GANDHINAGAR: Deakin University, ranked in the top 1% of global universities, proudly celebrates 30 years of transformative engagement in India with the strategic approach of of ‘In India, with India, for India.’ This milestone year began with the historic inauguration of Deakin’s GIFT City Campus—the first international university branch campus in India. The initial cohort of students commenced classes in July and is now thriving in the dynamic environment of Gujarat International FT City, India’s global hub for business and technology.
As a pioneer in building impactful collaborations and advancing academic excellence, Deakin’s engagement aligns closely with the objectives of India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 – especially around developing a job-ready workforce for the ever-evolving workplace of the future. Looking ahead, Deakin aims to strengthen its strategic presence in Gujarat, driving regional development through strategic interventions with stakeholders across government, industry and academia.
The Honourable Cabinet Minister for Tribal Development and Primary, Secondary and Adult Education, Government of Gujarat, Dr Shri Kuberbhai Mansukhbhai Dindor inaugurated Deakin University’s 30 Years of Impact in India celebrations in Gujarat on 17th October, 2024, at an international conclave titled ‘Building an Innovative Ecosystem – GIFT City,’ hosted by Deakin in partnership with Deloitte at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, Gandhinagar.
PTI, 18, 2024