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Researcher Spotlight: Laura McLean
This month, we meet Laura McLean, a curator and researcher based in Melbourne.

Rise Accelerator for Indian and Australian climate tech startups opens for application
The India Australia Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion (RISE) Accelerator provides support to startups working on innovative technology looking to expand between India and Australia.

Australia's Education Strategy for India
The Australian Government has released its Education Strategy for India to guide and strengthen the bilateral education partnership.

Tuning into Melbourne’s Indian community: Wilma Serrao’s AIRS Fellowship journey
Wilma Serrao sheds light on the role of Indian radio in fostering a sense of community as part of her AIRS Fellowship.

Strengthening collaborative health initiatives
The University of Melbourne and the Public Health Foundation of India have signed new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), solidifying their ongoing collaboration.

Researcher Spotlight: Mousumi Mukherjee
This month, we meet Dr. Mousumi Mukherjee, Deputy Director of the International Institute for Higher Education Research and Capacity Building at O.P. Jindal Global University.

Breaking boundaries: Jyoti Arora on her AIRS Fellowship experience
Jyoti Arora reflects on her AIRS Fellowship exchange in Australia, sharing how she defied tradition to follow her passion for education

Australia-India Cyber and Critical Technology Partnership grants announced
Recipients of the third round of the Australia-India Cyber and Critical Technology Partnership (AICCTP) have been announced.

ARCH-India News
The August 2023 edition of ARCH-India's monthly newsletter is now available.

Exploring the crossroads of healthcare and AI: Ishan Phansalkar on his AIRS Fellowship experience
Ishan Phansalkar reflects on his AIRS Fellowship exchange in India, delving into thethe potential of artificial intelligence to advance healthcare

Researcher Spotlight: Karunakar A Kotegar
This month, we meet Dr. Karunakar A Kotegar, Director of International Collaborations and a Professor in the Department of Data Science and Computer Applications at Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal


India Australia RISE Accelerator
CSIRO has announced the launch of the India Australia Rapid Innovation and Startup Exchange (RISE) Accelerator program.

Bridging boundaries and empowering caregivers: The fellowship journey of two emerging researchers
Emerging researchers Lorane Scaria and Rachel Blance-Palmer reflect on their shared AIRS Fellowship experiences to improve the lives of people with disabilities and their caregivers.

National Research Foundation to transform India's research landscape
India's Union Cabinet has approved a draft bill to establish the National Research Foundation (NRF) to foster research and innovation across the nation's universities, colleges, institutions and laboratories.

Researcher Spotlight: Sayantan Khanra
This month, we meet Dr. Sayantan Khanra, an Assistant Professor in the Business Environment & Strategy area at the School of Business Management, Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) in Mumbai, India

Cyber Bootcamp Program 2023 at The Australian National University
Under the Australia-India Cyber and Critical Technology Partnership (AICCTP), The Australian National University’s (ANU) National Security College delivered a Cyber Bootcamp Program in June, on behalf of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).


Sustainable water futures: Dr Susan Germein reflects on her AIRS Fellowship
Dr Susan Germein reflects on her AIRS Fellowship exchange in India, delving into the importance of conducting ethical and respectful research in another country.

Australia India ‘Unnati’ Research Collaboration Grants recipients announced
The prestigious Australia India ‘Unnati’ Research Collaboration Grants have been awarded to 12 Australian researchers.

Researcher Spotlight: Vineeta Sirohi
This month, we meet Professor Vineeta Sirohi, a Professor in the Department of Educational Administration at the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration.

New migration deal to boost mobility of researchers and students
Australia and India have signed a migration and mobility deal set to open opportunities for students, researchers and other professionals.

Two Indian-origin professors named Fellows by Australian Academy of Science
Indian-Australian academics Professor Brajesh Singh and Professor Pankaj Sah are among 20 researchers recognised for their outstanding contributions to science by being elected Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science.

Research and family ties: Josh McDonald on his AIRS Fellowship experience
Josh McDonald shares how his 2023 AIRS Fellowship was an opportunity for both academic and personal growth.

Green light for University of Wollongong Indian teaching base
The University of Wollongong has received official approval to establish a teaching location in India's Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City).

Researcher Spotlight: Prashant Ghediya
This month, we meet Dr Prashant Ghediya, who shares his experience with the Chennupati and Vidya Jagadish Visiting Scholarship and Fellowship Awards.

ANU researchers unearth promising "weapon" against flesh-eating bacteria
The Australian National University scientists, including Indian-origin researcher Dr Anukriti Mathur, have found a clever protein that could be used to fight against a potentially lethal bacteria.

Researcher Spotlight: Kathryn Backholer
This month, we meet Professor Kathryn Backholer, Co-Director of the Global Centre for Preventive Health and Nutrition at Deakin University.

New consortium to strengthen India’s agriculture sector
The University of Adelaide will lead a consortium of experience partners to help build the capacity of India’s agriculture workforce through a new project.

MOU builds start-up bridge from India to WA
A new agreement will lay the foundations for a start-up and innovation bridge between Tamil Nadu and Western Australia.

Bilateral research boosts renewable energy technologies
The University of Sydney and Indian Institute of Technology Madras have commenced four new joint projects to address international energy challenges.

Australia India Research Collaboration Grants set to advance bilateral research collaboration
Applications for the Australia India ‘Unnati’ Research Collaboration Grants open today, deepening and expanding research collaboration between Australia and India.

Researcher Spotlight: Bill Pritchard
This month, we meet Bill Pritchard, a Professor of Geography at the University of Sydney. He has been working with colleagues in India for almost two decades on projects connected to rural development, food security and climate change.

International Space Investment India Projects
Applications are now open for the International Space Investment India Projects grants.

Melbourne Professor recognised for plant physiology research
University of Melbourne Professor Prem Bhalla has been recognised as an international Fellow by the Indian Society for Plant Physiology (ISPP).

BITS-RMIT Higher Education Academy
The Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS) and RMIT have partnered to deliver a dual degree program.

University of Melbourne dual degree partnerships
The University of Melbourne and RMIT are offering new dual degree study options for Indian students.

Charles Darwin University opens India office
Charles Darwin University has established an Indian presence, setting up an office in Guragon.

La Trobe partners with India's largest biotech start-up hub
La Trobe University has signed a memorandum of understanding with Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre (BBC) – India's largest biotech start-up hub.

Top law schools partner
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) and the University of Sydney Law School have signed a memorandum of understanding to further collaboration.

Australian and Indian universities renew partnership
Universities Australia and the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) have renewed their formal partnership.

Deakin to open Indian campus
Australia's Deakin University will become the first foreign university to open an international teaching campus in India.

Mechanism for the Mutual Recognition of Qualifications
Australia and India have signed the first ever Mechanism for the Mutual Recognition of Qualifications between the two countries.

Cultural Partnerships Grant Opportunity
Applications are now open for the Maitri Cultural Partnership grants.

Emerging Indian and Australian researchers awarded prestigious AIRS Fellowships
More than 60 Australian and Indian emerging researchers have been awarded an Australia India Research Students Fellowship for 2023.

India Australia Business and Community Alliance winner
Global health leader Dr Sonu Bhaskar has received the IABCA award for Science, Research and Development.

Union Budget 2023: Boost for India's higher education
India's Education Ministry has received its highest-ever allocation in the latest Union Budget.

Centre for Australia-India Relations Chair
Ms Swati Dave has been named as the inaugural Chair of the Advisory Board to the Centre for Australia-India Relations.

Global recognition for students with Australian degrees
Australia has ratified the UNESCO Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education.

Indian student trends in Australia
Indian students are returning to Australia at a faster rate than many other countries.

Researcher Spotlight: Radhika Gorur
Our first Researcher Spotlight profile for the year is with Dr. Radhika Gorur, Associate Professor in the School of Education at Deakin University, Australia.

Prominent Indian-Australian scientist receives Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award
Prominent Indian-Australian scientist Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC PresAA FREng FTSE has been recognised for his exceptional contributions to science, technology and education.

Jal Shakti Minister of Uttar Pradesh visits Western Sydney University
Western Sydney University (WSU) and Shri Swatantra Dev Singh, Jal Shakti Minister of Uttar Pradesh have partnered to deepen water research collaboration.

Round 15: Australia-India Strategic Research Fund
Applications for Round 15 of the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund are now open.

Indian-Australian biotechnologist appointed to prestigious STEM expert panel
Indian-Australian biotechnologist Associate Professor Parwinder Kaur has been appointed to the Australian Government's independent panel to improve diversity in STEM sectors.

Water Matters for India: A transdisciplinary training program for Young Water Professionals
The first cohort of India's "future water leaders" have graduated from the Young Water Professionals (YWP) training program.

Researcher Spotlight: Lalit Yadav
This month, we meet Dr Lalit Yadav, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow supporting the Caring Futures Institute, Flinders University and the NHMRC Centre for Transdisciplinary Excellence in Frailty and Healthy Ageing, University of Adelaide

Australia-India Centre for Energy launched
Building access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy – the new Australia-India Centre for Energy.

Australia-India Strategic Research Fund celebrates 15 years
The Australia-India Strategic Research Fund marks its 15th year of funding.

Historic trade deal two steps closer
The Australian Parliament has passed the free trade agreement between Australia and India.

Climate smart agriculture partnerships
Western Sydney University signs new agreements with Indian agriculture universities.

Researcher Spotlight: Anu Rammohan
This month, we meet Anu Rammohan, Professor of Economics and Director of International Relations at the University of Western Australia's Business School.

Online portal promotes Australia-India internships
A new online portal will facilitate student internships in Australia and India to increase ties in education and research.

Researcher Spotlight: Aaron Schultz
This month, we meet Dr Aaron Schultz, Lecturer in Animal Biology at Deakin University, Victoria, Australia.

India-Australia Cleantech Exchange
The India Australia Cleantech Exchange (IACX) is seeking collaborations with Australian researchers interested in exploring India’s booming cleantech market.

Australia to revitalise science priorities
The Australian Government has announced plans to refresh the nation's science and research priorities.

Deakin announces first Indian government-university-industry partnership
Deakin University and the Indian Government announce first-of-its-kind government-university-industry partnership.

Applications now open: Australia India Research Students Fellowships
Applications for the new Australia India Research Students Fellowship (AIRS Fellowship) program are now open.

Australia India Business Exchange delegation
Universities Australia joined industry leaders on a visit to India to strengthen and increase trade and investment links between the two countries.

Researcher Spotlight: Xavier Conlan
This month, we meet Associate Professor Xavier Conlan, Associate Head of School (Research and Industry Engagement) at Deakin University in Victoria, Australia.

Sydney-India partnership fosters joint research projects
University of Sydney partners with Tata Consultancy Services

UQ–IITD Academy of Research celebrates 100th PhD
The UQ–IITD Academy of Research celebrates the enrolment of its 100th PhD student.

Launch: Disability-inclusive virtual healthcare project
A collaborative project that aims to expand accessible virtual care in India and Australia has been launched in New Delhi.

University of Melbourne and University of Madras sign memorandum of understanding in India
The University of Melbourne has signed a new memorandum of understanding with the University of Madras in India.

Future-proofing mango production
New research aims to identify the needs of one of India's and Australia's most loved fruits – mangoes.

Virtual Healthcare: Towards an Inclusive Future
Watch a recording of a hybrid symposium on the future of inclusive digital health in Australia and India.

Australia-India energy consortium: Driving the hydrogen revolution
A new Australia-India strategic partnership will co-develop innovative solutions under the broad theme of ‘Energy’.

Australia India Leadership Dialogue
Over 100 business, academic and government leaders from Australia and India converged in Delhi this month for the Australia India Leadership Dialogue.

Deakin University on-campus research scholarships
Applications are now open for Indian students to pursue higher degrees by research in Victoria, Australia

ARCH-India formally launches
ARCH-India formally launches at the Australia India Ministerial Education Council.

Researcher Spotlight: Kiran Shinde
This month, we meet Dr. Kiran Shinde, the convener of the Community Planning and Development Program at La Trobe University in Victoria.

Australia-India Council grant recipients
The 2022 Australia-India Council grant recipients announced.

Watch: Celebrating 75 years of India's independence
A series of new videos highlight the contributions of Australia’s Indian diaspora to the sciences.

University of Wollongong to open Indian teaching base
The University of Wollongong (UOW) is on track to be the first Australian university with a teaching base in India.

Researcher Spotlight: Dibbendu Roy
This month, we meet Dibbendu Roy, a Research Associate working on future generations of mobile wireless communication systems.

Australia, India research critical minerals recovery
Australia and India partner to research advanced recovery of rare earth elements and battery materials.

How India and Australia are navigating online learning
A recording of a joint Australia-India online seminar exploring 'The Future of the University' is now available.

Minister Joshi during his tour of the Australian Resources Research Centre. Source: Twitter
Australia, India enhance clean energy cooperation
Australia and India have committed to boost cooperation in the shift to clean energy.

EOI: Australia-India Energy Centre partners
The Australia-India Energy Centre is seeking university, institutional and R&D partners.

How quantum physics can help solve India’s water crisis
Water scarcity in India is an ongoing challenge – but could advances in quantum physics be part of the solution?

Researcher Spotlight: Adrian Athique
This month, we meet Adrian Athique – Associate Professor and Program Leader in Cultural Studies at the University of Queensland.

Watch: Water and food security workshops
Recordings now available: A series of workshops on water resources management between Australia and India.

The Albanese Government Reaffirms a Robust Australia-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in the Indo-Pacific
The India-Australia bilateral relationship has advanced significantly over the past few years. Richard Marles’ visit suggests that trend is unlikely to change under the Albanese government.

Researcher Spotlight: Lavanya Gupta
This month, we meet Tata Institute of Social Sciences' Senior Research Fellow Lavanya Gupta.

Australian-Indian research collaborations in humanities
New report finds India is one of the most promising countries in Asia for collaboration in the humanities.

New Australia-India PhD program
A new PhD program promotes science and technology innovation in Australia and India.

Deakin Symbiosis Women Entrepreneurship Research Alliance
A new alliance is empowering women entrepreneurs in India and Australia.

Researcher Spotlight: Jagjit Plahe
Get to know the people involved in ARCH-India. From senior experts to early career researchers, learn about their careers, what makes them tick, and how they are collaborating. This month, we meet Monash University’s Associate Professor of International Political Economy Jagjit Plahe.

Australia-India cooperation in disability
Australia and India progress cooperation in the field of disability.

New centre for India Australia studies
The launch of a new centre in Pune is set to strengthen India-Australia research cooperation.

Historic Australia-India trade deal
What the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement means for research collaboration.

Australia India Institute CEO Lisa Singh and Federal Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Dan Tehan at the launch of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s India Economic Strategy Update.
Investing in the bilateral relationship
The Australian Government has launched two landmark publications: the 'Update to the India Economic Strategy to 2035' and the 'Australia's Indian Diaspora, a national asset' report.

Australia and India: turning rhetoric into policy
In the last 12 months the Australian Government’s focus on India has been the strongest since 2015, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Australia and Tony Abbott was Prime Minister.

India Young Water Professional Program launched
Water is a key priority area of collaboration between India and Australia.

Forum to consider the AIC and AISRF grant schemes
Catch-up on this informative webinar that explores how to prepare successful AISRF and AIC grant applications.

Deepening Partnerships in Disability Between Victoria and India
The Australia India Institute's 'Very short policy brief' series examines key questions facing Australia and India with in-depth analysis, clarity and policy relevance. This report examines opportunities for deepening partnerships between Victoria and India in disability.