National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (NIPER) at S.A.S. Nagar and University of Hertfordshire, UK signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of academic cooperation in international education and research in areas of mutual interest and expertise.

The MoU was signed by the Director, NIPER-S Prof. P. Rama Rao on behalf of NIPER-S and Prof. Soraya Dillon, Head of School of Pharmacy on behalf of University of Hertfordshire, UK.

The MoU envisages cooperation in the intellectual life and cultural development of both institutions, and will contribute to increase international cooperation.

Prof. P. Rama Rao, director, NIPER said, "MoU will help in boosting ties between the two institutions in the area of Pharmaceutical education and research."

Dr. C. L. Kaul, founder director and member of Board of Governors, NIPER-S, Prof Marc Brown and Mrs. Karen Brady (UK), and faculty of the Institute were present at the occasion.