Announcements
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July 31, 2026
A delightful visit by an IIT Kharagpur alumna to IIT Madras Zanzibar on 31st July 2026, celebrating the spirit of higher education, learning, and global academic connections.
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July 25, 2026
The Joint Secretary and Under Secretary, East & Southern Africa Division, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, visited the IIT Madras Zanzibar campus on 25th July 2026. The visit provided an opportunity to engage with the campus and learn more about its academic initiatives and development. It also reflected the continued support and engagement towards strengthening India–Zanzibar cooperation in higher education.
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July 24, 2026
Prof. Michael Kavic visited IIT Madras Zanzibar on 24th July 2026, marking a meaningful academic engagement and opportunity for knowledge exchange.
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July 17, 2026
H.E. Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, President of Zanzibar, attended the 63rd Convocation of IIT Madras, reaffirming the shared vision between India and Zanzibar and highlighting the continued growth and impact of IIT Madras Zanzibar as India's first international IIT campus.
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July 2, 2026
Prof. Prabhu Rajagopal, Director-in-Charge of IITM Zanzibar, accompanied the High Commissioner of India to Tanzania, H.E. Bishwadip Dey, and the Consul General of India in Zanzibar, Shri Sarjeet Kajla, on a courtesy visit to H.E. Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, President of Zanzibar. During the meeting, the High Commissioner presented an invitation from the Vice President of India, H.E. C. P. Radhakrishnan, for an official visit to India in July 2026, which is expected to include a visit to the IIT Madras campus in Chennai.