Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has delivered UK-style postgraduate science education in India through a ten-day academic visit, conducting hybrid Winter Schools across leading colleges of University of Delhi.

The programme was hosted at Hindu College, Kirori Mal College and Miranda House, engaging undergraduate students through hybrid lectures and academic sessions aligned with UK postgraduate teaching structures. The initiative introduced study pathways in sustainable chemistry and forensic science, combining in-country delivery with live laboratory access from NTU’s Nottingham campus.

The academic delegation included Dr Warren Cross, Principal Lecturer and Chemistry Course Manager; Robyn Adams, Senior Lecturer in Forensic Biology; and Dr Muriel Funck, Senior Lecturer in Forensic Chemistry. Delivery followed a UK-India hybrid model led by Professor Gareth Cave alongside Nottingham-based staff.

The Winter Schools featured postgraduate-level taster modules and live laboratory demonstrations streamed from NTU’s facilities, including X-ray diffraction. Students interacted with UK lecturers and laboratory teams, gaining insight into postgraduate study environments.

NTU also held student forums, Q&A sessions and postgraduate briefings outlining progression routes to its Master of Science (MSc) and Master of Research (MRes) programmes, research opportunities and career pathways.

Academic sessions covered green and sustainable chemistry, life cycle assessment, forensic science applications, DNA analysis, toxicology and crime scene investigation.

Professor Gareth Cave, Professor of Chemistry and project lead at NTU, said the Winter Schools were designed to provide students with an introduction to postgraduate study at the university while strengthening academic collaboration with Indian institutions.

In a joint statement, the principals of the three participating colleges said the engagement provided students with early exposure to international postgraduate education and supported academic exchange between Indian and UK universities.

Students who attended the workshops said the sessions offered a different teaching approach and practical understanding of concepts.

The visit forms part of NTU’s India engagement strategy, integrating academic collaboration with postgraduate pathway development and supporting Indian students considering international study.

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