Volvo Group India collaborates with Manipal University, KIIT University, and SRM University to enhance engineering education in India through mentorship programs and internship opportunities. The initiative aims to equip postgraduates with skills for the automotive industry, as President Kamal Bali expresses the focus on fostering talent and innovation.
Volvo Group India has entered into a partnership with three Indian universities—Manipal University, KIIT University, and SRM University—to enhance engineering education in the country. An MoU was signed on June 7, 2024, outlining the collaboration. The initiative will offer mentorship programs and internship opportunities for postgraduates specializing in mechanical, electrical, electronics, and computer science. This program aims to equip future engineers with essential skills, facilitating their entrance into the automotive industry. Kamal Bali, President and MD of Volvo Group India, expressed that this collaboration is a strong move towards fostering engineering talent and innovation.
In a separate development, Loughborough University in the UK has been awarded almost £0.5 million by the Office for Students (OfS) to support postgraduate courses in artificial intelligence (AI) and data science. Launched in 2020 as part of a broader £18 million initiative, this funding targets underrepresented groups such as women, Black students, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Scholarships of up to £10,000 are available for four MSc programs—Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics, Cyber Security and Data Analytics, and Digital Finance. This initiative also includes investments in new technology and facilities through the DIGILabs project. Professor Rachel Thomson, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education and Student Experience at Loughborough University, highlighted the importance of such programs in addressing the UK’s growing demand for AI expertise.
