IFAT- A promise for a cleaner and safer tomorrow In a world where sustainable development is the order of the day, the International Federation for Alternative Trade (IFAT) in Munich is leading the way since 1966, with its innovation platform for environmental technologies. IFAT regularly conducts events in China, India,…
The successful march that began last year with a vision to become a centre of excellence in teaching and learning took a momentary pause to rejoice as Vishwakarma University turned one on Thursday 1 November. This important milestone called for a momentous event, which was rightly celebrated as 'Saadhishthan'- the…
SRUJANOTSAV 2018' is a unique, innovative expression from the Department of Art & Design that promises to bring in this Diwali in style with an exhibition of EcoFriendly Aakash-Kandil & Handmade Diwali Crafts. This Eco-friendly exhibition of prepossessing paper artefacts is being held from Oct 29 to Nov 2 at…
The Department of Psychology of Vishwakarma University, as a part of its academic activity, had organised a day-long workshop on the theme of 'Culture and its association to intelligence and cognition' Saturday, October 27 at the Seminar Hall. Prof. Jiya Khatri said that the purpose of the workshop "was to…
Taking Calculated Risks- A Key to Success. The Department of Commerce & Management, Vishwakarma University, had organised an event titled 'E talk' on the theme of 'Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship' as a part of its academic activity on Friday, Oct 26 at the main building. The objective of the event, according…
The Department of Psychology had organised a guest lecture on the topic of Psychosomatics on Tuesday, Oct 23 as a part of its academic activity. Dr. Kinjal Goyal who was invited as the Guest Speaker not only discussed the various facets of the subject but also elaborated upon the career…
The Faculty of science and technology, Vishwakarma University, in association with IBM, organised the IBM Day Oct 16 at its 2nd-floor auditorium in the main building. Celebrating the two-year partnership with IBM, the world leader in innovation and research in the field of Information Technology, the esteemed faculty along with…
We celebrated the birth anniversary of DR. APJ ABDUL KALAM at Vishwakarma University, Pune. Our Librarian MR. MANOJ GIRI was responsible for organising the book exhibition that included national and international publications in English, Marathi & Hindi. The event is for 1 week started on 15 Oct till 21st Oct,…
On 13 October 2018, Mr.Hari Shankar, the Managing Editor of the Machine Maker magazine gave a special lecture to the students of Journalism and Mass Communication department. Prof. Rahul Mate introduced the guest speaker. Mr.Hari Shankar has shared his thoughts on journalistic and content writing. He enumerated on the possibilities…
The Psychology Department at Vishwakarma University organized an array of interesting activities to raise awareness about mental health on World Mental Health Day on October 10, 2018. A week before the Mental Health Day, a ‘let it out’ and let’s talk about it’ venting campaign was initiated where students could…
Vishwakarma University in coordination with Lions club donated two Smart Canes named NavCane to visually impaired people at Poona Blind School on Wednesday, 3rd October 2018. NavCane is an electronic navigation aid designed to assist visually impaired people. The PhD scholars, Mrs Vidula Meshram and Mr Vishal Meshram, developed the…
The Vishwakarma University was organized “A Surgical strike day” program me in Auditorium on Friday,28 September, involving an enthusiastic and energetic audience. The event began at 4:30 PM, graced by the benign presence of the Group Captain Sandeep Singh Chhabra and Col. Abhijit Sarkar, an Entrepreneur in Pune a hard…
Enthusiastic students of Travel and Tourism department at Vishwakarma University zealously celebrated WORLD Tourism DAY on 27th September 2018. With an aim to spread awareness about the booming Travel and Tourism industry, the students showcased the diverse cultures of India and cultures from different corners of the world through their…
Industry 4.0 is the buzzword of the town. Skills related to Industry4.0 are soon going to be indispensable to find employment. We ensure that our students keep pace with the changing technology and are adequately equipped to take on the future challenges. To this end a session on "Skills Required…
It's our pleasure to announce the launch of i360 Innovation Lab by SAP at Vishwakarma University, Pune. The lab will enable students of our University on next-gen technologies like artificialintelligence, machine learning, IoT and more. The Innovation Lab was inaugurated on 10 Sept 2018 by Mr. Neeraj Athalye, Vice President,…
We make sure our students are ready to compete in the job market. To this end a four-day Employment Enhancement Programme was conducted for the final year MBA, MBA-Defense, MA Psychology and M.Tech students between 20th and 24th August at Vishwakarma University - VU. Four intensive sessions were conducted on…
Mr. Nilesh Jadhav, Senior Scientist/Program Director, EcoCampus at Energy Research Institute at NTU conducted a very stimulating two-day workshop with the engineering students at Vishwakarma University (VU). The students were divided into groups of 8 students each. Each group came up with three project ideas centered around how to make…
On 3rd August, Mr. Deepankar Bhattacharya visited Vishwakarma University to conduct a workshop on Design Thinking. The workshop started at 9 am with students of BA, B.des and M.Des. Students of Art & Design were asked to do certain activities which included issues related with intent for design. Mr. Deepankar also taught…
Vishwakarma University (VU) and Indian Society for Training and Development (ISTD) are joining hands to strengthen the Industry- Academia Engagement. The two are collaborating to conduct joint research, provide training, facilitating mentoring by industry professionals, live projects and summer internships for VU students. Indian Society for Training & Development is…
Vishwakarma University, Pune and HCL Technologies Ltd. are collaborating to introduce a course in DFMPro and Geometric Stackup, HCL’s proprietary products. The course shall include software demo, lab work, technical information and career guidance from HCL. The course will be free of cost for engineering students. The students qualifying the…
Vishwakarma University, Pune has signed an MoU with Friends Union for Energizing Lives (FUEL). FUEL, a non-profit organisation is based in Pune and active since 2006. It emerged from the idea of providing rural and underprivileged urban students access to information and opportunities. Establishing Centre of Excellence for skill development,…
Prof. Kailas Patil, Mrs. Maya Kurulekar and Mrs. Mrunmai Ranade, three faculty members from Vishwakarma University, Pune discussed their work on Virtual Energy Audit, at the two day India Advantage Summit in Bengaluru on 19th and 20th July 2018. The theme for this year’s summit was Global Partnerships for Innovation…
Prof. Vivek Nimbolkar, faculty at Arts and Design Department, Vishwakarma University, showcased his work at the exhibition at Shreton Delhi. Multiple elements at one side of the painting yet portraying a unified balance of the composition. That’s where lies the beauty of his paintings. The side seemingly plain has undercurrents…
A. About Hof University of Applied Sciences Practice-orientation, internationalization (focusing on India) and the intelligent use of resources (focusing on indoor climate systems / water) are at the heart of teaching and research at Hof University, which currently offers 28 bachelor and master degree programs in Business, Computing and Engineering.…
A two day training programme on the use of software - Integrated Environmental Solutions Virtual Environment (IESVE) was organized at Vishwakarma University - VU, Pune for the faculty of Science and Technology, Commerce and Management along with the first year engineering students on the 4th and 5th July 2018. The…
The Robotic Forum Workshop, Level - I at Vishwakarma University, Pune Innovation is one of the core values of Vishwakarma University, Pune. The university has constantly endeavored to inculcate a spirit of innovation and infuse the knack for practical application of theory in its students. The University takes consistent efforts…
Vishwakarma University today inaugurated an innovative Water Quality Centre of Excellence to promote research in water treatment, purification and create the much-needed social awareness about clean drinking water. The centre has been established with the help of grant from Wilo Foundation, Germany. Prof. Dr. Hans – Jorg Bullinger, Chairman, Board…
Jhanvi Pandya, Abhishek Ranjan, Swamini Pandit, Mridhul Rathod, Siddhil Rathod and Aradhana Salvi, six students of Vishwakarma University - VU, Pune along with a Nodal officer Prof. Kailas Bhosale, participated in the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan #summer internship initiated by the Government of #India. The internship was held at a village…
Knowledge Resource Center of Vishwakarma University, Pune has organized One Day State Level Workshop On “Open Source Softwares: Applications in Libraries” on 30 May 2018. As program started at 9.30 with inauguration, lightening of lamp and Saraswati Vandana. prof. Vaishali welcomed all the participants and dignitaries on the Dias. Further…
Pune is blessed to be surrounded by beautiful hills in all directions. Parvati hill, home to numerous temples and unique flora and fauna holds a special place in city’s cultural history. On the 29th January, students pursuing Bachelors at Journalism and Mass Communication Department(BA-JMC) were taken for an outing to…
The 69th Republic Day was celebrated at Vishwakarma University with active participation of students and faculty. After the flag hoisting ceremony, the national anthem was sung by a group of students. Later, the Vice Chancellor Dr. Siddharth Jabade addressed the assembly of students, staff and faculty. In his speech, Vice…
Traffic awareness week was observed between 15th to 25th at Vishwakarma University (VU). In order to spread awareness about the significance of following the traffic rules, students of VU performed a street play. Students talked about the importance of using helmets and seat belts and carrying a driving license. The…
Wearing helmet is mandatory in Vishwakarma campus in Kondhwa. It was a result of the extensive safety drive undertaken by the Pune traffic police. Before the drive was formally conducted between 15th to 25th January 2018, the Police Inspector, Shri Chandrakant Nimbalkar, in charge of Kondhwa Traffic Division educated the…
Mr. Gaurav Ambedkar conducted a guest lecture on ‘Campus to Corporate’ on 17th January 2018 for MBA and BBA students at Vishwakarma University. Mr. Gaurav has worked very closely with the Indian Army as a part of his job profile with Maruti Molecular Plast. He has successfully nurtured a start…
On 16th January 2018, Mr. Shailendra Goswami was invited to talk about the current status and promotion of “Make in India”. He also shed light on the topic “Choose your Career between Entrepreneurship and Jobs”. He also talked about the growth in GDP, decrease in exchange rate, managerial skills in…
A group of 14 students from Hof University of Applied Sciences, Germany visited Vishwakarma University as part of their winter academy program for a week between 11th to 16th Dec 2017. As part of the program, they were required to gain an understanding of India through its various facets like…
Vishwkarma University (VU) organized a get together for the Faculty and Non teaching staff of the University on 22ND December 2017 at VU Eventorium between 3;30 pm to 7:30 pm. Vice Chancellor Prof. Siddharth Jabade and Vice President Prof. Vasudev Gade were present for the function. The event unveiled the…
Mr. Hemant Watve conducted a guest lecture on 16th December 2017 at Vishwakarma University campus for MBA students. Mr. Hemant Watve is currently the Managing Director and CEO of Wilo Mather and Platt Pumps Private Limited. In his earlier roles, he was, Associate Vice President at Kalyani Hayes Lemnerz, General…
Our guest students from HOF, Germany along with Vishwakarma university students visited one of the most well known jewelers in the city-Ranka Jewelers and explored the various aspects of Indian Jewellry Industry. Second generation owner of Ranka Jewellers, Mr. Vastupal Ranka talked about the growth story of Ranka Jewelers in…
The faculty of Commerce, Management and Law at Vishwakarma University organized a visit to the Ayurveda Rasashala for its first year MBA students and visiting students from Hof University, Germany on 13th Dec. 2017. The purpose of this visit was to introduce the students to the world of Ayurveda. German…
A conversation about the cultural landscape of Pune is incomplete without a discussion about Chitle Bandhu and its appetizing Bakarwadis. On 12th December 2017, a visit was planned to the Chitle Bandhu Plant for students visiting from Hof University of Applied Science, Germany and Vishwakarma University students in order to…
In a swiftly changing technological world, it’s imperative to keep pace with the latest trends and technological innovations. On 8th December 2017, a two day ACMA-LIONS- Innovations Expo was organized at J.W. Marriot, Pune where more than 25 eminent companies and start ups showcased their stateof-the-art innovative, Internet of Things…
Have you ever stopped to ponder that every object around you right from your car to your nail file has a particular design! What if the shape of your shoe was rounded instead of tapered? Would that make a difference to the purpose they serve? The truth is design and…
An uninhibited expansion of human activities has wreaked havoc on the environment. Therefore, the need for sustainable and green technology in order to mitigate the harmful effects of unsustainable development on the environment is on a rise. Recognizing the necessity to explore new avenues of research and innovation in the…
Confederation of Indian Industry – Western Region organized an event on its ‘’Leadership Development Series for SME’s’’ focusing on ‘’Building Growth Strategies through People Management and Technology’’ on 25th November 2017. The event covered the following topics. Session I: Developing the Next level of Leaders Session II: Sustainable growth strategies…
Vishwakarma university celebrated the Indian Constitution Day on 24th Nov, 2017 between 12:00 to 1:15 p.m. Constitution Day (National Law Day), also known as Samvidhan Diva, is celebrated in India on 26 November every year to commemorate the adoption of Constitution of India. On 26 November 1949, the Constituent Assembly…
Leadership in Industry 4.0 was organized by Mahratta Chamber of Commerce Industries and Agriculture, Pune in association with IIMAhmedabad Alumni association Pune chapter. It was held on 24th November 2017. The highlight of the conference was how companies are adopting the challenges and opportunities provided by the advent of Industry…
It is said that to have another language is to possess another soul. The inclusive curriculum at Vishwakarma University (VU) allows students from all streams to experience the magic of learning a foreign language along with the core courses. In keeping with the spirit, On the 23rd of Nov 2017,…
On Tuesday, 21st November, 2017 Vishwakarma University in collaboration with IBM celebrated the “ICE IBM Day” at the University Campus. The “ICE IBM Day” is a technical activity with an objective of ‘Learn with Fun”. One of the main attractions of the day was the “Poster Competition”. The preparation for…
In order to raise awareness about the advanced manufacturing techniques and processes in B.Tech. students, a visit was planned to Auto Cluster Development and Research Institute Ltd in Pimpri on 21st November 2017. The students were divided into six groups, each guided by personnel of Autocluster. Students visited the following…
Vishwakarma university propagates experiential and blended learning by making industry visits and study tours an integral part of the curriculum. Students are regularly exposed to the operations of the industry through such visits. On….30 MBA students accompanied by two faculty members visited an Italian manufacturing company Carraro India Pvt. Ltd…
On 20th November 2017, Mr. Ram Choure, assistant professor of fine arts at Bharti Vidyapeeth was invited to demonstrated the techniques of mannequin drawing to students of B. Design, BA graphic design, BA fashion design and BA Interior Design. His expertise in drawing, illustration and advertising helped the students understand…
Guest lectures by the industry giants is a regular feature at Vishwakarma University. Stalwarts from the industry are called upon to share their knowledge and experience with the students. A guest session on Decision Economy was organized at the Vishwakarma University campus by the Faculty of Commerce, Management and Law…
A conference on cyber security titled “Making our future digitally safe” was held on 11 Nov 2017 at Mahatma Phule Sanskrutik Bhavan, Wanvadi, Pune. The conference was organized by Economic offences wing (EOW) and the cyber cell of Pune city police. Prof. Subodh B. Kharat represented Viswakarma University and worked…
National Film Archive of India (NFAI) organised a two day Korean film festival on 9th and 10th November in collaboration with the Consulate General of Republican of Korea. The festival was lined with a series of interesting Korean films showcasing different aspects of Korean cinema. Festival screened films like- Welcome…
On the auspicious occasion of Tripuri Pournima which is also known as Kartik Purnima or Deva-Diwali, students & faculties from B. Des, BA Graphic design, BA Fashion Design, BA Interior Design participated in the 'Deepotsav' at Mahalaxmi temple, Pune. This festival of diyas was organized on 3rd November 2017. During…
The field of Psychology has a long history of research which has resolved many puzzles of the complex human behavior. A visit to a Psychology laboratory having a rich tradition can give anyone an idea about the huge scope for experimentation and assessment of behavior. The field visit of MA…
The collaboration aims to foster advancement in teaching, research, academics and cultural understanding, to create avenues for enhancing learner experience at both entities, as well as strengthen both Universities by finding ways of combining their complementary resources and strengths. As part of this collaboration, VU and Binghamton University will broadly…
To welcome the students from all the disciplines in the academic year 2017-18, Vishwakarma University organized a cultural evening named 'Aarambha' on 12th October 2017. Students from various streams staged mesmerizing performances in the event organized at VU's Eventorium. The event comprised of dance, singing, one-act Play, stand Up and…
The purpose of this MoU is to establish academic capacity development, research cooperation and outreach between UN and VU, especially in Agri/agro-Business, Renewable Energy, Information Technology & Social Entrepreneurship. In particular, the collaboration aims at but is not limited to capacity development support in terms of teaching, curriculum development, establishment…
On 7th October 2017 Faculty of CML-VU, conducted industry visit for BBA First year students along with faculty members Prof.Dr. Jayashree Vispute and Prof. Ashish Thite to the Aakar Foundry Pvt. Ltd. The purpose of the visit was to provide first-year BBA students an insight into the day to day…
On 5 October 2017 Mr. Nilesh Y. Jadhav, Programme Director, Eco-Campus, Energy Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore thvisit ed Vishwakarma University, Pune. NTU is ranked 11 in QS World University Ranking (2017) framework. In this meeting, the possibilities of joint research in various fields such as Energy Smart…
On 4th October 2017, the students of B. Des and BA graphic design, visited the Tribal Cultural Museum. This visit was organized under the subject of elements of form, space, and structure. Tribal museum exhibits the culture of the tribal communities mainly from the Sahyadri and Gondwana regions. It is…
Design has a long history of evolution right from the Harrapan and Mohenjodaro civilizations to the more recent ones. It takes a reflective mind to see its manifestation in all forms. Ancient artifacts continue to influence and leave their imprint on contemporary art and design. Students of B. Design and…
Book Exhibition cum Intercollegiate Book Review competition was conducted by the Lexicon Group's MILE - (Management Institute for Leadership and Excellence) on 27th September at Wagholi, Pune. This book review competition involved entries from different colleges across the city. MBA students Mr. Tejas Bhosale, Ms. Khyati Patel and Mr. Imaad…
On 20th September 2017, the students of Graphic Design and Multimedia, Vishwakarma University visited the Raja Kelkar Museum located in heart of Pune, city. It is a collection about 21,000 priceless artifacts such as which mirror the everyday life of India. Lamps, Palanquins, Carved Woodwork, Tin ware, Combs, Bowls, Stones,…
Mr. Will Porch, Associate President, California National thU niversity visited Vishwakarma University, on 18 September 2017 to explore the possibilities of student exchange programme between the Universities. Dr. Wasudev Gade, Vice President, Vishwakarma University, Dr. Bilavari Karakare, Principal, Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology, and Dr. K. R. Patil, Chief Digital…
Our eyes are naturally gifted lenses that capture everything around us and save it in the brain. But camera is something which helps us share these visuals with the world. On 18th September 2017, the students of Journalism and Mass Communication got an opportunity to visit Farid's Camera Museum, Kondhwa.…
An Investor Education Programme (IEP) was conducted on behalf of Bombay Stock Exchange-Investor Protection Fund on Saturday, 16 Sep 2017. The topic was “Capital Market Awareness with an Overview of Securities Market”. The session began with a brief overview of Securities Market covering Purpose, Components, Regulators and Other Key players…
Vishwakarma University supports Maharashtra Government Mission (MM1M). FIFA U17 World Cup was organized for the first time in the country, in the state of Maharashtra. To support this event, Maharashtra's Chief Minister, Shri. Devendra Phadnavis has launched the 'Maharashtra Mission 1 Million' initiative under which over 10 lakh students across…
Cyber security is the body of technologies, processes and practices designed to protect networks, computers, programs and data from attack, damage or unauthorized access. With the advancement in technology, the awareness for cyber security is the need of an hour. Vishwakarma University organized a seminar on Cyber Security for the…
To mark the 125th anniversary of Swami Vivekananda's Chicago address and Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya's centenary celebrations, on 11th September 2017, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a students' convention. Students of Vishwakarma University witnessed live streaming of the speech. The theme of his speech was 'Young India, New India – A…
A guest session on “Insights into Business Analytics” was organized at the Vishwakarma University campus on Saturday 9th Sep 2017 for the MBA & BBA students. Mr. Ranjit Shekdar, founder, Polynomial Insights Pvt. Ltd., Pune, and a corporate trainer at DHL Singapore enlightened the students on what precisely analytics is,…
Vishwakarma University organized Train the Teacher (T3) workshop by IBM from 7th September – 9th September 2017 at the University campus. About 10 faculty members and select students attended the workshop. The aim of this workshop was to train the computer science / engineering teachers and students about the usage…
Education shapes ones’ vision and helps differentiate between right and wrong. It creates awareness and broadens ones’ outlook towards life. The induction programme for the students of second year engineering was organized at Vishwakarma University on 29th August 2017. These students are popularly known as SEDA (Second year Direct Admissions)…
Students of F. Y. B. Tech. visited science exhibitio Pune on August 23, 2017, organized by Council of Science and Industrial Research (CSIR) to mark its platinum jubilee celebration of popularizing and outreaching in the area of science in India. Hundreds of projects, charts, simulations and demonstrations on different areas…
India's 71st Independence Day was celebrated at Vishwakarma University campus on 15th August 2017. It was the first Independence Day celebration at the newly established Vishwakarma University. Vice chancellor of Vishwakarma University Prof. Dr. Siddharth Jabade hoisted the National Flag. While addressing the gathering, he said that the country need…
(A “Learning by Doing” experience, to create an impeccable value for the students and make them future ready.) Education is a natural process carried out by the student and is not acquired by listening to words but by experiences in the environment – Dr. Maria Montessori.With this motto, Vishwakarma University…
Radio has been around since 1923 in India. In spite of the development in technology and the advancement in mass media, radio is still the second voice heard in the morning. First being your mother's. Radio Mirchi, a sister concern of Times of India group, is today the leading name…
TATA Technologies gets associated with B.Tech (Mechanical) Programme. Pursue Industry –specific B.Tech. programs to acquire global competence that articulates the knowledge and skills required for 21st century Vishwakarma University Fostering Innovation Progress in an Initiative With Tata Technologies Industry specific knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to navigate and succeed in…
The Buldhana Sahakari Bank, a 27 year old Corporative Credit Society formed on 15th August 1986, was started and is run by the Chairman (Mr.) Radheshyamji Chandak. In order to provide higher education to its employees who couldn’t get the opportunity to learn further, a MoU is signed between BUCCS…
