Bengaluru, April 29, 2025 : Vidyashilp University proudly hosted its
flagship annual event, FOHE - Future of Higher Education 2025, a
remarkable celebration that brought together visionaries, educators, students,
and industry leaders. The event showcased Vidyashilp’s unwavering commitment to
interdisciplinary excellence, innovation, and the future of transformative
education.
The
day commenced with a solemn lamp-lighting ceremony, invoking the blessings of
the Almighty and setting a tone of reverence, hope, and aspiration.
Distinguished dignitaries, faculty members, students, parents, and future students
gathered in unity to celebrate the spirit of learning and collaboration.
The honourable Vice Chancellor of Vidyashilp University, Prof. P.G.
Babu, set the guiding vision for the day, emphasizing the University's
commitment to fostering interdisciplinary education.
He shared, “In the
vibrant tapestry of India, where tradition meets innovation, Vidyashilp
University stands as a beacon of hope and knowledge. As we embrace the
complexities of our economy, we recognize that the unemployment rate reflects both
challenges and opportunities. It has become imperative to foster
interdisciplinary learning by investing in arts and sciences to bridge skill
mismatches that are essential for navigating today's dynamic landscape.”
Prof.
Babu further highlighted key initiatives such as the Legal Clinics, Makerspace,
and Design Labs — special laboratories that promote experiential learning,
innovation, and creativity. He spoke about the presence of faculty with
international repute, bringing a global perspective to students, and announced
that in the coming months, visiting international faculty would further enrich
Vidyashilp’s dynamic academic environment.
Rahul Anand, Chief of Institutional Advancement at Vidyashilp University, continued the
momentum with an evocative address. He noted, “We are living through one of
the most dynamic chapters in India's growth story. At Vidyashilp, we believe
that true education empowers students to transcend disciplines, think
critically, and engage empathetically with the world. Our students are
encouraged to not only build careers but to craft lives of impact and meaning.”
Dr. Tirthankar Patnaik, Chief Economist at the National Stock Exchange of India, delivered the keynote address, highlighting India's meteoric economic ascent. He emphasized the urgent need for educational institutions to nurture adaptability, analytical thinking, and technological leadership to prepare students for an increasingly dynamic global landscape.
Rashmi Bansal, celebrated author, inspirational motivator, and the
bestselling writer of Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish, delivered a powerful
session urging students to build real-world confidence. She stressed the
importance of developing interpersonal communication, embracing challenges
outside the digital realm, and learning from everyday experiences — whether it
be navigating public transport or solving complex, practical problems.
Throughout
the day, Vidyashilp’s interdisciplinary ethos came alive as students showcased
pioneering projects, blending data science, management, economics, psychology,
design, and law:
- Applied Robotics
for Business Insight:VURA, an interactive
robot built by undergraduate students, integrates natural language
processing and machine learning to support business decision-making.
Designed to simplify data analysis and evolve through user interaction,
VURA exemplifies how management education seamlessly blends with technical
prototyping at Vidyashilp.
- Assistive Systems
for Patient Care:MEERA, an
emotion-sensing robot, developed by students, enhances patient experience
in clinical environments. Built with embedded sensors and AI, MEERA
detects emotional and behavioural cues in real time, responding with
context-aware, emotionally intelligent interactions — demonstrating how
psychology, design, and robotics converge for human-centered innovation.
These
cutting-edge innovations exemplified how Vidyashilp’s interdisciplinary
learning framework encourages students to not just excel academically, but to
solve meaningful, real-world problems.
A
stimulating panel discussion, moderated by Dr. Tania Islam, featured Prof.
Umesh Mahtani, Dr. Tirthankar Patnaik, and Rashmi Bansal, who
explored the critical convergence of academia and industry. They underscored
the importance of resilience, creativity, and agility for students aspiring to
lead in tomorrow’s fast-evolving global workforce.
Alumni
voices, including Varun Dev (CEO, UCAM) and Shashwati Rao (Business Manager,
Apple India), offered compelling testimony to Vidyashilp's transformative
impact, demonstrating how interdisciplinary education had equipped them for
leadership in global arenas.
Student
leaders such as Lakshanya Vishwanath and Vaishnavi A S added
youthful vibrancy to the day, highlighting how ethics, critical thinking, and
empathy are not just ideals at Vidyashilp — they are a lived experience.
FOHE 2025 concluded on a high note, reaffirming Vidyashilp
University’s position as a pioneering institution nurturing bold,
compassionate, and future-ready leaders — a place where innovation meets
purpose, and every learner becomes a changemaker.
Discover a university where innovation meets purpose, and every learner
becomes a leader @ www.vidyashilp.edu.in
About Vidyashilp University
Established
in 2021, Vidyashilp University (VU) is a pioneering liberal education
university in Bengaluru, built on the four-decade legacy of the Vidyashilp
Education Group. VU reimagines higher education through interdisciplinary
learning, experiential programs, and global collaborations, preparing students
to lead and innovate in a rapidly evolving world. With a focus on critical
thinking, problem-solving, and real-world impact, VU cultivates courageous
change-makers — not just graduates. Through rigorous academics, industry
integration, and a vibrant community, Vidyashilp University is committed to
shaping future-ready leaders, job creators, and entrepreneurs who will drive
meaningful societal progress.