On the occassion of "National Energy Conservation Day” (14th December 2021) and "National Science Day"(28th February 2022), Professor. Shrikaant Kulkarni, Faculty of Science and Technology delivered an Expert Session on "Energy Conservation" and "Science & Technology for future" respectively. The sessions were organized by Pad. Dr. V.B.Kolte College of Engineering, Malkapur in an online mode and was attended by Engineering, Polytechnic students, and faculty.

Professor. Shrikaant Kulkarni, Faculty of Science and Technology delivered an Expert Session on "Nanotechnology" organized by IEEE Student Branch VIT Pune on the 26th, 27th, and 28th of April 2022. Engineering students from all four years of programmes attended the session and received knowledge insights from Prof. Kulkarni.

Date: 14 August 2023

Time : 11 AM to 01 PM

Resourse Person: Dr. Sarika Sagar

Organized by: Anti-Ragging Committee in collaboration with Student Welfare VU Pune.

Venue: Vishwakarma University, Pune

Introduction:

On August 14, 2023 on the occasion of Anti ragging day the Anti-Ragging Committee in collaboration with Student Welfare at Vishwakarma University, Pune conducted an Anti-Ragging Awareness Session as part of our ongoing efforts to foster a safe and respectful environment for all members of our university community. The session was facilitated by Dr. Sarika Sagar, a renowned expert in the field of Law and student counselling.

Objective:

The primary objective of the session was to sensitize students, faculty, and staff about the detrimental effects of ragging and to disseminate information regarding the legal and disciplinary consequences associated with such behaviour. Additionally, the session aimed to empower participants with strategies to prevent, report, and address instances of ragging effectively.

Session Overview:

The awareness session commenced at 11 :00 and was attended by more than 70 participants, including students, faculty, and staff members. Dr. Sarika Sagar commenced the session by providing an overview of the definition and various forms of ragging, emphasizing its impact on victims and the broader university community.

Key Highlights:

• Dr. Sagar elucidated the psychological, emotional, and academic consequences of ragging on victims, highlighting the need for collective action to eradicate this menace.
• The session included interactive discussions, case studies to facilitate a deeper understanding of the dynamics involved in ragging incidents and appropriate responses.
• Participants were briefed about the legal provisions and institutional mechanisms in place to address ragging, emphasizing the importance of timely reporting and intervention.
• Dr. Sagar shared practical tips and strategies for creating a positive and inclusive campus culture, where mutual respect, empathy, and responsibility prevail.
• The session concluded with a question-and-answer segment, enabling participants to seek clarifications and share their insights on the subject matter.

Conclusion:

The Anti-Ragging Awareness Session on the occasion of Anti Ragging Day was conducted by Dr. Sarika Sagar proved to be an insightful and engaging initiative, contributing significantly to our ongoing efforts to combat ragging and promote a culture of dignity and respect within our university. The Anti-Ragging Committee expresses its gratitude to Dr. Sagar for her valuable contribution and extends appreciation to all participants for their active involvement.

Recommendations:

• Continuation of similar awareness sessions at regular intervals to reinforce key messages and ensure sustained engagement.
• Collaboration with student organizations, faculty members, and relevant stakeholders to amplify the impact of anti-ragging initiatives and foster a culture of collective responsibility.

We remain committed to upholding the principles of zero tolerance towards ragging and fostering a safe and nurturing environment conducive to learning and personal growth.

Prof. Deepak Giri, Faculty of Art and Design was conferred with the Golden Pixels Award acknowledging his journey in the Animation Industry by P.A Inamdar College of Visual Effects Design & Arts. Prof. Giri started his journey in animation and VFX in 1999. After working in the industry with RM USL Studios, Penta media Graphics, Dataquest animation, Etv 2d Animation dept, ZeeTv Corner shop studio, Side FX studio and thereafter starting his own studio under the name Pixtricks Entertainment, he has now ventured into academia at Vishwakarma University, Pune.

Hearty Congratulations!

The Department of Law, Vishwakarma University, were the Winners of the 2nd Edition of Bal Gangadhar Tilak National Moot Court Competition organized by Lokmanya Tilak Law College, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune.

The Moot Court Team consisted of Mr. Krunnal Gharre, Mr. Mahesh Bapat as speakers, and Ms. Neha Bindu as the researcher. Mr. Krunnal also won the Best Speaker of the competition award. Teams from across the country participated in the competition. The case revolved around the issue of marital rape.

Vishwakarma University (VU) has been shortlisted in the ‘Excellence and Innovation in Arts’ category in the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards Asia -2022, also known as the ‘Oscars of higher education’. VU is among the two universities shortlisted as finalists from India in this category.         

Over 500 global institutions from 22 Asian countries and territories participated in the competition and the selection for ten different categories included the very best 80 inspiring stories. 

Announcing the shortlisted universities in 10 categories, THE’s Chief Knowledge Officer, Phil Baty  "The Covid-19 pandemic has continued to cast a shadow over higher education institutions, and your brilliant response to its challenges – rich in innovation, clear thinking, and sheer hard work – is still in evidence, but across 2022 shortlists we are also pleased to shine a light on inspirational work that has continued, unrelated to or unaffected by the virus. Inevitably with so many entries, we have already excluded countless wonderful stories in reaching this final stage, so the 80 of you featured on this year’s shortlists should be incredibly proud of making it this far." 

In 2021, VU was the youngest university from the Western part of India to feature in the top 200 list of THE Impact Rankings released by Times Higher Education in ‘Affordable and Clean Energy’. THE Impact Rankings are the global performance tables that assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).