Happenings

Dr Paul Talaga from University of Indianapolis delivers a talk on Dijkstra’s and Bellman-Ford’s Algorithm on April 02 2025 at 6:00 pm. Dr Talaga is a graduate of Syracuse University with a PhD in Computer and Information Systems. He has a diverse technology background, including artificial intelligence, robotics, cloud computing, and web security. His primary research interest lies in optimizing data locality in large computer and web systems. An award-winning teacher in the classroom, he has developed software to facilitate CS delivery and grading in computer science courses.

An interdisciplinary industrial visit, probably one of the first of its kind, was organised by NIIT University. BTech Biotechnology (1st-3rd year) and iMBA (1st year) students together went on an industrial visit to Parle Biscuits Pvt. Ltd., Neemrana, Rajasthan. Accompanied by Dr Sanjeev, Dr Utkarsh, and Ms Shivani Varshney, PhD scholar, and two staff members, students of both branches explored the production lines, witnessed the biscuit manufacturing process, and gained valuable industry insights. The visit provided a unique learning experience not only bridging the gap between theory and practice but also between the domains of biotechnology and management due to the cross-domain exchanges that occurred amongst students, faculty and Parle industry experts.

A new food outlet, Smoothie Zone, was opened on NU campus to offer healthy eating options. The café offers fruit and vegetable juices, salads and chaats, milk shakes and lassi, subs and sandwiches and more. It was inaugurated by Mrs Neeti Pawar. Mr Rajendra S Pawar, Founder – NIIT University, Prof Prakash Gopalan, President – NIIT University, Prof Parimal V Mandke, Vice President – NIIT University and Maj Gen A K Singh (Retired) – Dean Student Affairs graced the occasion.

NU organised the first ever Women’s Cricket League – NUWCL, starting February 16, 2025. The matches were played in Cage Cricket Ground at 6:00 pm daily. This exciting initiative aims to celebrate the talent, passion, and determination of female athletes, providing them with a platform to showcase their skills and compete in a professionally organized environment.

NIIT University’s new 10-metre air pistol shooting range for the NUMarksmen club was inaugurated by Mrs Neeti Pawar on 15 Feb 2025. Mr Rajendra S Pawar – NU Founder , Mr P Rajendran, Member – Board of Management, Prof Prakash Gopalan -President, Prof Parimal V Mandke – Vice President and Maj Gen A K Singh (Retired) – Dean Student Affairs & Chief Operations Officer graced the occasion. The shooting range details was shared by Maj Gen A K Singh (Retired) with the club members. Members, whether seasoned shooters or just starting out, can use the shooting range to hone their skills and prepare for upcoming competitions.

A stimulating panel discussion BY was organised at NU experts from GT Bharat and Walker Chandiok & Co LLP on February 11, 2025, a thought-provoking panel discussion on “Insights from Union Budget 2025” was conducted at NU. The panelists were experts from Grant Thornton Bharat and Walker Chandiok & Co LLP.

Mr U C Agarwal, who is an external industry expert member of the NIIT University IPR cell, visited NIIT University campus on January 29 2025 and delivered a talk on “IPR Ignition” from 3.15 PM to 4 PM in the Auditorium.The talk highlighted the significance of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and other intellectual property protections. The session emphasized how IPR safeguards innovation, promotes business growth, and encourages creativity. Patents protect new inventions, trademarks secure brand identity, and copyrights ensure creative works remain exclusive to their creators. The discussion also covered the economic benefits of IPR, particularly in startups and industries.

Water is one of the key resources under threat because of climate change. Water, as we already know is an absolute essential not only for human existence but also for our sustenance and well-being. NIIT University hosted a dialogue on Water – Neemrana Jal Samvad – a Rajasthan state level special water dialogue. The event was organized by the Central Ground Water Board , RIICO , and Neemrana Industries Association.

The Electoral Literacy Club (ELC) hosted a series of engaging and thought-provoking events to celebrate the National Voters’ Day on January 25th, 2025. The event, led by Alisha Sultana and Ansh Bansal, aimed to raise awareness about the significance of voting and encourage students to become responsible citizens.

The 12th Annual Kite Flying Festival, a tradition at NU, was celebrated on the morning of the 18th and coincided with Raat Mahotsav, another annual NU tradition. Several teams consisting of NUtons, NUrturers and their families assembled in the Bowl and adjacent lawns. The aim was to last the longest by getting other kites down. The longest lasting group received the honour of being recognized as – ‘LAST GROUP STANDING’.