New Delhi, Aug 25 - Observing that India is experiencing 'its golden era of change', the University of Birmingham Tuesday celebrated 100 years of engagement with the country by opening its first overseas office in Delhi. British High Commissioner to India Richard Stagg inaugurated it.

The university, which was established in 1900, had welcomed the first students from India to its Edgbaston campus in 1909.

Speaking at the event, vice-chancellor David Eastwood said: 'We have come a long way in developing international relations and are proud that India is the first country that we will have a permanent office presence in.'

'Birmingham is passionate about working with the Indian education sector and the opportunities the new office will present.