Apollo Hospitals Group and the University of Leicester have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen UK ties and promote international cooperation, focusing on education and research initiatives in healthcare management, healthcare, and data science.

Preetha Reddy, Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Group said, “We are delighted to have this agreement with the University of Leicester (UoL) in place to explore the creation of education programmes, cutting edge research and global mobility opportunities for Indian students to excel in their area of interest. Building a healthcare workforce to global standards has been the cornerstone of Apollo’s education and skilling initiatives. Working with the University of Leicester builds on the legacy of collaboration between India and the UK and will lead to finding newer solutions to tackle global healthcare challenges while addressing the shortage of skilled workforce in India and the UK”.

Professor Nishan Canagarajah, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Leicester said,

“The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding is to set out a vision to help to build the healthcare of the future with the potential to transform lives, not only in India and the UK, but around the globe. The potential of this Collaboration cannot be underestimated, we can be at the cutting edge of the degree programmes of the future, offering opportunities that will enrich the experience of students and academics in both countries, new research partnerships in precision medicine, and collaborating to find new and novel ways to solve the biggest challenges in health. I am delighted that we have taken this first step towards a closer working relationship.”

The University of Leicester Biomedical Research Centre has secured £26 million in funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research, making it one of the UK's top 20 institutions. The funding will aid clinical research in areas like cardiovascular disease, respiratory and infectious diseases, lifestyle, cancer prevention, environmental health, and data innovations for long-term health conditions and ethnic health promotion.

The University is launching a £10 million project, led by Professor Kamlesh Kunti, collaborating with UK, India, and Nepal governments to improve health outcomes for individuals with multiple long-term conditions. The initiative also aims to establish a self-sustaining international center for managing these conditions and sharing findings globally.