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- Discourses on Accelerating Startups Across the Country February 13, 2023
Delegates from across India and other countries participated in the First steering committee meeting held at SRM University-AP to accelerate startups in the country. The Chairperson of the committee, Prof. Manoj K Arora, Vice Chancellor of SRM AP, spearheaded the discussion in designing a blueprint to stir up the startup ecosystem of the university and Andhra Pradesh. Mr Udayan Bakshi, CEO of Hatchlab Research Centre and Associate Director of the Directorate of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, SRM AP, hosted the meeting.Shri Anil Tentu, CEO of AP Innovation Society, also graced the occasion with his brilliant insights into technology transfer. He also shared his thoughts on implementing COEs in cutting-edge technologies across the state to make Andhra Pradesh the leader in startups in the country.
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Notable industry leaders who participated in the meeting were Shri Purushottam Kaushik, Head, Centre for Fourth Industrial Revolution, World Economic Forum India; Dr Dinesh Dua, Chairman CII North India Committee on LifeSciences; Shri. Sameer Babbar, Principal Mentor SVB Group Melbourne; Prof. Yatindra Nath Singh, Chairman CEMMC, IIT Kanpur; Prof. Deepak Pandit, Chair Profession- Innovation and Entrepreneurship, BML Munjal University; Shri Sanjiv Bhavnani, Founder of Mentorpreneur & Infotecniques; Shri. Rakesh Sharma, Advisor TERI; and Prof. V K Nangia, Policy maker and Professor of excellence for many institutes. Deans, professors, and researchers from SRM AP also participated in the meeting, bringing the best practices and methods to accelerate the startups in the country. - Dubai Global Immersion Programme: Towards Global Knowledge and Exposure February 13, 2023
The Directorate of International Relations & Higher Studies successfully completed the Dubai Global Immersion Programme by collaborating with the Ureka Education Group from January 17 to January 23, 2023. The programme featured 49 students and two faculty/staff members and provided the opportunity to explore three cities in UAE: Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi.Industry Visits to Gracia Group, Siemens HQ, Masdar Sustainable City in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah Research Technology & Innovation Park, Apple, Intel Innovation Centre, Global Village, and Fintech Hive in Dubai were the highlights of the programme. Students also attended short courses & workshops on Digital Marketing, social media, AI & #ML and 3D printing. They experienced the advanced infrastructure and technological advancements of the UAE. The Dubai immersion programme helped them overcome cultural, food, and diversity barriers. The one-week global immersion programme allowed them to understand, learn, and cope with global knowledge and technological developments.
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- Global Immersion Programme at UTP Malaysia: Rendering Diverse Learning Experiences February 8, 2023
Engagement with different environments, cultures and economies helps students to create links and expand their reach across the map. The Directorate of International Relations & Higher Studies and Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS collaborated to conduct the 10-day Global Immersion Programme from January 19 to January 28, 2023. An MoU inking ceremony between the two institutions was also held during the programme, featuring 17 students and two faculty members!With other members, Dr Mohamed Ibrahim, Vice Chancellor, UTP Malaysia, and Dr Naga Swetha Pasupuleti, Associate Director, International Relations and Higher Studies, signed and exchanged the Memorandum of Understanding. “Participating in the Global Immersion programme will increase the Global Quotient in the students and helps them to become an empowered global citizen,” added the programme coordinator Mr Sandeep Samala while recalling the immersion programme.
Short courses on Latex, R Statistics, ESE, Energy Management & Data Reporting, Group presentations on the live projects, City tours of Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang, Little India, and Batu Caves, Photo sessions, Kayaking and Fun at UTP Campus were the highlights of the immersion programme.
Students of SRM AP enjoyed the local food, cultural diversity, and networking with the local students at UTP Malaysia. The short courses and project presentations, which are part of the programme, helped them deepen their knowledge in their respective areas of expertise. The short courses and project presentations helped students deepen their understanding of their respective areas of expertise.
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- National-level Volleyball Competition at BITS Pilani: SRM University-AP Becomes the Champions February 8, 2023
SRM University-AP won the national-level volleyball competition held at BITS Pilani Hyderabad campus from February 2 to February 5, 2023, as part of Arena 2023. In the finals held on Sunday, the Women’s Volleyball team of SRM University-AP won the trophy with a 3-0 scoreline against the St. Francis College for Women, Hyderabad.Arena is an annual national-level sports festival of BITS Pilani, Hyderabad campus, for university-level students. Arena 2023 competitions were held in the first week of February 2023. Bhavishya, the team captain of SRM AP’s Women’s Volleyball team, co-players Jhansi, Anishka, and others showed immaculate talent and brought the team to the shores of victory.
Similarly, Nayan, a CSE student of SRM AP, bagged second place in the powerlifting competition in the 80 kg category. Nayan proved his talent and won the silver medal. T Vamsi coached the volleyball team under the guidance of Dr Vijay Kumar Upadhyay, Director of Sports and Abdul Mohimin, Assistant Director of Sports. The winners were felicitated by Pro-Chancellor Dr P Sathyanarayanan, Vice Chancellor Prof. Manoj K Arora, and Registrar Dr R Premkumar of SRM University-AP.
Continue reading → - Pitch and Win Contest by IdeaMIC: Lauding Idea and Innovation February 3, 2023
IdeaMIC, a student-led community under the Home of Leaders, an initiative of the Directorate of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, organised another successful Pitch & Win event on Tuesday, 31 January 2023. The main purpose of the programme is to encourage the student community to come up and pitch their ideas.Anand, a student of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, was among the top performers and received an additional cash prize of Rs. 5,000, along with a medal for proposing the best #idea of the month. Students Lokesh SatyaSai and Suhruth Ram secured the 2nd and 3rd positions, respectively. All participants who came up with innovative ideas received praise and invaluable feedback from the experts, along with a certificate of appreciation.
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- Facilitating Physical Fitness and Athletic Glory! January 31, 2023
“Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.”
-John F. Kennedy
The Directorate of Sports of SRM University-AP, inaugurated the ‘‘Synthetic Tennis Court” accentuating the importance of physical fitness in everyday life and catering to rising tennis players with immense potential. Honourable Vice Chancellor, Prof. Manoj K Arora inaugurated the new court with a maiden game along with Registrar Dr R Premkumar, Director of Sports, Dr Vijay Kumar Upadhyay and Director of Communication, Mr Pankaj Belwariar. SRM AP aims at providing intensive quality training and world-class facilities for students with potential, encouraging and developing them into national and international athletes. The university showcases the significance of the seamless alignment of sports with academics to improve the physical and mental constitution of the students.
Continue reading → - Makar Sankranti at SRM AP – A Delightful Celebration! January 31, 2023
The year’s harvest festival was celebrated with great exuberance and ecstasy by the faculty, staff and students of SRM AP. All festivities were up in the air when all in the academic and non-academic community were adorned in their ethnic wear and came together to represent and celebrate the traditions and honour our heritage.
The Makar Sankranti/Pongal celebrations comprise various games and activities that best showcase the creative skills of the participants. The Rangoli Making contest was one of the highlights of the celebration. Rangoli, being an essential mark of celebrating festivities, is drawn in different states with different names and on different themes. Muggu in Andhra Pradesh, Kolam in Tamil Nadu, Sathiya in Gujarat, Alpana in Bengal, Mandana in Rajasthan, Osa in Odisha, Aipan in Uttarakhand, or simply the Rangoli from Maharashtra – every region has its unique way of representing their traditions, folklore and practices.
A thrilling pot-breaking contest, cup stacking contest and an adrenaline-driven tug-of-war saw active participation from our Indian and international students who were fascinated by our cultural representations and immersed themselves in various competitions. To create awareness about the nutritional value of food cooked without flame, the necessity and advantages of healthy eating and to encourage people to stay away from junk food, a Cooking without Fire/Induction contest was held.
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- ECBC Five Star Rating for SRM University-AP January 31, 2023
SRM University-AP has achieved a 5 Star rating from the Andhra Pradesh Energy Conservation Building Code (APECBC) for its Phase II Research Block (Utility Extension), Phase III Hostel Block (Vedavathi) and Phase III Research Buildings. This is in continuation of the rating achieved for Phase I and Phase II buildings.The Ministry of Power launched the Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) as a first step towards promoting energy efficiency in the building sector. The main purpose of the ECBC is to provide minimum requirements for the energy-efficient design and construction of buildings. It provides futuristic advancement in building technology and reduces energy consumption and promotes low-carbon growth in the building sector.
The State government has issued an order making the Andhra Pradesh Energy Conservation Building Code (APECBC) mandatory to get building approvals for commercial and non-residential buildings with a plot area of 1,000 square meters or a built-up area of 2,000 square meters. Union Ministry of Power-led Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has introduced the ECBC in commercial and non-residential buildings with an objective to ensure the construction of energy-efficient buildings with reduced electrical energy by 30- 40 per cent. ECBC can help reduce electricity bills for building owners and stakeholders apart from environmental benefits and help to improve the living standards of people. ECBC is one of the most cost-effective tools to curb future energy demand and deliver significant cost-energy savings.
Continue reading → - “Glory to a Proud Nation”- 74th Republic Day Celebrations at SRM AP January 31, 2023
SRM University-AP celebrates the 74th Republic Day of our glorious nation with immense pride and zeal in commemorating the genesis of India’s constitution. Honourable Vice Chancellor, Prof. Manoj K Arora initiated the auspicious event by unfurling the flag, proceeding with the National Anthem and March Past. He explicated the significance of paying homage to our great nation and our brave leaders whose vigilance and valour contributed to forming a secular and republic country.
“India, since its inception as an independent, democratic nation, has advanced to the forefront of the global community as a rising influential power in the domains of science and technology, economics, democratic polity and the thriving Research and Development sector. Our constitution gives us the responsibility, rights, and resources to work towards the growth of our nation. SRM University-AP aligns itself with India’s vision, providing an innovative research-oriented ecosystem for cutting-edge research and entrepreneurial learning that works in tandem with the holistic growth of the country.” said Prof Arora in his commemorative speech.
On this proud occasion, SRM AP honoured its dedicated staff and faculty who have rendered their faithful service to the university’s cause and holistic development for the past five years. Honourable Vice Chancellor felicitated the programme and awarded mementoes and certificates to the recipients for their dedicated commitment to the institute. Laurels were also presented to the winners and champions for their remarkable achievements in their respective fields at the event. Cultural programmes by the students contributed to the joyous Republic Day celebration of our rich and valiant nation.
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- Blood Donation Camp at SRM University-AP: Hundreds of Blood Donors Joined in the Noble Gesture January 31, 2023
NSS Cell, Health Centre and the Directorate of Student Affairs of SRM University-AP, in Association with the Government Blood Bank, Guntur, conducted a Blood Donation Camp on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Mr S K Kareem, Deputy Transport Commissioner, Guntur, was the Chief Guest of the programme. The Guest of Honour of the event was Dr Prabhavathi, Superintendent, Government General Hospital, Guntur. Over 100 students and faculty members donated their blood at the camp.The guests were welcomed to the university with mementoes and bouquets by the Vice Chancellor, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, and Registrar of SRM University-AP. Mr S K Kareem lauded the significance of blood donors at a time when road accident rates are exponentially increasing. He also requested the Vice Chancellor of SRM AP to organise a road safety awareness programme for the students. “Enrol yourself in blood donor groups and be willing to donate your blood from time to time”, said Dr Prabhavathi as she explained the different occasions where sufficient availability of blood is indispensable.
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Vice Chancellor of SRM AP, Prof. Manoj K Arora, motivated students to donate blood and, in addition, to do some research in the area. He stressed the importance of ensuring that the donated blood is being utilised at the right place. Prof. D Narayana Rao, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of SRM AP, highlighted the need for regular blood donation and applauded all the blood donors. At the same time, he discussed how blood donation benefits both the donor and the receiver. Dr R Premkumar, Registrar of SRM AP; Mr Anil Kumar Nigam, Director of Student Affairs; Ms Revathy Balakrishnan, Assistant Director of Student Affairs; Dr Ch Lakshmi Rajyam, Medical Officer of SRM AP; and Dr A Lakshmana Rao, NSS Coordinator of SRM AP was also present at the occasion. Students of Samaj Seva, an initiative of the Paari School of Business at SRM AP, volunteered to assist with the blood donation camp.
