Canada-India Centre for Excellence in Science, Technology, Trade and Policy

at Carleton UniversityOttawa, CanadaDecember 2010

Carleton University

Carleton University

26,000 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 150 countries

More than 80 programs in six faculties: Engineering Sprott School of Business Public Affairs Science Arts and Social Sciences Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs

State-of-the-art facilities and labs

Located in the Nation’s Capital

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Carleton University - a global community

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Carleton and Globalization

Internationalization is part of Carleton’s institutional fabric

Carleton is known for its international focus: The Norman Paterson School for International

Affairs Centre for European Studies The only degree programme in African Studies in

Canada More than 85 exchange agreements with

universities in over 30 countries around the world

Carleton’s Canada-India Centre

The Canada-India Centre at Carleton will: Raise the level of public awareness and

importance of India to Canada Contribute to better policy development Help connect the governments of both countries

on public policy issues Contribute to public diplomacy and convene

experts and leaders from the public, private and non-profit sectors

Engage the public, media and students on issues critical to both countries

Established Partnerships

Carleton has already established partnerships with Birla Institute of Technology (BITS) University of Delhi Modi Institute of Technology and Science Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Indian Statistical Institute University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Ontario-Maharashtra Goa Program

» University of Pune

» IIT Mumbai

» Jai Hind College

Recent Events & Visits to Carleton

“Powering Up India” roundtable discussion with the Honourable Sushil Kumar Shinde, Minister of Power including participants from industry, academia and government on September 17th, 2010.

Roundtable discussion on “The Rise of India: Growth and Global Trade” with the Honourable Anand Sharma, Minister of Commerce and Industry including participants from industry, academia and government on September 25th, 2010

Visit of Dr.Sukhadeo Thorat , Head of the University Grants Commission and several Universities.

Visit of Dr. Rajagopala Chidambaram Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India

Carleton’s Canada-India Centre

The landmark River Building will house Carleton’s Canada-India Centre

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The river building will provide Canada’s future politicians, diplomats, public servants and leaders in the voluntary and business sectors with education and training.