MAHER Explores Global Collaborations at Networking Session with French Universities

A Networking Session with leading universities from France was held at The Leela Palace, Chennai, on 5th October 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., organized by Campus France.

Representing Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (MAHER), Dr. R. Kowsalya, Dean (i/c) – International Relations, and Dr. Damodaran, Head of the Department of Psychology, participated in the session. The event provided an excellent platform to engage with delegates from prestigious French institutions, including EM Normandie Business School, Rennes School of Business, ESDES Business School, Audencia Business School, Montpellier Business School, ESCE International Business School, and ESSCA School of Management.

Discussions focused on exploring potential collaborations in undergraduate and postgraduate programs, as well as joint research initiatives and academic exchange opportunities.

During the session, the MAHER representatives also had the honor of meeting His Excellency Mr. Étienne Rolland Piegue, Consul General of France in Pondicherry and Chennai, and Ms. Éloise, National Coordinator for Campus France, India.

The event marked another meaningful step in strengthening MAHER’s global academic partnerships and fostering cross-cultural educational exchange.