On January 28, 2026, Visva-Bharati University and Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), Kolkata, will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU aims to promote study and research between the two institutes. It will support cooperation in teaching, research, training, workshops, and joint academic programs across film, media, arts, and humanities. The agreement includes student and faculty exchanges and collaborative projects to boost creative and academic work. SRFTI Registrar Deepak Kumar said, "Bringing together the cinematic legacy of Satyajit Ray and the holistic educational vision of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore’s Visva-Bharati, the partnership seeks to foster meaningful dialogue between cinema, culture and the arts." He added, "This collaboration creates a unique platform where cinema, arts, and academics can meaningfully intersect. We look forward to translating this MoU into tangible opportunities for our students and faculty through sustained academic exchange and creative engagement."