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Video games design and business masterclasses hosted in Delhi, Hyderabad and Kochi
An executive delegation from Abertay University has completed a six-day strategic visit aimed at establishing new pathways for education, research, and innovation between Scotland and India.
Abertay is a UK leader in degree programmes and industry projects linked to technology and business, ranking as the Princeton Review’s top international school for video games programmes and designated as a national centre for excellence in cybersecurity.
Building on established links with colleges and universities in India, the University’s senior delegation took part in a series of sessions across Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Greater Noida and Gurugram engaging with students, academics and regional student recruitment partners.
Organised with India-based partner MSM Unify, the delegation also took part in student information events, learned more about student outreach programs and held presentations with industry partners.
Masterclass sessions in games design and business were delivered at:
- Woxsen University, Hyderabad
- Sahrdaya College of Engineering and Technology, Kochi
- IIMT College of Engineering, Greater Noida
- GD Goenka University, Gurugram
The institutions are key partners for Abertay due to their aligned areas of academic expertise and research initiatives supporting areas such as AI, FinTech, Digital Transformation, Design, Biomedical Science, Engineering and Computing.
All partners have a shared focus on industry partnerships and the development of students not just as employees, but leaders and entrepreneurs.
Professor Liz Bacon, Principal and Vice-Chancellor at Abertay University, said:
Expanding our international reach and fostering new pathways for teaching, research and innovation are central components of our Strategy 2025-30 and this important engagement in India has identified many new opportunities for collaboration. Sharing of expertise and taking a cross-border approach to education and R&D is hugely important to us as an institution and there are clear economic benefits to be realised for both the UK and India by continuing to build academic partnerships aligned to both countries wider approach to reciprocal trade. There’s strong strategic alignment between Abertay and our excellent partner colleges and universities in India and I very much look forward to seeing these relationships develop as they progress into the future.
Michael Houlgate, Deputy Director India, British Council said:
It is wonderful to hear of the successful visit by the recent delegation from Abertay University. Collaborations between UK universities and leading Indian institutions are a testament to the enduring strength and depth of the UK-India educational partnership. These partnerships reflect not only the deep-rooted ties between our countries but also a shared commitment to excellence in education, research, and innovation. By connecting academia with industry, such collaborations play a vital role in preparing students for the opportunities and challenges of the future. It’s encouraging to see UK and Indian institutions working together to foster global skills and drive inclusive growth.
Abertay University academic Dr Naman Merchant, a researcher on the UK Government’s flagship CoSTAR R&D programme for growth in the creative industries, shared his expertise in games design and virtual production with students and lecturers. Dr Merchant, who grew up in Pune and attended Supinfogame Rubika before completing the Professional Masters in Games Development at Abertay, said academic collaboration between the UK and India could bring economic benefits for the converging video games, screen, performance and immersive technology sectors.
Dr Merchant added:
Abertay’s track record of expertise in video games and cybersecurity means that we play an important role in providing graduate talent and R&D support to these vital industries. Sharing of best practice, new technologies and fresh thinking is at the heart of our partnerships here in India and I’m delighted we’ve been able to engage with so many students, academic and senior delegates as we seek to strengthen our ties across the country.
Dr Chetan Khemraj, Director of IIMT College of Engineering said: “It was an honour and privilege to host one of the leading universities, Abertay University at our campus. We are looking forward for more interactions including more students and faculty exchanges, seminar and conferences in joint collaboration. Also we discussed on carrying joint research activities .
A spokesperson for GD Goenka University said:
The visit by Abertay University was illuminating as it allowed both our Institutions to look for areas of collaboration not explored before in the areas of niche domains. Furthermore, the strengths of both institutions were reviewed to create a win-win partnership as a framework for any future cooperation between our organisations. The strength of Abertay University combined with the innovative out of the box thinking of GD Goenka University can pave the way for the success of the students for the future.
Find out more about Abertay’s work in overseas partnerships and educational pathways for international students.
