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Canadian academic meets Madras University professors

Staff Reporter

Possibilities of collaboration explored

EXCHANGING IDEAS: Professor Gary Vanloon (centre) of Queens University at a meeting in Madras University on Monday. Madras University registrar in-charge M. Ranganatham and director, Centre for Canadian Studies, C.T. Indra are in the picture. — ; Photo: S.R. Ragunathan

CHENNAI : Deans and heads of departments of the Madras University on Monday interacted with professor Gary Vanloon of Queens University, Canada and president-elect of Indian Membership Council of the Shastri Indo-Canadian Studies.

According to the director of the Centre for Canadian Studies, Madras University, C.T. Indra, the visit of Mr. Vanloon was a prelude to exploring possibilities of collaboration in areas such as wastewater treatment, health, environment and agriculture.

The University, which is a member of the Council at Shastri Indo-Canadian Studies, had already deputed faculty to attend workshops on Biotechnology and Health Sciences.

Exchange of knowledge

Mr. Vanloon told the media that the Shastri Indo-Canadian Studies would facilitate exchange of knowledge to handle issues areas such as multi-culturalism, private participation in education, energy conservation, food security and nuclearisation.

Registrar in-charge M. Ranganatham briefed Mr. Vanloon about the University's various branches and introduced faculty members.

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