Visit of City St George’s University of London Delegation to NMIMS Mumbai

Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Location: NMIMS Mumbai Campus

A delegation from City St George’s University of London visited NMIMS, Mumbai on April 26, 2025, to explore potential academic collaborations and partnerships.

 Delegation from City, St George’s, University of London:

• Prof Juliet John (VP Education)
• Dr Zahera Harb (Reader, Department of Journalism)
• Mr Mark Hertlein, Head of Global Engagement

 NMIMS Representatives:

• Minu Mehta – Dean, School of Economics
• Vijay Negi, Dean of Jyoti Dalal School of Liberal Arts
• Ruttuja Karkhanis More , Assistant Professor, Head of Department (Psychology) at Jyoti Dalal School of Liberal Arts and
• Brijesh Tripathi, Program Chairperson, Liberal Studies, Assistant Professor
• Shweta Patil, Manager International linkages

 Key Discussion Points:

• Institutional Overviews:
  Both universities presented an overview of their academic structures, programs, and international initiatives.
• Student Mobility Programs:
  Discussions included mutual student exchange opportunities and short-term immersion programs to enhance cross-cultural exposure.
• Faculty Collaboration:
  The institutions explored options for faculty engagement through guest teaching assignments and faculty exchange programs.
• Student Engagement & Visibility:
  Proposals were made to increase the visibility of City, St George’s among NMIMS students through interactive activities such as hackathons, academic competitions, and live-streamed annual lectures.
• Collaborative Academic Pathways:
  Both sides expressed interest in establishing structured academic pathways including:
• Undergraduate: 2+2, 3+1, and 4+1 models
• Postgraduate: 1+1 master’s degree programs

 The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to pursue these avenues of collaboration, with further follow-up discussions planned to formalize potential initiatives.