The University of Aberdeen has welcomed Scotland's First Minister to its branch campus in Mumbai, highlighting the institution's commitment to delivering world-class higher education internationally and strengthening educational links between Scotland and India.
During the visit, The Right Honourable John Swinney MSP met students, academic colleagues and members of the University leadership team to learn more about the University's activities in India and its vision of fostering world-class education, cutting-edge research and transformative innovation in collaboration with Indian institutions.
Part of a wider Scottish Government trade mission seeking to strengthen economic and cultural ties between the two nations, Mr Swinney is focused on growing economic co-operation, cultural exchange, tourism, sport and academic collaboration.
Representatives from the University outlined how the Mumbai campus is supporting the institution's global strategy through partnership development and wider engagement with industry and stakeholders in India.
Jason Norris, Vice-Principal Global Engagement and Partnerships at the University of Aberdeen, said: "We were delighted to welcome the First Minister to our Mumbai campus and to share the exciting progress being made by our partnership.
"The University of Aberdeen has a long tradition of global engagement, and our presence in India demonstrates our commitment to embed a truly dynamic approach to government and academic partnership model.”