The University of Leeds (UoL) and the University of Delhi (DU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen their partnership in research, academic exchange, and capacity building.
The agreement formalises years of growing cooperation between the two universities, led by the UoL’s Faculty of Social Sciences. Over the past two years, Leeds academics have engaged in a series of visits to DU, co-hosting events to encourage shared learning. Among these, a workshop on social science research methods held in Delhi in April 2025 served as a major milestone, bringing together scholars and early-career researchers from both institutions.
Under the MoU, the universities will collaborate on joint research initiatives, academic events, faculty and student exchanges, and sharing of resources. The agreement is seen as a step toward fostering equitable, inclusive, and impactful partnerships that contribute to global knowledge creation.
Professor Shearer West, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Leeds, commented, “This agreement with the University of Delhi is an important part of our ambition to be a truly global university. It reflects our commitment to forging meaningful partnerships that support impactful research, enrich student and staff experiences, and contribute to shared academic and societal goals.”
Professor Yogesh Singh, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Delhi, added, “We welcome this partnership as an opportunity to build collaborative networks that advance our academic mission. This MoU reflects our shared values of innovation, inclusion, and excellence in higher education and research.”
The partnership supports the University of Leeds’ international strategy and its long-standing engagement with India, identified as one of its key priority countries. For the University of Delhi, the agreement reinforces its vision of enhancing globally relevant research capacity and expanding the international reach of its academic programmes.
Further details on upcoming joint initiatives under this partnership are expected to be announced in the coming months.