University Events

On the occasion of the students graduating from the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ), has announced the 6th Convocation Ceremony for Online Education to celebrate an important milestone in the academic journey of eligible students. The convocation program will take place on Saturday, 12th September 2026 at the Manipal University Jaipur campus.

The ceremony will start at 8:00 AM IST, and will involve the students' families, faculty, university officials, and graduates to celebrate the end of the students' academic journey.

The University has invited eligible graduates to register for convocation and indicate their preferred method of receiving their degree. Students may attend the ceremony and be presented with their degree on stage, or they may have their degree sent to their Registered Communication address.

The university says that the response deadline for the graduates is August 1, 2026, to ensure the students' preferred option is available.

The purpose of the convocation is to acknowledge the diligence and perseverance of the students who have completed their academic studies by using the University's online education system. The event will also give the opportunity to the graduates in attendance to celebrate their success with their families, fellow graduates, faculty members, and Manipal University Jaipur community.

The convocation was a celebration of months of hard work, study, assignments, exams and perseverance, the University said in its invitation to graduates, and the start of a new stage in their professional and academic lives.

The Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur, continues to provide students with flexible learning options via its online education programmes and the annual convocation ceremony is a formal celebration of their academic achievements.

Silver Oak College of Nursing, Silver Oak University, will organise a Pedagogy Session on Clinical Simulation Strategies on August 8, 2026, aimed at strengthening simulation-based teaching practices among nursing educators and bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world clinical practice.

The session has been designed to help nursing faculty explore innovative clinical simulation techniques that enhance teaching effectiveness, improve practical learning outcomes, and prepare students for real-life healthcare situations. As simulation-based education becomes an integral part of modern nursing education, the programme will focus on methods that combine theoretical knowledge with hands-on clinical decision-making.

The pedagogy session will be led by Ms. Renu Tiwari, Assistant Professor at Silver Oak College of Nursing, who will share practical approaches to integrating clinical simulation into nursing education. The session is being coordinated by Mr. Hemang Modi, Assistant Professor, Silver Oak College of Nursing.

Scheduled from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at A-302, A Block, the programme is exclusively designed for nursing faculty and aims to encourage the adoption of learner-centred, evidence-based teaching methodologies in healthcare education.

Clinical simulation has emerged as one of the most effective teaching tools in nursing education, enabling students to practise patient care, critical thinking, communication, and clinical decision-making in a safe, controlled environment before entering real hospital settings.

Through initiatives such as this pedagogy session, Silver Oak University continues to promote academic excellence and faculty development by introducing innovative teaching practices that align with the evolving needs of the healthcare sector and contemporary nursing education.

The Entrepreneurship Conclave 2026, organised by the Entrepreneurship Center of Excellence at Universal Ai University in collaboration with Entrepreneur's Arch, Mumbai, successfully brought together aspiring entrepreneurs, startup founders, innovators, investors, mentors and industry leaders for a day of insightful discussions, networking and entrepreneurial learning.

Held at the Universal Ai University campus in Karjat, the conclave provided a platform for participants to exchange ideas, explore startup opportunities and gain valuable insights into India's rapidly evolving entrepreneurial ecosystem.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, innovators and young entrepreneurs who engaged in meaningful conversations on innovation, startup development, leadership and business growth. The conclave also created opportunities for attendees to interact with experienced founders, mentors and industry experts, helping them understand the practical aspects of building and scaling successful ventures.

Organised by the Entrepreneurship Center of Excellence with the support of AICTE, MoE's Innovation Cell and the Institution's Innovation Council (IIC), the conclave reflected the University's continued commitment to promoting innovation, entrepreneurship and future-ready leadership among students.

Throughout the event, participants explored ways to validate business ideas, build professional networks and learn from the experiences of successful entrepreneurs. The discussions highlighted the importance of innovation, collaboration and problem-solving in today's startup ecosystem while encouraging students to think beyond conventional career paths.

Speaking about the significance of the conclave, the organisers reaffirmed their commitment to creating an environment where young innovators can transform ideas into impactful businesses through mentorship, industry collaboration and experiential learning.

As India's first AI University, Universal AI University continues to strengthen its entrepreneurship ecosystem by equipping students with the knowledge, industry exposure and AI-enabled skills required to build successful ventures and contribute to the country's growing innovation landscape.

The Entrepreneurship Conclave 2026 concluded with renewed enthusiasm among participants, reinforcing the University's vision of nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs, innovators and changemakers.

The 7th International Conference on Smart Systems and Inventive Technology (ICSSIT 2026) was held at SR University that brought together leading academicians, researchers, industry professionals and innovators to deliberate on emerging technologies and future-driven innovations.

The inaugural session featured Mr Ravi Appayya, Senior Director at Infosys, as the keynote speaker. He spoke about the changing nature of the technology industry and how innovation is influencing industries, and urged the audience to think outside the box when finding solutions to real-world problems.

The conference was organized by the ICSSIT 2026 Organizing Committee with a vision of creating an international platform for researchers and technology experts to share their research findings, exchange ideas and foster collaboration between researchers from different disciplines.

Throughout the Conference, the participants gained insights through technical presentations and knowledge-exchange sessions on the latest advances in smart systems, innovative technologies and emerging research topics. The event created an environment conducive to meaningful interaction between academia and industry and drove the development of innovative technologies.

As per the university, ICSSIT 2026 represents a united effort to foster research excellence and forge new collaborative partnerships that can drive innovation towards the development of transformative technology solutions.

The AIC-RNTU Foundation ( sponsored by the Atal Innovation Mission, AIC, NITI Aayog) will host the IGNITE 2.0 Orientation Session on 2nd August, 2026, for school kids, parents, and teachers to familiarize them with the basics of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

The free online orientation session will equip young learners with insights into how innovative ideas can be converted to impactful ventures and build future-ready skills like creativity, leadership and critical thinking, through the lens of how the founders see the world differently.

The session will feature Dr Ronald Fernandez, CEO of AIC-RNTU Foundation, and Mrs Rashi Bahel Mehra, Founder of Alanna, who will share insights into entrepreneurial thinking, innovation and the mindset required to succeed in today's rapidly evolving world.

According to the organisers, participants will gain a better understanding of entrepreneurship, learn how students can begin their entrepreneurial journey at an early stage, and explore how the IGNITE 2.0 programme nurtures innovation, problem-solving and leadership among young minds.

It's designed to reach school students from Grades 8-12 and their parents and teachers from all over India, who will get the opportunity to learn the importance of developing entrepreneurial skills along with academic skills.

The Orientation will take place on August 2nd, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The participation is free, but it must be registered.

The AIC-RNTU Foundation aims to inspire the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs by providing students with the knowledge, confidence and mindset to develop impactful solutions to real world challenges through IGNITE 2.0.

The VGU Alumni Association is set to bring together alumni from VIT, VIT E and Vivekananda Global University (VGU) for Samagam 2026 – NCR Chapter, an alumni reunion celebrating friendships, shared memories and lifelong connections.

Scheduled to be held on August 1, 2026, in Delhi, the event will welcome alumni from the 2008–2025 batches. The venue will be announced soon.

Held under the theme "Where Journeys Reunite," the reunion aims to provide former students with an opportunity to reconnect with classmates, revisit cherished campus memories and strengthen their bond with the VGU community.

The VGU Alumni Association has invited all eligible alumni to participate in the gathering, describing it as a celebration of the relationships and experiences that continue long after graduation.

Interested alumni can register for the event by scanning the QR code shared by the organisers.

With Samagam 2026 – NCR Chapter, the university hopes to further strengthen its alumni network and foster meaningful connections among graduates across different batches, reaffirming the spirit of "Once a VGUite, Always a VGUite."