HYDERABAD, India, Sept. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Woxsen University, has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre of Excellence (CoE), Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI). This MoU with FDDI is a significant feat making Woxsen one of the only four Universities in India to participate in this collaboration, expanding its offerings in the realm of design and innovation. Strategic Objectives of the MoU 1. Strengthen ties between both Institutes with respect to practical exposure to faculty, researchers, and research students of both Institutes by providing them with the opportunity to participate in Research and Development of mutual interest, seminars, workshops, and other events.
Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing between the two Institutes through joint research projects, workshops, conferences, and other collaborative activities. 4. Establish a joint research and development center with a focus on specific national priorities. 5. Encourage and support faculty members and research scholars to participate in international conferences and workshops to enhance their expertise and knowledge.
This MoU sets the framework for a purposeful Joint Collaboration in various fields of mutual interest like footwear, leather, fashion, and allied industries. Students will have the chance to engage in high-impact projects and gain practical experience through internships. The MoU will enable the formulation of joint research project proposals with the potential to lead to patents. This is where the thoughts of Woxsen University and FDDI converge, benefiting the overall student cohort and elevating the design student community. This collaboration will strengthen collective research capabilities and contribute to the advancement of the field. Esteemed members of FDDI, Sumeet Kumar Jarangal (IAS, Director of Startup India, DPIIT, and MD of FDDI), Madhusudan Pal (Director of CoEs, FDDI), Pankaj Kumar Sinha (Managing Director of FDDI), Dr. Adity Saxena (Dean of the School of Arts and Design, Woxsen University), and Mr. Santosh Kocherlakota (Assistant Dean, Corporate Alignment, School of Arts and Design) graced the occasion.
Dr. Adity Saxena, Dean of the School of Arts and Design at Woxsen University, spoke at the Global Design Summit. He and Mr. Santosh Kocherlakota, another representative from the university, were invited to speak at the event. **Detailed Text:**
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Sumeet Kumar Jarangal, IAS, Director (Startup India), DPIIT & MD, FDDI, emphasized the importance of a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model to support Indian private universities by granting access to FDDI’s state-of-the-art infrastructure and promoting joint research for collaborative innovation, calling for active engagement in the partnership. FDDI (an Institution of National Importance established by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India) is a premier academic and training institution dedicated to the development and growth of Footwear & Product, Leather Products, Retail and Fashion Merchandise, and Fashion Design sectors. FDDI has been actively facilitating the Indian industry by bridging the skill gap in these core areas.
* **Experiential Learning:** Woxsen emphasizes hands-on learning through projects, internships, and industry collaborations. * **Innovative Pedagogy:** The university employs cutting-edge teaching methods like flipped classrooms, gamification, and personalized learning.
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