Science, Discovery, Tech and Environment · 1 July 2026

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) and Sorbonne University launch joint academic programmes

Exam-focused facts from the 1 July 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) and France's Sorbonne University have launched a joint master's programme in Biological Science and a joint PhD course.
  • The partnership aims to improve innovation, advanced research, academic programmes, and student mobility.
  • The France-Indian Integrated Health Campus was established as a pioneer platform for interdisciplinary research and education in healthcare.
  • The collaboration intends to expand into domains including Material Science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Science, Informatics, and Robotics.
  • The France-Indian Integrated Health Campus brings together experts in engineering, medicine, life sciences, social sciences, and digital technologies to address healthcare challenges.

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