IIM Mumbai and IIT Dhanbad Partner with the University of Western Australia for 10 Online Courses
UWA has signed an MoU with IIM Mumbai and IIT Dhanbad to launch 10 online courses. The move will boost skills in mining, logistics, clean energy, and sustainability.
IIM Mumbai and IIT Dhanbad Partner with the University of Western Australia: The University of Western Australia (UWA) has joined hands with IIM Mumbai and IIT/ISM Dhanbad to provide new horizons in mining, with a strong emphasis on logistics, sustainability, and modern workforce empowerment. Under the aegis of the collaboration, the institutes will introduce about 10 online micro-credential courses with industry-focused learning for the rapidly developing minerals and clean energy space in India.
According to UWA Vice-Chancellor Professor Amit Chakma, the partnership is intended to enhance supply chain resilience in India and enable the nation’s minerals workforce to access global best practices. In addition to online courses, the MoU creates opportunities for collaborative research projects, executive education programs, and other types of industry engagement in areas such as geo-sciences, automation, and mining technology.
UWA is also growing its presence in India with new campuses to be set up in Mumbai and Chennai . The opening of the Mumbai branch is expected to take place in July-August 2026 , and this branch will concentrate on business and IT. The Chennai branch will focus on technology and IT courses. UWA is also partnering again with Telangana University, Visakhapatnam-based institutions, and Centurion University of Orissa to offer micro-credentials that address skill gaps in mining-centric disciplines.
Another standout feature of UWA’s India strategy is the national Sports Immersion Program , which will be anchored by a cutting-edge Sports Science Hub at the new Chennai campus. Created in conjunction with Avid Sports and the Chennai Bulls, the program will deliver the highest level of Australian sports science knowledge to Indian athletes and coaches. With biomechanics knowledge, analytics training, and real performance environments through the greens, it seeks to add power to India’s expanding sports ecosystem.
List of 10 Suggested Online Micro-Credential Courses
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These courses strengthen skills in mining, logistics, sustainability, and the technologies of modern industry.
- Mining operations basics
- Sustainable mining practices
- Mineral Logistics Management
- Supply Chain Resilience
- Mining Automation & Technology
- Geo-Sciences Fundamentals
- Environmental and Safety Management
- Digital Tools for Mining
- Clean Energy Transition Skills
- Data Analytics for Mining Industry
This multi-dimensional collaboration would have far-reaching implications for the advancement of education, research, sports science, and industrial skills in India. The plans include new campuses, online education, and more international partnerships, UWA said in a statement, intending to help India grow in mining, technology, sustainability, and sports at the grassroots and professional levels.
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