The India Centre is supported by its board of patrons, who are senior members of the University and influential external roles.
- Professor Mark E Smith: President and Vice Chancellor, University of Southampton
- Professor Sir David Payne: Director, Optoelectronics Research Centre, University of Southampton
- Dame Wendy Hall: Professor and Director, Web Science Institute, University of Southampton
- Kiran Bedi: Social activist and former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry
- Lord Patel of Bradford: Member of the House of Lords
- Shabana Azmi: Indian film actress, social activist and President of the Mijwan Welfare Society
- Justice Dipak Misra: Former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India
- Ruchi Ghanashyam: Former Indian High Commissioner to the UK
I have been impressed with University of Southampton’s multi-disciplinary expertise, portfolio of world class research and industry partnerships which are contributing to the betterment of society and enriching the relations between UK and India.
Professor, The Lord Patel of Bradford OBE