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Dr Aehsan Ahmad Dar, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, delivered a lecture titled Impact of Childhood Adversity on the Mental Health of Young Adults in Kashmir at the Two – day National Conference on Youth Development held on March 24 and 25, 2023. Youth in the 21st Century: Prospects and Psychosocial Challenges was the theme of the conference, which was organised by the Department of Social Work and Department of Applied Psychology, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD), Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, in collaboration with ICMR – NIRT, Chennai.

Abstract of the Lecture

The study examines the impact of Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on mental health among young adults in Kashmir. A cross-sectional research design was followed to study the effect of ACEs on the mental health of Kashmiri youth by employing a multi-stage sampling method. Data were collected from 693 research participants who were studying in different colleges and universities in Kashmir, with the help of the Adverse Childhood Experiences scale and Mental Health Inventory (MHI-18). Findings revealed that various adversities during childhood, including psychological abuse, physical abuse, contact sexual abuse, household substance abuse, violent household treatment of mothers and fathers, household mental illness, and household criminal behaviour, had a significant impact on the mental health of Kashmiri youth in terms of increased anxiety, depression and loss of behavioural control and decreased positive affect.

Practical Implementation of the Findings

ACEs are traumatic events that individuals under 18 have experienced. Various individual, family, and community factors can affect a child’s likelihood of experiencing ACEs, and it causes long-term risks for mental health with the potential to carry over beyond the present generation. ACEs are linked to chronic health problems, mental illness, and adult risk-taking behaviours. There is a “dose-response relationship” between ACEs and health outcomes. Therefore, findings suggest advocating early targeted interventions to reduce ACEs and their impact on young people’s mental health in Kashmir. There is a need to design efficient measures, to enhance ACE resilience programs and ‘trauma-informed’ approaches to tackle the longer-term impact of ACEs on health and wellbeing.

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The BSc in Physics programme offered by SRM University-AP equips students with a sound understanding of concepts and prepares them with a problem-solving approach. The course provides practical training for students that allows them to learn how to model and design solutions to the complexities of the field. The students with a Major in Physics at SRM University-AP can choose two of the following minors:

• Computer Science
• Mathematics
• Chemistry

Moreover, the programme’s interdisciplinary nature allows students to opt for Foundation Courses and Minors in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

Let’s Discover the unsurpassed BSc curriculum at SRM University-AP.

• The BSc programme offered at SRM University-AP puts forward a flexible course curriculum in line with NEP (National Education Policy 2020). The course curriculum allows the students to have the flexibility to choose open electives (OEs), RDIP (research, design, and industry practice), and skill enhancement courses (SEC) in addition to the subject-specific foundation courses, core courses, & core electives. Hence, the BSc curriculum provides broad flexibility for students to enrich and opt for programmes based on their interests, future goals, and natural curiosity.
• Students can choose any two open elective courses offered by any other departments within the university outside the parent department.
• The one-year research, design, and industry practice (RDIP) course enhance the research practice and provides exposure to modern research topics. At the end of the year, the student must submit a thesis/dissertation and presentations. They can also choose a semester internship at national/international universities/research and development centres.
• As per the UGC and NEP 2020 guidelines, the university has now embedded the skill enhancement courses (SEC) in the BSc curriculum, where students will obtain knowledge regarding placement and entrepreneurship.
• The Directorate of International Relations & Higher Studies at SRM University-AP assists students for study abroad programmes with funding and fellowship information.

Why Should You Choose SRM University-AP?

SRM University-AP is one of the leading universities that offer world-class Bachelor of Science (BSc) programmes. The Science programmes at SRM University-AP are curated with a problem-solving approach and endeavour to make the university’s research results relevant and synchronous with society.

Moreover, the following are some notable reasons to choose the BSc programme at SRM University-AP:

Programme Recognition

• The BSc programme at SRM University-AP is UGC recognised in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
• Following the NEP guidelines, the university has introduced a three-year BSc Honours + (optional) one-year Research Programme (BSc by Research).

The Reputation of the Programme and the University

• The reputation of a programme depends on the students’ successes and achievements. The University’s BSc in Physics programme is designed to assist students in achieving their career goals and making a lasting impact in the field.
• The programme graduates have a track record of success, with various graduates pursuing advanced degrees. The university alumni have received numerous awards and recognition for their research, published papers in top-tier journals, and made significant contributions to the field.
• Mr Bennet Benny, pursuing BSc in Physics with Research programme, has earned a prestigious Erasmus Mundus Scholarship worth 33,600 EURO and a full tuition waiver for the QuanTEEM Master programme in four European universities. He has also published a research article on MoS2/C heterostructure for supercapacitor application in the Journal of Energy Storage (IF: 6.583).
• Sreelekha Bhuvaneswari, BSc in Physics with Research, received recognition during her programme and completed a research internship at NUS, Singapore. She also published a patent on fibre material with moisture retention and thermal tolerance.

Eminent Faculty:

• SRM University-AP incorporates highly qualified faculty with national/international doctoral degrees and a few years of international postdoctoral experience.
• The faculty at the university has performed and published high-standard research and have been trained under highly accomplished professors in respective fields.
• Modern teaching methods, including MOOC courses, active learning, flip classrooms, and project-based and practical-based learning, have been implemented in the teaching process.

Enormous Scope for Physics & Higher Studies

• The Department encompasses robust national and international collaboration and faculty connections to benefit students.
• The University has a supportive learning atmosphere and easy access to faculty for career advice and academic support.
• A variety of minor/elective options and research opportunities are available at the university to aid in building a career in innovative research areas.
• The programme curriculum is designed to prepare students for global exams through problem-based learning.
• The University also offers internships for physics students and further job opportunities at public sector organisations such as BHEL, ISRO, DRDO, BARC, CSIR Labs and various private sector companies in industries including semiconductors, telecommunications, and batteries.

Flexibility for Internships or Student Abroad Programmes

The BSc Physics syllabus at SRM University-AP allows students to personalise their education as per their interests and career aspirations. They can select from a range of elective courses in multiple subject areas.

• The programme offers internships that align with the student’s area of interest, and any classes combined during the internship period will be adjusted later with extra courses.
• If students are selected for the Student Abroad Programme (SAP), they can continue their studies abroad and ongoing courses at SRM University-AP. The university accommodates them through special crash courses.

Location

SRM University-AP is located at Neerukonda, Mangalagiri Mandal, Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh, between Vijayawada and Guntur. It is well connected via railways, bus, and airport.

Extra-curricular Activities

The University incorporates clubs that organise numerous activities like space-related workshops, webinars/seminars, and competitions like quizzes, debates, digital art, and write-ups.

Besides these, students are encouraged to participate in various activities organised by different clubs under Art and Culture (Photography Club, Music Club, Realistic Dance Club, Creative Arts Club, The Arts Culture & Technology Society, Anime Society), Entertainment (E-sports Club, Movie Club, Cubing Club). For more information about these clubs at SRM University-AP, visit the link: https://srmap.edu.in/clubs-societies/.

Exploration and Development Of Space Club:

physics-SEDS-club at SRM-AP is a branch of the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) international student organization (non-profit). The purpose SEDS organization is to drive space advocacy of space exploration and development through educational, scientific, and engineering projects. SEDS-club at SRM-AP aims to Enable multi-/inter-disciplinary collaboration and Generate awareness about disciplines relevant to the space industry (For example, Astrochemistry, Astrobiology, Astrobiology, Astroecology, and Astro-robotics.) by supporting unique ideas, original endeavors, and collaborative efforts between the club members. More details about the SEDS-club at SRM-AP can be found at https://srmap.edu.in/seas/physics-seds-club/

Merit-Based Fee Structure

The cost of tuition and other fees and the availability of financial aid and scholarships are also offered to SRM University-AP students.

Moreover, the university incorporates sophisticated classrooms well-equipped with Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Optics, and Solid-state Physics Teaching Labs; Advanced Research Labs; World Class Library with an excellent collection of books from science, engineering and management and has access to many national and international journals.

In addition, the BSc programmes offered by SRM University-AP cut across the traditional boundaries of domains and expand across the innovation lifecycle, from research to knowledge development and its application to navigate the pursuit of more equitable and sustainable development.

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SRM University-AP observed the 6th edition of Research Day on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Research Day aims to foster the exchange of information across disciplines, encourages extensive research projects, and appreciates innovative efforts in research. Prof. B J Rao, Vice-Chancellor, University of Hyderabad, was the Chief Guest and Prof. Venugopal Achanta, Director, CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, Delhi, was the Guest of honour of the illustrious event held on the campus.

‘‘There are multiple ways to look at the truth. It is the journey of truth that gives you interest in insights, and it is in that context that Research Day is significant. You are not just a human being when you do research; you become a thinker. When you become a thinker, you discover new things and find the actual purpose of your existence. That is the level of culture we need to generate in our educational ecosystem,’’ stated Prof. B J Rao, Chief Guest of the event. He proceeded to explain why education must be an open process of learning and how it happens only by diffusion. ‘‘Scientific ethics is a big challenge in the country. Whatever I do, it is always looked under the microscope. It will take a longer time. It doesn’t matter. Are you not sure? Do one more experiment,’’ said the Guest of honour Prof. Venugopal Achanta.

The 6th edition of Research Day, for the first time, invited researchers from all SRM Group of Educational Institutions, AIIMS Mangalagiri, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University, and Vignan University. It was an excellent opportunity for research enthusiasts to exchange and exhibit their ideas on research. UG, PG, and PhD students presented their research abstracts which is the culmination of innovative ideas and a sign of continuous contributions to research advancements on April 26, 2023. The various themes covered diverse topics such as AI, Machine learning, Cyber Security, Electric Vehicle, Renewal and Nonrenewal energy, Health Care Technologies, Image Processing and Computer Vision, Communication and Digital technologies, Robotics, VLSI and Embedded Systems, Drone Technologies, and Geoscience etc.

‘‘During the next five years, besides fundamental research, our focus will be on industrial research, research commercialisation, prototype and product development, and technology transfers,’’ said Prof. Manoj K Arora, Vice Chancellor, SRM University-AP, while addressing the gathering. ‘‘We have conceptualised Research Day to provide an opportunity for the students to get a comprehensive knowledge of the diverse research activities being carried out in the university. It is also a chance for enthusiastic students to showcase their research work,’’ added Prof. D Narayana Rao, Pro-vice-chancellor, SRM University-AP.

As part of Research Day, students and research scholars were advised to submit their research abstracts. Over 350 abstracts were received. 181 abstracts from the UG/PG category and 110 abstracts from the PhD category were accepted. A special issue of the research abstracts booklet comprising all selected abstracts was unveiled during the event. Gold and Silver medals and certificates have been awarded to the winners for their research work in various thematic areas. The potential abstracts will be converted into full papers, which will be submitted further to reputed conferences and journal papers.

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The Paari School of Business organised the very first edition of its signature Business Fest “AMEYA 2k23” on April 12 and 13, 2023, at SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh. The EMBA programme was also launched during this event. The event was inaugurated on April 12 by Chief Guest, Dr Nagendra V Chowdary in the presence of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Manoj K Arora; Registrar, Dr R Premkumar; Dean-Paari School of Business, Prof. Bharadwaj Sivakumaran.

The event was launched on a great scale with events being conducted both from the technical as well as non-technical streams. Students from other educational institutions enthusiastically participated in the fest. Technical events such as How’s That (IPL Auction) and Big Bull (Stock Market Simulation), created interest among the participants. There were events from every parallel offered as specialisations by the B-School. A few other events that were conducted are Resultyics, Get Massive Votes, Mock Commercial, Brand Race, and sustainability concept-based Upcycling.

The non-technical events induced a fun and healthy competitive atmosphere in the university. Events like hopscotch, treasure hunt, and separation anxiety had pulled large crowds. The organising committee also encouraged student entrepreneurship by allowing the students to set up food and game stalls.

The business fest concluded on a high note by rewarding the winners from all the events. The winners were given cash prizes of Rs. 5000 and Rs. 3000 for 1st and 2nd place, respectively. Two movie promotions were organised as part of AMEYA 2k23. The film crew and cast of Anni Manchi Sekunalu visited the campus on April 12, adding entertainment and excitement to the already buzzing fest. Team Ugram were a part of the cultural night on April 13. The event was concluded by dance performances, beatboxing and a spectacular DJ night. AMEYA 2k23 was a grand success and a trademark event in the history of the Paari School of Business.

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The availability of water as an elixir of life depends on several factors, including land and climate. The Department of Environmental Science and Engineering organised a 2-Day workshop on “How interactions between climate and land use/land cover changes can affect water resources” on March 27 and 28, 2023, in affiliation with the Department of Earth and Environmental Science, University of Kentucky, USA. The workshop was inaugurated by Vice Chancellor Prof. Manoj K Arora. Distinguished academician and researcher, Prof. Alan Ernest Fryar, Department of Earth and Environmental Science, University of Kentucky, was the resource person for the session.

The workshop was conducted with the aim of providing an overview of water resources in India, water resource challenges and hazards, climate change and projected effects, and mitigation and adaptation strategies. Prof. Fryar also explained the groundwater status across India and regional approaches to exploring it as a drinking water resource. He also explained the impact of climate change on groundwater as a fresh drinking water resource and adaptation strategies.

The workshop saw the participation of over 60 faculty, PhD Scholars and UG students from various educational institutions across the district. UG students from the Department of Geology, Hindu College and Chalapathi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Guntur, participated in the session and interacted with Prof. Fryar.

A field visit to the Krishna Riverbank in Amaravati, Guntur, was also conducted as part of the workshop on March 28, where Prof. Fryar interacted with the research scholars and emphasised the importance of field visits and the scientific and systematic way of sample collection from the field. In addition, Prof. Fryar conducted hands-on training on the field instrument (multi-parameter probe, Hanna) for real-time data collection from the river water and groundwater sources in the field.

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The management precinct of SRM University-AP, The Paari School of Business strives to generate young entrepreneurs, bankers and business leaders who are financially capable and independent citizens of the nation. The school has conducted a “Financial Literacy Programme for Young Citizens” (CSR Project of Kotak Securities ). The 10-hour programme held from March 01 to 03, 2023, was organised to provide practical training for students of management on the following concepts:-

• Importance of Investments and Financial Investment Opportunities
• Introduction to Securities Market ( Process and Prerequisites to invest in Securities Market)
• Precautions while investing in the Securities Market.
• Investor Protection and Grievance Redressal Mechanism

This Financial Education for young citizens endeavours to impart them with the following objectives:-

• Deeper awareness about the career opportunities available in the Securities Market and Financial Services
• Deeper awareness about Entrepreneurial Opportunities available in the Securities Market
• Empowering students to face interviews in the financial services industry
• Creating awareness about the personal finance framework
• Creating awareness about the prerequisites of investing in the Securities Market
• Creating awareness about the risks involved while investing in the Securities Market
• Capability Building for Evaluation of Investment Opportunities in the Securities Market
• A better understanding of the Securities Market

E-certificates were issued to all students who participated and scored above 60% marks.

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The most anticipated three-day national-level cultural fest of SRM University-AP, INFINITUS 2023, has concluded at the varsity on Monday, April 24, 2023. Indian pop sensation Armaan Malik headlined the large-scale celebration with a live stage performance of his hit songs. Over 3000 attendees, including students from 5+ neighbouring universities, gathered for the festival that featured 50+ competitions across 9+ genres. The Directorate of Student Affairs of the university is organising such an illustrious event three years after the last cultural fest.

Lost Stories, the biggest dance music exports in India known for their Performances at Tomorrowland, Global Citizen Festival, Mysteryland, New Horizons festival, Electric Daisy Carnival, Sunburn, VH1 Supersonic etc.; Akshar, the Hyderabad-based rock band; and DJ night by DJ Kim were the other major attractions of the cultural fiesta. Multiple Western and Classical music and dance events, Theatre activities, Creative arts-related segments, Anime contests, Quiz competitions, E-Sports, Cubing, Lifestyle activities, and Photography contests were also part of the most anticipated three-day-long festival. Prizes were distributed to the winners of every competition.

INFINITUS 2023 was inaugurated with a balloon release on Saturday, April 22, 2023, by Prof. Manoj K Arora, Vice Chancellor of SRM University-AP. Pro-vice-chancellor Prof. D Narayana Rao, Registrar Dr R Premkumar, and other dignitaries were also present at the occasion. “Students are an integral part of any great university system. Be it a technical, sports, cultural, or business fest, at SRM University-AP, festivals are always by the students, for the students and from the students”, said Prof. Manoj K Arora as he addressed the gathering. He emphasised the importance of co-curricular activities and stressed that one must balance academics and co-curricular activities.

A cinematic launch of the event was screened and was received by the audience with great cheer and enthusiasm. G K V Manikanta, President-Student Council of SRM University-AP, expressed that he aspires to organise many more events that promote community inclusivity and service.

 

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