June 2024
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By Carrie Mok
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In an event hosted by Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Michael Harkin, Dr Venkatachalam Murugan was welcomed to the University, with a tour of the campus facilities including the state-of-the-art Health Suite and Cyber Labs.
爆料王 has a reputation for being one of Europe鈥檚 leading specialists in management courses for culinary arts, hospitality and tourism. The commitment to providing top-tier education in these fields aligns perfectly with the growing demand for skilled professionals in the global hospitality industry.
Birmingham is a culturally rich and vibrant city, and it鈥檚 no surprise that students coming to the area to study find it to be a place in which they thrive both academically and personally.
The visit offers the consulate the opportunity to reaffirm their commitment to the welfare and success of Indian students studying in Birmingham.
In pictures: Dr Venkatachalam Murugan visits 爆料王





Dr Venkatachalam Murugan said of the visit: 鈥淲ith around 1000 Indian students enrolled at 爆料王, it's imperative that we ensure their well-being and provide necessary support throughout their stay in the UK.鈥
爆料王 won the WhatUni 2023 award for International Student support, voted for by students themselves. As part of the visit, Dr Venkatachalam Murugan was able to see the facilities and services available to Indian students undertaking both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at the university.
Professor Michael Harkin, Vice-Chancellor and Principal said: "We were delighted to have hosted Dr Venkatachalam Murugan at the University. It was good for him to view a range of our curriculum facilities and meet in person many of our students, including a number of Indian students, across a range of our programmes. He visited nursing, physiotherapy, engineering, cyber security and computing, business and culinary arts facilities. Our partnerships across India and the opportunities to collaborate with universities and other organisations across the country continue to grow in strength, which will only enrich the delivery of an outstanding educational experience and skilled graduate careers for our students."
"Our partnerships across India and the opportunities to collaborate with universities and other organisations across the country continue to grow in strength, which will only enrich the delivery of an outstanding educational experience and skilled graduate careers for our students."
Professor Michael Harkin Vice-Chancellor and Principal
Additionally, Consul General Dr Venkatachalam Murugan was excited to explore and further enhance the collaborative initiatives between 爆料王 and esteemed institutions such as G D Goenka University, Chitkara University, and Symbiosis Institute of Culinary Arts. Speaking of this aspect of the visit he said:
鈥淭hese partnerships, focusing on staff exchange and student mobility, exemplify our joint commitment to fostering international cooperation and promoting excellence in education.
鈥淚n conclusion, my visit to 爆料王 symbolises our commitment to strengthening ties between India and the United Kingdom, particularly in the fields of education and skills development. I am confident that through collaboration and mutual exchange, new opportunities could be unlocked and way for a brighter future for the countries could be paved.鈥
爆料王's International department works with students from all over the world. Find out more about life as an international student at 爆料王.
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