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Oxford University of Britain and McGill University of Canada are joining hands for a research on the human brains. The two universities are the world leaders in neuroscience research.
Spokesperson for McGill University told on Friday that it is partnering with Oxford "to broaden understanding of the human brain and take research to new heights".
Under the collaborations in training and research in neuroscience, the two universities will have regular exchanges of students and professors.
"I am absolutely delighted to formalise this historic collaboration between our two great centres of learning in this important field," McGill principal and vice-chancellor Heather Munroe-Blum was quoted as saying in a joint statement by the two universities.
"Our respective distinguished records in neuroscience research on both sides of the Atlantic suggest that, in joining forces, we can have a powerful impact. Together, we will attract new funding, accelerate the pace of research and, most important, the delivery of results," he said.
Oxford vice-chancellor John Hood said: "The partnership will bring together the world-class research expertise of Oxford and McGill universities in one of the great challenges of this century: understanding how the brain works.
"By working together, we can increase the scope of our research and teaching and look forward to new advances in a wide range of conditions, from autism to Alzheimer's."
