29/07/2025
Taylor & Francis Group CEO, Ms. Penny Ladkin-Brand, along with senior leadership, met with Principal Scientific Adviser to GoI, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, and Scientific Secretary Dr. Parvinder Maini to announce the soft launch of the UTTHAN-T&F Champions program. This specialized Train-the-Trainer initiative, developed in collaboration with OPSA, aims to foster sustainable research capabilities within participating institutions.
During the meeting, the delegation also shared insights into Taylor & Francis' global initiatives, community engagement efforts, and development programs. Key attendees included Mr. Alex Whitworth, Head of Strategy and Business Planning; Ms. Nitasha Devasar, MD, T&F India; Mr. Abhishek Bhardwaj, VP Marketing, SA & Africa; and Dr. Madhurima Kahali, Head of Academic Relations & Partnerships, SA & Africa.
Representatives from OPSA, including Dr. Rakesh Kaur, Adviser/Scientist 'G', and Ms. Kavita T., Consultant, Strategic Alliances Division, also participated in the discussions, which focused on advancing national research priorities and fostering impactful collaborations.
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