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
Professor, The Lord Patel of Bradford OBE
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.