India Pushes Stronger BRICS University Collaboration at Governing Board Meeting

Source: Devdiscourse | Original Published At: 2026-07-22 16:08:25 UTC

Key Points

• India hosted the International Governing Board meeting of the BRICS Network University virtually on July 21 as part of its BRICS Presidency 2026.
• Representatives from Brazil, China, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates shared updates on universities, research initiatives and academic partnerships.
• Delegates agreed that stronger institutional links, collaborative research and knowledge exchange can help BRICS universities address shared global challenges and expand opportunities for students, researchers and faculty.
• The meeting reviewed outcomes of the BRICS Network University Conference on Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge Systems, including guiding principles on ethical documentation, community ownership, fair benefit-sharing and responsible use of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.
• Member countries broadly supported a proposal to create a new International Thematic Group dedicated to Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge Systems within the BRICS Network University.
• The governing board reviewed the BRICS Network University Action Plan for 2025-2028, discussed website development, academic mobility and joint research, and adopted the BRICS Network University International Governing Board Declaration.
• India reaffirmed its commitment to advancing educational cooperation under its BRICS Presidency theme, "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability."