University Events

A major international conference on pharmaceutical sciences organized with IAPST will take place this week at the Centurion University of Technology and Management. The two-day event promises to bring together experts from around the world to discuss the latest trends and innovations in the field.

Global Platform for Pharma Experts

The International Conference on Novel Frontier in Pharmaceutical Sciences will be held on 10th–11th January 2026 at the main campus of CUTM, Bhubaneswar. The organisers claim it will provide an insightful global platform for academicians, researchers, and industry professionals.

The conference will focus on new trends in drug development, formulations, and pharmaceutical research. The delegates will discuss various advanced innovations that could shape the future of medicine in India and outside. Registration open to all from all interested parties, while academia-industry collaboration will be facilitated by sessions.

Special Lab Product Expo Highlight

One of the major attractions will be the Lab Product Expo – 2025 on 11th January 2025 at Aryabhatta Building, Campus. This special highlight offers researchers a unique opportunity to display lab-developed products, new formulations, and project work.

The Expo serves as a bridge between research and application. Displays of innovative solutions from student projects and faculty experiments can be expected. As described by University officials, it is a place "where research meets innovation and ideas transform into impact."

Why this event matters for Indian pharma sector

While India continues to lead globally in generics, the focus now will be on research-driven innovation. Such conferences bring young scientists closer to industry captains like Sun Pharma, Dr Reddy's, and Cipla. With Odisha becoming a growing pharma hub, Bhubaneswar is an ideal venue for such a conference. 

CUTM, known for its skill-based education model, has organised similar events successfully in the past. The university's pharmacy department continues to produce graduates who find jobs in top labs across the country. 

Event Details at a Glance

Researchers, students, and pharma professionals interested in participating in the conference can find more details about its registration on the CUTM website or at the pharmacy department. Early booking is advised as spots may fill quickly. 

This conference comes at a time when India's pharmaceutical exports crossed ₹2 lakh crore last year. Experts say such platforms will help the sector move away from copycat drugs to original research.

MATS University has announced Papon Live at MANAR 5.0- celebrating music, culture, and inclusivity. This cultural festival will be held on Friday, January 17 at 7pm in Omaya Garden, near the university campus. The evening will feature celebrated Assamese singer Angaraag Mahanta, or Papon, performing his traditional folk fusion and Bollywood song mixes as "A voice that brings people together," highlighting music, culture, and Mission Inclusivity among students and families of Raipur.

MANAR 5.0 marks the fifth edition of MATS University's annual cultural extravaganza, transforming the open-air Omaya Garden into Raipur's premier concert venue. Papon on stage with the hits such as "Jiyein Kaise" of Aahista as well as "Dekho Na" of Fame fit well into the vision of cultural integration of the university, as the group is linking the youth of Chhattisgarh with the world of Indian music through trending hash tags such as MANAR5, MissionInclusivity, PaponLive, LiveInConcert and MATS that are buzzing with students on the social media.

The festival comes at the right time during a post-New Year college fest season in Chhattisgarh, making MATS University the cultural education hub in Central India after recent achievements at nearby colleges at OP Jindal University and Amity Raipur. The 20,000+ students of MATS can enter free (with priority seating by university application) and the general population have a limited number of tickets to Papon concert, which makes it affordable to the Raipur families. Also, the spacious parking area of Omaya Garden, the venue that is just 20-25 minutes away from Swami Vivekananda Airport and Raipur Railway Station, makes the event more enjoyable and accessible.

Papon has an excellent Northeast-Indian fusion style, which is highly aligned with MANAR mission of inclusivity that links the tribes, urban, and international students in a lovely 110-acre campus that the MATS University developed and was given recognition as a private higher educational institution under the Chhattisgarh Private Universities Act, 2008, 2(f). Beyond the live performance, attendees can expect student cultural stalls showcasing Chhattisgarh heritage, inclusivity workshops, and local Raipur cuisine stalls, reinforcing the university's reputation across its 84+ engineering, management, law, and science programs.

The students and music lovers in Raipur can register through BookMyShow or can call 70671 24574, 91111 01444 for more info. This Papon Live Raipur 2026 event solidifies MATS University's dual role as Chhattisgarh's academic powerhouse and entertainment capital, making January 17 a highlight on the region's cultural calendar.

KECIL in partnership with Karnavati University, Gujarat is organising “Let's Nacho 2.0”, an epic 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM overnight dance extravaganza on Saturday, January 10, 2026. This one-night dance form mastery challenge pushes college students to learn professional choreography and deliver a sunrise performance before Gujarat witnesses their transformation.

What makes Let's Nacho 2.0 unmissable for dance lovers is that the event features single focus, total immersion, unlike regular workshops, this 8-hour non-stop session dedicates the entire night to ONE dance form. Learn from pro choreographers, practice relentlessly, and showcase at dawn. Perfect for BBA/B.Tech/B.Arch students at Karnavati University craving creative outlets.

There are four vibe choices in every style: fiery Salsa partnering and sensuous footworking, classical Mujra with its complex hand movements and narrations, martial arts fusion with warrior vibe Kalari and Free Body Movement, and high-energy commercial moves with camera-ready group sync Bollywood Special.

The event is scheduled to be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM at Karnavati University Campus, Gandhinagar. Registration opens via link in KECIL Instagram bio with limited spots. The overnight format eliminates distractions for pure dance immersion while Ahmedabad sleeps.

KECIL (Karnavati Events and Cultural Initiatives League) has continued to provide student-designed high-energy performances with professional choreography, on-campus state-of-the-art studio performances, and Instagram-worthy finales. It is a networking opportunity among the creative Gujarat community- perfect when freshers are looking to gain campus publicity, final-year students are trying to create a placement reel and dance society members are ready to polish choreography.

The schedule of the 10 PM event begins with registration and warm-up at 10:00 PM, followed by professional choreography breakdown at 11:00 PM, intensive practice blocks until 1:00 AM, energy boost with snacks and music at 3:00 AM, final rehearsal at 4:30 AM, and final performance at 5:30 AM to campus audience and issuance of certificates and photos at 6:00 AM. Early registration is best because KECIL seats are filling fast.

Gandhinagar's nightlife gap makes Let's Nacho 2.0 a rare safe alternative with university campus security, no hostel curfew issues, professional training for placement reel material, and diverse styles perfect for Instagram content. Students rise above regular college fests with performance-ready skills by January's end.

This event is an ideal fit with B.Tech/B.Arch students looking to have a creative breather, management students looking to gain interview confidence, freshers who want to be treated as a campus celebrity, Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar drive-ins (20-40 minutes), and captains of dance societies who are looking to upgrade their choreography.

Registration is done through KECIL Instagram bio link, follow account at @kecil_official using hashtag #LetsNacho and use hashtags like #KCEIL and ONS to get more information. The location will be Karnavati University, 208, Ravi Aladia Rd, Uvarsad, Gandhinagar, and the doors will open at 9.30 PM with the expectation of 200-300 students.

January 10, 2026 provides an opportunity to learn Salsa, Kalari, and Bollywood in one day and perform at the dawn of the semester. Karnavati University demonstrates that Gujarat colleges go beyond education. Therefore, it is not worth missing Let's Nacho 2.0, so you should register now through KECIL Instagram. 

The School of Information Technology of the AURO University in partnership with The Resourceful Network will organise an exclusive AI Workshop and Quiz Competition on January 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Surat campus. This is a free event where industry leaders come to provide practical AI training and see how well the students have understood it by using competitive quizzes, which will position Gujarat students at the core centre of the technological revolution in India.

As AI adoption accelerates and is projected to add $500-600 billion to India's GDP by 2035 (NITI Aayog), AURO University steps up with experiential learning when most colleges stick to theory.

The relevance of this AI Workshop to Indian students.

In 2026, India is facing shortance of 1 million AI talents (NASSCOM), and the demand for AI skills is increasing at 20-30 percent per year in Surat, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai. The workshop of AURO helps close this gap as it does not emphasise rote learning, but rather organises a series of practical lessons on the generative AI, the principles of machine learning, and the ethics of AI at work taught by real people doing their job.

The problem-solving in the quiz competition increases to real-life applications of the complexity concept, such as AI based on healthcare diagnostics or fintech based on automation. In the case of Class 12 and UG students: It will be the ideal preparation before they take CUET, JEE, or university admission.

Key Benefit of AI Event of AURO University

The benefits to attendees include career launch:

1. Expert Sessions: Learn to be an Expert: Learn how to master ChatGPT applications, data analytics and modern AI tools at The Resourceful Network and become an expert.
2. National Quiz: Contest on AI trends, win certificates to TCS, Infosys or AI startup internships (AI freshers average 8-15 LPA).
3. Networking Hub: Meet the rising technology community on Surat - best suited to Gujarat placements.
4. Certifications: AURO qualifications improve LinkedIn profiles, resumes and college applications.

This project aims at the search queries such as AI workshops Surat 2026 or free AI training Gujarat students which will attract South India and pan-India talent.

Why should more universities host such workshops? 

Higher education institutions need to organise such workshops and offer experiential learning that can incite entrepreneurial thinking and cross-disciplinary teamwork in the students of various disciplines such as business, healthcare and design. The campus-wide AI literacy is developed through regular workshops, which promote student-led projects, hackathons, and research papers that are sponsored by industries and government grants. They also enhance university branding as innovation centres, attracting the best of faculty, international alliances and increased enrolments form competitive regions. 

Institutionalisation of these events will provide annual talent pipelines, decrease the level of urban migration in search of skills training, and will make regional institutions national leaders in AI, revolutionising the local economies via alumni networks and startup incubators. 

AURO University: Making the Future of AI in Gujarat.

With its headquarters in Surat-the new technology centre of Gujarat, AURO incorporates such workshops in B.Tech Computer Science and B.Sc IT courses. With industry-aligned curricula and NIRF recognition, AURO equips students for India's AI market exceeding $17 billion by 2027 (NASSCOM).

Aligning with India's National AI Strategy, this event addresses the reality that 70% of graduates lack job-ready tech skills. Participants earn future-proof credentials for roles at Google, Microsoft, or local AI startups.

AI Revolution at AURO is happening on January 9, 2026, 11:00 AM, and the seats are limited. Enrol either through auromail.in or connect with the responsible individual at the campus. 

Marwadi University is all set to herald young minds at Young Innovators Expo 2026, a vibrant platform wherein curiosity is the spark for innovation.On January 16, 2026, the expo transforms questions into practical projects and ideas into meaningful solutions.. It's designed for students eager to think, build, and grow through real-world problem-solving. The expo will include innovators’ project exhibition and patent workshop. 

It begins at 10:00 AM and continues till 4:00 PM in Marwadi University Campus. As part of the process, participants will plunge into collaborative spaces that are connected through creation and push the limits. As the university itself emphasized, "Ideas don’t start big. They start curious," which makes this expo a perfect platform for budding innovators.

Why attend Young Innovators Expo 2026?

This expo differs because it focuses on practical innovation. Young attendees can:

1. Turn abstract ideas into tangible projects.
2. Work on real-world challenges with your peers.
3. Get hands-on learning exposure in a nurturing campus environment.

Marwadi University has a reputation of developing creativity and it even proclaims it as your stage to those who are willing to innovate and take risks. It is the best time that school and college students in Rajasthan and even further can demonstrate themselves.

As education portals are buzzing with events around skill development, the Young Innovators Expo 2026 comes just in time in the quest that India is relying on youth to achieve innovation. Join in the next generation of problem-solvers.

Mark your dates for January 16, 2026, at Marwadi University. Follow our portal for more updates on various university events.

The Lovely Professional University (LPU) has turned its vast campus into a vibrant center of innovation and friendship during Sanidhya 2025, a mega festival that embodied the spirit of what makes the #LPUFamily so incredible.

Bright cultural performances lit up the stage with soul-stirring traditions, pulsating rhythms, and dazzling dances. Laughter filled the air as students shared tales of pride, solidarity, and pure joy, infusing every corner with energy. 

As folk stories were being acted under the spotlights and the rhythm  was felt in the hearts of all the people present, the talent was being cultivated beyond the classrooms.

Sanidhya 2025 delivered a full dose of LPU's #EduRevolution, a space where culture thrives, dreams take root, and students emerge as future leaders. "These moments remind us why LPU feels like family," said an LPU spokesperson.  "We do not only celebrate accomplishments, but also origins, development, and mutual happiness that characterize our community."

The festival reflected how LPU has dedicated itself to the holistic education concept, creating a culture of academic rigor with immersion in the cultural world. There was also participation in traditional dances, live music, and interactive sessions that were attended by large masses of people supporting the mission of the university in developing global citizens that were well-rounded.