Dr. Abhinanda Barman

Dr. Abhinanda Barman is a globally recognized executive leader, educator, and strategist with 24 years of experience transforming institutions across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Currently serving as Director of University Relations and Strategic Alliances at the University of Stirling's UAE Campus she architects high-impact partnerships, drives graduate employability, and positions institutions for global competitiveness. She has designed and delivered executive programs for world-class clients including Samsung, Mercedes-Benz, Danone, and ABSA Group, and has led landmark institutional firsts that bridge the gap between academia and industry. Her work spans continents, cultures, and C-suites, bringing together governments, corporations, and universities around a shared vision of education that is relevant, and future-ready. A judge at the QS Reimagine Education Awards and a speaker invited by Times Higher Education, she is a trusted voice shaping the future of higher education o