2015 - The Year of Achievements, Contentment & Fulfillment

Issue 10 Annual Issue 2015 A MICA RE

The News le tte r

Inside this issue: INBUSH ERA 2015

International Initiatives

International Outreach

International Delegation

Honors and Accolades

New Beginning

Independence Day

International Collabora-

tions

Events & Happenings

Year 2015 is about to eclipse and a new year

is at the horizons to usher in new dreams, new

aspirations, new goals with added zeal and

commitment to fulfill the dreams of our Founder

President Dr. Ashok K Chauhan and Chancel-

lors Dr. Atul Chauhan & Dr. Aseem Chauhan to

make Amity amongst the top Research and

Innovation based Universities of the world.

The mandate given to us was to take Amity to the world and bring Amity World at the Amity. With this philoso-

phy , we marched ahead with having new initiatives, partnerships and collaboration with top universities of

Australia, US, UK, China and Africa.

The last year echoed our vision of crossing new frontiers of excellence,

driving exemplary research & innovation and forging strong alliances

across the world. Our best ambassadors, our students explored be-

yond boundaries through participation in our Study Abroad programs

and made us proud with much appreciated research outcomes. It was

also heartening to see our results being recognised in global forums

and ranking systems.

During February 2015 we organised 15th International Business and

Research Conference INBUSH ERA which saw participation of 500

Dignitaries including CEO, Heads of MNCs, Vice Chancellors, Ambassadors; 700 Research Papers; Launch of

30 Incubatee Companies of Business School Students; 8 Book Releases; 3 International Research Journals; 4

Honorary Professorships to Distinguished Academicians of Foreign Universities; 80 Amity Excellence Awards for

achievements in Industry, Media, Export Promotion & Fostering Bilateral Relations and 5 Agreements with Indus-

try & leading Foreign Universities.

In 2015 Amity also established strong partnership with VU University Amsterdam, Al-Faribi Kazakh National

University, Swinburne University Australia, RMIT University, Purdue Calumet USA, UNIMORE Italy, University of

Queensland, University of Bedfordshire Higher Education Corporation UK, University of Swaziland Africa &

University of Namibia amongst many other.

Year 2015 also brought many honors & accolades for Amity. Amity University ranked amongst the top Universi-ties in QS University Rankings: BRICS 2015. Amity also received three prestigious Indian Education Awards - Best Private University Award, Best B School Award and Best Coaching Institute of the year Award at Indian

Education Congress 2015”. In addition Amity International Business School re-ceived award of 3 Palms of Excellence by Eduniversal - a global ranking and rating agency specializing in higher education - at a glittering ceremony at Harvard University, US. We are surely & steadily moving forward on a most enriching journey together

and it is because of all of you that we have such great confidence in our future.

On this note, we heartily wish

all of you & your families a

Very Happy, Joyous, Prosper-

ous & Blissful 2016

Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh

Amity Group Addl. Vice Chancellor

Director General - Amity International Business School

Director General - Amity University Greater Noida

ANNUAL ISSUE

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Return of Golden Era - International Business Horizon INBUSH ERA 2015

INBUSH ERA

2015

It was a conference to remember. A conference which witnessed par-

ticipation of 500 Dignitaries including CEO, Heads of MNCs, Vice

Chancellors, Ambassadors; 700 Research Papers; Launch of

30 Incubatee Companies of Business School Students; 8 Book Re-

leases; 3 International Research Journals; 4 Honorary Professor-

ships to Distinguished Academicians of Foreign Universities; 80 Amity

Excellence Awards for achievements in Industry, Media, Export Pro-

motion & Fostering Bilateral Relations; 5 Agreements with Industry &

leading Foreign Universities; First IEEE sponsored technical research

conference at Greater Noida campus; First research conference &

joint fashion show in consortium with University of Northampton,

UK. A conference which enthralled the participants with performances

by Indian

Band Eupho-

ria, British

Pop Singer

Amelle Ber-

rabah and

Star Cast of

Hey Bro. The

Conference

aptly names

INBUSH ERA.

15th INBUSH

ERA 2015 –

International

Business Summit with the theme “Reengineering & Reinventing 4 Ms (Men, Machinery, Material, Money) for 5 Ms (Manufacturing, Merging, Modify-

ing, Multiplying and Managing Global Organizations)” was organized from February 25-27, 2015 at Amity University Noida & Greater Noida

Campus

INBUSH ERA 2015 was inaugurated by H.E Mr. Bulat Sarsenbayev, Ambas-

sador, Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan; H.E Mr. Amadou Moustapha

DIOUF, Ambassador, Embassy of the Republic of Senegal; Mr. A.K Baliyan ,

Chairman & Managing Director, Petronet LNG; Padma Bhusan Dr.

Bindeshwar Pathak- Founder, Sulabh Sanitation Foundation; Mr. S Y Siddiqui,

Chief Mentor, Maruti Suzuki Ltd.; Mr. Ravindra Nath, Chairman & Managing

Director, NSIC; Mr. Lalit Bhasin, Chairman, Services Export Promotion Coun-

cil, Dr. Marie Watson, Deputy Dean University of Northampton, UK ; Mr.

Steve Taylor, Deputy Dean, University of Northampton UK, Dr. W.

Selvamurthy, President – ASTIF; Prof (Dr.) Gurinder Singh, Amity Group Addl.

Vice Chancellor; Dr. (Mrs) Balvinder Shukla, Vice Chancellor – Amity Univer-

sity Uttar Pradesh

INBUSH ERA saw the international col-

laboration into new heights. During

three days MoUs were signed with

QMUL International, UK; Queen’s Uni-versity, Belfast UK, Ecole d'ingénieurs

de l'université de Nantes, France.

Launch of Amity & University of North-

ampton Research Center and Amity &

National Cheng University Research

Center were also announced.

During the occasion Prof. Nick Petford,

Vice Chancellor, University of North-

ampton was awarded with Amity Glob-

al Academic Excellence Award which

was presented by Dr. Aseem Chauhan,

Chancellor—Amity University and Prof.

Gurinder Singh, Group Addl. Vice

Chancellor, Amity University

International linkages drawn further with Five new MoUs

Prof Nick Petford, Vice Chancellor - University of Northampton receiving award

from Dr. Aseem Chauhan, Chancellor, Amity University and Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder

Singh, Group Addl. Vice Chancellor, Amity University

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INBUSH ERA

2015

Honoring the Honorables during INBUSH ERA 2015

Richard Everitt, Director – British Coun-

cil and Prof. Ramesh Garg, Professor,

Eastern Michigan University, USA were

also felicitated during the occasion.

D i s t i ngu i shed

diplomats were

awarded with

Amity Gold

Medal - H.E Mr.

Bulat Sarsenba-

yev, Ambassa-

dor, Embassy of

the Republic of

Kazakhstan; H.E

Mr. Amadou

M o u s t a p h a

DIOUF, Ambas-

sador, Embassy

of the Republic

of Senegal; H

E Mr. Manuel

Eduardo Bravo, Ambassador, Embassy of the Republic of

Angola; H.E Tomasz Lukaszuk, Ambassador, Embassy of the

Republic of Poland; H. E Mr. Gustavo de Aristegui San Ro-

man, Ambassador, Embassy of Spain;

H.E. Mr. Desire KOUMBA, Ambassa-

dor of Gabon; H E Mr. Shaida Mo-

hammad, Ambassador, Embassy of

Afghanistan; High Commissioner,

Seychelles High Commission, Ms. Pat-

sy Mandy Moustache, Second Secre-

tary to receive the award on behalf

of the High Commissioner.

Amity Global Academic Excellence

Award was given to Queen's Univer-

sity Belfast, UK, which was received

by Prof. N.S. Scott, Envoy to VC to

receive the Award. Prof. Cathy Du-

bois, Asst. Dean for Administration &

College of Business Administration,

Kent State University, USA; René LE

GALL, Directeur, Ecole d'ingénieurs

de l'université de Nantes, France, Mr.

Three evenings, three memorable performances during INBUSH ERA 2015. Day one

witnessed the mesmerizing performance by Musical Group “Euphoria” alongwith per-formance by Star Cast of Film Hey Bro.

Second Day was special with scintillating performance with British Pop Singer “Amelle Berrabah”

Finale evening was an evening to remember for long time. Prof. Nick Petford, Vice

Chancellor- University of Northampton, Prof. Gurinder Singh, Group Addl. Vice Chan-

cellor– Amity alongwith Faculty Members of AIBS, ABS, ASB walked the ramp to raise

funds for under privilege students from AMITASHA and ATULASHA. The little angels of

AMITASHA walked the ramp in perfect sync and presented a small fashion show. The

real show stopper was the Joint Fashion Show by students of Amity University and Uni-

versity of Northampton which was depicting rare bonding of east and west culture.

7 Books, 3 Journals and 30 Companies launched at INBUSH ERA

Seven Books titled Corporate Restructuring, Mergers & Acquisitions; Thrust

Areas of India’s exports; Can Income Tax be abolished in India; Marketing of Services; An A-Z Journey of self introspection; Financial Accounting for

Managers; Inspirational Stories for blissful living- Vol. I were released dur-

ing the INBUSH ERA 2015

Three Research Journals - Amity Global Business Review, Amity Business

Review and Amity Journal of Energy & Environment Sciences were also

unveiled.

The attraction of the event was the launch of 30 startup companies. These

companies are the initiatives of Students of Amity International Business School. Some of them are– The Hunger, Nature Solution, Insta

Fit, NIBS, Zeite TagNext, ByteMash, RideSafe, Glipped, Coffee Break, AEC Transolution etc.

Joint Fashion Show by students of Amity University and

University of Northampton

Dr. Aseem Chauhan, Chancellor, Amity University

& Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh, Group Addl Vice

Chancellor honouring Diplomats, Industry Captains

during INBUSH ERA 2015

Three Evenings to Remember

Unveiling of Amity Global Business Review during INBUSH ERA

Ms. Divya Chauhan, Chairperson, Am-

ity School of Fashion Technology &

Amity School of Fine Arts

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High Level Delegation from University of Frankfurt visits Amity

International

Initiatives

To explore potential avenues of cooperation in

the areas academics and research, a high level

delegation from University of Frankfurt, Germa-

ny visited Amity Campus, Sector 125, Noida.

The 25 member delegation consisting of 14

delegates and 11 students were welcomed

by Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh, Group Addl. Vice

Chancellor, Amity; Mr. R M Aggarwal, Addition-

al Director General, International Affairs De-

partment and Dr. Manohar Sajnani, Director,

Amity Institute of Travel and Tourism.

Welcoming the guests, Dr. Ashok K Chauhan,

Founder President, Amity Group said that Amity

University has a long association with Germany

and has various collaborations of with numerous

German Universities and educational institutes.

Dr. Chauhan commended University of Frankfurt

for its achievements and proposed for student

and faculty exchange programs between both

the Universities Briefing the audience about University of Frankfurt (UF), Prof. (Dr.) Agnes Korn, Researcher, UF said that the university is known as

Citizens' University as it was established by the citizens of the country which is a unique feature in the history of German Universities.

She added that at present, the University has over 46,000 students studying various courses in 4 major campuses within the city. She

remarked that the University is not just limited to offering traditional courses but also provides Degrees and Diplomas in languages.

She mentioned that both ancient and modern languages of the world are taught to the students in University of Frankfurt. The delega-

tion had a tour of the campus and appreciated the infrastructure, research and innovations of Amity University.

Delegation from University of Frankfurt with Dr. Ashok K Chauhan, Founder President,

Amity Group

Prof. Edmund Weber, University of Frankfurt conferred with Honorary Doctorate Amity University on April 10, 2015 organized a special convoca-

tion to confer the award of Honorary Doctorate Degree upon

Prof. (Dr.) Edmund Weber from University of Frankfurt, Germany

at Amity University.

The convocation began with a ceremonial procession, led by the

entry of venerated members of the management including Dr.

Ashok K Chauhan- Founder President, Amity Group, Dr. (Mrs.)

Balvinder Shukla, Vice Chancellor, Amity University Uttar Pradesh

and Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh, Group Additional Vice Chancel-

lor, who walked the aisle wearing impressive ceremonious gowns.

During the occasion, Prof. (Dr.) Edmund Weber was conferred

with Honorary Doctorate Degree in Philosophy for his continuous

exemplary efforts in promoting India’s place of prominence in world culture and society through his visionary approach to the

study of interfaith relations

Dr. Ashok K Chauhan, Founder President - Amity Group com-

mended Dr. Weber for his research and immense knowledge on

eastern cultures and religions. Dr. Chauhan lauded his continuous exemplary efforts in promoting India's place of prominence in World

Culture and Society.

Prof. (Dr.) Edmund Weber awarded by Honorary Doctorate degree by

Dr. Ashok K Chauhan

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International

Initiatives

Amity University signs MoU with VU University, Amsterdam It was a memorable day for Amity University, Uttar Pradesh when Prof.

Jaap Winter, President – VU University along with the delegation from VU

University visited the Campus on March 23, 2015 and signed a Memoran-

dum of Understanding (MoU) with the Amity University to foster and

strengthen the mutual relationship and facilitate the exchange of expertise

leading to academic development of the students and staff of both the

Universities.

Prof. Jaap Winter, President – VU University and delegation members

were welcomed by Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh, Amity Group Additional

Vice Chancellor; Dr. Balwinder Shukla, Vice Chancellor – Amity University;

Dr W. Selvamurthy, President, ASTIF along with Directors and Institutional

Heads of the University.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Prof (Dr.) Gurin-

der Singh, Amity Group Addl Vice Chancellor and Prof. Jaap Winter,

President – VU University. The MoU will facilitate joint Research pro-

grammes, seminars, workshops and trainings in the area of Biotechnology,

Bioinformatics, Nanotechnology, Engineering, Management and Law along

with exchange of academic information, faculty members, students and study programs. It will include training of and visits by faculty

members of both the Universities, internship programmes for the students and Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs), in the areas

Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh, Amity Group Addl. Vice Chancellor and

Prof. Jaap Winter, President – VU University signing the MoU

A Delegation from Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakh-

stan (kazNU) visited Amity University, Sector-125, Noida and

signed a MoU on March 20, 2015 to facilitate mutually benefit-

ting International ties between both the Universities known for

their excellence and repute.

The MoU was signed by Dr. Galimkair Mutanov-Rector, Al-Farabi

Kazakh National University and Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh- Amity

Group Additional Vice Chancellor in the presence of H.E. Mr. Bu-

lat Sarsenbayev – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to India, Dr. Ashok

K Chauhan-Founder President, Amity Group and Lt. Gen. P.D.

Bhargava -Group Deputy Vice Chancellor, Amity University, Uttar

Pradesh.

The MoU will facilitate Faculty and Administrative staff ex-

change, Student exchange at Graduate and Undergraduate

levels, Joint educational programs, Joint research activi-

ties, Publication of Articles, Reports and other scientific materials of the University’s faculty members, staff and students in the peri-

odical publications of the partner-University and assigning leading scientists and professors for supervising PhD students’ research

work at the partner-University.

Addressing the gathering, Dr. Galimkair Mutanov, Rector, Al-FarabiKazakh National University outlined the achievements of Al-

Farabi Kazakh National University and the International Accreditation of various programmes offered by the University. He ex-

pressed his hope that the association with Amity University would be long lasting and fruitful for both the Universities.

Sharing his views, H.E.Bulat Sarsenbayev – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to India said that Kazakhstan and Indiahave very good

business and trade relations and expressed his joy over the MoU signed between Amity and Al-Farabi Kazakh National Universi-

ty.

Group of students from Kazakhstan National University gave beautiful and mesmerizing performances, familiarizing the audience

with the rich culture and traditions of Kazakhstan through Kakah National music, Kazakh national songs and Kazakh Dance.

MoU signed between Amity University and Al-Farabi Kazakh National University

Dr. Galimkair Mutanov and Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh signing the MOU

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International

Outreach

Amity University is always ahead in providing the best education

practices to its students. In quest of becoming the global research

and innovation driven University, Amity always seek the collabo-

ration from the top universities of the world which shares the same

doctrine of education as Amity.

Dr. Atul Chauhan, Chancellor, Amity University and Prof. (Dr.) Gu-

rinder Singh, Amity Group Addl. Vice Chancellor recently visited

top Universities of Australia, namely, Australian National Univer-

sity; University of Queensland; Deakin University and Curtin Uni-

versity. The main focus of this visit was to strengthen Amity’s global footprint initiatives in Australia.

During the visit, they had the privilege to meet with H.E. Alex

Chernov AC, QC, Governor of Victoria, Honorable Steve Her-

bert - Minister of Training & Skills, Minister of International Edu-

cation, Australia. Positive discussions were held and Honorable

Minister encouraged that Australian Universities and Amity Uni-

versity should have collaborations which can be beneficial for

students and researchers.

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed with each of

the Universities to facilitate faculty & student exchange program;

joint research in different areas; joint patent filings; organizing

joint seminars & conferences; joint academic programs etc.

Meetings were held with very senior officials of Universities like

Professor Shirley Leitch - Dean of Business School Australian Na-

tional University; Dr. Deborah Terry Vice Chancellor of Curtin

University; Professor Gary Smith Deputy Vice-Chancellor Global

Engagement & Dean of Deakin University; Professor Peter Høj,

Vice-Chancellor and President University of Queensland.

The collaboration of Amity with different universities of Australia

will usher into a new beginning having new chapters of academic

excellence and new opportunities for students and researchers.

Dr. Atul Chauhan, Chancellor - Amity University, Prof (Dr.) Gurinder Singh,

Amity Group Addl. Vice Chancellor meeting with Hon Steve Herbert, Minis-

ter of Training & Skills, Minister of Higher Education, Victoria, Australia

Amity reaches Australia to strengthen global footprints initiatives

Amity and Swinburne University Australia to join hands for mutual collaboration Amity University and Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne takes steps

forward for mutual collaboration. The proposed partnership will be extended to

various domains of Science, Technology and Management. It will include student

exchange, faculty exchange, joint research programs, Research guides, joint

seminars, joint patent filing etc. The upcoming partnership will help the students of

both Universities in terms of academic exposure, research opportunities and in-

crease in cross cultural ties.

In this regards, during a recent visit to Australia, Dr. Atul Chauhan, Chancellor -

Amity University and Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh, Amity Group Additional Vice

Chancellor met with Prof. Ajay Kapoor, Academic Vice President (Research En-

gagement, India) and Ms. E. Marisa Furno, Manager – Global Education Partner-

ships.

During the high level interaction it was informed that Swinburne University of

Technology, Melbourne is a world-ranked university leading the way in innova-

tion, industry engagement and social inclusion. It is ranked in Top 50 in Times

Higher Education University World Rankings, Best Design School in QS World Rankings of Universities by Subject, Ranked in Top 400 Universities in

Academic Ranking of World Universities.

Swinburne has an international reputation for quality research that connects science and technology with business and the community. Five key areas

of focus driving the research include: future manufacturing, sustainable futures, digital frontiers, personal and societal wellbeing, and inspirational

science and technology. University has six campuses, 2800 staff and over 50,000 students from more than 100 different countries around the world.

Swinburne University offers world-class higher education in health, arts, design, business, law, science, engineering and technology.

Swinburne is a globally engaged University attracting world class minds. Currently University is in partnership with different institutions of U.S.A, U.K,

Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Malaysia etc.

From L-R Dr. Atul Chauhan, Prof. Ajay Kapoor and Prof. (Dr.)

Gurinder Singh

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International

Outreach

Amity organizes 2nd International Conference at Singapore

Sessions on “A Celebration of Singapore” during the conference

During the 2nd Amity International Conference, technical session on the theme “A Celebration of Singapore (the past)

and Success factors of Singapore (the present) in which Prof. Maurice Dimmock, Chairman, ASIC; Ms. Shobha Tsering

Bhalla, Managing Director, India Se Media Pte Ltd Prof. Dr. Kim Cheng Patrick Low, Adjunct Professor, University of the

South Pacific, Suva, Fiji.

Continuing with the theme of first session, second session also focused on “Continued success (the future)” wherein Ms.

Penny Low, Founder & President, Social Innovation Park Ltd; Mr. Maurice Lam, Founding Partner & Managing Director -

Stewardship Consulting (S) Pte Ltd and Chairman, Board of Investment Mauritius; Mr. K Sadashiv, Partner (Asean), Ernst

& Young LLP; Ms. Yang Xinyi, Assistant Manager, Social Innovation Park Ltd presented their views

It was a conference which brings the world to Amity and takes Amity to the World.

In this era of cut – throat competition it has become essentially im-

portant for institutions and organizations worldwide to be in pace

with the changing times. The essence of any organization’s exponen-tial growth is directly dependent on two major factors; Research

and Innovation. If an optimal equilibrium can be maintained in be-

tween these two then not only companies can achieve their desired

goals but also contribute significantly in shaping societies and na-

tions at large.

In line with the vision of Amity Group’s motto of Nation Building with

the aegis of Education and Philanthropy, Amity Global Busi-

ness School, Singapore organizes annual International Re-

search Conference . This conference brings along with it a

deluge of industry captains, renowned academes and their

beacons & most of all researchers from world over. A con-

glomeration of both experts and voracious knowledge seek-

ers which forms a profound pool of intellectuals.

The 2nd International Conference was organized on May 16,

2015 at Simpor Junior Ballroom, Mariana Bay Stands - Sin-

gapore.

The International Conference was inaugurated by Mr. Mau-

rice Lam, Founding Partner & Managing Director - Steward-

ship Consulting (S) Pte Ltd and Chairman, Board of Investment

Mauritius; Mr. Vikram Nair, Member of Parliament (MP)/

Partner, Rajah & Tann LLP; Prof. Lesley Dobree, Deputy Vice

Chancellor (Academic) Anglia Ruskin University, UK; Dr.

Aseem Chauhan, Director, Amity Global Business School, Sin-

gapore; Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh, Amity Group Addl. Vice

Chancellor; Dr. Easwaramoorthy Rangaswamy, Principal, Ami-

ty Global Business School, Singapore; Mr. Prabhakaran, Di-

rector, Amity Global Business School, Singapore; Mr. Koh Kee

Lee, Head – Marketing, Amity Global Business School, Singa-

pore.

The conference also witnessed the release of its internation-

ally renowned and acclaimed research journal the "Amity

Business Review" Volume 2. Mauritius; Mr. K Sadashiv, Partner

(Asean), Ernst & Young LLP; Ms. Yang Xinyi, Assistant Manag-

er, Social Innovation Park Ltd presented their views

Dr. Ashok K Chauhan, Founder President, Dr. Aseem Chauhan, Chancellor -

Amity University, Mr. Abhay Chauhan, Prof (Dr.) Gurinder Singh, Amity Group

Addl. Vice Chancellor releasing Amity Business Review during the previous

edition of Conference

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Convocation

Amity Singapore organizes Convocation Ceremony

It was the much awaited and most cherished moment for gradu-

ands of Amity Global Business School, Singapore when they

were conferred their Degrees and Diplomas during the Convoca-

tion Ceremony organised at Simpor Junior Ballroom, Mariana

Bay Stands – Singapore on May 16, 2015

Graduands, accompanied by their family members and ac-

quaintances, beamed with joy and exhilaration as they went

down the memory lane, reminiscing college days while re-uniting

with their friends, faculty members and Institution Heads. All the

graduands donned beautiful black robes with caps and coloured

scarves representing their different programmes.

The grandeur procession comprising of Dr. Aseem Chauhan, Di-

rector, Amity Global Business School & Chancellor, Amity Univer-

sity; Prof Lesley Dobree, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) -

Anglia Ruskin University, UK; Dr Gurinder Singh, Amity Group

Addl. Vice Chancellor; Dr.Easwaramoorthy Rangaswamy Princi-

pal, Amity Global Business School; Prof. Maurice Dimmock,

Chairman, ASIC; Mr.Koh Kee Lee, Head - Marketing, Amity

Global Business School, Singapore and Senior Faculty members

entered the Convocation Hall accompanied by the band of pip-

ers humming the traditional celebration song, marking the com-

mencement of the Grand event.

Dr. Aseem Chauhan, Director, Amity Global Business School &

Chancellor, Amity University declared the Convocation open

During the convocation, Best All Round Student Award were given

to Mr. Edison Bellarmin and Mr. Loesah Wee, Terence. Top Students

of the Cohort awarded to Ms. Neema Reena, Ms. Foong Mei Fun,

Ms. Nagareddy Kshatriya, Mr. Harikesavan Vattamparambath,

Mr. Alfonsus Gerry Theosa and Ms. Fu Xinqi. Leadership award

were presented to Ms. Herta Monica Montesino and Ms. Liu Bin

Addressing the gathering and calling Amity alumni as Amity’s Amazing Achievers, Dr. Aseem Chauhan, Director, Amity Global

Business School & Chancellor, Amity University said that Amity

alumni are empowered to change the country and the world. He

stressed that Amity alumni are equipped with rich culture and ethos

which would help them to achieve anything in their lives. Dr. Chau-

han, who himself believes in “Success by Compulsion”, called upon the Alumni to have an urge to achieve something in life, forge

ahead with strong conviction, self confidence and faith in God,

without getting perturbed by deterrents

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Amity University receives three prestigious Indian Education Awards

Amity added yet another glorious feather to its cap by receiving three prestigious Indian Education Awards - Best Private

University Award, Best B School Award and Best Coaching Institute of the year Award at the glittering ceremony orga-

nized during “Indian Education Congress 2015” held on June 10-11, 2015 at Vivanta by Taj, Surajkund, New Delhi.

The Awards reflect the culture of excellence practiced in Amity and the grandeur vision and mission of Dr. Ashok K. Chau-

han- Founder President, Amity Group to make India a “Superpower” through education and beyond.

Indian Education Awards are the most prestigious awards that recognize excellence in education sector.

Amity University was felicitated with “Best Private University Award” which was received by Dr. (Mrs.) Balvinder Shukla, Vice Chancellor, Amity University.

Amity Business School was adjudged as “Best B-School”. Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh, Amity Group Additional Vice Chancellor & Direc-

tor General, Amity Directorate of Management and Al-

lied Areas received the Award.

Mrs. Meenakshi Rawal, Director, Amity Institute for Competitive

Examination received “Coaching Institute of the Year Award” for Engineering Entrance Coaching.

“Best Private University Award” received by Dr. (Mrs.) Balvinder Shukla, Vice Chancellor, Amity University

during “Indian Education Congress 2015”

Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh, Group Addl. Vice Chan-

cellor, Amity University receiving the “Best B-

School” Award during “Indian Education Congress

Mrs. Meenakshi Rawal, Director, Amity Institute of Competi-

tive Examination receiving the “Coaching Institute of the Year Award” during “Indian Education Congress 2015”

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International

Programs

Experts from King’s College, London and Amity deliberate on Internal Threats to Nuclear Security

Academicians, Scientists and Researchers from

renowned Institutions across India including Pan-

jab University, Nagpur University, Indian Institute

of Technology, Roorkee, IGNOU, Delhi University

have gathered at Amity University Campus,

Noida to attend “Professional Development Course (PDC) on Nuclear Security Education

2015” organized from June 1-5, 2015 by Amity

Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, Ami-

ty University, in collaboration with Centre for

Science and Security Sciences, King’s College, London and Partnership for Nuclear Security

(PNS) US, Washington D C.

Welcoming the distinguished guests, Dr. Alpana

Goel –Deputy Director and Head, Amity Institute

of Nuclear Science and Technology, Amity Uni-

versity presented a bird’s eye view of the PDC

and outlined the key topics that will be covered during the PDC such as “Threats to Nuclear Security and Consequences”, “Insider Threat and Strategies to man-age Insider risk”, “Nuclear Security Culture and its role in risk reduction”, “International and National Nuclear Security Regime”, “Deployable Radiation Detection Technologies in Nuclear Security”, “Transportation Security” and “Access Control and Contraband Detection”.

Addressing the gathering and giving a brief overview of PNS, Mr. Daniel Miller-

Program Officer, U.S. Department of State's Partnership for Nuclear Securi-

ty said that PNS seeks to strengthen nuclear security culture in partner countries’ nuclear technical organizations in order to mitigate the risk which an insider could

cause by diverting nuclear material, technology, or expertise for malicious pur-

poses. He stressed that “Insider threats” present a unique problem since Insiders

could take advantage of their access, complemented by their authority and

knowledge of the facility to bypass dedicated physical protection elements or

other provisions such as safety, nuclear material control and accountancy and

operating measures and procedures. He briefed audience about Nuclear Security

Training Series (NSTS) which is a four week study tour for students from various

Indian universities at Texas, A&M University Campus, Sandia National Laborato-

ries and Oak Ridge National Laboratory and conclusion at the INMM Annual

Meeting in Atlanta.

Sharing his views on “Nuclear Security”, Dr. Christopher Hobbs- Deputy Director

for Knowledge Transfer at the Centre for Science and Security Studies, King’s College London said that Nuclear Security is an intrinsically interdisciplinary sub-

ject drawing from Physics, Engineering, Law, Psychology, Social Science, Interna-

tional Law etc. Referring to the definition of Nuclear Security by International

Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Dr. Hobbs said, “Nuclear Security is the prevention and detection of and response to theft, sabotage, unauthorized access and ille-

gal transfer or other malicious acts involving nuclear material and other radioac-

tive substances and their associated facilities.” He briefed audience with various radioactive substances, their categorization depending upon the hazard, danger

or chance of harmful or injurious consequences associated with their actual or

potential exposure.

Dr. Christopher Hobbs- Deputy Director for

Knowledge Transfer at the Centre for Science and

Security Studies, King’s College addressing the gather-

the second year at Purdue University Calu-

met, Hammond, Indiana, USA..

The MBA course will be taught by Doctoral-

ly qualified full-time Purdue Calumet grad-

uate faculty certified by Purdue University

Graduate School.

For more information about Amity-Purdue

Calumet MBA, please contact Ms. Hardeep

Kaur, Amity International Business School,

Amity University at hkaur3@amity.edu

and/or Dr. Neeti Parashar, President, Pur-

due Calumet World Bridge India Program

at parashar@purduecal.edu

Amity University and Purdue University

Calumet have joined hands together to

open up a basket of opportunities for

students by launching prestigious Amity-

Purdue Calumet MBA program.

The unique features of this AACSB ac-

credited MBA program are its competi-

tive cost structure, world renowned in-

ternational faculty, brighter job oppor-

tunities with a degree from Purdue and

also opportunities to gain experience

by working for up to 20 hours part time

on campus as one studies.

The minimum eligibility to get admission

in Amity-Purdue Calumet MBA program

is to have bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a

minimum GPA of 3.00.

Students will study first year of Amity-

Purdue Calumet MBA at Amity Universi-

ty and will complete 5 preparatory

modules and 5 MBA modules. Amity will

provide training to the students to help

them clear TOEFL and GMAT exam and

will also guide them on making the best

out of their international exposure. The

remaining courses required for the MBA

degree (33 credit hours or 11 courses)

will be completed subsequently during

Amity and Purdue Calumet, USA join hands together to launch Amity-Purdue MBA

Page 11 Issue 10 Annual Issue 2015 Honor

Amity University ranked amongst the Top Universities in QS University

Rankings: BRICS 2015

QS Quacquarelli Symonds (producers of the QS World University Rankings ) released “QS University Rankings : BRICS 2015 ” in Delhi wherein Amity University Uttar Pradesh has been ranked amongst top 94 Indian Universities and 400 Universities of

BRICS countries.

QS University Rankings: BRICS was developed to track the relative progress of leading universities in BRICS countries – all of which

have made investments in higher education and research. The Ranking is based on key performance indicators relating to global repu-

tation, internationalization, academic staff levels, and research production and impact.

Unveiling “QS University Rankings: BRICS 2015” and sharing exclusive analysis of the rankings, Mr. Ashwin Fernandes- Head of Client

Relations, QS Asia Quacquarelli Symonds, Singapore stressed that the number of International students have doubled in last 12 years

and the purpose of QS BRICS rankings is to help these prospective students and their parents to make informed choices about the right

University and the country for pursuing a particular programme. Highlighting the parameters used to identify world class universities

under BRICS Rankings, he stressed that Research, Teaching, Employability and Internationalization are the core aspects of BRICS rank-

ing with 30% weightage given to Academic reputation from global survey, 20% to Employer Reputation, 20% to Faculty Student

ratio, 10% Proportion of Staff with PhD., 2.5% to International Faculty, 2.5% to International Students, 5% to Citations per paper

from Sciverse Scopus and 10% to Papers per faculty from Sciverse Scopus.

Talking about BRICS 2015 Rankings, he said that in the third Edition of BRICS Rankings, 411 Universities were evaluated out of which

404 have been ranked overall, top 100 have been published and 16 Universities are new entrants. He remarked that Indian Universi-

ties have done better than previous year with 15 Indian Universities featuring amongst top 100 and 31 amongst top 200 Universities

amongst BRICS economies in year 2015. He stressed that rank imposes responsibility and it takes time to go from good to great.

Addressing the gathering, Dr W Selvamurthy- President, Amity Science, Technology and Innovation Foundation (ASTIF), Amity Universi-

ty thanked QS for extending wholehearted support for improving the quality of Higher Education in India. He stressed that it is a very

opportune time in India when under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister, Higher Education, Learning and Research has been ex-

ponentially growing by promoting Public and Private Partnerships. He remarked that Indian Institutes are looking forward to learn the

best practices from their counterparts in BRICS economies so that all of them could mutually benefit and move up the rankings.

Sharing her views during the occasion, Dr. (Mrs.) Balvinder Shukla- Vice Chancellor, Amity University Uttar Pradesh said that Amity

University has been participating every year in BRICS Rankings since Amity is very pro-active in bench marking itself with the best of

Institutions across the world. She remarked that it is very important to participate in International Rankings to identify where an Institu-

tion stands Internationally and how it could improvise by filling up the gaps steadily and continuously.

Dr. Karthick Sridhar- Vice Chairman, Indian Centre for Academic

Rankings and Excellence, India addressing the gathering

Mr. Ashwin Fernandes- Head of Client Relations, QS Asia

Quacquarelli Symonds, Singapore addressing the gathering

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Collaboration

It was a historical day of July 24, 2015

for Amity when the Federation of Indian

Export Organizations (FIEO), a set up by

Ministry of Commerce, Government of

India and Amity University came together

to launch Amity Centre for Excellence for

Export Enhancement. A Memorandum of

Understanding between FIEO and Amity

University was signed in a solemn ceremo-

ny which was witnessed by senior most

officials of FIEO and Amity University in

the presence of faculty members and stu-

dents of Amity University.

A Memorandum of Understanding was

signed by Shri Ajay Sahai, Director Gen-

eral & CEO - Federation of Indian Export

Organisations (FIEO) and Prof. (Dr.) Gurin-

der Singh, Amity Group Additional Vice

Chancellor & Director General – Amity International Business School.

Mr. Ashish Jain, Director – FIEO, Ms. Nirmala Tete, Joint Director – FIEO and Mr. Mohit Hans – FIEO; Dr. A.K. Nagpal, Chairman,

Board of Governors, Ritnand Balved Medical Foundation; Dr. W. Selvamurthy, President – Amity Science Technology & Innovation

Foundation; Prof. Bhawna Kumar, Vice President – Ritnand Balved Education Foundation were also present during the MoU signing

ceremony.

Through this MoU, FIEO and Amity have joined

hands to launch a FIEO-Amity Centre of Excel-

lence for Export Enhancement, which will under-

take many initiatives including Training Pro-

grammes, Certificate & Diplomas Courses; Joint

Reports & Publications; Joint Consulting Assign-

ments; Joint organization of annual events,

workshops & seminars; Amity will set up dedi-

cated Innovation Incubators at its campuses;

FIEO & Amity will exchange academic & re-

search information, publications & other re-

search materials.

During the historical day while addressing the

gathering of students, faculty members, re-

search scholars and senior officials, Mr. Ajay

Sahai, Director General & CEO - Federation of

Indian Export Organisations said that the MoU

signed between Amity University and FIEO will begin a new journey of cooperation between two institutes which will mutually benefit

students in particular and export industry at large.

Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh, Amity Group Additional Vice Chancellor & Director General – Amity International Business School said that

the MoU between Amity and FIEO will certainly bridge the gap between industry and academia. Prof. Singh added that today busi-

ness is not confined to limits of boundary, it has become international. A manufacturer having a unit in Noida, procures raw material

from one country, machinery from another country, employ local labor and export the finished product to number of countries. The aim

of Amity is to make students industry ready so that by the time they finish their course must possess adequate skills, knowledge and

temperament to fit in the industry or occupation of their dream.

FIEO & Amity come together for Export Enhancement

Shri Ajay Sahai, Directro General & CEO FIEO and Prof (Dr.) Gurinder Singh signing the MoU

Shri Ajay Sahai & Prof (Dr.) Gurinder Singh exchanging MoU files files

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New Beginning

Amity University welcome budding entrepreneurs, CEOs, managers, scientists,

professionals & leaders of tomorrow across 250 programs

Amity University – A Research & Innovation based University,

famous for its world class infrastructure and multidimensional

programs attract students from all over the world who come to

define their career paths. The much sought after programs at

Amity University this year attracted thousands of applicants for

different programs and after rigorous screening process of

written examination, interview and board interview, students

were selected.

Orientation ceremony was organized for the new batches at

Amity University each with its own aura and depth. The en-

closed pictures share a few selected memories of orientation

program of MBA (International Business), MBA (3 Continent),

MBA (General), BBA (International Business), BBA (3 Continent),

BBA MBA Dual Degree, started with the auspicious Hawan which

was attended by Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh, Amity Group Addi-

tional Vice Chancellor & Director General – Amity International

Business School, Dr. Balvinder Shukla, Vice Chancellor – Amity

University, Dr. Sanjeev Bansal, Director – Amity Business

School, Prof. Bhawna Kumar, Vice President- Ritnand Balved

Education Foundation, faculty and senior officials of Amity

International Business School and Amity Business School.

Welcoming the students and their parents, Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder

Singh, Amity Group Additional Vice Chancellor & Director

General – Amity International Business School said that stu-

dents should have passion to learn and explore. Each work

should be done with passion. While emphasizing on the basic

traits of management students, Prof (Dr.) Singh said that they

should be hard working, punctual in classes & while submitting

reports, honest toward their work, dedicated, good listener,

have patience and good control on their emotions. Addressing

the students, Prof. Singh said all students must hug and thank

their parents because they have sacrificed their life for you

and they are the only source to live. Now it is turn of students

to payback in terms of getting the dreams of their parents

fulfilled. He added that relationship building can not be taught

in 48 hours module but it is practiced because life is about

taking people along with you. A man who is strong in relation-

ship building will have strong company of people with him for all time to come.

Blessing the new students during Hawan ceremony, Dr. Balvinder Shukla, Vice Chancellor – Amity University said that at Amity we are

passionate about grooming leaders who are not only thorough professionals but also good human beings with values and sanskars. Dr.

Shukla added that only the best of the students get admission in Amity and the candidates selected for management programs are

handpicked after going through rigorous admission process. “Amity University is students centric, therefore the onus of learn ing lies

with the students.

Proficiency test for students was also conducted during the day to judge the abilities and capabilities of each student in different do-

mains of management which will be further groomed and nurture to make every student a success story.

Auspicious Hawan Ceremony to take blessings from Almighty

Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh, Amity Group Addl. Vice Chancellor & Director

General - Amity International Business School addressing the new stu-

dents and parents during the Orientation Ceremony

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Events &

Happenings

Dr. Colin Coulson-Thomas, Director, Board Chairman, Adviser, IOD (Institute of Di-

rectors) delivered a talk on “How could Board Members & Directors add more value” at Amity University Campus,Sector-125, Noida

Dr. Ajit K. Nagpal, Chairman, Amity PACIFIC Forum welcomed the distinguished

guest and introduced him to the gathering.

Addressing the budding entrepreneurs from Business Schools of Amity, Dr. Colin

Coulson-Thomas very succinctly brought out the role of Board Members and Direc-

tors in a Company and what all they could do to add value to the organization. He

highlighted the ways through which employee engagement could be ensured in an

organization and how “Change Management” could be done seamlessly across the organization.

The lecture was attended by hundreds of students, Directors and Institutional

Heads and faculty members

Shri Varun Gandhi, Hon’ble Member of Parliament address students of Amity

have an opinion, research that opinion and

respect it.

Sharing a philosophical thought with the stu-

dents, Mr. Gandhi said, “thoughts come from thoughtlessness; make your mind blank and the

Universe will speak through you.” Advising them further, he stressed, “Still your mind, let your unconscious mind work and the answers of

the Universe will knock through you. Go for-

ward and play in your life confidently as if

you have three Aces and you will definitely

make it big in your life.”

Dr. Aseem Chauhan- Chancellor, Amity Univer-

sity, Rajasthan thanked Hon’ble Mr. Varun Gandhi for sparing time and enlightening the

young students with his wisdom and experi-

ence. He advised students to try and follow the

suggestions given by the young MP which is

bound to make them a responsible citizen and

a successful person.

Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh- Amity Group Addi-

tional Vice Chancellor & DG, Amity Internation-

al Business School said that Amity has been

inviting a series of eminent people as part of

“Leadership Series” to interact with the young students so that they can learn from the great

leaders and emulate their traits.

The lecture was attended by hundreds of stu-

dents along with Heads of Institutions/

Departments, faculty members, senior officials

of Amity University

“Vision of the Candidate should be the reason to vote rather than Caste or Religion” averred Hon’ble Shri Varun Gandhi, Member of Parlia-ment while addressing the students of Amity.

“India is straddling between two times zones-17th century and 21st century and there is no

socio-economic bridge between the two which is

leading to chaos and confusion in the country.

India needs to have a vibrant citizenry where a

normal citizen has the power to question the State

and challenge its decisions; he should have a

stake in the State.”, averred the young MP, Shri Varun Gandhi while addressing a jam packed

auditorium of Amity students whose enthusiasm

and excitement knew no bounds being addressed

by a visionary on the topic “Ideas for New India”

at University Campus, Sector-125 Noida.

Addressing the students, he proposed that

Governance should be decentralized in India,

“one person taking care of millions of people in a Constituency may or may not be capa-

ble enough to do so, therefore people need

to come forward and get involved in the

societal affairs. In 2015, we are talking

about individuals and not Institutions. We

need to impose faith in ourselves and think

ways to make difference to the society. With

vigilant Judiciary and Media, people of the

country are looking forward to new and

vibrant voices of the youth, who are capable

enough to change even the policies in the

country.”

Motivating the youth, he said, “The present century is about three things-Ideas, Institutions

and Individuals. Dozens of entrepreneurs,

now, are coming up with new ideas and are

getting funding from various sources. Young

entrepreneurs don’t need money to make money; all they need is an idea.” He called

upon students to bet on them and their big

ideas, which will make their voice heard

tomorrow.

He shared, “today, politics all over the world is becoming inclusive and India must tread

the path. He called upon the youth to use the

power of Judiciary, Media and new power

tools given by the Government like RTIs to

challenge the system. He motivated them to

Mr. Varun Gandhi, Hon’ble Member of Parliament addressing the students of Amity University

Dr. Colin Coulson-Thomas, Director, Board Chair-

man, Adviser, IOD addressing the gathering

Dr. Colin Coulson-Thomas, Director, Board Chairman, Adviser - Institute of Directors (IOD) delivers

talk at Amity University

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International

Delegation

High Level Delegations from University of Queensland, The University of New Castle and

Delegation from University of Queensland, The University of New

Castle and RMIT University, Australia visited Amity University recently

to carve out the possibilities of mutual collaboration.

The delegation from the University of Queensland comprised

of Professor Ross Barnard, Director of the University of Queensland

Biotechnology Program; Associate Professor Mikael Boden, Director

of the University of Bioinformatics Program, who delivered a guest

lecture also on Antibody Engineering.

Delegation from RMIT University Australia was led by Prof. Martin

Bean CBE, Vice Chancellor & President, RMIT University, Australia

who discussed on various areas of potential collaboration.

President and Vice Chancellor Dr Caroline McMillean led the delega-

tion from The University of Newcastle, Australia.

Addressing the gathering, Prof. Martin Bean CBE, Vice Chancellor &

President, RMIT University, Australia commended Amity for its E-

Learning programs and said that world needs access to reach people

in order to provide scale quality education for mutual development.

Presenting a brief on RMIT University, Prof. Bean said that RMIT is a

University of Technology and Design which believes in providing

unique talent to students through learning. He emphasized that Amity

and RMIT has similar vision to provide global education to students.

Prof. Bean expressed his hope for a mutually productive collabora-

tion on potential areas.

Professor Ross Barnard, Director of the University of Queensland Bio-

technology Program while delivering lecture on spectrum of Antibody

Engineering said that before the discovery of Monoclonal Antibodies,

the therapeutic applications of antibodies were limited. However, the

Monoclonal Antibodies are expensive, time consuming and majorly

taken as foreign molecules by human immune system during diagnosis.

He elaborated that a major application of Antibody Engineering was

the possibility to create Chimeric Antibodies which are 70% hu-

man can be used as therapeutic drugs and has been tested for

diagnose of scrub typhus disease. Prof. Barnard outlined that

Antibodies structure differ in different species, hence there has

been a research on making mouse antibodies more humans

friendly. He further added that Antibody Engineering has de-

creased the immunogenic mouse derived sequence by humanizing

the sequence and creating antibody fragments to be ideal rea-

gents for imaging and therapy.

Prof Mikael Boden delivered the lecture on “Reconstructing an-cestral sequence to explain and engineer Biological Diversity”. Prof Boden explained that Ancestral Sequence Reconstruction

have emerged as important tools for examining the trajectory of

molecular sequence evolution and testing hypotheses about the

functional evolution of ancient genes. He said that the mainstay

of bioinformatics in rich theory, algorithms and many applica-

tions. Hi explained that to understand the sequence, humans

should imitate nature and through this people can understand the

basis to nature’s outcomes and re-purpose its starting material.

Welcoming the guests, Dr. Gurinder Singh, Additional Group

Vice Chancellor, Amity briefed them about the history and

achievements of Amity Education Group. He added that the phi-

losophy of Amity is to blend modern education with rich culture

and traditions. He remarked that QS has ranked Amity Universi-

ty’s Distance Learning Programs amongst the top worldwide. He also mentioned that on the lines of PM’s Initiative on Skill Devel-opment, Amity has launched Diploma Courses in Skill Develop-

ment which aim at nation building through skilling India’s Youth.

During the visit, the delegation was taken for a campus round

wherein they visited various laboratories, Amity Innovation Incu-

bator and Communication Studios. The delegation appreciated

the infrastructure, faculty and research work carried out at Amity

Prof. Martin Bean CBE, Vice Chancellor & President - RMIT University

felicitated by Dr Gurinder Singh, Dr W Selvamurthy and Dr. R C Deka

Prof Ross Barnard - University of Queensland addressing the

gathering

RMIT University Australia visit Amity University

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Honor

World renowned researcher awarded Honorary Professorship by Amity

It was a momentous day for Amity when Prof. Dr Supriya

Chakrabarti , Associate Dean for Research & Graduate Studies,

College of Science, University of Massachusetts awarded with Hon-

orary Professorship during MoU signing with University of Massachu-

setts at a ceremony held at Amity University Campus, Sector 125,

Noida.

The MoU was signed by Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh, Amity Group

Additional Vice Chancellor and Prof. Dr Supriya Chakrabarti .

The Memorandum focuses on various areas such as Joint research

projects and publications, faculty and students’ exchanges, placement of the students, paid internship, joint conferences &

workshops & visit of faculty, professional staff and students.

Prof. Dr Supriya Chakrabarti briefed audience about the key

research areas of University of Massachusetts. He also briefed

about various research projects handled by his university in-

cluding Full wave form, dual wave length Imaging Lidar, White

Sands Missile etc. He further added that there are many plac-

es where students can get hands on experience working on

cutting experimental projects therefore, through this MoU Ami-

ty & University of Massachusetts can make fundamental contri-

bution in a number of areas.

Addressing the gathering Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh, Amity

Group Additional Vice Chancellor, expressed his pleasure in

signing the MoU between University of Massachusetts one of

the world’s leading university and stressed that the association will be fruitful for India as well as the world. He further ex-

pressed his hope to initiate a deep and sustainable coopera-

tion between Amity and university of Massachusetts 2015, USA

in future.

Prof. Dr Supriya Chakrabarti was taken for a round of the

campus and visited laboratories and central library of Amity

University.

MoU signed between Amity University and University of Massachusetts

Prof. Dr Supriya Chakrabarti addressing the gathering

during MoU signing with University of Massachusetts

Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh, Amity Group Additional Vice Chancellor felici-

tating Prof. Dr Supriya Chakrabarti , Associate Dean for Research &

Graduate Studies, College of Science, University of Massachusetts

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Independence

Day

Amity University immersed in patriotism

Patriotism flows in the blood stream of every Indian. It is the

magic of the word “Tricolor” which bonds 29 states and 7 Union Territories of India. To celebrate the patriotism on the

occasion of 69th Independence Day, Amity University held the

festivity for entire one week and rightly termed as Independ-

ence Week Celebrations. Each and every Institute, Depart-

ment of Amity University organised one or more events to

inculcate the true understanding of freedom.

Amity International Business School also organised events

which connected the Amity with the outside world. The cele-

bration unfolded with the visit to old age home wherein stu-

dents share their joy with the senior citizens and in return en-

riched with their precious blessings and experiences. Students

also distributed essential items to them.

Within the premises of Amity International Business School,

donation boxes were kept at different locations. Donations like books, stationary items, clothes, toys kept pouring for the whole week.

All the items were later distributed amongst the slum clusters of Noida.

To keep aware about the initiatives of Amity International Business School during the Independence Week, flash mob dance was also

organised by students by singing and dancing on the tunes of patriotic numbers.

The celebration culminated with the tree plantation drive. Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh, Group Additional Vice Chancellor and Director

General – AIBS took the initiative and planted the first sapling. Faculty members and students also planted saplings of trees and

promised to ensure its care for all times to come so that after few years these plants can blossom into orchard of hope and aspira-

tions. 25 saplings were planted in this drive.

During the tree plantation event, organ donation awareness drive was also conducted. All AIBS members took take pledge to donate

their organs. They were encouraged to fill the form of organ donation which will be submitted at the designated hospitals.

The spirit which has been ignited within AIBS is not only for a week but forever and all such activities are henceforth going to be a

regular feature for all members of AIBS.

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Independence

Day

Amity University, Greater Noida campus organized a very impres-

sive Pre Independence Day celebration. The event was marked by

the patriotic fervor which was palpable in the air.

Right from the moment one entered the arena, patriotic songs

greeted everyone. Everyone assembled around National Flag and

they took a pledge that they will do everything to keep the flag of

India flying high and will continue to work for the glory of the coun-

try and Amity University while continuing to impart quality educa-

tion to students.

It was followed by Flag hoisting by Prof (Dr) Gurinder Singh,

The Director General of the Amity University Greater Noida

along with Mr Gustao of Colombian Embassy. After unfurling of

|Flag, National Anthem was sung by all.

In conformity with the vision of the Amity University for Green

India, Tree Plantation of 100 plants was done which was led by

Prof (Dr) Gurinder Singh. A Tree was also planted by Ms Juli-

ana from Germany. Students also participated in the activity.

This was followed by presentation of Cultural programme by

Students with Patriotism as the theme. Then Prof (Dr) Gurinder

Singh addressed the gathering. He exhorted the staff and Fac-

ulty to aim for the sky and give their best in whichever field

they were. He also reiterated that the University was committed

to the vision of skilling of the country. During the ceremony Di-

ploma Courses were launched by the University. Diploma Pro-

grams will provide education to one and all, the courses will be

conducted as evening classes and weekend classes also. The

students will be provided jobs in the Industry. They will also be

provided assured lateral entry for Graduate Courses after

Class X and Ten plus Two.

The program culminated with the award ceremony wherein the

Certificates of Merit were issued by Prof (Dr) Gurinder Singh to

all outstanding students of Amity Greater Noida Campus.

Independence Day Celebrations at Amity Greater Noida Campus

Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh unfurling the National Flag

Independence Day program at Amity Greater Noida Campus

Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh planting the sapling

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International

Outreach

Amity University conducted Three week India Immersion Program (IIP)

for the 17 Post Graduate students of University of Modena & Reggio

Emilia (UNIMORE), Italy from August 31-September 18, 2014, at

Amity University Campus, Sector-125, Noida.

During the first two weeks, students undertook lectures on various

modules including Indian Legal Framework, Stress Management, Indi-

an Foreign Policy & International Relations, Travel & Tourism in India

and a host of other relevant topics by the experienced faculty mem-

bers of Amity University.

During the last

week they were

taken for indus-

try visits to pro-

vide them with

first hand infor-

mation about

the operating

mechanisms of

Indian compa-

nies from vari-

ous sectors. They visited companies like Moser Baer, Maruti Suzuki,

New Holland Ltd, Mother Dairy, Shivalik Export House etc. Education-

al Trips to Delhi, Agra, Jaipur were also organized for the students.

During their stay, group of students from Amity were attached with

Italian students as their “Buddies”, who accompanied them to histori-cal places, sight seeing and even Industry visits.

A Concluding ceremony was organized which was graced by Prof. T

Bursi, Prof of International Marketing, UNIMORE, Italy and Prof. (Dr.)

Gurinder Singh, Amity Group Addl. Vice Chancellor & Director

General – Amity International Business School.

Sharing his views during the occasion, Prof. T Bursi, Prof of Inter-

national Marketing, UNIMORE, Italy expressed his deep grati-

tude to Amity University and its faculty members for providing

Italian students an exciting experience and informative exposure

to Indian way of life. He appreciated the way the three weeks

were planned for the students and applauded the concept of

industry visits which provided practical knowledge to the stu-

dents. He expressed that the information students have gained in

India will remain in their minds and hearts throughout their lives.

On behalf of University of Modena & Reggio Emilia University,

he expressed a desire to strengthen the partnership and links

between both the Institutions through Joint Projects, Faculty Ex-

change Program and more of Student Exchange Programs.

Addressing the gathering, Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh appreciated

Italian students for their curiosity, patience and excitement to

learn new things in India. He thanked them for providing a valu-

able insight into their country, culture, traditions and values which

mutually beneficial. Sharing the message of Dr. Ashok K Chauhan

- Founder President, Amity Group, he stressed that in order to

become successful, one has to experience success and he urged

the students to own whatever they do whether it is their family,

their work or their organization which increase their dedication,

ensuring success in every field. He invited the students to visit

again India and Amity since both have more to be explored. He

wished them luck in their future endeavors.

Dr. Manohar Sajnani, Director – Amity Institute of Travel & Tour-

ism; Prof. (Col.) R.K. Dargan, Advisor – Amity School of Communi-

cation, Wg. Cdr. S.K. Goel – International Affairs Department

and Senior Officials of Amity University were also present during

the occasion.

Students from UNIMORE, Italy during the Indian Immersion Program

organized by Amity University Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh, Amity Group Addl. Vice Chancellor

Amity conducts three week India Immersion Program for Students of

University of Modena & Reggio Emilia (UNIMORE), Italy

Students from UNIMORE, Italy during educational trip to Jaipur

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International

Outreach

Students from The University of Queensland, Australia partner with

Delegation from The University of Queensland, Australia recently visited

Amity University. The delegation comprised of Ms Siyu Wang, Interna-

tional Agreements Coordinator, UQ Global Engagement, Mr. Bruce

Woolley, Project Leader & Lecturer, School of Communication & Arts, Ms.

Majella Ferguson, Manager, International Development, Faculty of Hu-

manities and Social Sciences and 20 Under Graduate students of Jour-

nalism & Communication.

The aim of the visit is

to further enhance

the cooperation

between The Univer-

sity of Queensland,

Australia and Amity

University. Students

from visiting universi-

ty were on task as-

signed by Vice

Chancellor of The

University of

Queensland, Profes-

sor Peter Høj to produce stories with the help of Amity University Students

and foster connections between two countries.

Delegation was welcomed by Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh, Group Addl.

Vice Chancellor, Prof. (Col) R K Dargan, Advisor, Amity School of Com-

munication, Wg Cdr S K Goel, Vice President-RBEF & Deputy Director,

International Affairs Division.

Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh, Group Addl. Vice Chancellor, Amity University

while welcoming the delegation said “some days are historical and today we all are witnessing history in making when students from University of

Queensland are working on projects related to India and students from

Amity University are supporting them”. Dr. Singh said that 20 students are working on 20 projects which can be further published in the form of

coffee table book or other publications. Prof. Singh stated that Amity

University wants to extend the cooperation between two universities fur-

ther in the form of faculty exchange, study abroad program etc. Prof.

Singh echoed that success of Amity University is due to good foreign

universities partnerships and Amity wants to become player in Aus-

tralian education. Addressing the students from Australia, Dr. Singh

said that you all are explorers and students like you are writing

history while exploring the world.

Ms. Majella Fer-

guson, Manager,

International

Development,

Faculty of Hu-

manities and

Social Sciences,

The University of

Queensland,

Australia said

that she was

overwhelmed by

the reception

received from

Amity University. Ms. Ferguson said that The University of Queens-

land wants to engage with Partner University and the accompanying

students will get practical learning experience with the help of stu-

dents of Amity.

Prof. (Col) R K Dargan, Advisor, Amity School of Communication said

that the projects of students of University of Queensland will be a

practical experience for students of ASCO as well. Prof. Dargan

announced buddy students of ASCO with each of the visiting student

to support and assist in their projects.

The session followed with the cultural performances by the students

of Amity International Business School and Amity School of Communi-

cation.

During their Delhi visit, students from The University of Queensland,

Australia visited Jama Masjid, Humayun Tomb, Kathputli Colony,

Media Houses etc.

students of Amity University for their India Project

Delegation from University of Queensland with Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh From L-R Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh, Ms. Majella Ferguson, Ms Siyu Wang

Delegation members at Amity Broadcasting Studio

Prof. (Col) R K Dargan presenting memento to Ms.

Majella Ferguson

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New Beginning

Amity University has recently launched Skill based Diploma Pro-

grams after Class X and Class XII. Taking cue from the vision of

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji that by skilled Indians, will

make a happy, healthy, prosperous and strong nation, more than

80 applicants registered themselves for the Diploma Programs.

Orientation ceremony of the Diploma Programs was held at Amity

Greater Noida Campus. The Orientation ceremony for the first

batch of the Diploma Programs started today at Amity Greater

Noida Campus. The day started with the auspicious Hawan which

was attended by Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh, Amity Group Addition-

al Vice Chancellor & Director General – Amity International Busi-

ness School, Prof. Bhawna Kumar, Vice President- Ritnand Balved

Education Foundation, faculty and senior officials of Amity Universi-

ty Grater Noida Campus.

Speaking during the occasion, Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh, Amity

Group Additional Vice Chancellor & Director General – Amity Uni-

versity Greater Noida Campus said that these programs have

been modeled on world class international best practices with a

highly integrated industry connect emphasizing on deeper engage-

ment with industry thus ensuring hands on learning and bridging of

the need gaps faced by the industry today in being able to recruit

skilled workers. Prof. (Dr) Singh added that students should have

passion to learn and explore. The percentage in schools does not

matter, skills which a student acquire matters most. As a student one

should never be confused over thinking should I do or should I not,

focus is the most important trait. Speaking about the diploma pro-

grams students, Prof. (Dr.) Singh said that this course will concen-

trate on industry experience with theoretical knowledge. Apart

from classes, students will go for rigorous industry training. Three

days in a week, student will be doing practical hand on training at

industry and rest two days studying at Amity.

Lt. Gen. P.D. Bhargava, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Amity University;

Er. A.K. Srivastava, Director – Amity School of Urban Management;

Prof. S. Sitaraman, Prof. Bhawna Kumar, Vice President – Ritnand

Balved Education Foundation also addressed the students on skill

building.

The diploma programs are specifically crafted for people who

have so far only passed secondary or higher secondary exams. For

Class X or Secondary pass students, the program duration will be

for three years and for Class XII or Higher Secondary pass stu-

dents, program duration will be for 2 years.

Students on successfully completing the diploma program will be

given option to take confirmed lateral entry into the 2nd Year of

Amity Graduate Programs.

Orientation Program of Skill based Diploma Programs

Traditional welcome of new students during Orientation Program

Hawan ceremony to seek blessings of almighty during Orientation Program

Prof. Bhawna Kumar interacting with the students of Diploma Program

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International

Collaboration

Amity signs Memorandum of Co-operation with University of Bedfordshire Higher Education Corporation, UK

Amity Directorate of Distance and

Online Education (ADDOE) signed a

Memorandum of Co-operation (MoC)

with University of Bedfordshire Higher

Education Corporation, UK at Amity

University, Noida.

As part of the MOC, both the Institutions

agree to explore the opportunities and

collaborations in the areas of Online

Education with special reference to

MBA, Teachers Education, Health stud-

ies, Sports Management, English and

other areas.

The mutual collaboration will also in-

clude content development, research

and access to reference materials, thus

developing closer academic links.

The Memorandum of Co-operation

was signed by Mr. Arun Bisaria -

ADDOE and Prof. Ashraf Jawaid,

Deputy Vice Chancellor, University

of Bedfordshire, UK in the presence

of Mr. Ajit Chauhan, Vice Chairman,

ADDOE and Dr Gurinder

Singh, Group Addl. Vice Chancellor

& Director General, Amity Interna-

tional Business School.

From L-R Mr. Ajit Chauhan, Mr. Arun Bisaria, Prof. Ashraf Jawaid, Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh

Mr. Arun Bisaria -ADDOE and Prof. Ashraf Jawaid, Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Bedford-

shire, UK signing MoC in the presence of Mr. Ajit Chauhan, Vice Chairman, ADDOE and Prof. (Dr)

Gurinder Singh, Amity Group Addl. Vice Chancellor

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International

Outreach

It was a proud and historical moment when India hosted India-Africa Forum Summit 2015 recently at New

Delhi which saw participation of more than 52 African Countries. We are very privileged to be an im-

portant stakeholder in the close partnership between India & Africa, now being celebrated & reinvigorat-

ed through the third India Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) which was organized at New Delhi from 26th-

29th October 2015.

As an additional step forward to reinvigorating partnership between Indian & Africa, Amity has also set

up Amity Institute of Higher Education at Mauritius which offers Bachelor’s level and Master’s level courses in Management, Accounting, Finance, Tourism & Hospitality and Information Technology.

During the India-Africa Forum Summit 2015, Amity University created history by

conferring Honorary Doctorate Degree to Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf,

President of Liberia at Amity University.

Amity Group of Institutions, a leading Private Education Group of Asia, is extreme-

ly proud to be the only Indian private e-education service provider to 40 African

countries under the prestigious Pan African e-Network project. Under this project,

Amity is imparting e-education to more than 20,000 students of the African union,

thus contributing to Africa’s aspirations for pan-African Institutions & development

programs. The project aims to create significant linkages for tele-education, inter-

net, video-conferencing and VoIP services, making available the facilities and ex-

pertise of best universities in India to the people of Africa.

Amity is also collaborating with many African Countries like Swaziland, Morocco,

Rwanda, Uganda, Botswana, Liberia, South Africa etc for promoting education.

Amity at the forefront of Reinvigorating

Partnerships between India & Africa

Gen (Retd.) V.K. Singh, Union Minister with Mr. Abhay Chauhan,

VP– Amity Online, Mr. Ajit Chauhan, Vice Chairman - ADDOE,

Prof. (Dr) Gurinder Singh, Amity Group Addl. Vice Chancellor

visiting the Amity pavilion during India - Africa Forum Summit

Hon’ble Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi with Mr. Ajit Chauhan, Vice Chairman - ADDOE having live demo at Amity pavilion during India -

Africa Forum Summit

Amity University spreading education in African conti-

nent through Pan African E-Network

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Honor

Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of Liberia conferred

October 29, 2015 was the historical day for Amity University when Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of Liberia had been con-ferred an Honorary Doctorate degree in Philosophy.

The degree was conferred on the Libe-rian President at a Special Convoca-tion held on the campus of the Amity University in the presence of Dr. Ashok K Chauhan, Founder President - Amity Group; Dr. Atul Chauhan, Chancellor, AUUP; Dr. Aseem Chauhan, Chancel-lor - Amity University Rajasthan; Dr. (Mrs.) Amita Chauhan, Chairperson - Amity International Schools, Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh, Amity Group Addi-tional Vice Chancellor, Dr. (Mrs.) Balvinder Shukla, Vice Chancellor - AUUP and Senior Officials of Amity University.

Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, thanked the Amity University for the Honor which she dedicated to the

women of Liberia and Africa. She reflected on the longstanding relations between Liberia and India and looked forward for more progress.

During the ceremony, Dr. Ashok K Chauhan, Founder President - Amity Group announced number of post-graduate scholarships to students of Liberia. Dr. Chauhan added that Amity has long lasting relationship with Libe-ria. Hundreds of students from Liberia are benefiting with the Pan African E-Learning Program conducted by Amity University.

Mr. Ajit Chauhan, Vice Chairman - Amity Directorate of Distance & Online Education; Ms. Pooja Chauhan, Vice Chairperson - Amity Humanity Founda-tion; Ms. Sapna Chauhan, Chairper-son - Amiown, Ms. Divya Chauhan, Chairperson - Amity School of Fine Arts & Amity School of Fashion Technology were also present during the Special Convocation Ceremony.

Honorary Doctorate Degree in Philosphy

Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of Liberia being conferred Honorary Doctorate de-

gree in Philosophy at Amity University

Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of Liberia addressing the gathering after being con-

ferred upon Honorary Doctorate degree in Philosophy

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International

Outreach

Amity dominated its presence at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston

It was a momentous occasion when Professor

(Dr.) Gurinder Singh, Amity Group Additional Vice

Chancellor addressed the august gathering at a

seminar organized by Y.I.M. (Young Investigator

Meeting) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

(MIT), Boston.

The event was attended by top brains of world re-

nowned Universities, which included Scientists, re-

searchers, post doctoral fellows, venture capitalists,

entrepreneurs and senior academicians from Har-

vard, Stanford, Berkeley, Cornell, State Universities

and world famous Business Schools.

Everyone was spell bound when Additional Group Vice

Chancellor of Amity Universities Worldwide spoke on how

one can become a successful entrepreneur. One could see

tears in the eyes of the people when he narrated the story

of entrepreneurship by taking the Founder of Amity as a

case study to emphasize that the time of brain drain is over

and brain gain has come in India.

People were moved by his unique anecdotes and the

steps he gave to become successful entrepreneurs and

how one can convert academic research to commercial

research which can create world class companies.

One could see nostalgic eyes of the top people of the

Indian community present at the conference who are

touched when he said “the souls of your mother, grand-mother, grannies are waiting to embrace you and its

time now to share your success with your own roots.”

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Honor

Amity International Business School honored at Harvard University

We are so proud that Amity has become

a name synonymous with trust and excel-

lence as it continues to strive forward on

its journey of redefining Global Educa-

tion.

Recently Amity International Business

School received award of 3 Palms of

Excellence by Eduniversal - a global

ranking and rating agency specializing

in higher education - at a glittering

ceremony at Harvard University.

Amity International Business School

was also named amongst the top

International Business Schools of the

world.

Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh, Amity Group

Additional Vice Chancellor and Director

General – Amity International Business

School also gave an address during the

conference organized at Harvard University. Prof. (Dr.) Singh

shared the journey of Amity and how Amity has built its interna-

tional linkages. The august gathering was fascinated on listening

the success of Amity in just a short period of time.

During the event, Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh met with Prof. Steve Jarding,

a renowned leadership Guru from Harvard Business School. Prof. Jarding

agreed to do joint research, training and consulting and to jointly devel-

op the leadership models with Amity. Prof. Jarding has also agreed to

Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh, Amity Group Additional Vice Chancellor receiving the award of 3Palms

of Excellence during the glittering ceremony organized at Harvard University

Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh addressing the gathering at Harvard Uni-

versity

Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh meeting with Prof. Steve Jarding, leader-

ship Guru from Harvard Business School

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International

Initiative

Amity University signs MoU with University of Swaziland - Africa

In sync with India-Africa Forum Summit’s aim of building strong bilat-eral ties between two continents, Amity University signed a MoU with

University of Swaziland, Southern Africa at Amity Campus, Noida.

The MoU was signed by Prof. Cisco M Magagula, Vice Chancellor,

University of Swaziland and Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh, Group Addi-

tional Vice Chancellor, Amity in presence of Mr. Bertram B Stewart,

Principal Secretary, EDF NAO, Ministry of Economic Planning, Govt.

of Swaziland; Justice M. Thwala-Dean -University of Swaziland; Mr.

M V Dlamini, CEO, Royal Science and Technology Park, Swazi-

land; Mr. Vuli Simelane, Acting CEO, Uniswa Foundation, Swazi-

land; Mr. Rajiv Ahuja, Sr. Vice President, Angelique International Lim-

ited; Mr. Ashish Gupta, Senior General Manager, Angelique Interna-

tional Limited; Mr. Ajit Chauhan, Vice Chairman, Amity Directorate of

Distance Online Education and Dr. W. Selvamurthy President Amity

Science Technology and Innovation Foundation amongst other eminent

scientists and senior officials of Amity.

The MoU outlines various possible areas of potential collaboration

including mutual development of E-learning& distance learning pro-

grams; exchange of academic information and co-development of

syllabi; training of and visits by faculty members & Staff; India Im-

mersion Program; exchange of students and developing study

abroad programs; holding Joint workshops, symposium, seminars,

conferences and publications in areas of mutual academic, research

and innovation interests; submitting Joint Projects by Scientists /

Researchers from both sides; filling of joint Patents and Joint supervi-

sion and co-guidance of Thesis and Joint Research.

Sharing his views on mutual partnership, Prof. Cisco M Magagula said

that India and Africa have a historic relationship which has grown into

a sustainable relationship with time. He mentioned that Swazi-

land is focusing on the promotion the education sector as human

resource is core key to development. He assured mutual support-

ing areas of education and research sector to Amity.

Presenting a brief on Swaziland-India University Partner-

ship, Justice M. Thwala said that the collaboration of University

of Swaziland and Amity will create a new paradigm in educa-

tion sector which will further enhance the engagement between

two countries by keeping in view Indian capacities and African

aspirations. He highlighted that University of Swaziland is a Na-

tional University which was established in year 1982 with vision

of leadership through excellence in education. He apprised that

the solution to challenges faced by Swaziland is partnerships and

funding in various sectors. He mentioned that Indian Universities

have a track record in ICT and Biotechnology and collaboration

in these areas will be beneficial for the growth of African educa-

tion sector.

Addressing the gathering, Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh said that

Amity is one of the largest players in African region. He further

added that Amity had created a revolution in e-learning through

Pan-African e-Network with priority on tele-education service.

He stressed that the basic objective of the Pan-African e-

Network project is to help Africa in capacity building by way of

imparting quality education to students. Dr. Singh proposed an

establishment of Amity e-learning centre at University of Swazi-

land and also devising of Skill Development programs for the

young African students

Delegation from University of Swaziland at Amity University Campus Noida Prof. Cisco M Magagula, Vice Chancellor, University of Swaziland and Mr.

Ajit Chauhan, Vice Chairman, Amity Directorate of Distance & Online Edu-

cation exchanging the files of MoU between two Universities

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Events &

Happenings

The First Amity National Debate begins with participation of more than 100 teams

Amity International Business School, a pioneer in bringing international

excellence in studies; has initiated a debating competition which gives

an opportunity to the students all over country to participate and prove

their intellect.

The first ever Amity National Debate 2015-16 was launched by Prof.

(Dr.) Gurinder Singh, Amity Group Additional Vice Chancellor and Di-

rector General – Amity International Business School with the participa-

tion of more than 100 students from different institutions of country like

Faculty of Law – Delhi University; Birla Institute of Technology; Army

Institute of Management & Technology; DAV College – Amrtisar, Amity

Law School, Amity School of Communication, Amity International Business

School etc. The competition was divided into rounds, each having differ-

ent themes.

The theme of first round was “Make in India is an important determinant of India’s development strategy.” In this round the participants were required to make video of their speech speaking For or Against the

motion and after screening all the presentations, 30 students qualified

for the second round. Second round comprised of on the spot extempo-

re round wherein all the 30 participants presented their oratory skill on

the different topics.

12 participants were qualified for the Semifinal rounds. The theme of

the Semifinal round was “Theoretical education is not yielding employ-ment. Only skill based education can solve the problem”.

Three Groups were made For and Against the motion. Judges of Semifi-

nal round were Col D.K. Salwan, President – Army Welfare Housing

Organisation; Mr. Pankaj Sharma, Partner – NEO.com; Mr. Vinay Ku-

mar, COO – Thompson Digital India; Ms. Shweta Singh, Asst. Consult-

ant – TCS.

Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh, Amity Group Additional Vice Chancellor and

Director General – Amity International Business School blessed the par-

ticipants with the motivational speech. Prof. Singh said that most im-

portant skill which every youngster should imbibe is to how to carry

oneself on stage. Debating is the biggest ability and one should devel-

op the habit of debating. It gives you motivation and critical

aptitude to counter the point of opponents. He further stated

that debate is an art and while debating posture, voice modu-

lation, gesture, oratory skill is tested. Debater always fights

back whether in debate competition or in life challenges.

The Semifinal Round witnessed the fierce battle of oratory

skills. Each participant presented their view points on For or

Against the motion on the topic “Theoretical education is not yielding employment. Only skill based education can solve the

problem”.

While Shaley Sharma speaking for the motion, said the skill

India is need of the hour and we have to make India as skill

capital of world. Echoing her views, Vidhi Madan said that

practical knowledge gives you deeper information and people

are judged on the basis of their skills. Upendra also shared the

same views by saying that only 15% of degree holders get

jobs, it is because of lack of skills. He presented a unique

thought of IT+IT = IT i.e. Indian Talent + Information technology

leads to India Tomorrow.

Countering the view points and speaking against the motion,

Simran Kaur said that life starts from theory, if theory is missing

how practicality can be taught. If there is no theory, how can

doctors, engineers or lawyers are created. Expressing the same

thoughts, Satish said that even for professional courses like

management, IT etc one has to read management principals,

theories or computer codes and than only that knowledge can

be applied practically in job, company or software.

The teams which won the semifinal and qualified for the finals

were: Team A comprising of Yashdeep, Shubham, Naina and

Satish. Team B having Manya, Simran, Nichal and Upendra.

The finals of Amity National Debate Competition will be orga-

nized during the International Business Conference and Summit

INBUSH ERA World Summit 2016 which will be held from Feb-

ruary 3-5, 2016 at Amity University Campus Noida.

Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh, Group Addl. Vice Chancellor & Director Gen-

eral - Amity International Business School addressing the gathering

Jury of the Amity National Debate Competition

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Events &

Happenings

Education is meaningless if it does not blend with the overall devel-

opment of student. Sports play an important role in complete

growth of an individual. Amity University has always promoted

sports culture by encouraging students in participating in various

sporting activities.

To inculcate the sporting spirit, Amity Greater Noida Campus

launched the first ever Amity Sports league on October 28,

2015.

Over 70 teams from 30 schools & colleges are participating in the

inaugural edition of Amity Sports league which features sporting

events like Cricket, Football, Table Tennis, Lawn Tennis, Basketball,

Athletics and Hockey.

Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh, Amity Group Additional Vice Chancel-

lor and Director General – Amity Greater Noida Campus; Prof.

Bhawna Kumar, Vice President – Ritnand Balved Education Foun-

dation, Brig. H.S. Dhanny, Dean – Amity Greater Noida; Prof. J.S.

Jassi, Dean Academics – Amity Greater Noida Campus inaugurat-

ed the Amity Sports League.

Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh, Amity Group Additional Vice Chan-

cellor and Director General – Amity Greater Noida Campus wel-

comed all the enthusiastic teams amidst beautiful warm winter

weather & excellent ground conditions. Lovely colorful balloons

were released on the occasion which commemorated high spirits

and vision to take the Amity Sports League to greatest of heights in

support of Amity mission to continuously nurture talent in all dimen-

sions.

Prof. Singh added that Amity Sports League is another Nation

Building initiative of Amity University to nurture talent of youngsters

at school and institutional level. Prof. Singh said that Amity is com-

mitted to give opportunity to every child who belongs to this great

country to utilize their potential to the fullest. They are the future of

our country and Amity Sports League is trying to nurture the bril-

liant talent of our Children and inspire children to learn beyond the

books.

Some of the Schools and colleges participating in the inaugural

Amity Sports League are Tagore International School (East of

Kailash), Aster Public School (Noida), Delhi Public School (R.K Pu-

ram), Sharda University , Galgotia Institute, Maharaja Agrasen

Institute of Technology, IITM College (IP University)

Amity Sports League kick starts at Amity Greater Noida Campus

Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh, Amity Group Addl. Vice Chancellor & Direc-

tor General - Amity Greater Noida Campus addressing the gathering

Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh, Amity Group Addl. Vice Chancellor & Direc-

tor General - Amity Greater Noida Campus and Senior Officials releas-

ing the balloons to mark the beginning of Amity Sports League

Basket Ball match in progress during Amity Sports League

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International

Outreach

In the recently concluded 11th QS-APPLE con-

ference and exhibition held in Melbourne,

Australia, Amity University actively participat-

ed along with 200 institutions in 39 countries

to exchange their valuable knowledge, learn

from the discussions and presentations, and

network in the most relaxed atmosphere.

The most sought-after feature of QS confer-

ences—QS Squared Debate—engaged the

educators to discuss the topic of “Graduate Employment Should Be the Number One Aca-

demic and Strategic Priority for Universities.” At the opening plenary, the 11th QS-APPLE Crea-

tive Awards ceremony was held. Prof. (Dr.) Gurin-

der Singh, Group Additional Vice Chancellor of

Amity Universities presented award to the luminaries of different categories.

Dr. Singh addressed the jam packed audience who were eager to listen the success mantra of

Amity University and the exemplary and outstanding vision of Founder President Dr. Ashok K

Chauhan and Chancellor Dr Atul Chauhan.

The Conference also witnessed a unique QS Hub – Exhibi-

tion in which Amity also participated along with leading

universities from Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei

Darussalam, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Egypt,

France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland,

Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Lebanon, Macao, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand,

Oman, the Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa,

Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and United States.

The 12th QS-APPLE conference and exhibition will be held

in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in November 2016.

Amity @ the 11th QS– APPLE Conference & Exhibition at Melbourne, Australia

Architect of Amity’s QS initiative - Dr. Atul

Chauhan, Chancellor, Amity University

Amity will have 50 foreign campuses

and will be the largest education

group of the world. Expanding in UK,

USA, UAE, Singapore, Mauritius,

South Africa, Romania, China

Dr. Ashok K Chauhan, Founder

President - Amity Group of Institu-

tions

We need to be in the top few institu-

tions of the World

Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh, Amity

Group Addl. Vice Chancellor repre-

senting Amity at QS Conference

Prof. (Dr.) Singh, with Ms. Mandy Mok, CEO - QS and during Award Ceremony

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International

Outreach

Amity - Swinburne University of Technology Partnership

Students of Amity Universi-

ty recently visited Swin-

burne University of Tech-

nology, Melbourne as part

of the Study Abroad Pro-

gram (SAP) which is a five

weeks unique program

giving an experiential

learning platform to the

students of Amity on a

global scale. The students

get hands-on experience

of gaining knowledge of

foreign culture, industry

and economic dynamics.

The program provides the

students with an opportunity to interact with foreign faculty & students and carry out

focused projects under their expert guidance in the middle of unique international

exposure. SAP has been designed in such a way that it benefits the students not only

academically but also gives opportunities to them to expand their vision and devel-

op their personal & professional personality from an overall perspective.

The excellent environment, facilities and support provided by entire Swinburne

team under the able leadership of their President & Vice Chancellor Prof. Linda

Kristjanson will always remain appreciated as Amity and Swinburne strengthens

Amity Students at Swinburne University of Technology

President and Vice Chancellor Swinburne Uni-

versity of Technology Prof. Linda Kristjanson

along with Dean - School of Engineering, Swin-

burne University Prof. Ajay Kapoor meets Prof.

Amity - Western Sydney University Partnership

Young bright students of Amity University students were at

Western Sydney University, Hawkesberry Campus, Penrith,

North South Wales, Australia as a part of Study Abroad Pro-

gram (SAP). During this program they attended classes, visited

industry and interacted with faculty and students of different

departments. To give an insight of into department visits, we are

here with providing a short report on their visit to Biotechnology

department.

The SAP students during their visit to Western Sydney University

interacted with the faculty and students regarding animal tissue

culture, fermentation technology and microbiology. They also

visited different departments and labs of the School of Science

& Health including Microbiology, Zoology, Wildlife, Water &

Aquatic Life, Animal Tissue Culture and Animal Husbandry.

Students also had a interactive session with Prof. Charles Mor-

ris, Director of Academic Program, Bachelor of Science, School

of Science and Health. Students also interacted with Dr. Chris Derry (Senior Lecturer), Dr. Rosalie Durham(Academic Course Advisor,

Nutrition and Food Sciences), Prof. Vijay Jayasena (Nutrition and Food Sciences), Prof. Basant Maheshwari (Water, Environment

and Sustainability), Prof. Michael Phillips (Animal Cell Culture).

Professor Gregory Kolt, Dean , Science and Health & Professor of Health Science, School of Science and Health conveyed best

wishes to the visiting Biotechnology students from Amity University.

Amity students having first hand experience of Biotechnology Labora-

tory of Western Sydney University

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International

Collaboration

Amity University signs Document of Academic Cooperation with University of Namibia

A high level Delegation from University of Namibia, Africa visited

Amity University, Sector- 125, Noida to explore the potential areas

of collaboration between both the Institutions.

The Delegation was led by Prof. Lazarus Hanguls - Vice Chancellor

University of Namibia who was accompanied by Prof Frank Paul

Kavishe –Prof. and Founding Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Infor-

mation Technology, University of Namibia, Ms. C. A Violet Hanse-

First Secretary (Political) Namibia High Commission and Mr. Justus

Kashindi Ausiku -Namibia.

The Delegation was welcomed by Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh-Amity

Group Additional Vice Chancellor, Wg Cdr SK Goel-Deputy Director,

International Affairs

Department along

with senior officials

and Directors of

Amity University

Sharing his views,

Prof. Lazarus Han-

guls - Vice Chancel-

lor, University of

Namibia

UNAM) expressed

that the visit to Ami-

ty University pro-

vided him and his

colleagues a great opportunity to learn from the great wealth of

experience accumulated by Amity University over the years. Talking

about University of Namibia, Prof. Hanguls said that the University

was established 23 years ago as first University in Namibia and to-

day, it has twelve Campuses with over 19 000 students from

different continents studying in them. He stressed that they are

happy to have initiated an association with Amity University

and India since they have lot to learn from traditional aca-

demic wealth of the country. He stated that the scope of co-

operation between UNAM and Amity is immense and ex-

pressed his desire for cultural cooperation and long lasting,

sustainable relationship with Amity University.

Addressing the distinguished members of the Delegation, Prof.

(Dr.) Gurinder Singh, remarked that India and Africa have lot

of commonalities which include similar history, similar struggle

for freedom and similar dedication to rise against the circum-

stances and shine. Prof. (Dr.) Singh said that the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India has a special liking for Africa and quoting

Hon’ble Prime Minister, he said, “If world has to grow both India and Africa has to grow”. Sharing the potential areas for mutual cooperation, Dr. Singh said that keeping in view the

core areas of strength of both the Universities, an association

can be forged in the area of Distance and e-learning pro-

grams, Joint Faculty Development Programs and Curriculum

Development, Joint bidding for Consultancy projects., Joint

filing of patents, Faculty Exchange, “India Immersion Pro-gram” and others.

During the occasion, Document of Academic Cooperation was

signed by Prof. Lazarus Hanguls - Vice Chancellor, University

of Namibia (UNAM) and Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh.

Prof. Lazarus Hanguls - Vice Chancellor, University of Namibia being

honored with memento by Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh– Amity Group

Additional Vice Chancellor

Prof. Lazarus Hanguls - Vice Chancellor, University of Namibia

and Prof. (Dr.) Gurinder Singh– Amity Group Additional Vice

Chancellor after signing the Agreement of Academic Coopera-

Prof. Lazarus Hanguls - Vice Chancellor, Universi-

ty of Namibia addressing the gathering

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International

Delegation

Delegation from University of Cincinnati, USA visits Amity

A Delegation comprising of seven senior academicians from University

of Cincinnati, USA visited Amity University, Sector- 125, Noida to

discuss and deliberate upon the potential areas of mutual collabora-

tion.

The Delegation from University of Cincinnati, USA comprised of Dr.

Raj Mehta, Vice Provost International Affairs and Director University

Honors Program, Professor of Marketing; Prof. Jason T Blackard, Di-

rector, Office of Global Health, Associate Professor, Department of

Internal Medicine; Prof. Jagjit Yadav, Dept. of Environmental Health

from the College of Medicine; Prof. Arnold I. Miller, Assoc. Dean,

Professor of Geology; Prof. Michael Neugent, Assistant Professor-

Educator of Finance and as the Academic Director of the MS Finance

program; Prof. Nicolas Williams-Head, Department of Economics and

Prof. Laura Dudley Jenkins, Associate Professor of Political Science,

Director of the International Human Rights Certificate Program

The distinguished guests were welcomed by Prof.(Dr.) Gurinder Singh,

Amity Group Addl. Vice Chancellor; Dr. W. Selvamurthy, President,

Amity Science Technology and Innovation Foundation along with sen-

ior Directors and HoDs of Amity

Welcoming the distinguished delegation, Prof.(Dr.) Gurinder Singh,

Amity Group Addl. Vice Chancellor said that Amity University and

University of Cincinnati share similar passion and research impetus

and emphasized that the core strengths of both the Institutions can be

synergized for mutual benefit. Dr. Singh briefed the members of the

Delegation with National and International Campuses of Amity and

averred that by 2020, Amity will have its Campuses and Universities

across the world through collaborations and stand alone Universities.

Highlighting the potential areas of collaboration, Dr. Singh

suggested that both the Institutions of great repute can come

together in the areas of Joint Research and Joint filing of Pa-

tents, Student Exchange and Internships in respective countries

and Training, Knowledge Development & Consultation.

Talking about University of Cincinnati, USA, Dr. Raj Mehta,

Vice Provost International Affairs and Director University Hon-

ors Program, Professor of Marketing appreciated the commit-

ment of Amity towards its students in making them globally

competent professionals. He appraised the gathering that

University of Cincinnati is about 200 years old Institution and

with time, it has undergone a transformation with immense

emphasis on globalization of students. Prof. Mehta remarked

that the University has huge domestic market to serve but with

world population growing exponentially, the students have to

be prepared for next 20-25 years so that they can handle

the future problems and issues adeptly. He briefed that Uni-

versity of Cincinnati has formed a mission to identify like

minded Institutions across the world and forge deep, fruitful

and meaningful ties with them. He emphasized that Amity and

University of Cincinnati share similar values and mission and

expressed his eagerness to work together and be committed

to the mutually benefiting association in years to come.

Senior Academecians from University of Cincinnati, USA during their

visit to high tech Laboratories of Amity University

Dr. Raj Mehta, Vice Provost International Affairs and Director

University Honors Program, Professor of Marketing, University

of Cincinnati sharing his views

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