JSS AHER and Japanese Pharma varsity sign MoU

JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSS AHER), Mysuru, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gifu Pharmaceutical University (GPU), Japan, at JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysuru. GPU is a public university of Gifu City dedicated to the pharmaceutical sciences. The MoU on student exchange, academic and research collaboration strengthens JSS AHER’s engagement with Japan in pharmaceutical education and research, the academy said.

The two institutions will collaborate on the exchange of students and staff for research and academic activities; the exchange of publications; and development of joint courses; organise seminars, workshops, conferences and symposia. The partnership opens new opportunities for the students and researchers of both institutions and strengthens academic ties between India and Japan, a press release said.

B. Suresh, Pro Chancellor, and H. Basavanagowdappa, Vice Chancellor, JSS AHER spoke on the significance of the partnership. Hideaki Hara, chairman and president, GPU, addressed the gathering on behalf of the visiting delegation. Vishal Kumar Gupta, Dean (Academics), presented JSS AHER’s academic profile, and Yukihiro Esaka, Chair, International Exchange Committee, gave a presentation on Gifu Pharmaceutical University. C. Saravana Babu, professor and head, Department of Pharmacology, JSS College of Pharmacy and others were present.

The MoU was signed by Mr. Basavanagowdappa and Mr. Hideaki Hara.