# IIT Kanpur hosts students from Newcastle University for Summer Internship Program

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### IIT Kanpur hosts students from Newcastle University for Summer Internship Program

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:   Category: [News](https://www.iitk.ac.in/oir/news)
:   Published: 23 April 2025

The **Department of Mathematics and Statistics** at the **Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur** (IIT Kanpur) successfully organized a **Summer Internship Program** in partnership with the **School of Mathematics, Statistics, and Physics at Newcastle University, UK**.

As part of this program, **five undergraduate** students from **Newcastle University** visited **IIT Kanpur** from **March 31 to April 18, 2025.** During their stay, the students worked on short academic projects and also participated in cultural activities, giving them a chance to experience the vibrant campus life at IIT Kanpur.

The program was coordinated by **Prof. Soumyabrata Chakrabarty** from the Department of Space, Planetary, and Astronomical Sciences & Engineering, along with **Prof. Arnab Hazra** and **Prof. Dootika Vats** from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

This collaborative initiative is an important step in strengthening international academic relationships and promoting cross-cultural learning among students.