Happenings at Chanakya University
Chanakya University inaugurates new academic block; Dharmendra Pradhan stresses India’s higher education transformation for Viksit Bharat 2047
April 30, 2026
Bengaluru, April 30: Chanakya University inaugurated the Sudha & Kris Gopalakrishnan Academic Block at its Global Campus near Kempegowda International Airport on Thursday. The block was inaugurated by Sri Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon’ble Minister for Education, Government of India. The inauguration was attended by Smt. Sudha Gopalakrishnan and Sri Kris Gopalakrishnan, patrons of the block, along
Sports Spotlight
April 29, 2026
Basketball Women Chanakya University Basketball women’s team represented in AIU South Zone Interuniversity Basketball Championship for women’s organised by Christ University Bangalore and marched till third round and faced University of Kerala in pre quarterfinals. Badminton Chanakya University, Bangalore participated in the South Zone Inter-University Badminton Tournament held at Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences,
Where Science Meets Sustainability
April 29, 2026
International Conference on Climate Adaptation and Resilience for a Sustainable Planet (ICARS 2026) The International Conference on Climate Adaptation and Resilience for a Sustainable Planet (ICARS 2026) was successfully organized by Chanakya University, Bengaluru, on 19th and 20th February 2026. Held in association with BRICS and in partnership with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
National Camp on Indian Art
April 29, 2026
Artistic Intelligence in the Age of AI On the Chanakya University campus in Bengaluru, something quietly extraordinary has been unfolding. No screens, no software, only stone palettes, mineral pigments, stretched cloth, and gold leaf. The National Camp on Indian Art, initiated by Chanakya University in collaboration with the Indian Knowledge Systems Division of the Ministry
MoU with the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium
April 29, 2026
Chanakya University has officially signed a MoU with the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Bengaluru, marking a significant step toward collaborative initiatives in science education and research. Chanakya University has signed an MoU with Raman Research Institute to advance research, mentorship, and experiential learning opportunities. Chanakya University has signed an MoU with the National Institute of Advanced
Learning Beyond the Classroom
April 22, 2026
The first semester of engineering is often remembered as a crucible of equations, circuits, and code. But for the first-year students of the School of Engineering, it was something far richer. Alongside their technical curriculum, they embarked on an unexpected journey, one guided not by formulae, but by rhythm, colour, clay, and expression. Through a
Sandigdha – A Theatrical Exploration of Conflict, Choice, and Conscience
April 22, 2026
Sandigdha is a Kannada theatrical production directed by Sri Akshar K N and written by Sri Keshava Chandra, exploring the emotional tensions and moral dilemmas within a family. Rather than offering easy answers, the play embraces ambiguity, questioning whose truth prevails when perspectives clash. Performed by Chanakya University’s theatre group Drushyantara, the production journeyed from
Invited talk by Dr. Debajit Dey
April 16, 2026
Dr. Debajit Dey, Research Fellow at the University of Leeds, UK, delivered an engaging talk titled “How Microbes Navigate the Complex Environments of the Human Body: From Virus Assembly to Bacterial Mucin Metabolism.” Dr. Dey is a virologist and structural biologist with extensive expertise in host–pathogen interactions, viral assembly, and microbiome biology. His research integrates
Future of Indian Dairy
April 15, 2026
Cooperatives and Competition The Chanakya University School of Management Sciences hosted an enriching guest lecture by Dr. Naoto Shimokado, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Business Administration, Kyoto Tachibana University, Japan. Dr. Shimokado brought a sharp academic lens to one of India’s most consequential sectors, dairy. His lecture unpacked the evolving competitive landscape of India’s dairy products
The Characteristics of Math
April 14, 2026
Interplay between Pure and Applied Mathematics The University was privileged to host Professor Sujatha Ramdorai, Distinguished Professor of Mathematics at the University of British Columbia and one of India’s most celebrated mathematicians, for an engaging talk on the intrinsic characteristics of mathematics. A recipient of the Ramanujan Prize and Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award, Professor Ramdorai
Superbug Summit 2026
March 28, 2026
A Three-Day International Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance The University’s School of Biosciences successfully hosted the Superbug Summit 2026, a three-day international conference on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), held from 26 to 28 March 2026. The event was organized in collaboration with Mazumdar Shaw Philanthropy and the Centre for Integrated Public Health, bringing together researchers, clinicians, policymakers,
Open Day 2026 – A First Look at a Future in the Making
March 28, 2026
Chanakya University opened its campus on 28 March 2026 to prospective students and their families, current students’ parents, and residents from surrounding communities, offering an immersive, full-day experience of the University’s academic ecosystem. All six Schools participated with dedicated learning zones. The School of Management Sciences and School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences walked
NIELIT and Chanakya University Sign MoU to Promote Education and Innovation in Emerging Technologies
March 21, 2026
NIELIT and Chanakya University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance education, skilling, and innovation in emerging technologies. The MoU was signed in the presence of Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. This collaboration aims to nurture future-ready talent and strengthen capabilities in digital and
From Shristi to Samruddhi – Celebration of International Women’s Day 2026
March 12, 2026
The Women Cell of the University observed International Women’s Day on 12th March 2026 under the theme “From Shristi to Samruddhi, Celebrating the Journey of Women.” The programme combined cultural performance with substantive conversation about women’s contributions to Indian life, past and present. Chief Guest Ms. Manasi Prasad spoke about gender partnership and the importance
Ragamaalika – Our New Music Club
March 12, 2026
The music club Ragamaalika was inaugurated on 12th March at 3:00 PM. The ceremony opened with Bhagyada Lakshmi Baramma, performed before the lighting of the lamp and aarthi to Devi Saraswathi. Ms. Manasi Prasad, a classical vocalist, presided as the inaugurating guest. Students paid tribute to Indian classical music through devotional offerings, and the proceedings