Heidelberg Centre South Asia

The Heidelberg Centre South Asia (HCSA) was inaugurated by the Rector of Heidelberg University on 17 November 2009. By establishing the HCSA, the university seeks to enhance academic cooperation with South Asia across all faculties of the university. The centre focuses on promoting cooperation in research and teaching, exchange at faculty and student levels, provide information on research and study opportunities, organise joint events and promote alumni networking.

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Events

Inaugural meeting at JIPMER

Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Puducherry and Heidelberg Institute of Global Health (HIGH) at Heidelberg University, Germany has embarked on a new project on a collaborative academic partnership to build capacity for global health teaching.

APAIE Bangkok

Heidelberg University participated in the Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) conference and fair at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand, from 13-17 March 2023.

Cell Cycle and Cilia Meeting, Bangalore

The 1st Indo-German Cell Cycle and Cilia meeting was co-organised with the Indian Institute for Science (IISc).

Sexual Harassment at Higher Education Institutions - A web talk

Heidelberg Centre South Asia (HCSA) in cooperation with FU Berlin and Max Planck Group is organizing a web talk on sexual harassment at higher education institutions. Prof. Dr. Christiane Schwieren from Alfred Weber Institute of Economics who is also the Equal Opportunity Commissioner of Heidelberg University and a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Heidelberg Institute for Mediation will share the centre stage along with speakers from FU Berlin, Max Planck Group and Indian institutions.

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Alumni Network

Heidelberg Alumni India (HAIN): The Network for students, scientists, staff, fellows and friends of Heidelberg University