for limited periods for research, organize
conferences and seminars and both SOA and NIT-W shall allow students from the other institution to do internship in its organisation.

SOA and NIT-W, the MoU says, shall make provision for sharing their respective research, publications and development facilities to promote academic and research interaction, permit exchange of software, other material and
components developed in-house in the areas of cooperation and provide access to library facilities to scientists, faculty and students.

The MoU was signed by SOA Vice-Chancellor Prof. Pradipta Kumar Nanda and Director of NIT-W Prof. Bidyadhar Subudhi. Prof. Renu Sharma, Additional Dean (Student Affairs), Institute of Technical Education and Research, SOA’s
faculty of engineering and technology and Mr. Pramod Kumar Panda, Chief Administrative Officer, were present.