Towards the construction of a skilled youth
“We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future”
– Franklin D Roosevelt
India is one of the countries in the world currently experiencing an explosion in the youth population. And undoubtedly, skilled youth is the supreme asset of any land. However, the dismaying fact is that the surpassing potential of our youth is yet to be explored to its fullest. Higher institutes of learning and universities play a pivotal role in equipping their students to face the ever-evolving world fraught with unseen challenges. Reckoning with this alarming fact, the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at SRM University-AP is organising a one-month-long programme on “Youth Empowerment and Skill Development” under the ISR activities of the university from Aug 29, 2022, to Sept 28, 2022.
The programme is exclusively organised for young people living in rural communities near SRM University-AP with an aim to develop the knowledge and experiences that will help them live happier, more fulfilling lives and improve their ability to make better decisions about their future. Courses are offered across various domains such as internet technologies, web development, MS office, and the like that have become essential tools in a technology-driven world.
The inaugural session is scheduled on August 29, 2022, at 05.15 pm. The event will be graced by the honourable Vice-Chancellor Prof VS Rao, Dean – SEAS Prof BV Babu, Associate Dean – SEAS & the Head of the Department of CSE – Prof T Ragunathan, and other university dignitaries. Classes will be conducted between 5.30 pm and 7.00 pm during the month.
Join us and empower yourself for a better tomorrow.
- Published in CSE EVENTS, Departmental Events, Events
Get a clearer vision of your higher education
SRM University-AP has been an innovator in higher education, reaching out to promising students, embracing the novelties of learning processes, and promoting a global vision since its inception. The institution leaves no stone unturned in accelerating students’ enthusiasm to approach their higher education with determination and perseverance. The Office of International Relations and Higher Studies will host an Open House session every Tuesday and Friday to converse with students who aspire to take their higher education to the next level.
Date: Every week- Tuesday and Friday
Time: 03.00 pm to 5.00 pm
Venue: IR&HS Office
The session will focus on areas such as favoured destination, course selection, preferred universities, SOP review, etc. Students still indecisive about their higher studies will hugely benefit from the essence of this Open House session.
Join the session and get a step ahead in your higher education venture!
Save the soil for a greener tomorrow
The Save Soil movement was launched by the yogi, mystic, and the visionary, Sadhguru, around three decades ago as a small step that would contribute towards his lifetime vision of raising Human Consciousness. Over time, it snowballed into a global movement garnering support from international and national agencies and uniting people worldwide to affirm their commitment to restore the planet by advocating for the health and future of our soil.
This effort will reap rewards when ecological challenges are taken seriously by corporations, organisations, individuals, and governments and when public support allows them to embrace long-term policy changes to protect the soil. SRM University-AP in collaboration with Isha Foundations is conducting a workshop to create awareness about soil conservation among the student community.
Date: September 05, 06 & 09, 2022
Venue: ALC, Level 4 – Admin Block
The time calls for a conscientious approach towards the environment from all sections of the society from local communities, organisations, farmers, schools, and governments. Join the #SaveSoilMovement and lend your hands to make a greener future possible.
- Published in Events, International Relations, IR-Events
Faculty Development Programme on Recent advancements in Materials Chemistry
Material Chemistry is rapidly emerging as a critical component of contemporary science. Due to its interdisciplinary nature, the field requires input from all diverse branches of Chemistry. The Department of Chemistry is organising a Faculty Development Programme on Recent advancements in Materials Chemistry. Renowned academicians Prof Srinivas Hotha, IISER Pune, and Prof Chilla Malla Reddy, IISER Kolkata, will be the programme’s keynote speakers.
Prof Srinivas Hotha will deliver a talk on Discovery and Development of Gold-Catalyzed Glycosylation for the Synthesis of Oligosaccharides, and Prof Chilla Malla Reddy will handle a session on Adaptive Soft Molecular Crystals: From Bending to Self-healing Assistant Professor Dr Nimai Mishra and DST – Ramanujan Fellowship Faculty Dr Satheesh Ellipilli are the convenors of the event.
Date: September 7, 2022
Time: 2 PM to 5 PM
About the speakers
Prof Srinivas Hotha is the Dean of Planning and Communications at IISER Pune. He is an expert faculty in Chemistry and Glycochemical Biology. He has more than 25 years of experience in the field of teaching and research. He completed his PhD at Osmania University, Hyderabad.
Prof Chilla Malla Reddy is from the Department of Chemical Sciences of IISER Kolkata. He did his PhD in Supramolecular Chemistry and Crystal engineering from the University of Hyderabad. He continued his research as a post-doctoral fellow at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany. He has been awarded the prestigious Swarna Jayanti fellowship by the Department of science and technology, Government of India.
- Published in Chemistry-news, Departmental News, Events
A to Z about TOFEL and GRE
Students across the globe use TOEFL and GRE to study at top universities worldwide. These tests open the gateway to once-in-a-lifetime opportunities that can change the entire trajectory of your higher education. Many people underestimate the importance of these test scores, but they are crucial at multiple stages of higher education abroad. The Office of International Relations and Higher Studies is conducting a seminar on Insights on TOEFL & GRE to provide a detailed understanding of these tests. Bharath Karra from ETS India will be in charge of the session.
Date: September 08, 2022
Time: 04.00 PM to 05.00 PM
Venue: Admin Block, Third Floor, ALC-1
The test scores help students get an edge over others while grabbing the best internship opportunities from top global companies. They are the ultimate panacea for all the concerns related to higher studies abroad. These scores are compared to make a final decision whenever there comes an assession between equal talents. They are criteria that determine your abilities to study and contribute to the country’s growth. A broader vision of these major tests will be instrumental in taking your career to a new level.
About the speaker
Bharath Karra is currently working at ETS India, handling TOFEL and GRE products for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Regions. He has worked in organisations like Thinkcell Learning Solutions Pvt Ltd, Logiquest, and IDP Education India PVT Ltd. He got his Post Graduation in Management from Osmania university and has been working in the higher education space, handling the domestic and abroad education market.
Join the seminar and learn A to Z about TOFEL and GRE!
- Published in Events, International Relations, IR-Events
Web3: Scopes of the next generation career option in India
The Web we are experiencing now is entirely different from what it was ten years ago. What is the evolution process of the web? Where can we locate it tomorrow? What is the status of web3 in India? And why do all these concerns matter?
The Directorate of Alumni Affairs has constantly been introducing the most trending topics of the times we live in through dynamic programmes. They are organising yet another Alumni Talk on Web3 as a career: Opportunities in India. Koushik Bhargav, the Chief Technology Officer at Zoth.io, a former BTech student of the class of 2021, will be handling the session.
Date: September 10, 2022
Time: 04.00 PM to 05.00 PM IST
Web3 is considered as the future of the internet. The web has evolved largely over the years, and the present-day applications are almost unrecognisable from its prime days. Web3 transforms the experience of being online as dramatically as PCs and smartphones did. This is why Web3 is emerging as a hot career option. It doesn’t stay static but procreates opportunities every now and then. Thus, the youth of India deserve to get immediate exposure to the widening scopes of web3.
Join the session to learn what makes web3 a promising career opportunity in India!
- Published in Alumni Relations, Events
Mega passport drive: To facilitate your journey abroad
The Office of International Relations and Higher Studies is organising a Mega Passport Drive to assist students in applying for new passports and renewing their existing passports. The event is scheduled on September 15 and 22, 2022 from 10.00 am to 04.30 pm.
SRM University-AP offers umpteen opportunities for students to study abroad and gain international learning exposure. The various outbound mobility programmes introduced by the university are Global Immersion, Semester Abroad Programmes, Overseas Internships, Summer and Winter Schools, etc. What makes the abroad learning opportunities at SRM University-AP unique is the customised variety of overseas learning avenues introduced here keeping the differing requirements of its students in mind.
A lot of students have expressed their interest in being part of such study abroad ventures. However, a majority of them are still groping in the darkness when it comes to various technical procedures associated with travelling abroad. Applying and securing a passport is one of the hurdles on their way. The Mega Passport Drive is an opportunity to walk students through the passport application procedure.
Students can submit their applications to the university itself. All the individuals who are looking for a new issue or reissue can avail this opportunity.
- Published in Events, International Relations, IR-Events
Safeguard your tomorrow with a higher education abroad
Utilising the student phase of life to the maximum is paramount in every ambitious individual’s career. Investing a definite amount of time and effort in acquiring and honing knowledge is necessary for building a better future. To create your identity in a multifaceted academic milieu, one needs to get a grip on how the world works. Affording different values and mindsets of the world outside one’s homeland is a well-opted way to reach this goal. There lies the relevance of studying abroad.
The Office of International Relations and Higher Studies is conducting a seminar on Glimpse on Abroad Studies to discuss the University Admission Process and the importance of GMAT, GRE & IELTS. Mr Prabhu T L, Regional Head, Jamboree Education, South India, will handle the session.
Date: September 15, 2022
Time: 4.00 PM to 5.00 PM
Venue: Admin block, Third floor, ALC -1
About the speaker
Prabhu holds an MBA in International Business from Pondicherry Central University and is currently the Regional Head – South with Jamboree Education, India’s leading institute for helping students achieve their dreams of studying in Global Universities. His focus areas include the practice of 21st-century education curriculum, the use of technology for academic excellence, and enabling students to realise their potential by choosing suitable careers, courses, and colleges in India and abroad. He is a teacher at heart and enjoys spending time with students inside and outside the class. He guides students to achieve their dreams of pursuing higher education in the top Universities worldwide.
- Published in Events, International Relations, IR-Events
An introduction to federated learning
The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering is hosting a seminar on September 16, 2022, at 4 pm as part of the Departmental Distinguished Lecture Series. Dr Anurag Singh, Dean of Research and Consultancy, NIT Delhi, will deliver a talk on the topic “Federated Learning”.
Abstract of the talk
The most crucial resource for any business, individual, or person in the world is data. Everyone, whether an individual or an institution, wants to prevent a data breach. High-quality data must be subjected to machine learning algorithms. The model is trained using traditional machine learning techniques, which save data to one server. There is a chance that this method will expose personal information. A machine learning technique called Federated Learning (FL) enables machine learning models to train on various datasets located on various sites without sharing data. Without putting training data in a centralised location, it enables the development of a common global model. Additionally, it permits personal information to stay in local places, lowering the risk.
A new area of machine learning called federated learning already offers greater advantages than conventional machine learning techniques.
Data Security: Training data is kept locally on the devices, negating the need for a data pool.
Data variety: Heterogeneous data since it incorporates information from various users.
Real-time continuous learning: Client data is used to enhance models continuously.
Federated Learning is applied in the field of IoT, Healthcare, smartphones, Advertising, Autonomous Vehicles etc.
Speaker’s Profile
Dr Anurag Singh is currently working as the Associate Professor and Dean of Research and Consultancy at NIT Delhi. He received his PhD from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. His research areas are Network Theory, Dynamics on/of Networks, Opinion Dynamics, Epidemic Modeling, Intelligent transportation system etc. Dr Anurag Singh has teaching experience at both undergraduate and graduate levels. He has taught courses ranging from the introductory level to specialized courses in Computer Science and Engineering, and Mathematics. Currently, he is mentoring students at graduate and undergraduate levels at the National Institute of Technology Delhi, India. In addition, he has also been supervising PhD students. He has around 70 publications featured across various leading journals and three DST-funded projects to his credit.
- Published in Departmental Events, ECE Events, Events
An introduction to federated learning
The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering is hosting a seminar on September 16, 2022, at 4.00 pm as part of the Guest Lecture Series. Dr Anurag Singh, Associate Professor and Dean of Research and Consultancy, NIT Delhi, will deliver a talk on the topic “Federated Learning”.
Abstract of the talk
The most crucial resource for any business, individual, or person in the world is data. Everyone, whether an individual or an institution, wants to prevent a data breach. High-quality data must be subjected to machine learning algorithms. The model is trained using traditional machine learning techniques, which save data to one server. There is a chance that this method will expose personal information. A machine learning technique called federated learning (FL) enables machine learning models to train on various datasets located on various sites without sharing data. Without putting training data in a centralised location, it enables the development of a common global model. Additionally, it permits personal information to stay in local places, lowering the risk.
A new area of machine learning called federated learning already offers greater advantages than conventional machine learning techniques.
Data Security: Training data is kept locally on the devices, negating the need for a data pool.
Data variety: Heterogeneous data since it incorporates information from various users.
Real-time continuous learning: Client data is used to enhance models continuously.
Federated Learning is applied in the field of IoT, Healthcare, smartphones, Advertising, Autonomous Vehicles etc.
Speaker’s Profile
Dr Anurag Singh is currently working as the Associate Professor and Dean of Research and Consultancy at NIT Delhi. He received his PhD from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. His research areas are Network Theory, Dynamics on/of Networks, Opinion Dynamics, Epidemic Modeling, Intelligent transportation system etc. Dr Anurag Singh has teaching experience at both undergraduate and graduate levels. He has taught courses ranging from the introductory level to specialized courses in Computer Science and Engineering, and Mathematics. Currently, he is mentoring students at graduate and undergraduate levels at the National Institute of Technology Delhi, India. In addition, he has also been supervising PhD students. He has around 70 publications featured across various leading journals and three DST-funded projects to his credit.
- Published in Departmental Events, ECE Events, Events