On May 6, 2026, in Erfurt, Germany, Dr. Bhavani Rao, Dean of Amrita School of Social and Behavioural Sciences and UNESCO Chair, met with Dr. Katharina Waldner, Professor of General Religious Studies and Dean of Studies for the Faculty of Philosophy at the Universität Erfurt, Germany, along with Dr. Francois Gauthier, Adjunct Faculty at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham.
The meeting focused on exploring opportunities for academic collaboration, interdisciplinary research, and international partnerships in the field of social and spiritual studies.
The discussions highlighted the importance of strengthening cross-cultural academic engagement and fostering collaborative research initiatives that contribute to global knowledge exchange and inclusive educational development.
Participants explored opportunities for future institutional cooperation, interdisciplinary dialogue, and collaborative academic initiatives aimed at addressing contemporary social and cultural challenges through international partnerships.
Together, these conversations mark another important step toward building meaningful global knowledge networks and fostering long-term academic engagement between institutions across regions and disciplines.
