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Boosting Indo-UK Academic Synergy: NTU and Delhi University’s New Winter Schools Offer a Pathway to International Science Careers via Hybrid Learning
New Delhi | 23 February 2026 — Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has expanded its academic engagement in India through a ten-day delegation visit, delivering UK-style postgraduate science education via hybrid Winter Schools across leading colleges of the University of Delhi. The initiative introduced undergraduate students to postgraduate study options in sustainable chemistry and forensic science, combining classroom teaching in Delhi with live laboratory access from the UK.
The programme was conducted at Hindu College, Kirori Mal College and Miranda House. Through hybrid lectures, workshops and interactive sessions, students experienced the structure and standards of UK postgraduate education. The NTU delegation included senior faculty members from chemistry and forensic science, with academic delivery led by Professor Gareth Cave under a UK–India hybrid model.
A major highlight was the Winter School taster modules, which gave students direct exposure to research-led learning. Live laboratory demonstrations streamed from NTU’s Nottingham campus showcased advanced techniques such as X-ray diffraction, allowing students to interact with UK-based lecturers in real time.
Sessions covered industry-relevant areas including green chemistry, life cycle assessment, DNA analysis, toxicology and crime scene investigation. NTU also hosted Q&A forums and postgraduate briefings outlining clear progression routes to its MSc and MRes programmes, along with research and career opportunities.
Professor Gareth Cave said the Winter Schools are designed to give students a realistic preview of postgraduate study at NTU while strengthening long-term academic ties with Indian institutions. College principals welcomed the collaboration, calling it valuable exposure to international research and teaching standards.
Students described the experience as eye-opening and practical, noting that the teaching style and real-world examples helped them better understand complex concepts.
The visit is part of NTU’s broader India strategy to deliver UK postgraduate learning locally, strengthen partnerships and create clear pathways for Indian students seeking global research and science careers.
About Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has been named UK ‘University of the Year’ five times in six years (Times Higher Education Awards 2017; The Guardian University Awards 2019; The Times and Sunday Times 2018, 2023; Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023) and is consistently one of the top performing modern universities in the UK.
It is ranked the 3rd best modern university (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023), and is rated 5/5 stars overall and for Teaching, Employability, Global Engagement and Facilities (QS Stars 2025). NTU is home to over 36,000 students and 4,000 staff across six campuses, with a community representing more than 160 countries and an international student population of over 6,000.
NTU has partnerships with more than 300 universities across the globe, including India, China, Taiwan, and Uganda. It has twice received the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for outstanding research achievements (2015, 2021) and was awarded Gold in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework.
NTU is ranked as the UK’s most sustainable university and third in the world (UI Green Metric 2025), is a top 10 institution for sport (BUCS 2025), and Nottingham is ranked as a top 50 student city globally (QS Best Student Cities 2026).