Shivaji varsity signs MoU with alumni entrepreneurs

Kolhapur: Shivaji University's department of biotechnology has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with five alumni entrepreneurs in order to provide opportunities for research, employment and training for the students.These start-ups are located in the Pune, Kolhapur and Sangli. The agreement was signed in the university's hall of management council in the presence of the in-charge pro-vice-chancellor Jyoti Jadhav and registrar Dr Vilas Shinde."This was the first time that such an MoU was signed in the university, based on the concept of "My Students, My Researchers". Shivaji University will emerge as a centre for creating entrepreneurs rather than just a centre for awarding degrees. These companies, operating in cities like Kolhapur, Sangli and Pune, will boost research at the local level. This will strengthen the concept of "Learn and Earn" along with "Become an Entrepreneur while Learning"," Jadhav said.Assistant professor Dr Sushama Patil, while talking to TOI, said, "This agreement will allow students to gain hands-on work experience in these companies."