Tokyo, July 6 (UDN): OP Jindal Global University successfully hosted the Third India–Japan Higher Education Forum 2026 in Tokyo, bringing together eminent academics, policymakers, and representatives from leading institutions of higher education from both countries.
The forum served as a platform to strengthen academic cooperation between India and Japan, with discussions centred on expanding joint research initiatives, enhancing student and faculty exchange programmes, and deepening institutional partnerships across diverse disciplines, including law, public policy, international relations, and social sciences.
Participants engaged in wide-ranging deliberations on the future of global higher education, with particular emphasis on innovation, sustainability, governance, and cross-border academic collaboration. The discussions also highlighted the growing importance of international academic engagement in addressing shared global challenges.
Speakers at the forum underscored the need for stronger India–Japan academic linkages to foster knowledge exchange, build research capacity, and promote cultural understanding between the two nations.
The event reaffirmed OP Jindal Global University’s commitment to advancing global academic partnerships and strengthening its role as a bridge between Indian and international higher education ecosystems.
Organisers noted that the forum is expected to pave the way for expanded institutional collaborations, joint academic programmes, and increased mobility opportunities for students and scholars in the coming years.