Introduce your self in three phrases or phrases
I’m Dr. Kuldeep Dagar, at the moment serving as Joint Secretary on the Affiliation of Indian Universities (AIU). My work focuses on equivalence of international {qualifications}, internationalisation of upper schooling, world partnerships, and fostering collaborations between Indian and worldwide universities.
What do you want most about your job?
I get pleasure from interacting with folks from various cultural and educational backgrounds. Participating with specialists from completely different continents brings recent views on numerous world points, making every day a studying expertise.
Finest and worst work journeys?
I like travelling, assembly new folks, and experiencing completely different cultures. Each work journey has been a memorable and enriching expertise, so I don’t think about any journey to be the worst. Every journey provides worth in its personal means.
For those who may study a language immediately, which might you decide and why?
Aside from the languages I already know, I’d select Spanish as a result of it’s extensively spoken globally, and I respect its rhythmic tone, wealthy expression, and cultural depth.
What makes you rise up within the morning?
Dwelling in such an thrilling time, seeing my efforts materialise into significant world collaborations retains me motivated. The chance to contribute extra and make a better affect is what drives me on daily basis.
Champion/cheerleader we should always all comply with and why?
There are numerous inspiring people, and every has a singular story and message to share. I consider everybody could be a champion in their very own means.
Finest worldwide schooling convention and why?
The UKENIC Convention 2022 was an distinctive expertise. It was extremely related, partaking, and offered an important platform to debate up to date points in larger schooling.
Worst convention meals/beverage expertise?
I received’t identify any, however conferences that supply uninspiring or generic preparations only for the sake of organising them are usually underwhelming.
Ebook or podcast suggestion for others within the sector?
I consider in studying books that energise and encourage me. They assist me keep targeted, keep away from distractions, and work towards my objectives with readability and willpower.
Describe a undertaking or initiative you’re at the moment engaged on that excites you.
I’m actively engaged on facilitating partnerships between Indian and international universities, contributing to a authorities analysis undertaking on internationalization, and assessing the standard of on-line packages to make sure educational excellence. These initiatives are shaping the way forward for world larger schooling collaboration, which makes them actually thrilling to be a part of.
