Deakin University strengthens ties with Rajasthan Royals to promote sport
education in India
New Delhi | Published : February 23, 2023
Deakin University has signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with Rajasthan Royals, formalising the next phase of the
long-standing partnership between the two organisations.
The partnership aims
to strengthen ties between Australia and India and foster collaboration towards
supporting trained professionals to enter the ever-expanding sport industry in
India. The announcement was made during a roundtable conference held at the
Australian High Commission in New Delhi which had senior representatives from
the sport fraternity. The partnership will take the association forward with
several strategic initiatives to leverage the capabilities on both sides for the
long term and adapt strategic approaches to support the sports industry in India
through sustainable initiatives for maximum impact.
As part of this
partnership, Deakin University, Rajasthan Royals, and Neerja Modi School have
announced the launch of a joint scholarship for Indian students. The scholarship
will provide financial support for students who wish to pursue higher education
in Australia, with a focus on sports-related courses. Deakin University will
contribute to the scholarship fund, underscoring its commitment to education.
The partnership will establish the Shane Warne Memorial Scholarship towards
initiatives to enhance education and skills in sports as an emerging career of
choice, especially for students who desire to be part of the global sports
industry.
Professor Iain Martin, the Vice-Chancellor of Deakin
University, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership and what this means
for those involved.
"Global sport is at an interesting juncture and
Deakin is thrilled to renew our long-standing partnership with Rajasthan Royals,
which marks a significant step towards strengthening the ties between the
sport-loving nations of India and Australia.
The MoU signed between
Deakin University and Rajasthan Royals signifies the mutual interest and
commitment towards fostering collaboration in sport research and education. This
partnership will help to create new opportunities and pave the path for the two
nations to share knowledge and expertise."
The partnership with Rajasthan
Royals was initiated in 2014, with Deakin University becoming the Official
Sports Education Partner for the team.
The association marks Deakin's
ongoing commitment to engage with India's sports industry to share its expertise
in sports education. Ranked number one in the world for Sports Science and in
the top ten in the world for Sports Management education, Deakin in uniquely
position to support the development of sport in India.
Ravneet Pawha,
Vice President (Global Alliances) and CEO (South Asia) of Deakin University,
said, "Through this collaboration, Deakin University and Rajasthan Royals will
promote sport education in India and facilitate research in sport management and
sport science."
Ravneet further noted that women in sport will be a focus
area of the partnership and both partners will work together to enhance the
participation of women in sports.
Jake Lush McCrum, CEO of Rajasthan
Royals, said, "We have helped thousands of students turn their passion for sport
into industry-ready skills through the Royals School of Business and our nearly
a decade-old association with Deakin University.
The next phase of this
partnership will focus on promoting sport education and supporting participation
of women in sport."
Saurabh Modi from Neerja Modi School emphasised the
significance of the joint Shane Warne Memorial scholarships with Rajasthan
Royals and Deakin University in providing opportunities and support for
meritorious Indian students who wish to pursue a career in sport.
Alongside the above initiatives, the partners will seek to enhance the current
offerings of the joint-certification programs through the Royals School of
Business by providing pathways into Deakin University's postgraduate degree
programs through innovative delivery models.
Deakin's Women in Sport and
Exercise (WISE) hub aims to improve women's participation in sport and exercise
through world-class research, and by strengthening relationships with
communities and partners. In addition to the partnership with Rajasthan Royals,
Deakin University announced a joint initiative with Australia India Women in
Sport Connect to foster greater participation and representation of women in
sports.
Molina Asthana, founder of Australia India Women in Sport
Connect, welcomed the initiative, and remarked, "The Women Premier League 2023
in India has been a catalyst for wider participation of women in sports and we
want to keep the momentum going. This joint initiative is a step towards
promoting inclusivity and diversity and fostering a more equitable and inclusive
sports industry for women."
For more information about Deakin University,
visit
www.deakin.edu.auEstablished in 1974,
Deakin University successfully combines excellence in teaching, research and
effective partnerships with industry and government to deliver high quality
courses and undertake research that makes a difference to the domestic and
international communities it serves.
Deakin's South Asia operations
commenced in 1994 in New Delhi, India, making it one of the first overseas
education provider to set operations in this region. Here, Deakin engages with
the government, industry, and academia to share its vibrant culture of education
and research.
For more information
on Deakin University, please visit:
www.deakin.edu
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