Patanjali Research Foundation signs MoU with Australia’s Southern Cross University

In a major step towards strengthening global cooperation in the fields of education, research and holistic health sciences, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Patanjali Research Foundation and Southern Cross University, New South Wales, Australia. This comes as a direct outcome of the discussions held at the Australian High Commission in New Delhi.

The partnership represents a decisive initiative aimed at fostering long-term, evidence-based collaboration between the two institutions. It paves the way for establishing a synthesis of traditional knowledge and modern science at the global stage.

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Speaking on this occasion, Acharya Balkrishna said that Patanjali is playing a pioneering role in integrating Ayurveda, naturopathy and modern scientific research. He stated that Southern Cross University is committed, through this partnership, to setting new benchmarks in the fields of education, research, and innovation.

The collaboration will not only bring the expertise of both institutions onto a common platform but will also lay a robust foundation for addressing global health challenges. Moreover, it will foster academic excellence and ensure concrete contributions toward the broader welfare of health, science, and society.

Further, he elaborated that Ayurveda is not merely a system of treatment, but a science of living; and when this traditional knowledge is harmonised with modern research, its impact gets manifold.

Speaking at the MoU signing ceremony, Professor Ben Roche, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research and Education Impact) at Southern Cross University, said that the primary objective of this agreement is to foster collaboration in key areas such as research, teaching, and student exchange. Under this framework, both institutions will jointly conduct research on subjects aimed at establishing a synergy between Ayurveda and modern medical science. This MoU will serve as a bridge connecting ancient wisdom with modern science.

Professor Jon Wardle, Founding Director of the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine at Southern Cross University, further elaborated that, under this agreement, both institutions will develop joint research projects, submit joint applications for government grants, and promote research publications on an international stage.
He added that international collaboration constitutes the cornerstone of modern education and research, and that this partnership will elevate the exchange of knowledge and innovation to new heights.

Dr Anurag Varshney, Chief Scientist at Patanjali, remarked that presenting traditional knowledge backed by scientific evidence is the need of the hour.

This partnership will set new benchmarks for research and innovation, and together, both institutions will develop effective and evidence-based solutions for global health.

The MoU represents an inspiring initiative toward global collaboration, innovation, and sustainable development.