IIT Palakkad Joins the Heritage Network as a Full Member

The induction of IIT Palakkad as a full member of the Heritage Network marks an important step forward in the institute’s internationalization efforts in Europe, enabling stronger academic partnerships and collaborative opportunities in Engineering Sciences

The membership was conferred during the Heritage Network Annual General Assembly 2026, hosted by IIT (ISM),  Dhanbad. The meeting brought together academic leaders and representatives from member institutions across India and Europe, representing universities within the Heritage Network, to deliberate on collaborative research, joint degree programmes and technology partnerships.

Representing IIT Palakkad at the meeting were Dr. Sabarimalai Manikandan, Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering and Ms. Nibedita Dey, Assistant Manager, International and Alumni Relations, who delivered a presentation highlighting the institute’s academic strengths, ongoing research initiatives and potential contributions to the network. Following the presentation and subsequent discussions, the institute was formally voted as a full member of the Heritage Network.