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INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS
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Dronten Professional
Agricultural University
Netherland
Faculty of Life Sciences
University of Copenhagen, Denmark
National Sedimentation Laboratory
USDA, USA
University of Riverside, Riverside, CA
USA
School of Agricultural Environmental Sciences
Alabama, A & M University, Alabama, USA
Asian Institute of Technology
Bangkok, Thailand
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Campus Outreach,
Minneapolis
USA
School of Veterinary Science,
University of Queensland, Australia
Rakuno Gakuen University
Japan
Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
Hamilton, Newzealand
Tribhuvan University
Kathmandu, Nepal
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SAILCON Education
Group, China
Beijing Science & Technology University, Beijing,
China
Huanghe Science & Technology University, Zhengzhou,
China
Henan Finance & Economy University, Henen, China
Linyey Technology University, Luoyang , China
Hefei University, Hefei , china
Anqung Vocational College, Anqing, China |
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MEMBERS
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Prof. (Dr.) R. B. Lal
Vice-Chancellor
Chairman
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Prof. (Dr.). M. Imtiyaz
Dean, Faculty of Engg.
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Prof. (Dr.) A.K.A. Lawrence
Ex-offcio member, Member Secretary
and Registrar
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Prof. (Dr.) S. B. Lal
Pro Vice Chancellor
Coordinator for Developed Countries
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Mr. V. B. Lal
Director Administration
Coordinator (Administration & Relations)
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Prof Newman Fernandes
Member & Director
(Professional & Life Long Education)
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Prof.(Dr.) C.K.Shukla
Member & Additional Director Development
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 As
the wings of economic liberalization spread, it
encompasses in itself the globalization of
Indian Economy, eliminating political boundaries
and providing immense opportunities in a world
wide scenario. Infrastructural development,
healthcare and quality education, are spelled as
the top priorities for a globalised India. Since
its establishment in 1910, Sam Higginbottom
Institute of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences
(Formerly Allahabad Agricultural Institute
Deemed University) has been involved in training
and teaching hundreds of international students
from the Middle East, South East Asia and
several African countries.
In the recent years Sam Higginbottom Institute
of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences (SHIATS),
has achieved the distinction to be among the top
universities in India and South East Asia. The
university is moving towards greater heights and
looking forward to collaborate with several
universities in the developed countries such as
USA, Canada, European Union, Japan and
Australia. The diversification of education is
being felt as a challenge and ongoing efforts of
international collaboration is definitely
defining the high standards of education the
university is striving to maintain. The borders
are opening, and students are receiving greater
opportunities to study at a university abroad.
To be able to meet the competition of their
peers, academic institutions will have to
develop an ever-better international reputation.
Scientific institutions wishing to prepare their
students for an international career will be
responsible for imbuing the level and content of
their curricula with an international dimension.
Keeping in view, the internationalisation of the
university, following appropriate international
activities are undertaken, building up and
maintaining a strategically chosen network of
foreign partner Universities / industries,
faculty and student exchange with foreign
partner universities / institutions , offering
non-mainstream courses to foreign target groups,
International curriculum development,
collaborative academic and research programs
with foreign universities / institutions,
exchange of scientific expertise and
information, internationally recognized system
of internal quality assurance.
To further strengthen globalization and
internationalization, the
Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture,
Technology & Sciences has signed the MOU
with the following foreign universities /
organization:
-:- Dronten Professional Agricultural
University, Netherland
-:- Campus Outreach, Minneapolis, USA
-:- MEAC Technical Industries, Dubai, UAE
-:- Faculty of Life Sciences, University of
Copenhagen, Denmark
-:- Rakuno Gakuen University, Japan
-:- University of Riverside, Riverside, CA, USA
-:- School of Veterinary Science University of
Queensland, Australia
-:- United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA), USA
-:- School of Agricultural Environmental
Sciences, Alabama, A & M University,
Alabama, USA
-:- Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec),
Hamilton, New Zealand
-:- Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
-:- Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok
-:- SAILCON Education Group, China
-:- Beijing Science & Technology University,
Beijing, China
-:- Huanghe Science & Technology University,
Zhengzhou, China
-:- Henan Finance & Economy University, Henen,
China
-:- Linyey Technology University, Luoyang, China
-:- Hefei University, Hefei, China
-:- Anqing vocational College, Anqing, China
-:- Al-Fateh University, Libya
-:- The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal
Resources, Republic of Rwanda
-:- Trans Asia Educational Consultants, New
Delhi
-:- University of Babylon, Iraq
MEMBERSHIPS OF INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS /
ORGANISATIONS
1. International Association of Universities (IAU)
2. Asia Pacific Association of Agricultural
Research Institutions (APAARI)
3. Association of Common Wealth Universities (ACU)
4. Global Consortium of Higher Education and
Research for Agriculture (GCHERA)
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International Association of Universities
The Hon'ble Vice Chancellor Rev. (Prof.) R.B.
Lal attended the 13th Annual General meeting and
Conference of International Association of
Universities at Utricht, The Netherlands. The
broad topic for the conference was to draft
Policy for Higher Education and Research
addressing Local and Global needs.
Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture,
Technology & Sciences is a
member of International Association of
Universities.
International Placement
A two member delegation of Irrigation Trade
Middle East LLC consisting of Er. Rene Stephen
General Manager, and Er. Charles, Project
Engineer, both distinguished alumni of College
of Agricultural Engineering and Technology
visited
Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture,
Technology & Sciences from 2-4 June 2008. As per the
requirement of ITME LLC, interviews were
conducted and eight students of College of
Agricultural Engineering and Technology and
College of Engineering and Technology were
selected for International post in the Middle
East.
INTERNATIONAL VISITS OF FACULTY MEMBERS OF
SHIATS
-:- Dr. D. M. Denis, Member Secretary, International
Secretariat, and Prof. (Dr.) Ramesh Chandra, Dean, Warner
School of Food and Dairy Technology, attended the Education
Fair at Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 15th Oct, 2010 to 17th Oct,
2010.
-:- Dr. D. M. Denis, Associate Professor, Dept. of Soil,
Water, Land Engineering and Management, attended the
International Conference, Shanghai, China to present two of
his research papers from 18th Sept, 2010 to 24th Sept, 2010.
He also had a meeting with Dr. Fang Xianfa, Chief Engineer
at the Chinese Academic of Agricultural Mechanisation
Sciences, regarding International Partnership in meat
processing.
-:- Prof. (Dr.) M. Imtiyaz, Vice Chairman, International
Secretariat, visited the Asian Institute of Technology,
Bangkok, Thailand from 3rd September to 7th Sept regarding
the Unified Bachelors Masters Programme and to explore
further areas of affiliation.
-:- Prof. (Dr.) M. Imtiyaz, Vice Chairman, International
Secretariat and Dr. P.J. George, Professor and Associate
Dean, Dept. of Natural Resource Management, visited the
Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand from 8th
August, 2010 to 23rd August, 2010 in order to discuss and
materialize on the Unified Bachelors Masters Programme and
initiate talks regarding the Signing of MoU between SHIATS
and AIT ( Annexure II)
-:- Dr. (Sr.) Marion Mathew, Head & Professor, Grace Zaman
School of Education, participated in the International
Conference on “Women's Memory work Gendered Dilemmas of
Social Transformation” from 24th - 26th August 2010 at
University of Limerick, Ireland.
-:- Mr. Swapnil Shrivastava, Assistant Professor, Dept. of
Mathematics and Statistics, visited the Novosisibirisk State
University Summer Camp held at Novosisibirisk State
University, Novosisibirisk, Russia from 27th July, 2010 to
7th August, 2010
-:- Prof. (Dr.) E. P. K. Das, Professor, Allahabad School of
Agriculture, participated in International Conference on
“Communication and Citizenship : Rethinking Crisis and
Change” from 18th 22nd July 2010 at Universidade do Minho-Campus
de Gualtar, Braga, Portugal.
-:- Dr. (Sr.) Marion Mathew, Head & Dean, Grace Zaman School
of Education, participated in "International Conference on
the Environments and Policies of Learning Multiple Languages
Simultaneously in the Age of Globalization" on 5th December,
2009 at Taipei City, Taiwan.
-:- Er. Jyoti Srivastava, Asst Professor, Deptt of
Electrical & Electronics Engineering, participated in
"International Conference on Large Power Transformers Modem
Trends in Application, Installation Operation and
Maintenance" Organized by CIGRE at New Delhi from 25th to
26th November 2009.
VISITS OF FOREIGN DELEGATES
The following foreign delegates visited Sam Higginbottom
Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences,
Allahabad, India to explore the possibilities for
cooperation in education and research:
-:- Prof. Said Irandoust, Hon'ble President, Asian Institute
of Technology, visited SHIATS on 3rd November, 2010 as the
Guest of Honour for the 100th year Convocation and to
initiate the discussion with Prof. (Dr.) R.B. Lal, Hon'ble
Vice Chancellor, SHIATS, regarding signing a Memorandum of
Understanding between SHIATS and Asian Institute of
Technology.
-:- Dr. A.M. Numan, Director, Trans Asia Educational
Consultants, New Delhi, visited SHIATS from 2nd November,
2010 to 3rd November, 2010 regarding the admission of
foreign students.
-:- Prof. (Dr.) Vilas M. Salokhe, Vice Chancellor, Kaziranga
University, Jorhat, Assam, visited SHIATS from 2nd November,
2010 to 4th November, 2010 for the signing of Memorandum of
Understanding between SHIATS and Kaziranga University,
Assam.
-:- Dr. Peeyush Soni, Assistant Professor, School of
Environment, Resources and Development & Coordinator, Agri.
Business Management Programme, Asian Institute of
Technology, Bangkok and Dr. Ganesh Shivakoti, Professor,
School of Environment, Resources & Development, Asian
Institute of Technology, Bangkok visited SHIATS from 28th
October, 2010 to 3rd November, 2010 as special guests for
the 100th year Convocation and to make presentations
regarding the Unified Bachelors Masters Programme amongst
the students and explore new possibilities of affiliation
between SHIATS and Asian Institute of Technology.
-:- Mr. Tensing Rabgyal, Senior Program Officer, External
Relations and Communication Office, Asian Institute of
Technology, Bangkok, Thailand, visited SHIATS from 27th to
30th September, 2010 for discussing in detail the Unified
Bachelors Masters Programme with the Deans of Faculties and
Heads of Schools.
-:- Ms. Merran Davis, Dean of the Faculty, Waikato Institute
of Technology, Dr. Surya Pandey, International Research
Relations Director, Waikato Institute of Technology and Mr.
Michael James Keir, Engineering Consultant, Waikato
Institute of Technology, New Zealand, visited SHIATS from
31st August 2010 to 1st September, 2010 in order to explore
avenues of joint ventures and research programmes with
SHIATS.
-:- Dr. Faris Naji A'bud, Assistant for Scientific Affairs,
University of Babylon, visited SHIATS on 1st August 2010 to
4th August, 2010. Dr. R. B. Lal, Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, on
behalf of SHIATS signed an MoU with the University of
Babylon on 2nd August, 2010 for technical collaboration,
knowledge sharing and student exchange programmes. He also
had one on one interaction with the students from the
Republic of Iraq studying in various programmes at SHIATS.
-:- Mr. Jigme Palden, Training Coordinator CIDT, ASSP
Department of Agriculture, Thimpu, Bhutan, visited SHIATS
from 29th may 2010 to 31st may 2010 regarding the admission
of students and further strengthen the ties between SHIATS
and Ministry of Agriculture, Bhutan.
-:- Mr. Gasasira Janvier, Coordinator SPSPAT/ KWAMP Rwanda
and Mr. Lawrance Das, International Student Coordinator,
Embassy of Rwanda, visited SHAITS from 24th May 2010 to 25th
May 2010 in order to review the performances of the Rwandan
students.
Higher studies in Foreign Universities / institutions
-:- Er. Aditya Lal, Assistant Professor, Dept. of
Agriculture Process and Food Engineering, has been sponsored
by the University under the Faculty Improvement Programme in
the year 2011-2014 for Ph. D. in Food Engineering and
Bioprocess Technology at the Asian Institute of Technology,
Bangkok, Thailand.
-:- Er. Anjelo Denis, Junior Lecturer, Dept. of Soil, Water
and Land Engineering, has been sponsored by the University
under the Faculty Improvement Programme for M.Tech Water
Engineering and Management programme in the year 2010-2012
at the Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand.
-:- Mr. Stephen Das, Personal Secretary to Hon'ble Vice
Chancellor, has been sponsored by the University under the
Faculty Improvement Programme in the year 2010-2011 for Dual
Degree in MBA Finance and CFA full time at the London School
of Business and Finance, UK.
-:- Er. Rahat Khan, Head & Associate Director, School of
Film & Mass Communication, has been sponsored by the
University under the Faculty Improvement Programme in the
year 2009-2010 for M.Sc. Programme in the field of Media
Technology at University of Bradford, UK.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
As per the results of the ongoing efforts of the
International Secretariat to increase the number of
International Students at the University, the students from,
Namibia, Libya, Iraq, Nepal, Bhutan, Ethiopia, Ghana,
Uganda, Korea, Myanmar, Rwanda have joined SHIATS for
various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The total
number of international students has risen up to 245. SHIATS
is also looking for new avenues such as China and Sri Lanka
from where a large number of students are expected in the
academic year 2011-12, mainly in the Department of English
and Foreign Languages and Department of Computer Science and
Information Technology.
VISIT OF INTERNATIONAL ALUMNUS DURING THE CENTENARY YEAR
CELEBRATION
On the occasion of completing hundred years from
establishment, the University hosted the Centenary Year
Celebration from 25th October to 29th October, 2010. The
celebration was graced by the presence of alumnus spread
across the globe in large numbers, who were invited to the
office of Prof. (Dr.) M. Imtiyaz, Vice Chairman,
International Secretariat, for interaction.
INTERNATIONAL SEMINARS
-:- International Secretariat organized a seminar on “Higher
Studies in United kingdom” on 20th November, 2010. Fr. Chris
Bishop, Reader, Post Harvest Technology, Writtle College,
United Kingdom and Ms. Alexandra Nemeth, International
Recruitment and Alumni Relation officer, Writtle College,
United Kingdom chaired a session on the opportunities and
scope of higher studies in UK.
-:- International Secretariat organized a seminar on Unified
Bachelor's Master's Program between Asian Institute of
Technology & Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture,
Technology & Sciences on 28th October, 2010 and 29th
October, 2010. Dr. Peeyush Soni, Coordinator, Agri Business
Management, School of Environment Resources and Development,
Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand and Prof.
Ganesh P. Shivakoti, Professor, School of Environment
Resources and Development, Asian Institute of Technology,
Bangkok, Thailand gave a brief on Unified Bachelor's
Master's Program and Interacted with the students regarding
admission and financial assistance to pursue higher studies
AIT.
-:- International Secretariat along with the United States
India Education Foundation, New Delhi organized a one day
seminar on 'Higher Studies in America' on 30th August, 2010.
Mr. D.K. Verma, State Career Counselor, Directorate of
Training and Employment, Lucknow, Ms. Rupali Verma,
Education Advisor, United States India Education Foundation,
Ms. Gayatri Singhal, Education Advisor, United States India
Education Foundation and Prof. (Ms.) Ranjana Prakash, Chief,
University Employment Board, University of Allahabad were
the guest speakers of the workshop.
For Admission
Details Contact:
Prof. (Dr.)
M. Imtiyaz
Vice Chairman, International Secretariat
Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture,
Technology & Sciences
Allahabad- 211007, U.P., India
Phones: 91- 9794618648, 532 - 3292228
Fax: 91-532-2684394 | E-mail: int_sec@shiats.edu.in
Website : www.shiats.edu.in
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