India, May 7 -- Coventry University has appointed Yashodhara Dasgupta as Managing Director of its India Hub, bringing her extensive experience in public policy & bilateral relations to the role.

Launched last year, the Hub in New Delhi has a focus on building relationships between Coventry University Group and key organisations within India while intensifying research links between the country and the UK.

Yashodhara's appointment comes at an exciting time for UK-India collaboration with the countries announcing a new trade deal this week, which could boost trade by more than £25billion by 2040.

India is a key part of the Coventry University Group's strategy to expand its global footprint, with Coventry University set to become the...