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CHENNAI, India, Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- India's top-ranked higher education, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), has established a new entity, IIT Madras Global Research Foundation (IITM Global) with a charter to take IIT Madras' research and innovation ecosystem into multiple geographies.
IITM Global is strengthening its engagement in Southeast Asia through strategic partnerships in Malaysia. IITM Global was newly-launched by Dr. S. Jaishankar, Hon'ble Minister of External Affairs, Government of India.
The initiative supports IIT Madras's vision to become the world's first multinational university by positioning it as a globally networked hub for education, research, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Addressing the IITM Global launch event at IIT Madras Campus on 2nd Jan 2026, Dr. S. Jaishankar said, "An IIT Madras Campus in Tanzania is a way by which Indian Foreign Policy has leveraged the capabilities of an Institution here to make a huge impact. In ten years from now, think how many Students of Africa would have passed through its portals. We are a human resource power and we should play to our strengths. We now have the capability to start doing so. When institutions of excellence in the country start going abroad, the business of foreign policy gains a huge addition to our arsenal. This is something very transformational."
As part of its Malaysia-focused expansion, IIT Madras has entered into a collaboration with ASEM (Advanced Semiconductor Academy of Malaysia) to deepen academic cooperation and innovation-led engagement in the region. The partnership will focus on delivering joint certification programs, enabling student exchange and faculty mobility, and supporting education and skilling initiatives tailored to Malaysian and regional needs with a focus on Semiconductors & Semiconductor design.
In addition, the partnership envisions setting up an Overseas Research Centre in Malaysia to support high-potential deep-tech startups seeking to expand into the Southeast Asian market.
IITM Global has also formalised a collaboration framework with Aisling Group. The partnership is designed to build synergies aligned with IITM Global's mission to internationalise Indian innovation, technology and startups.
Areas of collaboration include startup scaling support, Skilling and short term certification programs, collaborative research initiatives, and intellectual property and technology transfer, enabling closer integration between Indian and Malaysian innovation ecosystems.
IITM Global has been conceived as a strategic, scalable 'plug-and-play' platform that enables researchers, students, startups and industry partners to access global markets, capital and collaborative research opportunities.
Widely recognised as India's top-ranked institution for higher education, IIT Madras is ranked #1 Overall and #1 Engineering Institute in India's National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), #180 in the QS World University Rankings and #56 in the QS Asian University Rankings. The institute brings a strong research ecosystem to its global partnerships, comprising 18 academic departments, 15 Centres of Excellence, 23 research centres and nearly 100 advanced laboratories, supported by more than 650 faculty members and over 10,000 students.
CHENNAI, India, Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- India's top-ranked higher education, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), has established a new entity, IIT Madras Global Research Foundation (IITM Global) with a charter to take IIT Madras' research and innovation ecosystem into multiple geographies.
IITM Global is strengthening its engagement in Southeast Asia through strategic partnerships in Malaysia. IITM Global was newly-launched by Dr. S. Jaishankar, Hon'ble Minister of External Affairs, Government of India.
The initiative supports IIT Madras's vision to become the world's first multinational university by positioning it as a globally networked hub for education, research, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Addressing the IITM Global launch event at IIT Madras Campus on 2nd Jan 2026, Dr. S. Jaishankar said, "An IIT Madras Campus in Tanzania is a way by which Indian Foreign Policy has leveraged the capabilities of an Institution here to make a huge impact. In ten years from now, think how many Students of Africa would have passed through its portals. We are a human resource power and we should play to our strengths. We now have the capability to start doing so. When institutions of excellence in the country start going abroad, the business of foreign policy gains a huge addition to our arsenal. This is something very transformational."
As part of its Malaysia-focused expansion, IIT Madras has entered into a collaboration with ASEM (Advanced Semiconductor Academy of Malaysia) to deepen academic cooperation and innovation-led engagement in the region. The partnership will focus on delivering joint certification programs, enabling student exchange and faculty mobility, and supporting education and skilling initiatives tailored to Malaysian and regional needs with a focus on Semiconductors & Semiconductor design.
In addition, the partnership envisions setting up an Overseas Research Centre in Malaysia to support high-potential deep-tech startups seeking to expand into the Southeast Asian market.
IITM Global has also formalised a collaboration framework with Aisling Group. The partnership is designed to build synergies aligned with IITM Global's mission to internationalise Indian innovation, technology and startups.
Areas of collaboration include startup scaling support, Skilling and short term certification programs, collaborative research initiatives, and intellectual property and technology transfer, enabling closer integration between Indian and Malaysian innovation ecosystems.
IITM Global has been conceived as a strategic, scalable 'plug-and-play' platform that enables researchers, students, startups and industry partners to access global markets, capital and collaborative research opportunities.
Widely recognised as India's top-ranked institution for higher education, IIT Madras is ranked #1 Overall and #1 Engineering Institute in India's National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), #180 in the QS World University Rankings and #56 in the QS Asian University Rankings. The institute brings a strong research ecosystem to its global partnerships, comprising 18 academic departments, 15 Centres of Excellence, 23 research centres and nearly 100 advanced laboratories, supported by more than 650 faculty members and over 10,000 students.
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India's No: 1 Institute IIT Madras partners with Malaysian institutions to advance education, research and innovation
Sun Life and charity partner join hands to bounce into the Chinese New Year and connect the community through joy
Over 1,000 gift vouchers distributed in celebration of Sun Life's milestone as it looks ahead to its 135th anniversary in Hong Kong
HONG KONG, Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Sun Life 'The Big Bounce' World Tour - Hong Kong" officially kicked off today at the Great Lawn of the Art Park in the West Kowloon Cultural District. Featuring the Guinness World Record-certified World's Biggest Bounce House, the event blends sports, music, and anime for a vibrant and joyful Chinese New Year celebration. As title sponsor, Sun Life invited hundreds of students and parents from Yan Chai Hospital-affiliated kindergartens and childcare centers to be among the first to enjoy the bouncing extravaganza.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon marked the official opening of the world's largest inflatable castle and a range of amusement facilities, kicking off 17 days of bouncing fun. The ceremony was officiated by Adley Low, Chief Client and Marketing Officer at Sun Life Hong Kong Limited and Jeffrey Li, Group President of INCUBASE Studio.
Adley Low, Chief Client and Marketing Officer of Sun Life Hong Kong Limited, said: "As Sun Life approaches its 135th anniversary next year, we are delighted to see the community's enthusiasm for our flagship celebratory event, the "Sun Life 'The Big Bounce' World Tour – Hong Kong". Sun Life is committed to promoting health and wellbeing, and we firmly believe that nurturing the healthy development of young people is essential to enhancing community resilience. This event provides families with a joyful space to
play together, and by inviting students and parents from Yan Chai Hospital's affiliated facilities to be the first to experience the fun, we hope to spread happiness across every corner of the community. We hope this event inspires the public to embrace a healthy and active lifestyle, leaping into the Chinese New Year with us, and bringing more vitality to society."
Jason Leung, Chief Executive of Yan Chai Hospital Board, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Sun Life: "Yan Chai is honored to receive the generous donation of tickets for this big event. It provides parents and children from Yan Chai's kindergartens with a great opportunity to enjoy quality family time together in this joyful environment, creating cherished childhood memories for our children."
Furthermore, to celebrate Sun Life's upcoming 135th anniversary, starting on 9 February, the company is launching a series of online game activities on social media, giving away 1,350 vouchers to the public. For details, please refer to Sun Life's official social media channels.
The "Sun Life 'The Big Bounce' World Tour – Hong Kong" runs from 6 to 22 February 2026 at the Great Lawn of the Art Park in the West Kowloon Cultural District. The event site covers over 100,000 square feet and features four mega inflatable play zones, including the World's Biggest Bounce House spanning over 16,000 square feet, certified by Guinness World Records; "The Giant", Hong Kong's longest inflatable obstacle course stretching over 150 meters; "Sport Slam", an arena for sports enthusiasts; and the outer-space themed "airSPACE Pink Alien". The event also offers dedicated daytime family sessions, "After Dark Bigger Kids" sessions, and CantoPop-themed "After Dark Party" sessions.
About Sun Life
Sun Life is a leading international financial services organisation providing asset management, wealth, insurance and health solutions to individual and institutional Clients. Sun Life has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including: Canada, the U.S., the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, Mainland China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of September 30, 2025, Sun Life had total assets under management of $1.62 trillion. For more information, please visit www.sunlife.com.
Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF. Sun Life Financial Inc. is the holding company of Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada. Sun Life Hong Kong Limited (incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada and operates in Hong Kong.
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"Sun Life 'The Big Bounce' World Tour - Hong Kong" Officially Opens
