Global Thought Leader in Residence

Global Thought Leader in Residence at the University of Guelph
A joint initiative of the University of Guelph and the Canada India Foundation 

With the aim of elevating and strengthening Canada-India relations through intellectual engagement, and of inspiring and mentoring students to become thought leaders, the University of Guelph and the Canada India Foundation have jointly launched a new Global Thought Leader in Residence at U of G which will annually host distinguished figures from India who have global appeal and reach

[L-R: Dr. Sharada Srinivasan, Mr. Satish Thakkar (CIF), Mr. Vikas Swarup, Dr. Charlotte Yates, Mr. Kyle Heap]

Vikas Swarup, writer and former diplomat is the first Global Thought Leader in Residence at the University of Guelph.

[Vikas Swarup at the Welcome chai event]

Learn more about the initiative

Learn more about Vikas Swarup

Here are a few ways you can connect with Mr. Swarup:
Email: vswarup@uoguelph.ca
Social media: @VikasSwarup on X (formerly known as Twitter)

Past events:

Farewell Chai with Vikas Swarup, October 23, 2023

Global Citizens in Uncertain Times, October 12, 2023

Diplomacy, Geopolitics and Development: Student Interaction with Vikas Swarup, by the Guelph Institute of Development Studies, October 4, 2023

CIRCLE Welcome Chai reception, September 14, 2023