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- “Your Career in Business”- Insights from Mr Takashi Ishikawa March 16, 2023
Visits from Big Techs offer an opportunity for young and potential students of management to develop future aspirations and shape their careers. The Paari School of Business organised a visit from the Tech Giant Mr Takashi Ishikawa, the Managing Director and Chairman of Toshiba Software India on March 06, 2023. The experienced business leader interacted with students and shared insight on prospective career opportunities and employment strategies for budding business managers. He encouraged students to explore different career paths and pursue their passions and interests. Mr Ishikawa emphasized the importance of continuous learning and development and encouraged students to pursue lifelong learning and stay current with the latest industry trends and technologies.
Mr Ishikawa also discussed the company’s recent developments and initiatives, including its focus on digital transformation and the development of innovative technologies. In addition to discussing the company’s initiatives. The visit has proved to be a beneficial opportunity for students to learn about the regional ecosystem of Toshiba Software and gain insights on career development from a seasoned industry leader. His emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and lifelong learning serves as a valuable reminder of the skills and qualities necessary for success in today’s dynamic business environment.
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- Workshop on Sustainable Development at SRM University-AP March 15, 2023
Sauri, the woman leadership and entrepreneurship student community of SRM University-AP, in association with the Directorate of Entrepreneurship and Innovation conducted a Workshop on Sustainable Development on March 01, 2023 to promote an insightful discourse on SDGs and develop strategies advocating green development. The workshop was an ideal platform facilitating knowledge and insight into the challenges on formulating a development plan that meets the needs of the present, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Student presentations on the problem statements regarding Sustainable development were a major highlight of the workshop.
The Chief Guest of the workshop Mrs Ramya Krishna Burisetty gave a brief description and a presentation regarding her startup venture and sustainable development. She also gave a comprehensive overview on her journey, background work, ideology behind her startup, ways to build start-ups and the technology of fortifying foods. Being a women entrepreneur, she also motivated students by providing them with guidelines for the funding sources available for women entrepreneurs.
The workshop was attended by 350+ students from various colleges. Students from VVIT, VIT-AP, VR Siddhartha Engineering College, NRI Institute Of Technology and KL University actively participated in multiple activities organised as part of the workshop. A quiz was conducted as well as presentations based on their ideas on the given problem statements. Mr Dinesh and team from VVIT bagged the first prize and Ms Sindhuja from SRM AP took home the second prize in the quiz competition. The third prize was awarded to two teams, Mr Eeshwar from NRIIT and Ms Ridhi from SRM AP. The students gained knowledge about how to build a startup keeping in mind the goals of Sustainable development. The top five participants with high scores and accuracy were also awarded with deserving prizes.
Continue reading → - Meeting the Immediate Healthcare Needs of the Underprivileged March 14, 2023
A week-long International Women’s day celebration, AADHYA’23, concluded with a valedictory function held on Monday, March 13, 2023. AADHYA’23 lauded the strength and significance of women in society through multiple impactful activities. Dr G Vani Mohan IAS, Principal Secretary, State Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt of Andhra Pradesh; Dr Vidya Sundarajan, Head, PHRMD & QAD, IGCAR Kalpakkam; Ms Menaka, Head, RAMS, RESD, SQRMG, IGCAR Kalpakkam; and Dr Deepti Vepakomma, Professor and Head, Pediatric Surgery Dean (Research) AIIMS, Mangalagiri, were the dignitaries who graced the occasion with their valuable presence. “Every individual desires to go beyond their limits to achieve what they dream, and that’s why we leave no stone unturned in making the endeavours of the women of SRM AP ground-breaking,” said Prof. Manoj K Arora, Vice Chancellor of SRM AP, while addressing the gathering.A Free Health Camp organised by the Health Centre and NSS Cell of SRM AP was the major highlight of the women’s day celebrations, providing free medical check-ups and consultations to the attendees for one week. The camp was conducted for all women faculty, staff and workers of the university and women in the surrounding villages such as Neerukonda, Kuragallu and Nidamarru. Experienced medical professionals led the medical camp that allocated comprehensive healthcare services such as general check-ups for Blood Pressure, Sugar, Oral Cancer, Breast Cancer etc.
The President of Neerukonda village expressed how such health camps help meet the immediate healthcare needs of the underprivileged communities in rural areas, as the services offered are diagnostic, preventive and referral. “Camps like this help us to get proper medical treatment for free without having to travel 2 hours to Guntur or Vijayawada. It allows housewives and elder citizens to resolve their health concerns without the strain of travel and medical expenses,” added Suvarnalaxmi, a resident of the Neerukonda Village. Over 70 individuals who participated in the camp were between the age group of 45 to 65. AADHYA’23, held from March 7 to 13, 2023, was a huge success, providing much-needed medical services to the rural outskirts of the university.
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- Polydisciplinary Approach: Key to Green Economy March 10, 2023
The Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, SRM University-AP organised a National Science Day seminar on “Green Growth Technologies and Skills” on March 07, 2023, to promote awareness on the critical need for sustainable development and a green economy for human sustenance. Prof. Seeram Ramakrishna, FREng, Everest Chair, Director-Center for Nanotechnology & Sustainability, National University of Singapore delivered the session in the presence of Prof. Ranjit Thapa, Dean-School of Engineering and Sciences (SEAS); Dr Karthik Rajendran, Head- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering; Dr Shoji D Thottathil, Assistant Professor, SRM AP and other faculty and students of the university.
“Many challenges and needs of human beings which include climate change, extreme weather, biodiversity loss, food supply, nutrition, healthcare, security, urbanisation, sanitisation, clean water and energy, resources, shelter, transportation and circular economy demand polydisciplinary knowledge and effort,” said Prof. Ramakrishna while addressing the audience. He emphasised that a circular economy or Global commons requires the cooperation and contribution of countries and communities to actualise progress in sustainability. In his talk, Prof. Ramakrishna posited that India had undertaken a progressive stance that will lead to clear advancements in the next 25 years with respect to demographics, economic policies etc.
Prof. Ranjit Thapa, Dean – SEAS remarked that SRM University-AP as a research-intensive institute, with an interdisciplinary academic approach and a culture of research, entrepreneurship and innovation, will promote green growth technology and sustainable development as an integral part of the academia. The seminar was also attended by undergraduate and postgraduate students from neighbouring colleges including Andhra Loyola College, Hindu College, and KBN college. A memento of appreciation was presented to Prof. Ramakrishna by Prof. Ranjit Thapa and Dr Karthik Rajendran. Dr Pankaj Pathak, Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering delivered the vote of thanks.
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- Social Support and the Resilience Among Young Adults in Kashmir March 7, 2023
The latest research paper of Dr Aehsan Ahmad Dar, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, and Dr Idris Hassan Bhat, Assistant Professor, Department of Liberal Arts, examines the relationship between social support and resilience among young adults in Kashmir who have been exposed to the traumatic events of armed conflicts. His paper titled The Association Between Social Support and Resilience of Young Adults of Kashmir Exposed to Stressful Events of Armed Conflicts and with Their Background Variables was published in the esteemed journal Social Work in Mental Health, which is issued by the reputed publisher Routledge Taylor and Francis.Through the research, they found that social support plays a crucial role in enhancing the resilience of young adults and reducing the adverse effects of traumatic experiences. This publication is a significant contribution to the field of social work and mental health, particularly in the context of the ongoing conflict in Kashmir. The findings of the researchers highlight the importance of social support in promoting the mental health and well-being of individuals who have experienced trauma.
Abstract
The current study examined the association of social support and background variables with resilience among young adults exposed to traumatic and stressful events of armed conflict in Kashmir, India. Data were collected from 693 participants using a multi-stage sampling method. Findings revealed that social support and gender were positively associated with resilience, whereas education, income, and maternal education were negatively associated with resilience. Moreover, feeling insecure and psychologically distressed as a result of the conflict was negatively associated with resilience, whereas the perception that the Kashmir conflict would be resolved was positively associated with resilience. The findings suggest fostering resilience in this population.
Continue reading → - Prof. Bharadhwaj Delivers Keynote Address at International Conference March 1, 2023
The Paari School of Business is a premier management abode for highly-qualified faculty whose expertise is spread across various fields and domains of business studies. A distinguished academician and Dean of Paari School of Business, Prof. Bharadhwaj Sivakumaran, was invited to the International Conference on Emerging Trends in Business and Management organised by SSN School of Management, Chennai, Tamil Nadu on February 24-25, 2023, to deliver the keynote address. Prof. Bharadhwaj expounded on the theme of the Conference and elaborated on his take on Business Intelligence and Analytics as drivers for Digital Transformation. Prof. Bharadhwaj also discussed the techniques involved in publishing high-quality journals and addressed numerous questions from the attendees.
Continue reading → - Global Science for Global Wellbeing: National Science Day at SRM University-AP February 28, 2023
SRM University-AP celebrated National Science Day on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, to promote scientific temper and encourage scientific development in the country. National Science Day is celebrated annually on February 28th to honour the discovery of the Raman Effect by Indian physicist Sir C V Raman, who received the Nobel Prize in 1930 for his discovery. Dr Mukhesh Tripathi, Director, AIIMS, Mangalagiri, inaugurated the celebrations at SRM University-AP.
“Technology may die with you in the textbooks, classrooms and laboratories if not developed further for the benefit of common people, “said Dr Mukhesh Tripathi as he addressed the students and elaborated on how research should be made applicable to advancing humankind. Prof. D Narayana Rao, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of SRM AP, delivered the welcome address. He requested the Chief Guest to establish a Centre of Excellence for AI in Drug Development at SRM AP. Prof. Ranjit Thapa, Dean-School of Engineering and Sciences, SRM AP, introduced the Chief Guest. Prof. D Narayana Rao felicitated the Chief Guest with a memento. The dignitaries interacted with the students and answered their queries about recent advancements in science and technology. Dr Vinayak Kalluri, Dean-Academic Affairs, SRM AP, gave the vote of thanks.
The Second SRM AP Science Exhibition Competition (SRM AP-SEC) and a Tour of the Research Laboratories of SRM AP were also held as part of the celebrations. Over 200 students from the neighbouring schools participated in the National Science Day celebrations, and around 43 exhibits were displayed at SRM AP-SEC. Nalanda Vidya Niketan and GEMS school won first place in the senior school category and junior school category of the exhibition competition, respectively. The winners were awarded mementoes and certificates at the end of the ceremony.
Global Science for Global Wellbeing is the theme of this year’s National Science Day as it indicates the purpose of raising public appreciation of the scientific issues in a global context which has a bearing upon global well-being.
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- New Employee Induction Programme February 23, 2023
The Directorate of Human Resources of a leading tertiary institute such as SRM University-AP plays a significant role in various duties including the employment of professors, educational specialists and support staff, and auxiliary personnel such as administrative assistants and maintenance workers, performing human resource management, conducting interviews and employee orientations, administering employee benefits among others. Recently The Directorate of HR organised a New Employee Induction Programme on February 20, 2023, facilitating a smooth transition of new joiners into the constructive working environment of SRM AP. A team comprising of Ms Surekha P, Mr B V S Anvesh, Mr Satish and Mr Riaz organised and conducted the programme with the support of the Directorate.
The new joiners were welcomed by the HR representative and presented with a welcome kit. The induction process including the collection and cross-checking of the joining documents and the creation of employee email Id, employee code, HR service login in ERP and temporary Id card followed this. The new joiners were then introduced to the heads of the institution, Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Deans and their respective HODs. Lunch and a campus tour were also provided by the HR team. A detailed overview of the university, SRM University-AP, SRM group, schools, departments, institution policy, HR policy, transportation and residential facilities were also given. The Directorate of Numan Resources has organised the Induction programme to ensure conducive support to new joiners to help them settle into the university seamlessly.
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- A Close Discourse on Research with Prof. Piyush Sharma February 23, 2023
The Paari School of Business prioritises top-tier knowledge acquisition in business and management studies collaborating with renowned academicians, business tycoons, entrepreneurs and researchers to guarantee a premier management learning experience. Engagement with experts in the domain fortifies the significance of networking and research in the evolving business market. On this note, the Paari School of Business organised a Research Talk by John Curtin Distinguished Professor Piyush Sharma on February 13, 2023. The noted academician expounded on “My Research Journey and Emerging Research Interests in Marketing” and engaged in an interactive session with the faculty members and research scholars of the school. In his session, Professor Sharma provided insights into the emerging research interests in marketing and the audience had the opportunity to discuss the impressive and impactful research journey of the distinguished professor.
About the speaker
Professor Piyush Sharma has over thirty years of professional experience, divided almost equally between industry and academia. He is currently affiliated with the School of Marketing at Curtin University, Australia and also serves as a member of the Editorial Review Boards for several esteemed journals, including the Journal of International Business Studies, the Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, the Journal of Service Research, the European Journal of Marketing, the Journal of Service Theory and Practice, the International Journal of Emerging Markets, the Journal of Creative Communications, and the Journal of Indian Business Research.
Professor Sharma is ranked among the top 2% of researchers in the world across all fields of research and ranked among the top 60 business researchers in the global P-rankings based on publications in ABDC journals since 2013. His research covers services and international marketing, cross-cultural consumer behaviour, self-regulation and regulatory failure, branding and marketing strategy, marketing-finance interface, organisational behaviour and management, among others.
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- Book Review Published on the LSE Review of Books Website February 22, 2023
Assistant Professor Dr Ipsita Pradhan, Department of Liberal Arts, has recently published a book review on the renowned LSE Review of Books website. In her recent review, Dr Pradhan offers insightful perspectives on the book Confidence Culture by Shani Orgad and Rosalind Gill. This crucially important book appeals to media studies, American studies, and feminist scholars, as well as a wide public audience.Dr Ipsita Pradhan elaborates on how the book assures that self-love affirmations in contemporary times are not free from the disciplinarian gaze of the market and its neoliberal capitalist mechanisms, as it is often measured through one’s productivity. She commends the authors’ rigorous research and compelling arguments, stating that the book offers a much-needed critique of the prevailing cultural narrative around confidence.
“In Confidence Culture, Shani Orgad and Rosalind Gill explore the demands that the cultural imperative of confidence particularly places on women. Enriched by abundant examples drawn from across popular culture to show how ‘confidence culture’ puts the onus on individuals to navigate and solve systemic problems, this book is necessary reading for scholars of gender, media studies and sociology”, writes Dr Ipsita Pradhan.
LSE Review of Books publishes daily reviews of academic books across the social sciences. It aims to facilitate the sharing and exchange of knowledge between experts within and outside the academy and to open up academic research to increase its impact. LSE Review of Books is a forum to encourage engagement with the latest academic publications across the social sciences and the humanities.
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