Sharda University signed an MOU with the German University

March 15, 2011: Sharda University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TU Technische Universität (Technical University) Dortmund, Germany at Research and Technology Development Centre Conference Room. This agreement has been made to foster quality research in the area of Building Materials, Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology.
The mutual intention behind this is to encourage faculty members and research scientists to visit the institution in order to engage in scientific research and offer specialized lectures and seminars in areas of mutual interest.
Speaking on this occasion, Dr. R.P. Singh Vice Chancellor, Sharda University said “This agreement will be useful for both Sharda University and TU Dortmund University to develop scientific and technological programmes in the specific area of Building Materials, Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology”.
Prof. Middendorf of TU Dortmund University, Germany, emphasized about hands-on experience for students on equipments which are under extensive use in Materials Science sectors.
“This collaboration shall be useful to the students and scientific community of both the universities and shall be highly beneficial for scientific and cultural developments” as said by Dr. S.K. Mishra, Director Research and Technology Development Centre, Sharda University.
The Memorandum of Understanding has been signed by Dr. R. P. Singh, Vice Chancellor, Sharda University, Prof. Dr. Bernhard Middendorf, Head, Department of Building Materials, TU Dortmund University on behalf of Prof. Dr. Walter Grünzweig, Prorector , Academic Affairs, TU Dortmund University, Germany and Dr. S. K. Mishra, Director, Research and Technology Development Centre, Sharda University.

About Sharda University:
Sharda University an institution which promises to become one of India’s leading universities with an acknowledged reputation for excellence in research and teaching. With its outstanding faculty, world class teaching standards, and innovative academic programmes, Sharda intends to set a new benchmark in Indian education.
Established as a state private university in Greater Noida through the U.P. State Legislative Act in 2009 and approved by UGC, is the only multi-discipline campus spread over 63 acres with an impressive infrastructure, a diverse mix of students, and a stimulating environment. In obedience of the public notice by UGC we don’t have any off-campus centre(s) beyond the territorial jurisdiction of the State, i.e. Uttar Pradesh. Sharda may be new but its founders, the Sharda Group of Institutions, have been providing quality education in northern India for 15 years.

About TU Dortmund University
The University of Dortmund was founded in 1968, during the decline of the coal and steel industry in the Ruhr region. Its establishment was seen as an important move in the economic change (Strukturwandel) from heavy industry to technology. The university's main areas of research are the natural sciences, engineering, pedagogy/teacher training in a wide spectrum of subjects, special education and journalism. The University of Dortmund was originally designed to be a technical university, but in 1980, it merged with the adjacent Pädagogische Hochschule Ruhr that housed mostly humanities.

In 2006, The University of Dortmund hosted the 11th Federation of International Robot-soccer Association (FIRA) RoboWorld Cup. The university's robot soccer team, the Dortmund Droids, became vice world champion in the RoboWorld Cup 2002 and finished third in 2003.