Bengaluru,
May 2024: The Future of Higher Education
by Vidyashilp University
(VU) proved to
be a beacon of hope and inspiration
as the event brought together renowned industry
leaders - Mr. Ullas Kamath, Mr. Pranav Pai, Mr. Aprameya
Radhakrishna, and
Dr. Subarna Roy, on one platform.
The
event witnessed invigorating dialogues on
the need for
advanced education
that champions bold careers
inspired by freedom of exploration and
personal interests.
The event took place at
the Prestige Falcon Towers
and served as a launchpad
for students and
parents to
gain valuable insights into
evolving careers and
the pedagogy for
success in a fast-changing world.
Industry
leaders shed light on global
economic trends, India's
projected growth,
emerging technologies
and their applications,
the rise of
entrepreneurship,
and how education can
be aligned for
industry success -
all aimed at empowering future leaders.
Offering a powerful start
to the event, Prof. P.G. Babu, Vice-Chancellor,
Vidyashilp University, quoted a famous saying: "Love what you do and Do what you love;
imagination should
be the centre of
one’s life’.
He lauded NEP 2020 for embodying these principles, enabling students to explore
non-core subjects during their four-year undergraduate program, nurturing an
interdisciplinary spirit.
He
further added, “At Vidyashilp University, our youthful, results-oriented learning environment
fosters critical thinking
and challenges established theories. We believe in a
diverse toolkit approach, where students are equipped with a
variety of ideas and experiential
learning opportunities. This empowers them to address the challenges of
a multidimensional world filled with
a young, multitasking
generation.”
Speaking at the
event as the keynote speaker,
Mr. Ullas Kamath, Founder of
UK&Co, and Governing Council Member at FITT-IIT
Delhi, addressed the topic "India's Rapid Growth
in the 21st Century," presenting
a glance at
the global economy and
India’s contribution
to global growth.
“Fueling India's $10 trillion
and Karnataka's $1 trillion
aspirations, entrepreneurship stands
as a critical catalyst. Favourable economic policies,
focussed on infrastructure,
education,
and entrepreneurship
have propelled the
country to
the forefront of the global
landscape. India
is now
called the engine
for future growth. It presents a golden opportunity
to unleash economic growth, encourage job creation,
and forge a lasting legacy,”
said Mr. Kamath, igniting a spark in the young audience to become architects of
their own destinies through entrepreneurship.
Mr. Pranav
Pai, Founding Partner and Chief
Investment Officer at 3one4
Capital, painted a compelling picture of India's burgeoning startup ecosystem as
the next major frontier for
tech-driven value creation.
He emphasised the transformative
power of digitization,
stating, "Tech
is now the lattice of
human evolution."
Highlighting India's remarkable growth,
he said, “India’s transformation
to a doubling economy is
a tremendous opportunity.
The nation’s 109+ unicorns created $344 Billion in value
and 200+ unicorns
are predicted to be in
the country by 2026. India is
optimising to
empower problem solvers.
Startups will
be the force multiplier to
catapult the
country into a $10 Trillion economy.”
Vidyashilp
Education Group (VSEG) alumni Mr.
Vikrant Maini, Maini Group; and Ms.
Vrishika Melanta, Boston Consulting Group,
shared their personal experiences at VSEG,
appreciating the
focus on building life skills through carefully
crafted curricula, holistic
learning, practical
exposure, regular sports
classes, and flexibility to explore options
outside of their specialisation.
Sharing the
importance of developing skills and qualities
needed to adapt to the dynamic career landscape, Mr. Aprameya Radhakrishna,
Co-Founder and CEO of Koo, and Founder & Director of TaxiForSure, said,
“In today’s world, students must educate
themselves with real-time case studies,
gain hands-on experiences,
and identify their interests to discover themselves and effectively bridge any
learning gaps,"
About
Vidyashilp University:
Established
in 2021,
Vidyashilp University (VU) aims to elevate higher education.
Building on the 4+ decade legacy of the Vidyashilp
Education Group (VSEG), VU fosters innovation and challenges
the extraordinary to equip
students for success in today's ever-progressing world.
The University prioritises holistic
development, nurturing well-rounded leaders.
Rigorous academics, coupled with best-in-class facilities and a supportive
environment, empower students to evolve into courageous change-makers.
Vidyashilp University cultivates
not just academic excellence, but also critical thinking, problem-solving, and
adaptability – skills essential for making a positive impact in the real-world.
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Strategic
Partnerships: VU encourages collaborative learning with global entities and
leading institutions like The
University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Babson College.
These partnerships enrich the curriculum and provide students with global
perspectives and access to impactful knowledge.
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Vidyashilp University fosters interdisciplinary learning,
cultivating a deeper understanding of complex issues and equipping students to
collaborate effectively across domains.
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Building upon Vidyashilp Education Group's 800+ awards and affiliations with 15
national and international associations,
Vidyashilp University carries forward a
legacy of academic excellence.
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Fulfilling its mission to
revolutionise the educational landscape, the curriculum at VU fosters a
community of not just future leaders but also job creators and entrepreneurs.
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The University prioritises experiential learning, internships, and
industry collaborations. By translating theoretical knowledge
into practical skills, VU ensures
graduates are well-prepared for their
chosen professions.