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JAMMU: International Centre for Cross Cultural Research and Human Resource Management (ICccR& HRM), University of Jammu, organized Expert Talk on: “Global Business Environment, Opportunities & Avenues: UK & India under the “ Go Global - Lecture Series”,  for the students of MBA (International Business) programme in the virtual mode.

Prof. Julie Davies, Professor of Healthcare Management and Leadership Development, and Head of Accreditations, Rankings and Reputation, Brunel Business School, Brunel University of London, UK was the resource person.

Professor Julie Davies talked about the India-UK trade relationship and outlined varied aspects of international business environment for fostering partnerships. She elaborated upon the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), UK, and threw light on the varied sectoral opportunities and the service corridors. Professor Davies also highlighted the India’s global strategic position across domains like that in IT and business services, engineering and manufacturing scale, pharmaceuticals, textiles and leather, and a large diasporas-linked entrepreneurial network.

Central to her talk was the narrative- “People are the bridges”, that create Diaspora networks, student mobility, academic partnerships and professional mobility. “People can choose to enter in UK markets through exporting, licensing, joint ventures and wholly –owned subsidiary”, she said.

Professor Neelu Rohmetra, founding Director, ICccR & HRM, University of Jammu in her concluding remarks thanked Professor Julie Davies for bringing out the economic opportunities and the trade connection between India and UK. “Thinking about enterprises and entrepreneurship is essentially the need of the hour, and the Management graduates must explore international markets and Go Global”, she emphasized. Dr. Isha Sharma, faculty, ICccR& HRM, University of Jammu moderated the session.

In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here