Happenings at Chanakya University
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
Sessions with Freshers
Date : Thursday, 08/08/2024
The Navigator Series at Chanakya University welcomed the 2024 batch with three thought-provoking sessions by domain experts. The session by Dr. Vinaychandra Banavathy explored the importance of Sessions with Freshers ethics, morals, and value systems, urging students to define their own success.The next session by Dr. Sushant Joshi focused on creating safe, inclusive spaces, emphasizing
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
A national workshop on Bioinformatics and Biotechniques
Date : Thursday, 23/05/2024
A national workshop on Bioinformatics and Biotechniques was recently organized to invite students to the newly inaugurated school of Biosciences. The agenda was not only exposing the students to the strength and ability of School of Biosciences to carry out cutting edge research, both experimental and computational but also announce and attract student to the
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
Workshop on “Facets and Features of Federalism in India” by Dr Ishwar Bhat
Date : Tuesday, 12/03/2024
In a captivating workshop at Chanakya University, Dr. Ishwar Bhat delved into the nuanced intricacies surrounding the concept of federalism, a foundational principle of the Indian Constitution. He shed light on the unique manifestation of federalism in India, emphasizing the pragmatic importance of functional federalism over rigid adherence to theoretical frameworks. His notion was that
Guest Lecture by Mr Prasanna Karthik
Date : Saturday, 02/03/2024
Mr. Prasanna Karthik, a Fullbright and Clinton Global Initiative Fellow, had a guest lecture on “Emerging fields of public policy in India” with the fellowship students of Chanakya University. Mr. Prasanna Karthik touched upon various topics, from the emerging landscape of public policy in India to the importance of honing effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Guest Lecture by Dr Anupama Shetty
Date : Tuesday, 27/02/2024
In a thought-provoking session at Chanakya University, Dr. Anupama Shetty from Biocon Foundation provided invaluable insights into the pivotal role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in local development. Focusing on practical examples, She revealed the significance of CSR initiatives in addressing pressing societal challenges and fostering inclusive growth. She highlighted two impactful CSR projects by