GCTU, SRM Institute of Science and Technology Sign MOU for Academic Collaboration

Prof. Malcalm (left) and Mr. Sridhar Nagajothi exchanging signed copies of the MoU.

ϳԹhas formalized a strategic partnership with India’s SRM Institute of Science and Technology following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Vice-Chancellor’s Conference Room at GCTU.

The MoU aims at strengthening academic and professional exchange between the two institutions.

Welcoming participants to the ceremony, the Acting Vice-Chancellor of GCTU, Prof. Ebenezer Malcalm, described the agreement as significant in GCTU’s internationalization agenda. He noted that although discussions between the two institutions began the previous year, delays had postponed the formalization of the partnership.

“Even though today is not a working day, the importance we attach to this collaboration has brought us here to ensure that this vision becomes a reality,” he said.

The Acting VC signing the MoU on behalf of GCTU.

Prof. Malcalm outlined key areas of cooperation captured in the MoU, including student and staff exchanges, joint academic programmes at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, collaborative research initiatives and the sharing of academic publications and materials. Additional areas of focus include PhD and Master’s programmes, as well as joint quality assurance and benchmarking activities.

The Acting Vice-Chancellor also highlighted practical areas for immediate implementation, including student exchange schemes, summer programmes, joint supervision of postgraduate research and external review support for graduate theses, particularly in Engineering and Computing disciplines.

The Chairman of the ϳԹCouncil, Ing. Kpetigo.

In his remarks, the ϳԹCouncil Chairman, Ing. Divine Kpetigo, expressed optimism about the long-term impact of the partnership. He emphasized the need for sustained collaboration built on mutual trust and commitment.

Providing an overview of SRM Institute of Science and Technology, the Business Development Manager, Mr. Sridhar Nagajothi, highlighted the institution’s global outlook and extensive academic offerings. He noted that SRM operates eight campuses, with its main campus hosting approximately 63,000 students from 18 countries. The university offers programmes across engineering, medicine, health sciences, management, law and architecture, among others.

Mr. Nagajothi making his remarks at the formal signing of the partnership agreement.

He also underscored SRM’s wide network of international collaborations and expressed enthusiasm about the new partnership with GCTU.

“It is an honour to be here to formalize this collaboration. We are committed not only to fulfilling the terms of the MoU but to exceeding expectations in delivering value to GCTU,” he said.

The event was witnessed by some senior officials including the Director of Internal Audit, Mr. Kennedy Oppong Fosu, Director of University Relations, Dr. Nusrat-Jahan Abubakar and Head of PR and Communications Department, Mr. Francis Edjah.

Leadership of ϳԹand rep of SRM India posing for a group photograph after the signing ceremony.