Symbiosis International Launch “Symbiosis Centre for India – Australia Studies” (SCIAS)
Pune, 16th April 2022: In the last two years due to the Covid Pandemic there was a lack of opportunity to travel and it gave us a reminder that the Education System does not work well in isolation. We need an in person collaboration for better quality outcomes. There should be a cooperation between the government and the education institutions for smooth functioning of the education activities said Mr. Peter Truswell, Consul-General for Australia in Mumbai, India, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).
Mr. Peter Truswell, was invited as a Chief Guest for the Inaugural Ceremony of SYMBIOSIS CENTRE FOR INDIA-AUSTRALIA STUDIES (SCIAS). The Launch of SCIAS was a part of the 6th Edition of the “SIU-AIU Conference” on “Internationalization of Higher Education”. The theme of this year’s conference is “Interregional Cooperation for Effective Internationalization of Higher Education”. The said conference is scheduled from 14th April to 16th April 2022.
During his keynote address Mr. Peter Truswell said, the launch of Symbiosis Centre for India- Australia Studies was the most awaited announcement for us. In Australia we are welcoming Indian Students and strengthening the ties between both the countries. I am impressed with the Indian Higher Education System. The caliber of Indian students is recognized worldwide and the Institutions like Symbiosis have an International recognition.
India’s “National Education Policy 2020” has created strong opportunities for India- Australia Partnerships. We are looking for a Great Step forward in terms of Cross Learning, Students Exchange, Network Opportunities, Industry- Academia Partnerships Mr. Peter Truswell added further.
Dr. Vidya Yeravdekar, Pro Chancellor Symbiosis International University in her welcome address mentioned that Symbiosis International University is working closely with a number of Australian Universities. There is a large number of Indian students going to Australia each year for education purposes but the same is not the case with the Australian Students, as the number of Australian Students visiting India for education is very less. In India we need to give exposure to the Foreign Students so that more students can come to study here.
The Inauguration of Symbiosis Centre for India – Australia Studies (SCIAS) took place virtually. Ms. Swati Sahasrabudhe, Head, International Initiatives and Collaboration, Symbiosis Centre for International Education was the anchor of the program.
