Happenings at Chanakya University
Indo-European Summer Academy 2025 – Nuclear Technology Session
July 25, 2025
At the Indo‑European Summer Academy 2025, Chanakya University hosted a session led by Ruhee Neog, Director of the Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies (IPCS), New Delhi, and Dr. Tanvi Kulkarni, Policy Fellow at the Asia‑Pacific Leadership Network for Nuclear Non‑proliferation and Disarmament (APLN). Ms. Neog specializes in nuclear strategy and Indian foreign policy. She
Indo-European Summer Academy 2025 – Policy Writing Workshop by Dr. Chirayu Thakkar
July 25, 2025
As part of the Indo-European Summer Academy 2025, Chanakya University hosted a policy writing workshop led by Dr. Chirayu Thakkar, a doctoral candidate in International Relations jointly at the National University of Singapore and King’s College, London. He holds graduate degrees in Modern South Asian Studies from the University of Oxford and Political Science from the
Indo-European Summer Academy 2025 – Session with Former ISRO Chairman
July 25, 2025
As part of the Indo-European Summer Academy 2025 at Chanakya University, participants had the opportunity to hear from the Former ISRO Chairman and Chancellor, Chanakya University. In his session, he addressed key aspects of energy security, ranging from the safe disposal of nuclear waste to the potential role of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in India’s
Lecture by Dr. Manoj Gonuguntla at Chanakya University
July 25, 2025
As part of the Indo-European Summer Academy 2025, Chanakya University hosted a lecture by Dr. Manoj Gonuguntla, Team Lead at Shell Technology, Bengaluru, on the theme “Managing the Fossil Fuel Dilemma: Transition Strategies for Security and Sustainability.” Dr. Gonuguntla addressed the complexities of today’s global energy landscape. He explained how the uneven pace of decarbonisation,
The Mathematical Foundations of Music: A Cross-Cultural Exploration by Dr. Deepak Paramashivan
July 24, 2025
Dr. Deepak Paramashivan (IIT Madras), renowned Sarangi player, composer, and scholar with doctorates in Energy and Climate Engineering (IISc) and Music (University of Alberta), delivered a session titled “The Mathematical Foundations of Music: A Cross-Cultural Exploration.” He explained how Indian classical concepts such as ragas, taala cycles, and note relationships align with mathematical ideas of
Research Exchange Forum with Dr. Deepak Paramashivan
July 24, 2025
On 24 July 2025, Chanakya University hosted the first Spotlight Research Exchange Forum (REF) session with Dr. Deepak Paramashivan, Assistant Professor at IIT Madras. Dr. Paramashivan is a Sarangi maestro, composer, and actor with international performances, and also holds a PhD in Climate Engineering from IISc and a doctorate in Music from the University of
Indo-European Summer Academy 2025 – Session on Urban Mobility and Biofuels
July 22, 2025
At the Indo-European Summer Academy 2025, Dr. Vibha Dhawan, Director General of the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), delivered a session on India’s transition to clean urban mobility. She presented a roadmap where biofuels, biogas, ethanol, green hydrogen, and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) play central roles. These fuels, she explained, are not only alternatives to
A Visit to Bhoga Nandishwara Temple Visit
July 21, 2025
As part of the Studio Course “Introduction to Temple – Art, Architecture, and Iconography”, from Chanakya University visited the Bhoga Nandishwara Temple on 24 July 2025. The session was led by Arjun Bharadwaj, who explained the history, structure, and cultural role of the temple. The visit introduced students to the layout, shrines, mandapas, and carvings,
Indo-European Summer Academy 2025 Inaugural Session at Chanakya University
July 21, 2025
The Indo-European Summer Academy 2025 began at Chanakya University with its inaugural session on energy security, geopolitics, technology, and the green transition. The Academy aims to bring together young scholars, professionals, and thought leaders from India and Europe to discuss shared challenges in a rapidly changing global environment. In the opening session, speakers highlighted the
Meeting with Akash Hospital
July 18, 2025
On 18th July 2025, the School of Biosciences at Chanakya University, under the guidance of Prof. H.S. Subramanya, welcomed representatives from Akash Hospital (Team Akash) to explore avenues for research and educational collaboration. The discussions identified research partnerships in tuberculosis and cancer studies, community-level data collection, and joint grant writing. Educational collaboration will include workshops
The Future of Innovation: Building Sustainable and Intelligent Infrastructure
July 17, 2025
By Sri John Colgrove Who powers the unseen backbone of modern technology? Is innovation shaped only by algorithms and code, or does the infrastructure beneath it hold equal importance? These were the questions explored during a session with John “Coz” Colgrove, Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Pure Storage. In his talk, he explained how
Visit of Dr. Ramaswami Balasubramaniam at Chanakya University
July 9, 2025
Chanakya University was honoured to welcome Dr. Ramaswami Balasubramaniam (Dr. R Balu), noted development scholar, author, and public policy advocate. Dr. Balu is widely respected for his decades of work with rural and tribal communities in India and currently serves as a Member of the Human Resource Capacity Building Commission, Government of India, New Delhi.
The Art and Science of Research by Prof. M. Ram Murty (Queen’s University, Canada)
July 5, 2025
Prof. M. Ram Murty (Queen’s University, Canada), A.V. Douglas Distinguished University Professor and Queen’s Research Chair, delivered a lecture titled “The Art and Science of Research” at the Research Exchange Forum on July 5, 2025. An eminent mathematician and philosopher, Prof. Murty is celebrated for contributions to algebra, number theory, and Ramanujan’s legacy, as well
External Evaluation of Ideation & Design Thinking Projects
July 4, 2025
On 4th July, the University conducted the external evaluation of the Ideation and Design Thinking course undertaken by first-year B.Tech. students. The evaluation panel comprised distinguished faculty from RV College of Engineering, Bengaluru: As part of the course, students worked in teams to identify real-world problems and applied the principles of empathy, problem definition, ideation,
Honouring Excellence of the University
July 3, 2025
5th Sammilan: On 3rd July 2025, the School of Management Sciences hosted the July edition of Sammilan, Held at the Grand Entrance, a total of 17 achievers were felicitated. Student highlights included Sushmitha B R (SAHSS) and Kolisetty Nikith (SOE) for poster presentations at the Global Youth Summit 2025, and M. Harshavardhan, Manoj S M,