Dr H Vinod Bhat is presently the Vice Chancellor of Manipal Academy of Higher Education. He is by profession a medical doctor with a specialization in Community Medicine. His commendable work in building a hospital in the rural area of Karkala with the support of international organizations made him believe in the value of internationalization. After a long stint as a practicing pediatrician, he took leadership roles in the University taking charge as the first Registrar – International Programs in 2008. In this role, he was responsible for developing many international collaborations for the University and developed several dual-degree programs. In his role as a Pro Vice Chancellor, he established Office of International Collaborations in the University and streamlined processes for the same. His vision led to the establishment of the Centre for European Studies in Manipal in 2009 which has internationalization at its core . He has also guided many young academics in getting international grants to realize their research dreams and is known to mentor aspiring academics. As a Vice Chancellor, today he has set the vision of making the MAHE truly global in its very essence.
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Internationalization of Higher Education: The Dynamics of Educational Ecology
Mobilities of scholars seeking knowledge has been a part of the university ideal for centuries. History holds testimony to the fact that these mobilities have also altered the lives of people in different regions. Universities have played pivotal role in the movement of people across borders and the resultant transformation of societies due to transcultural interactions. In this book, the editors have brought together ideas on the changing dynamics of these mobilities of scholars and interconnectedness of higher education institutions in today?s world. Attempt is also made to record the implications of these international collaborations in knowledge generation and dissemination of the educational ecology.