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The Department of Engineering Sciences & Humanities (SoESH) under the School of Engineering & Technology (SoET) at Sandip University, Nashik, has successfully concluded Deeksharambh 2026, a two-day programme. As students entered the University world, the programme fostered academic guidance, innovation, student leadership, creative activities and cultural performances.

The two-day programme was aimed at providing students with an opportunity to get to know what is expected of them in the academic sphere and to get to know activities outside the classroom. The program emphasized the importance of fostering students' confidence, creativity, teamwork, and leadership in addition to their academic studies, the university said.

Dr. D. D. Shinde, Dean of Academics, met with the students and offered them counselling on how to make the most of their academic career as part of Deeksharambh 2026. The session highlighted the need to have discipline, constant learning and consistent academic efforts.

The academic interaction was designed to enable students to appreciate that university education is not just about sitting in class and sitting for exams, and to motivate them to be disciplined and regular in their learning. Innovation and engineering were another key focus of the programme. In a Poster Presentation, students shared their innovative ideas on how engineering and technology can help shape a more sustainable and future-oriented future.

The activity gave students an opportunity to share their ideas, be creative and present their ideas. It also helped them think about engineering knowledge in the context of problems in the real world.

Student development was also emphasised during the programme. Students were introduced to SUN Clubs and student activities and opportunities available for leadership and holistic development by Mr. Darshan Ahire, Director of Student Welfare. The interaction acquainted students with opportunities to be involved in university activities other than their academic programmes, and motivated students to be actively involved in campus life.

An Activity Expo was also held in which the students showcased their projects, models, posters and other creative work. Students had the opportunity to share their ideas and work at the exhibition and learn to work in teams, communicate and gain confidence.

The activity also allowed students to get to know each other and experience various types of creative and project-based learning. The programme ended with cultural activities such as stand-up comedy, songs and dances. Students had the opportunity to present themselves and get to know their peers in a relaxed environment through the performances.

Deeksharambh 2026 was a comprehensive program at Sandip University that introduced students to the broader academic environment by providing them with academic guidance, engineering innovation, and student activities and cultural engagement.

The programme was in line with the University's emphasis of integrating academic learning with creative, leadership, communication and student participation opportunities as students start their journey at the School of Engineering & Technology.

Around 200 students from Parul University took part in a clean-up event around Waghodia. This was part of the university’s 80th Independence Day celebrations. The goal was to make the local area tidier and assist students become more accountable for their community and public spaces.

During this drive, the students picked up more than eight truckloads of trash. This helped make the surroundings much cleaner. It also showed how organized student efforts can effectively tackle local cleanliness problems. This effort gave students a chance, an opportunity, an opening, a possibility, and a means to work on a real issue in their community. With support from Parul University, the students came together to improve their local area and give back to the people living there.

The cleanliness drive added a community-focused part to the university’s Independence Day events. Instead of only remembering India’s freedom, the initiative pushed students to link the idea of independence with a duty toward their country, communities, and shared spaces.

Having nearly 200 students involved also pointed out how schools and colleges can get young people to help society outside of class. This event showed that celebrating Independence Day can mean taking real steps toward building a cleaner and more responsible India for those who come after us.

Cheran College of Pharmacy organised an E-Consortium Bentham Science Demo Session on August 10, 2026, at the Pharmacy Auditorium, CIHS Campus, bringing students and faculty closer to digital scientific resources and pharmaceutical research platforms. The session was attended by over 200 students, who were engaged in the discussion on enhancing the application of digital tools in academic learning and research.

The session was led by Mr. Kamalbabu B., Product Manager, Bentham Science Publishers, Chennai & TNMGRMU, who introduced participants to a range of scientific journals, pharmaceutical research resources and e-learning platforms. The demonstration gave students and faculty an overview of how such digital resources can be leveraged to gain access to academic and research material.

It was an effort to motivate students to use online scientific resources more effectively in their studies. Research journals and digital learning platforms are available to support students' learning in the pharmacy field, complementing classroom learning.

The Bentham Science Demo Session at Cheran College of Pharmacy brought together over 200 students to emphasize the increasing significance of digital tools in the field of Pharmacy education and research. The session also motivated the learners and faculty members to utilize the available scientific and e-learning platforms to the maximum extent for research, learning and academic growth.

The programme is in line with the institution's emphasis on building links with the world of science and increasing awareness of digital tools that can be used in the education and research of pharmaceutical sciences.

Jagran Lakecity University has introduced the Nomadic Living Lab, a collaborative platform for the preservation and promotion of indigenous knowledge systems through research, documentation, design and community engagement. The initiative brings together communities, students, practitioners and collaborators to promote reciprocal learning and explore how design can contribute to meaningful social impact.

The platform is designed to be a place for learning with communities, not just learning about communities, the university said. The method aims to centre the community's knowledge and experiences in the research and creative exploration.

The launch was attended by the University leadership, representatives from Bhasha Research and Publication Centre and Muskaan, community representatives and other collaborators.

The launch event featured the presentation of the Nomadic Living Lab and comments from collaborators in the project. It also included an exhibit of a year-long process of student-community partnerships. The exhibition showcased common knowledge, research and creative production produced in the process of engaging with communities.

Jagran Lakecity University's vision is to establish a space for indigenous knowledge systems to be documented, explored and passed on through modern design practices, the Nomadic Living Lab.

The initiative also reflects the increasing importance of universities in bridging the gap between academic knowledge and community knowledge, providing students with opportunities to experience first-hand the social context and lived experiences.

The university stated that the Nomadic Living Lab will engage students, practitioners and communities in a common learning space, with the aim of making a positive social impact through design and helping to preserve and promote indigenous knowledge.

Alliance University has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ), Australia, to offer a 2+2 Dual Degree Articulation Program to students to provide greater academic opportunities for students to study abroad.

The new partnership will see students study at Alliance University for the first two years, and then at UniSQ in Australia for the next two years, providing them with international academic exposure and experience in a globally connected learning environment.

The university states that the 2+2 Dual Degree Articulation Program will be offered in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Information Technology and Data Science.

The partnership aims to enhance academic cooperation and to facilitate international mobility of students. The articulation model allows students to start their undergraduate studies in India and finish the final two years of the programme at the University of Southern Queensland. The partnership provides students with a chance to study in India and Australia in their field of interest.

The University of Southern Queensland is ranked #411 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and 351–400 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, according to the information shared by Alliance University.

The new Alliance University-UniSQ partnership may offer an international study pathway for students interested in engineering, information technology and data science, who can finish the first half of their course in India.

The alliance underscores the university's commitment to furthering its goal of providing more opportunities for students to study abroad, to move around internationally, and to learn in a way that is relevant to the world of work, said Alliance University.

Ms. Radhika Bhandari, Vice President, Indus University and Director, Western India Institute of Aeronautics (WIIA) participated as a panelist in Drone & Space Technology Summit 2026 at Narayani Heights, Ahmedabad in a fireside chat titled “Innovation Without Boundaries: Strengthening Industry-Academia Partnerships for India’s Space Economy.”

The focus of the discussion was on the importance of increased collaboration between academia, industry, research institutions, government and startups to foster innovation and drive the development of India's space economy.

As the representative of Indus University, Bhandari presented the vision of the university to build a robust space and aviation education ecosystem with a multidisciplinary approach to learning, industry-integrated curricula, research collaborations and startup incubation.

She also pointed out the importance of Indus University and WIIA in enhancing the aviation and aerospace education and training of students in the emerging space sector.

The summit was attended by both academicians and industry leaders who shared their perspectives on the changing NewSpace ecosystem and the need for greater industry-academic collaboration to foster innovation.

Indus University's involvement underscored its commitment to innovation, strategic partnerships, and future-oriented education, reinforcing its mission to equip the next generation of professionals with the skills needed to thrive in India's expanding space industry.