Author: Dr. Vidya Yeravdekar

Monday Motivation: International Yoga Day 2022

Even after a hectic day that I might have spent attending to tasks outside the university campus, as soon as I enter the campus I feel rejuvenated. I attribute this to the fact that the campus belongs to the students who are ever full of energy. India, itself is a young country where the majority of …

Monday Motivation: Digital Skilling

Recently, the Hon’ble Minister of Education, GoI Shri Dharmendra Pradhan was here on the Symbiosis International University campus in Lavale, Pune. Though all of us in the education domain follow the reforms and policies closely, we at Symbiosis International University are quite motivated by the Hon’ble Minister’s commitment to Digital Skilling. I couldn’t agree more with …

Monday Motivation: World Environment Day

Yesterday was celebrated as the World Environment Day, across the world. Thankfully, we live in an era where a vast population is aware of the importance of conservation of the environment. Though many may even argue that the larger population is not aware of the importance of environment conservation, I would say that the realisation has …

Monday Motivation: Roundtable on National Education Policy 2020, at Symbiosis International University

I am still reeling under the effects of the wonderful, intellectual and engaging roundtable that was held at the Symbiosis International University campus, Lavale on Saturday. Much to our delight Shri Dharmendra Pradhan the Hon’ble Minister of Education, Government of India graced the roundtable as the Chief Guest. Not only did the Hon’ble Minister address the …

Monday Motivation: UNESCO World Higher Education Conference 2022

As an academician and an educationist, I had always been enthralled by the thoughts shared on platforms such as the UNESCO World Higher Education Conference. Inspiring words from eminent academicians, would never fail to inspire me and stoked my passion further to contribute in the progress of higher education in India. Therefore, when I was invited …

Monday Motivation: Mind to Market

As an educationist I have been seeking and working towards enhancement of industry academia partnership. In fact, through many of Symbiosis International University’s collaborations with organizations such as the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) and Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (MCCIA) we have facilitated knowledge transfer from industry to academia, …

Monday Motivation: The Need for Interregional Collaboration for Effective Internationalisation of Higher Education

The topic for the sixth edition of the International Conference- SIU-AIU Annual Conference on Internationalization of Higher Education in India, was chosen with great deliberation. The topic thus chose was Interregional Collaboration for Effective Internationalisation of Higher Education. This came on the backdrop of several of my observations in regards to Internationalization of Higher Education, particularly …

Monday Motivation: Good Things Come in Learning Packages

Summer is in full bloom. Temperatures are soaring outside but even with the air conditioning, it is becoming increasingly difficult to keep the temperature in check at home. The greatest challenge that I see every day is the tussle that young mothers face in keeping their children engaged during the summer vacations. Both my daughter and …