Centre of Central Asian Studies (CCAS), University of Kashmir and School of Philosophical and Historical Enquiry (SOPHE), University of Sydney, Australia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to initiate a new joint collaborative research project (Prehistoric Mining and Metallurgy in Kashmir) and enhance higher education learning initiatives between the two Universities.
The MoU was signed by the Vice Chancellor KU Prof TalatAhmad in his secretariat and Prof Alison VG Betts (Chair of the Department ofArchaeology), representing University of Sydney, Australia, Prof Tareak ARather Director CCAS KU and Dr Mumtaz A Yatoo Assistant Professor and PrincipalResearch Investigator CCAS KU were also present on the occasion.
The MoU signed between the University of Kashmir and theUniversity of Sydney envisages promotion of scientific knowledge and academicsand active joint research collaborations to understand important facets ofprehistory of Kashmir.
Under this MoU both the Institutes will participate incollaborative research, training, teaching and other agreed activities thatwill enhance the relationship between the Institutions.