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PROMOTING INNOVATION & EXCELLENCE

ICT, Mumbai and University of Leeds ink MoU to colla-

borate in chemical technology and engineering fi elds

UK’s University of Leeds has
signed a Memorandum of Understand-
ing (MoU) with the Institute of Chemi-
cal Technology (ICT), Mumbai, to
promote innovation and excellence in
the fi elds of engineering and chemical
technology.

By combining the strengths of the
two institutions, this partnership seeks
to promote the development of inno-
vative solutions to global challenges,
enhancing quality of education, and
providing students with a global pers-
pective. “The exchange of knowledge, to support and enhance their research of invasive aquatic plants such as water
resources, and talent will create a and educational initiatives under the hyacinth to produce bioenergy and ferti-
robust educational environment, fostering partnership. liser products,” he added. Prof. A. B.
creativity and critical thinking among Pandit, Vice Chancellor of ICT Mumbai
students and researchers,” a press note “We are delighted to formalise our said, “This MoU will strengthen the ties
released on the occasion stated. partnership with ICT, Mumbai. This between the UK and India, contributing
collaboration will not only enhance our to the global academic community’s
The MoU outlined the develop- research capabilities but also provide efforts to address pressing issues such
ment of collaborative research projects our students and faculty with unique as sustainability, the provision of clean
and the organisation of joint academic opportunities for international engagement and affordable energy, waste manage-
activities, including workshops, con- and learning,” said Prof. Andrew Ross, ment, health, and technological ad-
ferences and seminars. Additionally, it University of Leeds. “The University of vancements. As both institutions work
promotes the exchange of research and Leeds and ICT have previously secured together on joint research projects and
teaching personnel, student placements funding from the Newton-Bhabha fund, academic initiatives, they will set a
and exchanges, and the sharing of publi- and the UK Global Challenges Research benchmark for international coopera-
cations and other materials of mutual Fund. A particularly successful collabo- tion in higher education, inspiring other
interest. Both institutes will also col- ration was the BEFWAM project, investi- universities to pursue similar partner-
laborate on joint funding applications gating the management and utilisation ships”.

Aether commissions 5-MW solar power project in Gujarat

Aether Industries Ltd. (AIL), Surat- requirements,” the company said in a facilities, signifi cantly reducing electri-
based speciality chemicals fi rm, has an- press note. city expenses and contributing to the
nounced the successful commissioning company’s bottom line. The remaining
and operational launch of a 5-MW The plant is part of a larger 15-MW 10-MW of the solar power project is
solar power plant, featuring auto-tracker project under the Captive Power scheduled to be completed in phases
modules in Gujarat. “This milestone Producer (CPP) segment, awarded within the current fi scal year 2024-25.
marks a signifi cant step in the com- to KPIG Energia Pvt. Ltd., a wholly-
pany’s ongoing commitment to sus- owned subsidiary of KPI Green Energy Earlier, in July 2023, Aether had com-
tainability and the utilisation of renew- Ltd. The project aims to support the missioned a 16-MW solar power project
able energy sources for its operational energy needs of Aether’s manufacturing (fi xed modules) under the CPP segment.

138 Chemical Weekly July 9, 2024

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