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Infy, Univ. of Cambridge sign MoU

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BANGALORE, INDIA: The University of Cambridge and Infosys Technologies Ltd. today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding establishing collaborative research ventures in the areas of engineering, management and business, architecture and pharma. The MoU was signed by Narayana Murthy, Chairman of the Board, Infosys Technologies and Professor Alison Richard, Vice-Chancellor, University of Cambridge.

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The University of Cambridge will explore this collaboration through its Department of Engineering, Judge Business School Centre for Indian Business, Department of Architecture and School of Biological Sciences respectively. Through this MoU, Cambridge and Infosys seek to develop and implement key opportunities in these areas over the next three years.

Speaking about the partnership, Mr. Narayana Murthy said, “We are delighted to announce this collaboration with Cambridge University. This MoU marks the start of a joint effort between one of the finest universities in the world and Infosys. This collaboration will create an opportunity for some of the best minds engaged in academia and at Infosys to come together to identify and create relevant solutions in the areas of engineering, business, architecture and pharma. We look forward to exploring this relationship and the promise it holds for both parties.” 

“The association of Cambridge with large Indian corporations continues to grow, as part of a larger picture of increased collaboration between academia and industry. I am very pleased to be launching this partnership with Infosys during our 800th anniversary year. We, at Cambridge, are convinced that sustained collaborative research in business, science and technology has a pivotal role to play in the world today, and I am certain that this collaboration will create further exciting opportunities for us both in the years ahead,” said Professor Alison Richard.