S. Vishnu Sharma
Gifu University and IIT Guwahati awarded degrees to students of joint internatinal master’s programme in Food Science and Technology.
The degrees were awarded by Gifu University and IIT Guwahati at an event held on 25 March.
The ceremony to award degrees was organised by Gifu University of Japan in the virtual presence of Professor T.G. Sitharam, director of IIT Guwahati.
The other dignitaries present during the ceremony organised by Gifu University were IIT Guwahati deputy director Professor S.K. Kakoty, Professor Chitralekha Mahanta, dean of academic affairs at IIT Guwahati.
It is interesting to note that Gifu University left no stone unturned to ensure the ceremory remained a grand affair.
Having located in one of the biodiversity hotspots in Indian, IIT Guwahati has the potential to contribute significantly to the global economy in the area of food science and technology..
With this goal, IIT Guwahati and Gifu University have collaborated to offer a Joint International Master’s Programme since April 2019 to nurture highly-skilled professionals in food and related industries.
Professor Hisataka Moriwaki, President, Gifu University congratulated both the Institutes and wished the graduating class a success in the future.
Gifu University and IIT Guwahati award great degrees
He was accompanied by Professor Fumiiaki Suzuki, Gifu University Fellow.
Professor T.G. Sitharam said this is indeed a historic moment for the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati and Gifu University that their joint vision, commitment and collaboration to establish this joint degree programme is finally bearing fruit.
Speaking further at the ceremony organised by Gifu University, Professor Sitharam congratulated the four graduates and all the faculty members involved, in making this programme a huge success.
He further said during the ceremony organised by Gifu University that these programmes should now be a template for all joint degree programmes that are undertaken.
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The quality of research work and papers that have come out from this programme till date and the quality of students, faculty and researchers will ensure that we become role models in running a successful international collaboration programme, said Professor Sitharam during the programme organised by Gifu University.
Professor S.K. Kakoty also spoke at the ceremony organised by Gifu University.
Professor Kakoty underlined that this was a milestone for both the institutions and wished all the students and stakeholders involved in this programme a success.
Professor Chitralekha speaking during the programme organised by Gifu University said the course and content of the joint degree programme and the stay of Japanese students at IIT Guwahati have enhanced their knowledge and understanding not only of their own academic field but also of the life and culture of the people of India in general and the people of Assam in particular.
This exchange of academics and culture will continue to foster and strengthen the bonds between Gifu University and IIT Guwahati and our countries, said Professor Mahanta in her address during the ceremony organised by Gifu University.
The graduating class students also shared their experiences about the programme and visit to IIT Guwahati and were confident that more students from Japan will take this as an example for opting the course.
About Gifu University
This is a national university in the city of Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It trains students, who will later actively participate in society.
The educational institution promotes learning based on the students own efforts. It has reinforced its education quality verification system, trains highly skilled professionals, and undertakes community-based ‘Teach for Communities’ activities.
The university also strongly promotes the training of students who support innovation. Other priorities include the development of medical education that meets international standards.
About IIT Guwahati
IIT Guwahati established in 1994 has completed 25 years of glorious existence in 2019. At present, the Institute has eleven departments and five inter-disciplinary
The Institute offers a residential campus to 412 faculty members and more than 6,000 students at present.
Besides its laurels in teaching and research, IIT Guwahati has been able to fulfil the aspirations of people of the North East region to a great extent since its inception in 1994.
The picturesque campus is on a sprawling 285 hectares plot on the north bank of the Brahmaputra, around 20 kms from the heart of the Guwahati city.