October 19 – 25, 2024 A strong 10-member delegation led by Prorektor International Affairs and Diversity, Prof. Dr. Marc Philippe Weller visits India

Jurist and Pro Rektor International Relations, Prof. Dr. Marc Weller led a strong 10-Member delegation to India for a week with a mission to expand its internationalisation and commitment to India. Its mission was to explore opportunities for fostering scientific partnerships and setup Indo-German projects that will mutually benefit both countries, Germany and India. The delegation members included Vice Dean Research, Medical Faculty, Prof. Rohini Kuner and Medical Directors, Prof. Nobert Weidner, Prof. Herta Flor and Dr. Sebastian Wieland and members of IPR Institute at Law Faculty of Heidelberg. The focus areas were to visit institutions of eminence, such as National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Centre for Brain Research, National Law University Bengaluru, Law Department Mumbai University and the Indian Institute of Science, to have the signature event of Heidelberg University, “Heidelberg Lecture”, “Heidelberg Forum” by young brilliant scientists, Fireside Chat, Scientific Talks and Indo-German Panel Discussions on Sustainability and Climate, Sustainability and Business: Litigation and Regulation, and to discuss major developments regarding the legal framework for sustainability with Indian colleagues. A press conference was also organised in Bengaluru to emphasize the significance of the visit.