Chitkara University participates in Times Higher Education World Academic Summit 2026

Dr. Madhu Chitkara, President and Co-Founder, Chitkara University, participated in the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, South Africa, alongside Dr Krishna K. Mishra, Pro Vice Chancellor (Quality Assurance), and Dr. Amit Mittal, Pro Vice Chancellor (Research Programs).

The summit brought together global academic leaders for panel discussions, strategic roundtables and bilateral meetings on institutional leadership, research excellence, internationalisation, quality assurance and emerging priorities in higher education.

During the summit, Dr. Chitkara met Phil Baty, Chief Global Affairs Officer, Times Higher Education; Ritin Malhotra, Regional Director, APAC, Times Higher Education; and Chris Havergal, Editor, Times Higher Education. The discussions covered global higher education trends, institutional visibility and opportunities for international academic collaboration.

Commenting on the importance of international engagement, Dr Madhu Chitkara said, “International engagement allows universities to exchange perspectives, learn from different approaches and identify areas of shared interest. These conversations are valuable in shaping academic partnerships, supporting collaborative research and creating opportunities for knowledge exchange across institutions.”

Chitkara University’s participation reflects its focus on expanding international partnerships and advancing collaborative research, with the engagement offering a further opportunity to explore cooperation with the wider academic community.