Vivekananda Global University (VGU): News & Events

Covid-19: VGU Launches Online Campaign #NoLockdownOnEducation

June 17, 2020: Keeping in mind the importance of continuous learning for students so that there is no academic loss, Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur has launched an online campaign #NoLockdownOnEducation. The campaign is aimed at maintaining a constant flow education for the students at the time of a pandemic causing a lockdown. Through this campaign, the University offers several informal ways to interact, educate and increase the knowledge of the associated faculty members together with regular academic lessons.

As a part of the campaign, the University has also invited over 50 speakers, including academicians, industry experts, government officials, and leaders of democracy in the last 40 days to interact with students. Also, to be a part of this campaign, University has received over 9,500 registrations and is also connecting with over 30,000 people across the country.

A series titled ‘Meet the Maestro’ was launched as part of the campaign in addition to insights on the present situation and the future of the country by visionary leaders. The Indian democracy leaders have been a part of the online series and their conversations with the young students on opportunities and challenges for the education systems and Indian youth have been a great success.

Looking at the success of this initiative, VGU is extending an open invitation to the audience across the country to come and experience the new facets of education and profession with the first-ever online conclave #NoLockDownOnEducation, series 4- Meet the Maestro.

VGU Jaipur Organises Online Conclave On Post-Coronavirus Era

May 11, 2020: Vivekananda Institute of Technology and Vivekananda Global University Jaipur (VGU, Jaipur) organised an online conclave Re-Engineered from May 5-10. The event was aimed at finding solutions and engage in developing post Coronavirus strategies. Many prominent educationalists and professionals from different parts of the country joined the session with over 1,000 audience, discussing engineering education and profession. The event which lasted for over 30 hours had views shared on wide range of themes relating to engineering education and professional prospects as Education 4.0, Building Community Innovation Culture at Campuses, Growth Potential in Various Sectors Post Covid-19, Reinventing Internship and Projects for Engineering Education, Engineering as a bright career path, Evolving Societies Technically post Covid19 and many more.

Some of the prominent names that attended the event include Prof. Sandeep Sancheti, (Vice-Chancellor, SRM IST, Senior Academician) Prof. R A Gupta, (Vice-Chancellor, Rajasthan Technical University), Rajendra Singh Sisodia, (Ex. Executive Director, Indian Oil Corporation Limited), Sakshi (Engineering Manager, Machine Learning, LinkedIn USA), Er. Sonam Maheshwar (Developer Advocate Amazon Web services, Alexa Expert), Er. Abhay Bothra (Software Developer, Facebook, USA) and Sushmita Matted (Sr. Business Development Executive, Talentedge), to name a few.

CODE VGU Organises Online Learning Festival for Architecture and Design Students

April 23, 2020: Center for Design Excellence-Vivekananda Global University (CODE-VGU) organised the first-ever six-day online learning festival. The institute organised this event as a part of ‘NoLockDownOnEducation’ campaign. This festival was intended for students, young professionals, academicians and aspiring candidates from the field of architecture and design.

The event was scheduled between April 27-May 2 and had four sessions every day. Over 36 experts across the country were been invited to talk about fashion, interior, product, UI, UX, sustainable design and architecture. This interactive session acted as a platform for students, professionals, academicians, and aspiring candidates to interact and engage with each other along with learning at its best. There was another interesting event organised by the name of ‘Dil se’ which let students to say, Crack the entry code, Compete, conquer, and contribute to the event.

Expert sessions by onboard faculties took place on topics important for NATA, UCEED, NIFT, and NID entrance benefitting the aspiring architecture and design aspirants. Over 70 students attended the sessions every day gaining insight into the architecture and design field.

The event was followed by cultural events and various other activities such as sketching, photography, and innovation open for all. The event witnessed active participation of over 1,500 students for the entire week concluded with lots of new connections, new mentors, and learning at the end.

CODE VGU to Organise Online Learning Festival for Architecture and Design Students

April 23, 2020: Jaipur-based Center for Design Excellence-Vivekananda Global University (CODE-VGU) is inviting applications for six-day online learning festival. The institute is organising this event as a part of ‘NoLockDownOnEducation’ campaign. This festival is intended for students, young professionals, academicians and aspiring candidates from the field of architecture and design.

The event is scheduled from April 27 to May 2 and will have four sessions every day. Over 36 experts across the country have been invited to talk about fashion, interior, product, UI, UX, sustainable design and architecture. This interactive session will act as a platform for students of Gen Y to share their opinion and experiences followed by a suggestive draft for policy formation in education. Experts will be sharing tips and tricks to crack aptitude exams and will also be talking about NATA, UCEED, NIFT and NID to help aspiring students channelise their career in the right direction.