Vel Tech Dr.RR & Dr.SR Technical University: 1st Member from India in Worldwide CDIO Initiative...

Vel Tech Dr.RR & Dr.SR Technical University: 1st Member from India in Worldwide CDIO Initiative...: Vel Tech Dr.RR & Dr.SR Technical University (VTU) , Avadi,Chennai has become the first member from India in Worldwide CDIO (Conceive ...

1st Member from India in Worldwide CDIO Initiative

Vel Tech Dr.RR & Dr.SR Technical University (VTU) , Avadi,Chennai has become the first member from India in Worldwide CDIO (Conceive – Design – Implement – Operate) initiative which is an innovative educational framework founded in the year 2000 by the world’s premier institutions, including top 100 QS ranking, such as MIT-USA and Chalmers – Sweden with an aim of producing the next generation engineers. 

Prof. Dr.R.Rangarajan, President of VTU recites the slogan ‘Make in India’ of our Prime Minister Narendra Modi and emphasizes that universities should produce knowledgeable up-skilled graduates with professional attitude who are industry ready and who can implement and operate complex industrial machineries, CDIO is a better solution.

Dr.Koteswara Rao Anne, Director Academics emphasized that VTU has achieved this CDIO membership through its effective implementation of Outcome based education, innovative practices and practice focused curriculum. Vice President K.V.D.Kishore Kumar further added that this international CDIO membership will help the member institutions to coordinate and collaborate in imparting the engineering skills by means of faculty exchange, student mobility and sharing of best practices across the globe.

Dr.Abudhahir , Director International Academic Quality highlighted the significance of Active Learning Strategies in producing future engineers under CDIO framework.

Inclusion of VTU in CDIO was announced in a press meet presided by Vice Chancellor Dr.Beela Satyanarayana and Pro Vice Chancellor Dr.U.Chandrasekar Rao.

Attached are the press releases in the prestigious newspapers.

Inauguration of Vel Tech - FranceCol Research Lab for Innovative Devices

Inauguration of Vel Tech - FranceCol Research Lab for Innovative Devices 

Vel Tech Dr. RR & Dr. SR Technical University, Avadi, Chennai has set up the Vel Tech - FranceCol Research Lab for Innovative Devices at Vel Tech Research Park in collaboration with FranceCol Technology, Luynes, France to carry out research and development of Devices and Electronic Systems for electric vehicles, renewable energy systems and Special Industrial Drives.

The Vel Tech - FranceCol Lab was inaugurated on 22^ndMarch, 2016 by Mr. Philippe Janvier - Kamiyama, Consul General of France, Pondicherry.

Mr. Philippe Janvier– Kamiyama, in his address, appreciated Vel Tech University for its efforts in collaborative research activities with French Institutions. He also emphasised the importance of these kind collaborative labs, which are in line with the Initiatives of both the Governments such as ‘Make in India’.Mr. Kamiyama wished all Success to the efforts of FranceCol Technology.

Dr. Philippe Arhets, Counsellor for Science and Technology, Embassy of France in India, Prof. Dr. Francois Bernot, Director, FranceCol, Col. Dr. R. Rangarajan, Founder Chancellor & President, Dr.SagunthalaRangarajan, Foundress & Lady President, Mr KVD.Kishore Kumar, Vice President, Dr.BeelaSatyanarayana, Vice Chancellor and Dr.U.Chandrasekhar, Pro Vice Chancellor, Vel Tech were present.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

“A successful woman is one who can build a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at her.”

The International Women’s Day was celebrated on 8^th March, 2016. The ceremony started at 2:30 pm in Vel MuruganAutitorium. International Women’s Day reflects women’s progress made in the history. Women are the symbol of positivity, courage and determination which makes them extra ordinary. They are the ones who have made exceptional contributions in building a society. The 2016 theme for International Women’s Day is “Step It Up for Gender Equality”. Worldwide, women continue to contribute to social, economic, cultural and political achievement.

The function was presided over by Dr. R. Thara, Director Mental Health Centre, SCARF .The other dignitaries present includes Founder Chancellor and President Col. Prof. Dr. Vel R. Rangarajan, Foundress Lady President, Dr.Sagunthala Rangarajan, Vice Chancellor, Prof. Beela Satyanarayana, Pro. Vice Chancellor, Dr. U. Chandrasekharan, Chief Guest for the day, Dr. R. Thara, Director Mental Health Centre, SCARF, Registrar, Dr. E. Kannan, Director Academics, Dr. A. Koteeswara Rao, Director R and D, Dr. P. Sarasu, Director International Academic Quality, Dr. A. Abhudahir, Controller of Examination, Dr. V. Thangaraj. The function was attended by the Lady faculty, staff and students of Vel Tech University.  

In the inaugural speech the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Beela Satyanarayana spoke about the importance of empowering the women of India.

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Vel Tech Dr. R. R and Dr. S. R Technical University, Avadi and Schizophrenia Research Institution, Anna Nagar Extension, Chennai. The MoU covers the provision of counselling services by SCARF to students of Vel Tech University. MoU also states that a counsellor from SCARF will counsel the students every fortnight at the Vel Tech University campus for a whole day (10:00 am to 4:00 pm)

Dr. R. Thara, Director Mental Health Centre, SCARF gave a presentation on Women’s Mental Health. She spoke about the various psychiatric disorders, the warning signs of disorders and the different mental health strategies to prevent the illnesses.

At the end of the presentation, time was provided for the students and staff to ask questions and clear their doubts. The programme was a good learning experience for the staff and students.

                               

The programme ended with vote of thanks delivered by Ms. M. Kavitha, Associate Professor, CSE Department.