University Events

VGU Jaipur is all set to leave a strong impression at the AU Jaipur Marathon on Sunday, February 1, 2026. More than 10,000 VGU students will run together, symbolizing purpose, pride, and team spirit at 4:30 AM in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Event Details

The marathon is a platform where all VGUites come together for one common cause. The early morning 4:30 AM start is expected to have immense energy all across the vibrant capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur. VGU's massive turnout represents their dedication to fitness and collective objectives.

Marathon Spirit at VGU

VGU strongly believes that true spirit lies in turning up and running the extra mile. This event brings together students from different courses to demonstrate their determination. It represents the university's spirit of going beyond academics.

Why It Matters to Students

Events of such magnitude help students build endurance, team spirit, and discipline. Students develop fitness habits that are extremely helpful in college and professional life. VGU students have often attributed such events to improved focus during studies and exams.

Impact on the Community

VGU's massive turnout of over 10,000+ students is expected to have a significant impact on the running culture in Jaipur. The marathon is expected to spread health awareness among the student community in Rajasthan. Social media hashtags are already generating immense buzz.

JECRC University is all set to host the 13th edition of its popular literature festival Wonder of Words (WOW) from February 12 to 14, 2026. This three-day cultural showcase will celebrate poetry, prose, and the art of expression through words and emotions.

What is the Wonder of Words Festival?

Called "जज़्बातों की किताब है और उम्मीदों का ख़िताब है" (Book of emotions, crown of hopes), WOW brings together students, writers, and literature lovers. The fest transforms feelings into poetry and ideas into creative writing. Participants can showcase their talent through various literary events, workshops, and performances.

It is a world that is described as being lit by the glitter of words rather than people by the university and thoughts are made of poetry. It is a place where pens can take notes about emotions and hearts can meet with each other through literature.

Event Dates and Highlights

• Dates: February 12-14, 2026
• Organiser: JECRC University Campus, Jaipur.
• Specialty: Literature fest, cultural events, recitation of poetry, and creative writing.
• Tagline: Where words speak to feelings, pens to emotions/write.

Past editions have drawn hundreds of students from Rajasthan colleges, making it a key event in Jaipur's cultural calendar. Expect competitions, guest authors, and open mic sessions celebrating Hindi, English, and regional literature.

The Reason to Attend the JECRC WOW Literature Festival?

To literature students, future poets, and creative minds, this fest is a place of sharing ideas and networking. JECRC University makes WOW more than an event, it is a celebration of human feelings with the help of words.

This is the same literature festival that is in line with increasing interest in creative arts among Indian engineering students and a mixture of academics and cultural development. Register soon by contacting the coordinators for poetry slams, workshops, and more which is blending creativity with campus life.

Astronomy enthusiasts and photography buffs have a special treat awaiting them tomorrow at the 49th International Kolkata Book Fair. Sister Nibedita University invites all to "COSMIC ADDA: Capture the Cosmos!" It is an interactive astrophotography workshop meant for beginners who are interested in taking pictures of the night sky using smartphones and basic cameras, even in light-polluted cities like Kolkata.

Event Details (Happening NOW):
SNU Stall, Gate 5, Boimela Prangan, Salt Lake
Today: January 24, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (2 hours left!)
FREE – Walk-in only

Soumyadeep Mukherjee, an expert from Astronomads Bangla, will demonstrate techniques for night sky imaging, necessary equipment, and tips for astrophotography in the city, despite the presence of city lights.

Perfect Workshop for Book Fair Weekend Crowds

Organized from January 22 to February 3, 2026, the International Kolkata Book Fair converts Boimela Prangan into Asia's largest non-trade book fair, with millions of visitors. The astronomy corner is formed at the Sister Nibedita University stall providing a welcome relief to the visitors from the book stalls.

Participants will learn about smartphone settings for star trails, how to use tripods with cheap ₹500 accessories, spotting sites in Kolkata, and free post-processing software. The workshop is designed for students, amateur photographers, and astronomy enthusiasts who are interested in taking pictures of the Milky Way, details of planets, and constellations without investing in costly telescopes.

Expert Guidance from Astronomads Bangla

Soumyadeep Mukherjee has experience teaching astrophotography classes in challenging environments. The light pollution in Kolkata makes it difficult to observe the stars, but Soumyadeep’s lecture shows how to overcome these issues:

• Best camera settings for low-light conditions
• Stabilisation methods using household items
• Finding visible constellations from city rooftops
• Free editing software for dramatic sky photos
• Free editing software for dramatic sky

“Come for the stars, stay for the stories” aptly captures the adda atmosphere of the workshop where people come to learn technology and also share their experiences through pictures.

Free Entry During Book Fair Hours

No registration is required, just go to SNU Stall at Gate 5 between 2-4 PM. This activity is perfectly timed within the Book Fair schedule (12 PM-8 PM). Sister Nibedita University continues its five-year Book Fair partnership, blending science outreach with Kolkata's biggest cultural festival. Cosmic Adda joins SNU's book launches and press events throughout the 13-day literary celebration.

Don't miss Kolkata's sky through your lens! Head to Gate 5 NOW before the stars come out tonight

The first AI Fest 2026 has been inaugurated at Chandigarh University, a major step in enhancing innovation in artificial intelligence. The festival included the launch of the official mascot of the festival, AI-Bro, reflecting curiosity, creativity, and innovative technology.

AI Fest 2026 Bootstraps With a Mission.

The AI Fest 2026 was inaugurated by Chandigarh University in a lively event. The project is expected to motivate the learning process and technology among students and participants. This event makes the university a center of AI-driven education and young innovation.

AI-Bro: The Future of Innovation.

The mascot AI-Bro was revealed in an active way and immediately became associated with people. The persona represents the young, tech-savvy nature of AI Fest 2026. It is a symbol of imagination and brilliant futures which the university encourages by such events.

What AI Fest 2026 Represents

The inauguration preconditions the further set of activities dedicated to AI applications, creativity, and problem-solving. Chandigarh University focuses on the practical learning process which equips students to the new technology environments. AI-Bro is an aesthetic identity that enables the fest to become more interesting and memorable among the participants. 

Presidency University, Bengaluru, via its School of Law, is hosting an International Conference, "Intellectual Property in the Climate and Sustainability Agenda" on April 24-25, 2026. The event will be organised in collaboration with Texas A&M University School of Law, USA and will be held at the university's Bengaluru campus. Global experts will gather to discuss the intersectional nature of intellectual property law and climate action and sustainability.

The conference will address key issues at the nexus of IP law, climate justice and green technology. Sessions will examine climate justice using IP frameworks, protecting and licensing green technology, data governance in sustainability projects and equitable access to sustainable innovations. Scholars, researchers, policymakers and IP practitioners from across the globe will join to discuss these urgent global challenges.

Event Details and Participation

Scheduled for April 24-25, 2026 (Friday-Saturday) at Presidency University, Bengaluru, the conference offers researchers the opportunity to present papers on intellectual property's role in climate and sustainability agendas. The call for papers is open now with submission guidelines available through Presidency University's official channels. Registration details are also available for delegates wishing to attend this international legal dialogue.

Benefits for Legal Researchers and Professionals

Participants will have direct interaction with international experts from the Texas A&M University School of Law and from Indian legal academics. The conference provides a dedicated space for the presentation of research, networking with compatriots in the field of global sustainability law, and keeping abreast of current developments in IP law around climate action. Certificates of participation and presentation will be provided, which improves academic and professional credentials.

Strategic International Collaboration

This USA-India academic partnership will facilitate cross-jurisdictional perspectives on intellectual property frameworks supporting climate goals. Legal professionals from Bengaluru and South India will find convenient access to this high-profile international event. The collaboration positions the Presidency School of Law as a key player in global discussions on climate and sustainability law.

The International Conference on Intellectual Property in the Climate and Sustainability Agenda is a great chance for legal researchers and practitioners to contribute to the major shaping of future IP policies for sustainable development.

With the call for papers now open, interested students and enthusiasts should visit Presidency University's website for all submission and registration information.

The Office of Alumni Engagement and the Christ University Alumni Foundation would like to invite alumni, families, and friends to the emotional, meaningful 56th Annual Family Day on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Being hosted at the historic Audi Block, Bangalore Central Campus on the Hosur Road, this nostalgia-filled event offers reminiscence, reunification, and the sheer Christ University alumni spirit that thousands of people rave about every year.

A Legacy Event Celebrating 56 Years of Togetherness

What was planned as a simple gathering is growing into Bengaluru's most emotional alumni reunion called the Christ University 56th Family Day 2026. This Republic Day weekend spectacle draws thousands back to their alma mater, transforming the sprawling central campus into a living memory lane. From first-batch pioneers to fresh graduates, everyone returns to relive lecture hall laughter, canteen banter, and lifelong friendships forged under Christ University's legendary arches.

Prestigious Leadership Gracing the Celebrations

The event carries special prestige with Dr. Fr. Jose C C, Vice Chancellor of CHRIST (Deemed to be University), and Mr. Jugnu Uberoi, President of the Alumni Foundation, personally gracing the occasion. Their presence makes it more than a simple reunion of friends who could join together and talk about the past and the present and future of the school; it is a formal sign of the achievements by alumni of Christ that all attendees feel like they are royal members of the family.

Why Christ Family Day 2026 Demands Your Presence

It is the most awaited event of the Bengaluru Christ University alumni as they will:

1. Relive Christ's golden memories.
2. Be connected again with missing batchmates via the Alumni Foundation network.
3. Share your success with the campus you called home.
4. Celebrate 56 years of Christ excellence with #ThriveTogether spirit.
5. Connect with professionals at this high profile event.

Parents meet the professors who transformed their children. Spouses discover the campus magic behind their partner's achievements. Children witness the legacy their parents built. It's emotional, electric, and exclusively Christ University.

Event Details: Don't Miss This Homecoming

• Date: Monday, January 26, 2026 (Republic Day Holiday)
• Time: 11:00 AM onwards
• Venue: Audi Block, Bangalore Central Campus, Hosur Road, Bengaluru
• Graced by: Dr. Fr. Jose C C (Vice Chancellor) & Mr. Jugnu Uberoi (Alumni Foundation President)

Register now via official Christ University Alumni Foundation link

Christ Alumni, Welcome Home Your Heritage.

To Bangalore working professionals, this Christ University Family Day is the ideal Republic Day long weekend reunion. Take your spouse, kids, parents, and demonstrate to them the sacred halls where your career started. Present students have an encounter with the accomplished alumni who followed their way. It is these moments that generate generational connections that make the #ChristAlumni network flourish.

Spots are limited and selling rapidly on this 56th edition. Christ University graduates, don't miss the seats, claim a place in Christ’s history.