By Asia Samachar | Britain |
The University of Warwick has appointed Professor Virinder Singh Kalra as its new Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor (South and Central Asia, Middle East), effective October 2025.
In this strategic role, Virinder will be responsible for cultivating major partnerships with universities across South Asia—particularly in India—as well as expanding Warwick’s engagement in Central Asia and the Middle East.
His mandate includes deepening institutional collaborations and identifying fresh opportunities for joint research, mobility programmes and academic exchange.
“These regions are rich in academic excellence and cultural diversity, and I look forward to deepening our partnerships and creating new opportunities for collaboration that reflect our shared values and global ambitions,” he said.
A Professor of Sociology, Virinder brings extensive academic and international experience. His research spans music, religion and social movements in South Asia, and he has published widely on these themes. His nuanced understanding of the region’s cultural and social landscapes is expected to play a key role in shaping Warwick’s evolving global engagement strategy.
Professor Michael Scott, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International), said Kalra’s distinguished scholarship and strong regional connections make him well-placed to guide Warwick’s international efforts.
“I have every confidence that Virinder will bring both strategic insight and cultural understanding to this important role,” he said.
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