NIET Strengthens India–Japan Academic Connect At SIIEJ 2026 In Tokyo

Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh: Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology (NIET), Greater Noida, strengthened its international academic engagement through participation in the Summer Institute on International Education in Japan (SIIEJ 2026), held at J.F. Oberlin University, Shinjuku Campus, Tokyo, Japan.

Representing NIET, Dr. Neema Agarwal, Additional Managing Director (AMD), NIET Greater Noida, participated in a panel discussion on student aspirations, employability, and the future of international higher education, with a particular focus on the growing India–Japan relationship.

During the session, Dr. Agarwal highlighted the evolving expectations of students and the need for institutions to create learning opportunities beyond the classroom through international exposure, industry connections, student mobility, and meaningful academic collaborations. She also emphasised the importance of creating pathways that provide students with global experience while keeping them connected to employability and real-world outcomes.

The panel featured distinguished panelists, including Prof. Vijaya Sekhar Chellaboina, Prof. Keiko Ikeda of Kansai University, and Mr. Adrian Mutton, leading to an engaging exchange of perspectives on the future of international education and opportunities for deeper collaboration between India and Japan.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Neema Agarwal said, “International education is not just about global exposure; it is about creating meaningful pathways for learning, collaboration, mobility and employability. The growing India–Japan relationship offers exciting opportunities to build stronger academic connections and provide students with valuable global experiences.”

NIET's participation at SIIEJ 2026 marks another step towards strengthening international academic partnerships and creating wider global opportunities for its students through international collaboration, mobility and industry-orientated learning.