PANAJI: With a focus on strengthening ties through collaborative projects with leading Russian universities, BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus, hosted the Consul General of Russia in Mumbai, H.E. Ivan Fetisov, on Tuesday. Accompanied by Vice Consul Matvei Fetisov and other officials, the delegation explored opportunities for academic collaboration, including student and faculty exchange programs and joint research initiatives.
The visitors were received by Campus Director Prof Suman Kundu and senior members of the International Programmes & Collaboration Division (IPCD), including University-Wide Dean Prof Srikanth Mutnuri, Associate Dean Prof Rajesh Mehrotra, and incoming Associate Dean Prof Rudra Prasad Pradhan.
During their tour of the campus, the Russian officials visited state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities and lauded the institute’s focus on interdisciplinary learning and global academic engagement.
Discussions revolved around enhancing bilateral academic cooperation and expanding international mobility opportunities for students and faculty.