Happenings at Chanakya University
One-Day Faculty Development Program (FDP) for Economics teachers titled “Redefining Economics Education” on 7th February 2026 (Saturday) at the Chanakya University Global Campus.
February 7, 2026
The School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (SoAHSS), Chanakya University, organized a One-Day Faculty Development Program (FDP) titled “Redefining Economics Education” on 7th February 2026 (Saturday) at the Chanakya University campus. The program was designed to provide a platform for Economics teachers to explore new pedagogical approaches, emerging domains in economics, and the integration
Redefining Economics Education
February 7, 2026
One-Day Faculty Development Programme The School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences brought together roughly 25 economics teachers from institutions across the region on 7th February 2026 for a Faculty Development Programme on new directions in economics education. Prof. Sushant T. Joshi, Registrar of Chanakya University, opened the day. The morning session, led by Ms.
Introduction to Lifestyle and Preventive Health
February 5, 2026
The Office of Student Affairs organised a session on Introduction to Lifestyle and Preventive Health on February 5, 2026, at Preksha Auditorium, Chanakya University. The session was led by Dr. R. Sindhu, Ayurvedic Physician and Yoga Therapist, and Dr. R. Ramya, Homeopathy Physician, Counsellor and Psychotherapist, both from Rashtrotthana Hospital. The speakers covered core topics
Using AI Ethically and Responsibly
February 5, 2026
Governance and Accountability in the Age of AI The University, in association with Pure Storage, hosted a guest lecture by Niki Armstrong, Chief Administrative and Legal Officer, on 5th February 2026 at the Seminar Hall. Armstrong brought a sharp legal and institutional lens to the rapidly evolving discourse on artificial intelligence, addressing the ethical responsibilities
CFSIL Seminar on Manuscript
February 4, 2026
The event commenced with an introductory and welcome address by Prof. Ashwin Kumar, Head and In-Charge of the Centre for the Study of Indian Languages (CSIL), Chanakya University. This was followed by the formal signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing an academic and technical partnership between Chanakya University and the Indira Gandhi National
Seminar on Manuscript Preservation and Digital Futures
February 4, 2026
Manuscripts, Machines and Living Knowledge On 4th February 2026, the Centre for the Study of Indian Languages hosted a seminar on preserving India’s manuscript heritage in the digital age. The event opened with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Chanakya University and the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, aimed at advancing
Bridging Campuses and Communities: A Civil Society Dialogue on Urban Poverty
February 3, 2026
At Chanakya, engagement with society is a core academic responsibility. This belief shaped the recent NGO Round Table on Urban Poverty and Slum Intervention, where grassroots practitioners, CSR leaders, and faculty came together to plan the collective efforts. The dialogue was anchored by Shri Venkatesh Murthy of Youth for Seva, with substantive inputs from Smt.
Honouring a scholar shaped by two worlds
January 30, 2026
From rigorous training in Materials Science at IISc Bengaluru to lifelong immersion in Sanskrit, Kannada, memory traditions and Avadhana, Shatavadhani Dr. R. Ganesh embodies the seamless coexistence of modern science and classical Indian knowledge. A distinguished Avadhana performer, polyglot and literary artist, his scholarship is marked by a D.Litt. from Hampi Kannada University and decades
Urban Poverty and Slum Intervention
January 30, 2026
NGO Round Table: A Civil Society Dialogue The Centre for Social Impact successfully convened a one-day NGO Round Table Meeting titled “Urban Poverty and Slum Intervention: A Civil Society Dialogue”, an initiative born from a critical need to synchronise the intellectual rigour of academia with the lived experiences of grassroots organisations working at the frontlines
Samagam 3
January 28, 2026
Summary The University hosted its third Townhall Meeting, Samagam 3, on 28th January 2026 from 03:30 PM to 05:30 PM, bringing together faculty and staff for an engaging session of updates, recognition, and open dialogue. The session commenced with a welcome address by the Director–HR, who greeted the gathering and shared key updates on headcount, the Mid-Year
The Long View: Conversation. Context. Consequence
January 28, 2026
The Subhas Chandra Bose Chair on International Relations, Chanakya University, launched its inaugural podcast ‘The Long View’ on the birth anniversary of hashtag#NetajiSubhasChandraBose, reflecting the Chair’s commitment to informed, strategic, and India-centric thinking on international affairs and strategic studies. In this episode, Sri Ashok K. Kantha (Subhas Chandra Bose Chair Professor of International Relations; and
India’s Fiscal Architecture for the Next Decade
January 28, 2026
The Schools of Law, Governance and Public Policy and Management Sciences jointly hosted a symposium on January 28, 2026, examining recommendations for the 16th Finance Commission. Speakers Ms. Nisha Holla and Ms. Surabhi Hodigere presented findings centred on significant shifts in devolution criteria, notably raising population weightage to 75% and incorporating SDG-linked incentives at 17.5%,
Community Engagement in Action
January 26, 2026
Chanakya University’s Campus to Community initiative demonstrated a structured and measurable approach to social engagement through three key programmes in January–February 2026: a Science & Technology School Intervention culminating in a Science Expo, a Blood Donation Drive, and a Community Health Camp. The Science & Technology initiative engaged 70 student fellows over a one-month period,
From Sabhas to Samvidhan – 77 Years of Bharatiya Gantantra
January 26, 2026
Gantantra in Bharatvarsha finds expression through a long civilisational journey, evolving from the ancient Sabhas and Ganas to the Samvidhan of modern India, which embodies these timeless values in a contemporary constitutional framework. In this spirit, Chanakya University celebrated the 77th Republic Day with patriotic fervour, reaffirming the continuity of India’s republican tradition. The celebration
NGO Round Table Meeting on Urban Poverty and Slum Intervention
January 24, 2026
Introduction and Visionary Framework The Centre for Social Impact at Chanakya University successfully convened a one-day NGO Round Table Meeting titled “Urban Poverty and Slum Intervention: A Civil Society Dialogue.” This initiative was born out of a critical need to synchronize the intellectual rigor of academia with the lived experiences of grassroots organizations. Dr. Sudeshna Mukherjee, Director, Centre