08 Mar 2024|Kolkata | Amity University Kolkata
Guest Lecture by Professor Matt Baillie Smith
Dr Matt Baillie Smith, Professor of Global Development and Dean of Research Culture at Northumbria University, gave an insightful guest lecture at the Amity Institute of Engineering and Technology. In his introductory speech, Vice-Chancellor Professor Sanjay Kumar spoke on Amity University Kolkata's scholarly partnerships with prestigious universities such as Northumbria University.
Professor Baillie Smith discussed how Northumbria University is dedicated to a strong research culture and promoted diversity, creativity, and interdisciplinary achievement. Among the most important lessons learned was the necessity of an active research culture that values equity and diversity in collaborations. A forward-looking outlook and a suggested plan of action for cooperative research were presented at the event's conclusion.