Imperial College London and Science Gallery Bengaluru announce joint fellowship programme, co-development of research facilities

Imperial College London and Science Gallery Bengaluru (SGB) have announced a partnership to facilitate the exchange of talent and knowledge with the development of new facilities, a joint fellowship programme, and public engagement activities.

The announcement was made by Hugh Brady, President, Imperial College, along with Jahnavi Phalkey, Founding Director at Science Gallery, Bengaluru. Mr. Brady is part of the UK delegation led by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, making his first official visit to India.

Through the new partnership, the two organisations plan to co-develop open research facilities on-site at SGB, boost UK-India and global talent exchange through a joint fellowship, and explore public engagement, research and education collaborations.

MoU signed

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Amanda Wolthuizen, Vice-President (Strategic Engagement) at Imperial and Ms. Phalkey, marking the announcement of the partnership.

The proposed joint initiatives being explored include diversifying and expanding the Science Gallery Bengaluru’s Public Lab Complex, co-developing programmes that bridge Science Gallery Bengaluru’s Public Lab Complex, the WestTech London innovation ecosystem and Imperial’s Schools of Convergence Science, a reciprocal fellowship and apprenticeship programme, and co-creating an annual programme of public and community engagement events.

Through the new partnership, the two organisations plan to co-develop open research facilities on-site at SGB, boost UK-India and global talent exchange through a joint fellowship, and explore public engagement, research and education collaborations.
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Special arrangement

“Our participation in the Prime Minister’s first India visit signals the role Imperial plays in strengthening UK-India partnerships, following the launch of our Imperial Global India hub earlier this year. By joining forces across continents, we are deepening research and innovation collaboration between the two countries and building bridges that will empower the next generation of scientists, thinkers, leaders and changemakers,” said Mr. Brady.

Deepening ties

Ms. Phalkey noted that the partnership was an important step in creating shared spaces where inquiry, creativity, and learning thrive across borders.

“Imperial deepening its ties with Bengaluru will enable its international community of students, researchers and innovators to work with their India-based counterparts, on efforts that could drive growth, unlock investment, and deliver breakthroughs from health to energy, and beyond. It also boosts a formidable global network the University is building, across the world,” said Patrick J. Vallance, Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation of the UK.