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�Ӱ�ԭ�� University Hosts Key India Ministers Amid Start of Trade Negotiations

ccms_editor — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 19:17:03 +0000

(Ottawa) – �Ӱ�ԭ�� University played host to two key India government ministers as Canada launched the start of negotiations on the feasibility of a comprehensive economic agreement to triple bilateral trade between the two countries.

Indian Industry Minister Anand Sharma, who met with International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan to establish a formal trade discourse, attended a Sept. 25 roundtable at �Ӱ�ԭ�� with top business leaders, academics and diplomats.

The previous week, Power Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde sat in on a discussion co-hosted by �Ӱ�ԭ�� President Roseann O’Reilly Runte and the Hon. John Manley, president and CEO of the Canadian Council of Chief Executives (CCCE).

“We wanted to bring people together,” said Manley, a �Ӱ�ԭ�� graduate. “For some, it’s a first step; for others, it’s one of many steps to build relationships and exchange ideas. All of these are valuable.”

In early September, �Ӱ�ԭ�� launched the Canada India Centre of Excellence in Science, Technology, Trade and Policy. Unique in Canada, the centre will raise awareness of bilateral studies and public diplomacy and develop initiatives to build a better understanding of both countries.

“It will be very helpful,” said Mr. Shinde. “One of the considerations (for us) was sending some students to take advantage of the excellence in this university.”

Shinde credited the forum sponsored by �Ӱ�ԭ�� and the CCCE for providing leads on future projects and partnerships.

“These are very experienced people,” he said. “It’s a great opportunity – the investment there in India.”

Fen Hampson, director of the renowned Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, said �Ӱ�ԭ��’s expertise in international trade and investment make it a natural gathering place for such high-level discussions.

“We look forward to hosting more of these events and contributing to stronger relations between India and Canada,” said Hampson. “Movement on the trade front between the two countries certainly allows us to make a bigger impact.”

�Ӱ�ԭ�� the Canada India Centre:
The centre will bring together key members of the academic, business and public policy communities in both countries to provide current and comprehensive discussion, research, analysis and information on Indo-Canadian relations, with special emphasis on trade, investment, commercial relations, foreign policy, science, environment, technology and international security.

It will be associated with several faculties, and co-located within the internationally-recognized Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, the School of Public Policy and Administration and the Sprott School of Business.

The centre will provide opportunities for many co-operative ventures. �Ӱ�ԭ�� has just signed a major agreement with the Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS) Pilani.

The agreement will allow for faculty and student exchanges, internships and joint research projects, especially in international health environment and engineering. A �Ӱ�ԭ�� professor is already on site at BITS, while two of professors from BITS have been at �Ӱ�ԭ�� since May.

For more information:
Lin Moody
Media Relations
�Ӱ�ԭ�� University
613-520-2600, ext. 8705

�Ӱ�ԭ�� Launches Centre of Excellence in Indo-Canadian Relations

ccms_editor — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 19:43:02 +0000

�Ӱ�ԭ�� University has officially launched the Canada-India Centre of Excellence in Science, Technology, Trade and Policy. Unique to Canada, the centre will raise awareness of bilateral studies and public diplomacy, and develop initiatives to build a better understanding of both countries.

The launch of the centre was marked by a recent visit from Shri Sanjiv Nair, Mission Director for Geospatial Applications in India’s Department of Science and Technology. The event was hosted by �Ӱ�ԭ�� President Dr. Roseann O’Reilly Runte and involved representatives from the Indian High Commission, the Government of Canada and the private sector.

“It is essential that sustainable projects follow recent official government visits to India which have opened the doors to greater collaboration and exchange,” said Dr. Runte. “As India continues to be a significant player on the world stage, it will become more important to develop greater expertise in the Canada-India relationship.”

The centre will bring together key members of the academic, business and public policy communities in both countries to provide current and comprehensive discussion, research, analysis and information on Indo-Canadian relations, with special emphasis on trade, investment, commercial relations, foreign policy, science, environment, technology and international security.

The centre will provide opportunities for many co-operative ventures. �Ӱ�ԭ�� has just signed a major agreement with the Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS) Pilani.

“BITS Pilani is one of the top universities in India which is well-known for its expertise in engineering and internships,” says Randy Zadra, director of �Ӱ�ԭ�� International. “There are a number of other agreements in the works with other Indian universities and businesses that will leverage the strong research expertise here at �Ӱ�ԭ�� and enhance longstanding relations with Delhi and Calcutta in science and philosophy.”

The recent visit from Mr. Sanjiv was organized by Dr. Fraser Taylor, director of the Geomatics and Cartographic Research Centre (GCRC) at �Ӱ�ԭ��.

Earlier this year, Dr. Runte visited India to build support for the new centre. She will travel to India again in August to explore further opportunities for collaboration.

“Our world-renowned faculty, diverse campus community and emphasis on globalization makes �Ӱ�ԭ�� the perfect location for this centre.”

For more information:
Steve Blais
Media Relations Officer
�Ӱ�ԭ�� University
(613) 520-2600 ext. 1391
steve_blais@carleton.ca

�Ӱ�ԭ�� and University of Ottawa Host some of India’s Sharpest Minds

ccms_editor — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 19:45:25 +0000

Indian students tackle complex local research during three-month program aimed at attracting international talent to Canada.

They’re recognized as being some of the sharpest minds in the world. Now, 47 top university students from India have come to Ontario – including postings at �Ӱ�ԭ�� University and the University of Ottawa – to apply their skills to complex research projects and interact with industry on our home turf.

It’s all part of a new innovative program called MITACS Globalink which is being launched to attract international undergraduate students to our country and promote the benefits of a Canadian education to those pursuing graduate degrees.

“Every year, tens of thousands of future entrepreneurs and scientists from India travel abroad to countries like the U.S. or U.K. for graduate studies,” said Arvind Gupta, Scientific Director of MITACS, a leading national research network that connects industry and academia through innovative programming. “Our message to international students is that Canada has world-class universities that provide superior education and innovative collaborative research opportunities. We also have some great companies interested in working with these students to help commercialize their ideas into the new products of tomorrow.”

At �Ӱ�ԭ�� University, a student from the elite Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) in Kharagpur is working on a project to better understand the energy consumption and connectivity of directional antennas, which emit a signal in only one direction. Only 4,000 out of one million applications to attend the IIT schools are accepted annually.

At the University of Ottawa, Dr. Benoit Collins of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics is supervising a student from the IIT Kanpur who is working on a project entitled A Study of Asymptotics of Representation of Classical Groups.

MITACS developed this one-of-a-kind program with the support of the Government of Ontario which today announced $500,000 in new funding over two years.

“In an increasingly global economy, it is vital that Ontario provides its students with learning opportunities abroad while opening our doors to the world as a destination of choice for postsecondary education,” said Minister John Milloy, Minister for Training, Colleges and Universities who announced the funding for Globalink today. “Through programs like this, we can strengthen our global ties and attract and keep more foreign students in Ontario.”

Dr. Roseann O’Reilly Runte, president and vice-chancellor of �Ӱ�ԭ�� University, says: “We are delighted to host a student from the MITACS program and are creating additional opportunities for Indian students as well as an India-Canada Centre for Excellence in Science, Technology, Trade and Policy.”

“As part of our participation in the MITACS program, we are proud to welcome a student from India to our campus and to allow him to develop his skills at one of our country’s best research institutions,” said Allan Rock, president of the University of Ottawa. “As Canada’s University, we are committed to sharing our knowledge with our partners around the world.”

The Globalink program was launched following a successful pilot last year that saw 17 Indian students spend three months at British Columbia universities including University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University and the University of Victoria. That pilot was funded by Western Diversification Canada, International Science and Technology Partnerships Canada, and the Government of British Columbia.

Across Ontario, this year’s 47 students are visiting from May through July and are placed at one of 10 universities: �Ӱ�ԭ�� University, University of Guelph, McMaster University, University of Ottawa, Queen’s University, Ryerson University, University of Toronto, University of Western Ontario, University of Waterloo and York University.

The Globalink program also goes beyond the classroom, Gupta explains, by providing “a big picture taste for life in Canada.” As part of the internship, for example, the students spend time working alongside their Canadian counterparts to understand Canadian culture and how easy it is for them to fit in, he said. “Our goal is to have these students interact with Ontario students and form new friendships that will extend well beyond their three months in the province.”

“In order to be an international innovation leader, Canada must become an attractor for global talent, ensuring that we can compete effectively with other leading jurisdictions,” Gupta said. “Building these types of linkages to India is a key part of that strategy.”

Media information or to arrange for interviews:
Gail Bergman or Deena Nathanson
Tel: (905) 886-1340 or (905) 886-4091
Email: info@gailbergmanpr.com

President Runte visits India Feb. 27 – Mar. 27

ccms_editor — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:54:18 +0000

President Roseann Runte visits India February 27 – March 7. President Runte is visiting Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore, to strengthen existing ties with valued Indian schools, post-secondary institutions, alumni, and key collaborative partners.