Happenings at Chanakya University
Inauguration of the School of Engineering at Chanakya University – A New Era in Engineering Education
Date : Monday, 28/10/2024
Chanakya University proudly inaugurated its School of Engineering, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards advancing education and fostering innovation. The ceremony was graced by esteemed dignitaries, with Dr. S. Somnath, Chairman of ISRO, as the Chief Guest, and Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary at the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, as
Session on Sustainibility
Date : Monday, 09/09/2024
Dr. Harini Nagendra’s talk at the University, organized by the Chanakya Centre for Sustainability, centered on ‘Building Sustainable Cities: A Social-Ecological Systems Perspective.’ Guest Visit at Chanakya Ms. Judith Weinberger-Singh, Resident Representative of Hanns Seidel Foundation India, Germany and Mr. Sandeep Kumar Dubey Programme Head, Hanns Seidel Foundation India visited Chanakya University. Discussion on academic
Celebrating National Sports Day
Date : Thursday, 29/08/2024
National Sports Day at Chanakya University, celebrated on August 29th to honour Major Dhyan Chand’s birth anniversary. Dr. Malathi K. Holla, Padmashree awardee, International Para athlete was the Chief Guest presided by Vice Chancellor Prof. Yashwantha Dongre. The Sports Arena, Indoor Gym, Vollyball and Tennis Courts were inaugurated. Dr. Holla interacted with the students emphasized
Krishna Janmashtami
Date : Monday, 26/08/2024
Our campus turned vibrant as students and staff came together to celebrate Janmashtami, marking the joyous birth of Lord Krishna. Organized by the IKS Club, the event was a memorable evening of devotion, unity, and spiritual upliftment. Book Release Kautaliya’s Arthashastra Dr. Vinayak Rajat Bhat, a dedicated scholar from the Center for Indian Knowledge Systems
Inspiring Leadership and Patriotism with Capt. Manikandan Nair
Date : Friday, 23/08/2024
The newly established NCC Naval Wing is making a notable impact by instilling discipline, leadership, and patriotism among students. As a part of advancing well-rounded leaders and highlighting our commitment to national service, the University hosted a session led by Capt. Manikandan Nambiar, a distinguished officer with over 30 years of experience in Naval Aviation.
Freedom’s Tribute: Celebrating India’s 78th Independence Day
Date : Thursday, 15/08/2024
Chanakya University resonated with the spirit of Freedom on August 15th as the campus came together to celebrate India’s 78th Independence Day. The event, a heartfelt tribute to the Nation’s journey of Independence, saw students, faculty, and distinguished guests unite in a shared sense of pride and patriotism. The day began with the unfurling of
Faculty Seminar by Dr. Meenakshi Iyer on Protein Domains and Evolution
Date : Wednesday, 07/08/2024
Faculty seminar of Dr. Meenakshi Iyer, Assistant Professor, SBS was held on 7th Aug 2024 between 3- 4pm where she spoke about her area of specialization in identifying the protein domains, functions and their significance in evolution.
Namaste Chanakya – Student Induction Programme
Date : Thursday, 01/08/2024
Namaste Chanakya, the Student Induction Programme, welcomed new students to the University. The programme unfolded through a series of sessions that introduced students to the University’s Vision, Life on Campus, and Various Academic Pathways. Spanning 10 days, it helped in guiding our freshers from their initial arrival at the campus through to their graduation and
Chanakya University Celebrates Inaugural Foundation Day
Date : Saturday, 27/07/2024
Chanakya University celebrated its first Foundation Day, marking an important milestone that paved the way for its future as a leading Global University. Dr. Manindra Agrawal, Director – IIT-Khanpur, addressed the occasion and spoke eloquently on the critical role that philanthropy plays in higher education. Dr. Agrawal stated “Chanakya University is the first University to
Soft Launch of The Subhas Chandra Bose Chair on International Relations
Date : Friday, 28/06/2024
The School of Law, Governance, and Public Policy proudly initiated the soft launch of the Subhas Chandra Bose Chair on International Relations on June 29th. This pioneering initiative is poised to redefine the discourse surrounding the dynamic complexities of 21st-century international relations. Firmly rooted in the landscape of Indian strategic culture, the Chair’s mandate is
Launch of the Chanakya Centre for Sustainability
Date : Thursday, 20/06/2024
The Chanakya Centre for Sustainability (CoS) marked its official launch in the presence of esteemed benefactors Sri Prashant Prakash, Founding Partner, Accel and Nithin Kamath, Co-founder, Zerodha, dignitaries, Guest of Honor, Prof. Subbanna Ayyappan, Chairman Advisory Committee, CoS and Chief Guest, Sri Hari Marar, MD Bangalore International Airport Limited at Bangalore International Centre, and leadership
Yoga Day Celebration
Date : Tuesday, 11/06/2024
Chanakya University celebrated World Yoga Day on June 21st at its Global Campus, reinforcing the significance of yoga in Indian Knowledge Systems. The word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit ‘yuj,’ meaning ‘union,’. Yoga embodies a disciplined approach to aligning body and mind. The regular practice of yoga heightened awareness (smriti), cognitive acuity (buddhi), emotional equilibrium
Inauguration of the Chanakya School of Biosciences
Date : Monday, 13/05/2024
The inauguration ceremony of the Chanakya School of Biosciences commenced in the auditorium at 2 pm at the Global Campus. The event marked a significant milestone in the academic landscape of the university, showcasing its commitment to advancing research and education in the field of Biosciences. Dr. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Executive Chairperson, Biocon Ltd. formally inaugurated.
International Conference on Temples Management: Historical, Functional and Futuristic Perspectives
Date : Thursday, 21/03/2024
Temples have always been hubs of spiritual support to communities, in addition to generating knowledge and contributing to the local economy. How do they manage – their thronging devotees, the daily rituals, maintenance of the architecture and sculptures, and their finances? Throughout history, temples have been administered by stakeholders including royal families, wealthy individual patrons,
Distinguished lecture on “Understanding Poverty in Developing Economies” by Prof Jean-Louis Arcand
Date : Thursday, 14/03/2024
In his distinguished lecture, Professor Arcand eloquently elucidated the benefits of adopting a child anthropometric approach to understand and measure poverty comprehensively. He underscored the imperative of devising local solutions to developing nations’ challenges rather than merely importing strategies that have proven successful in developed countries. Professor Arcand aptly illustrated this point by referencing initiatives