Wolverhampton-Bangalore Research and Innovation Centre inaugurated in Bengaluru

Dr. M.C. Sudhakar, Minister for Higher Education of Karnataka, highlighted its potential to open new academic and research avenues for students across Karnataka, emphasising the government’s commitment to supporting higher education and research in public universities.

Dr. M.C. Sudhakar, Minister for Higher Education of Karnataka, inaugurated the Wolverhampton-Bangalore Research and Innovation Centre (WBRIC) at the newly-established academic wing of Bangalore City University (BCU) in Bengaluru on April 22. The centre is a collaborative initiative between BCU and the University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.

Dr. Sudhakar highlighted its potential to open new academic and research avenues for students across Karnataka, emphasising the government’s commitment to supporting higher education and research in public universities.

Prof. Suresh Renukappa, Director of the Centre, stated that the centre would focus on climate resilience, healthcare, smart cities and villages, energy security, waste-to-wealth initiatives, pollution control, and the Brand Bengaluru initiative.

In his keynote address, Prof. Prashant Pillai, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wolverhampton, mentioned that the centre will facilitate scholar exchange programmes, joint PhD opportunities, seminars, and conferences to foster international academic collaboration.

Prof. Ebrahim Adia, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wolverhampton, underscored the importance of the historic academic ties between India and the UK. He stressed the value of such international collaborations.