New Delhi, February 17th, 2025: The University of Leeds (UoL), UK and Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (SBV), India, successfully co-hosted the 3rd International Health and Research Conference, bringing together global experts, academics, and professionals to drive innovation and collaboration in healthcare and medical research.

The conference was attended by the Honorable Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, Shri K. Kailashnathan, who delivered a keynote addressing the audience during the inauguration. Additionally, Prof. Shearer West CBE, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Leeds joined virtually to give her inaugural speech, emphasizing the importance of international partnerships in advancing health sciences.

Speaking about the conference, Prof West said, “This convention brings together distinguished experts and thought leaders not only from India and the UK but also from across South and Southeast Asia. Through workshops, discussion forums and seminars, we are presented with an exceptional opportunity to engage in insightful debates and exchange ideas that will foster meaningful collaborations between our institutions and nations.”

This initiative between SBV and the University of Leeds aimed to foster innovation and strengthen global bonds in health sciences. The agenda of the conference was to foster insightful discussions, expert panels, and presentations on key medical research and educational advancements. The convention featured a wide array of topics on key areas such as biomedical research, cardiac care, holistic medical education, and women’s leadership.

Speaking about the Convention, Prof. Nirmal Coumare, Director of Health, Hospitals and Outreach Services, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth and Conference Chair said, “The Convention unfurled a significant platform that had showcased the vital elements in contemporary academic and research leadership, especially with a focus on the rapidly evolving health sciences. The Convention took care not only to integrate these values from the national perspectives, namely United Kingdom and India but to incorporate holistic health and our quest for realising the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).”

Distinguished panelists came to engage in interactive sessions to enhance practical knowledge and skills while giving insights on grant writing, research methodologies, and the use of advanced technologies in health research. Such a diverse group of participants and panels helped to spur collaborative efforts, initiate partnerships, and unite to achieve common goals.  

The 3rd International Health and Research Conference not only reinforced the importance of global cooperation but also provided early-career researchers with a unique opportunity to present their findings and engage with leading experts in the field.

The University of Leeds and Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth remain committed to fostering research-driven healthcare advancements and look forward to continued collaborations in future editions of the conference.

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About the University of Leeds:

The University of Leeds is one of the largest higher education institutions in the UK, with more than 40,000 students from about 140 different countries. We are renowned globally for the quality of our teaching and research. 

We are a values-driven university, and we harness our expertise in research and education to help shape a better future for humanity, working through collaboration to tackle inequalities, achieve societal impact and drive change.  

The University is a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities and is a major partner in the Alan Turing, Rosalind Franklin and Royce Institutes www.leeds.ac.uk.   

About the Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth:

Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with the highest possible Grade, namely A ++and successively ranked among top 100 Universities by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), since 2016. The Deemed University specialises in Health Sciences and has the following constituent units: Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College, Shri Sathya Sai College of Nursing, Institute of Salut genesis and Complementary Medicine, Institute of Health Professions Education, MGM Advanced Research Institute and School of Pharmacy, besides School of Pharmacy, School of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, Faculty of Management and Faculty of Public Health.