Loughborough University, United Kingdom, visited Heritage Institute of Technology to launch an exciting 4-week Summer Research Programme for deserving students.
Under this partnership, selected students from Heritage Institute of Technology will have the opportunity to undertake immersive research activities, collaborate with global peers, and gain valuable international exposure under expert mentorship at one of the UK’s most reputable research-led universities.
About Loughborough University
Loughborough University is widely recognised as one of the leading universities in the United Kingdom, known for its academic excellence, research impact, and outstanding student experience
Top-Ranked UK Institution: Consistently placed among the top 10 universities in the UK, including 7th place in the Complete University Guide 2026 out of 130 institutions.
World-Leading Research: Over 90% of its research outputs were rated world-leading or internationally-excellent in the UK’s Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.
Global Sports Reputation: Ranked #1 in the world for sports-related subjects by the QS World University Rankings by Subject for multiple years.
International QS Stars Rating: Awarded a Five Star Plus rating for research, teaching, employability, internationalisation, and more.
Impact and Sustainability: Ranked 1st in Europe and 7th globally for advancing Decent Work and Economic Growth (UN SDG 8) in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024.
Global Network: Home to internationally recognised research centres and collaborative industry partnerships, boosting innovation and student opportunities.
With a strong tradition of excellence in research, teaching, and industry engagement, Loughborough University provides an inspiring environment for budding researchers and future leaders.
"This collaboration aligns with Heritage Institute of Technology’s vision to internationalise education, expand academic horizons, and empower students with global competencies," said Mr. Pradip Agarwal, CEO, Heritage Group of Institutions.
"This collaboration with Heritage Institute of Technology reflects our shared commitment to high-quality research, innovation, and global academic engagement. The Summer Research Programme will provide students with valuable international exposure and hands-on research experience, helping them develop skills essential for future academic and professional success.” said Dr. Sourav Ghosh, Senior Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Loughborough University, UK.
The event also witnessed the presence of Prof. Souvik Bhattacharyya, Principal Advisor, Heritage Group of Institutions, Prof. Basab Chaudhuri, Principal, Heritage Institute of Technology, Prof. Mousiki Kar, Associate Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Heritage Institute and Prof. Sandip Chatterjee, Joint Registrar, Heritage Institute of Technology.
