Adani University held its first convocation in Ahmedabad, October 05, 2024. The ceremony was held at the Shantigram campus of the educational institution which has the distinction of being the only university Gujarat to be certified with the Gold Standard for Management Systems.
Four Gold Medalists, 69 Post Graduates Of MBA, MTech
The occasion was graced by the presence of Padma Shri Kartikeya Vikram Sarabhai, one of the world’s leading environmental educators and the Founder & Director of the Centre for Environment Education (CEE). The convocation was presided over by Dr Priti Adani, President of Adani University. The University saw 69 Post Graduate students of MBA (Infrastructure Management), MBA (Energy Management) and MTech (Construction Engineering and Management) programs receiving their degrees. Four other students also received gold medals for their exemplary performance, marking the beginning of their journey as proud ambassadors of the university.
Addressing the graduates, the chief guest, Kartikeya Sarabhai said, “As you embark on this new chapter, it’s crucial to reflect on the challenges that await you and the skills you will need to navigate them effectively.”
Sarabhai emphasized the need for inclusivity in development, urging future leaders to engage with communities and collaborate with various stakeholders. He also addressed the impact of technological disruption, asserting that technology should empower, not exclude.
While, Priti Adani, President of Adani University congratulated the senior leadership, faculty and administrative staff for their relentless efforts in establishing the university, which received formal approval in 2022. Highlighting the transformative power of education, Adani stated that education has an incalculable luminosity. She reiterated the university’s commitment to shaping a new India by focusing on research and innovation in life sciences, aligning with the Prime Minister’s vision of Atma Nirbhar Bharat.
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She also mentioned that failures help put students on the path to greater progress. She urged them to see setbacks as growth opportunities. She expressed her aspiration for Adani University to achieve global recognition, and called on the graduates to be ambassadors of their alma mater. She urged the graduates to embrace the changes and challenges of the professional world and emphasised that excellence which is rooted in knowledge, tenacity, rationality, and intelligence will set them apart.
Prof Ravi P Singh, Provost, Adani University, presented a report on academic milestones achieved by Adani University since its foundation as a university. While presenting the university’s report for the year 2023-24, Prof Singh said, “Over the past year, we have reached significant milestones at Adani University. Our partnership with professionnals from the Adani Group enriches the learning experience by bringing real-world insights into the classroom. Students have gained hands-on experience through visits to key sites and capstone projects.”
The function was also attended by the members of the Governing Body, Board of Management, Academic Council, Board of Studies, and several distinguished guests from Corporates and partners from Academics and Research fraternity, alongside the graduating students and their parents.
