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SRM University AP inaugurates orientation programme – SRM University AP was the focus point when it conducted its freshmen orientation programme for 2021 on August 25.
SRM University AP inaugurates orientation programme will be continued till September 7 this year.
President of SRM University AP Dr. P. Sathyanarayanan said achievements of the university with regards to placement, higher studies and entrepreneurship were remarkable.
SRM University AP inaugurates orientation programme
Unlike many other universities, which concentrates on producing job-seeking graduates, SRM University AP prefers to deliver job providers.
‘Thus, this university gives grave emphasis on Entrepreneurial and Innovative activities.’
SRM University AP is proud of its budding entrepreneurs, founders of OurEye.ai, who secured an angel investment of $120000.
SRM University AP is unique in many ways, and that is one of the reasons that attract meritorious students to the university, said Dr. P. Sathyanarayanan.
SRM University AP further offers special scholarships for brilliant students.
The university gives equal importance to Placement-Higher Studies and Entrepreneurship to support the students in realising their dreams and potential.
Dr Sathyanarayan believes that talent, discipline and opportunity can change a student’s future, provided he/she makes good use of it.
‘Stress on the hardwork, capitalise your talent with SRM University AP’s experiential Programme to find success at your doorstep,’ said Dr Sathyanarayanan.
Vice chancellor of SRM University AP Professor V.S. Rao emhasised on the transition from the school to the university system.
The known world is going to change, many of the things students will be experiencing for the first time – be it hostel living or continual internal evaluation instead of annual exams, he said.
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SRM University AP vice chancellor further explained the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in education and research.
Following the recommendation of National Education Policy-2020, SRM University AP highly stresses on interdisciplinary learning.
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With the aim to provide holistic education, the university also puts an emphasis on extra-curricular and co-curricular activities.
Starting from various clubs and societies to the learning of international languages, SRM University AP provides many opportunities to the students, he said.
One of the distinctive features of the university is that the students can design their future here.
From the choice of courses to the choice of careers, SRM University AP provides support at every level to the students.
Professor D. Narayana Rao, Pro Vice Chancellor of SRM University AP delved into the importance of innovation and research.
SRM University AP inaugurates orientation programme
‘Every nation, who aspires to acquire global leadership, has to be very sound in science and technology.’
India is now one of the top 5 emerging economic power in the world, he said.
The responsibility lies on the shoulders of the next generation of students to take India to the top. With immense passion and willpower, it is possible to witness that achievement.
Eminent personalities from different spheres will inspire the students during this orientation programme by SRM University AP.
Professor K.N. Satyanarayana, Director-Indian Institute of Technology-Tirupati, Dr Jaya Prakash Narayan, Former Secretary to Government of Andhra Pradesh, Mr V.V. Lakshmi Narayana, former JD-CBI, Dr Hanuman Chowdary, Director of Centre for Telecom Management and Studies and Chairman of Pragna Bharati, Padma Bhushan Dr K Varaprasad Reddy, Ms Koka Vijayalakshmi, Professor B.S. Murty, Director IIT Hyderabad, will be addressing the students in the fortnight long programme.
Beyond the motivational lectures, SRM University AP has organised sessions on yoga and meditations in collaboration with heartfulness institute to provide holistic development to the students.
Prerana Vanam at SRM University AP inaugurates orientation programme
SRM University AP celebrated the birthday of founder chancellor Dr. T.R. Paarivendhar as Founder’s Day on August 24.
The chief guest for the event at SRM University AP was Dr. M. Malakondaiah, former Director General of Police of Andhra Pradesh.
Prerana Vanam, a week long (August 24 to 29) event of planting trees across the university is being held as a part of the celebrations.
Vice Chancellor of SRM University AP Professor Vajja Sambasiva Rao commended the services rendered by Dr. T.R. Paarivendhar for the progress of the education sector.
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He advised the students to move forward by taking inspiration from the Chancellor.
Chief guest speaking at the event at SRM University AP praised the management for establishing a university with world-class standards in a very short period of time and providing engineering education of high worth.
He also appreciated the Prerana Vanam endeavour that aims to promote greenery on the campus.
‘We all have a responsibility to protect and nourish the environment and I am glad that SRM University AP is showing the appropriate way”, he added.
Pro-Vice-Chancellor of SRM University AP Professor D. Narayana Rao paid tributes to the leadership of Honorable Chancellor.
He further explicated the benefits of growing trees and how that sustainably contributes to the oxygen level in the atmosphere.
Prerana Vanam is an initiative by SRM University AP to fundamentally raise awareness among people about the importance of ecosystem preservation.
This dream project of growing a diversified genus of trees across the university campus was named by Mr SP Sesha Sayee Kumar, General Manager, GPEMC.
The formal event held in the university was attended by staff and faculty of the university and the distinguished guests inaugurated Prerana Vanam by planting tree saplings on the campus.
The celebration continued with SRM University AP staff visiting the elderly at nearby Old Age Homes in Mangalagiri.
Professor Vajja Sambasiva Rao lauded the gesture of the university that extends services to society.
Dr Sivakumar, Deputy Dean Academic Affairs; Dr K Mohan, Director, ITKM and Corporate Communications; Dr Ch Lakshmi Rajyam, Medical Officer; and Ms Revathi Balakrishnan, Assistant Director- Student Affairs; Mr Venugopal, Media PRO were present on the occasion.
Research Day
The third edition of Research Day was held at SRM University AP premises on August 21 to provide an excellent opportunity for all faculty members, research scholars and students to exchange and exhibit their ideas on research.
Chancellor of Anurag University Professor U.B. Desai was the chief guest for the event organised by SRM University AP.
Professor Desai said that creating a research ecosystem in education has truly become important.
During the last decade, the realisation happened, and it has been reflected in the National Education Policy, yet there is a long way to go, he said.
He further congratulated SRM University AP for dedicating a day for research to motivate students towards the research pursuits.
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Pro Vice Chancellor of SRM University AP Professor D. Narayana Rao said that the universities and educational institutes need to trigger the thought process and inquisitiveness among the students beyond the classroom.
Universities should give top priorities for research that creates a positive impact or change in society.
The country’s universities and educational institutions need to be encouraged to perform transactional research that leads to the development of products needed for societal development, he said.
SRM University AP provides abundant opportunities to faculty and students to carry out frontline research. National Education Policy-2020’s sharp focus is on research and multidisciplinary approach.
National Research Foundation has been set up as per the recommendation of National Education Policy-2020 to significantly enhance the research contributions.
Research is the way forward to be a world superpower. We must inculcate the desire to perform quality research in students even from the undergraduate days, he said.
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Professor V.S. Rao, Vice Chancellor of SRM University andhra pradesh was in fact, SRM University AP has achieved several marvels in the last 30 months, including many research publications, projects, and several patents.
SRM University AP inaugurates orientation programme – Since its inception in 2017, the university has published more than 500 papers, 22 patents, and 36 funded projects with an outlay of about Rs. 20 crores.
He further emphasised that, unlike several other universities, SRM University AP has research embedded in the curriculum, he said.
Book of Abstracts was launched by Prof V S Rao in the gracious presence of Prof UB Desai, Prof T Ragunathan, Associate Dean-Engineering, Prof Bandi Kamaiah, Dr B Siva Kumar, Deputy Dean and other dignitaries.
About 217 research abstracts were selected for presentation after review and scrutiny and 22 students out of them have received gold medals for the research, and 9 students secured silver medals.
All medal winners were felicitated in the event.
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