The DDU Gorakhpur University on Sunday signed five-year MoU with SEGi University, Malaysia to strengthen academic cooperation, joint research and cross-border educational initiatives between India and Malaysia. Under the agreement, both universities will collaborate on student and faculty exchange programmes, joint research in science, humanities and legal studies, development of specialised curricula, and organisation of international conferences, seminars and workshops. Special focus will be given to mentoring postgraduate and doctoral scholars. SEGi University will also act as an academic and research facilitation platform for DDUGU in Malaysia. The MoU was signed by DDUGU Vice-Chancellor Prof Poonam Tandon, on the sidelines of the QS Summit in Goa, reflecting the university’s strong institutional and administrative commitment to global academic collaboration. The agreement includes clear provisions on intellectual property rights, joint publications, confidentiality and governance.Speaking on the occasion, Prof Tandon said the partnership would provide international exposure to students and faculty, access to global research networks, and new opportunities for innovation, skill development and entrepreneurship. The MoU is expected to act as a catalyst for funded research, innovation and cultural exchange, further strengthening DDUGU’s position on the global higher education map.
