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Alumni Meets
Stay connected with other alumni through regular regional meetings.
DAAD Alumni Meet Bangalore
Around 20 DAAD and AvH Alumni from Karnataka and Kerala from various universities, research institutions and industries attended the alumni event organised by DAAD on Saturday, 31 August at Bengaluru.
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The event was opened by Manjula Mundakana, Science Advisor, German Consulate Bangalore explaining the role and activities of the Consulate in the region. Followed by a brief overview of DAAD scholarship programs and alumni activities in the region was given by Suganya Tamalapadi, Regional Officer, DAAD Information Centre Bangalore.
With the focus on Industry and Academia Bridging, challenges, advantages and short falls from the sides of the industry and academia were presented through the expert talks by Sumit Sharma, Regional Director, IGCC and Prof Shashikumar Ganesan, IISc Bangalore. Adding on to this, the alumni shared their experiences, ideas for better ways to bridge the gap and new initiatives to enhance the skills of the students.
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DAAD Alumni Meet Pune: Exploring Sustainable Mobility at KPIT Technologies
On 3 August 2024, DAAD alumni gathered for an insightful visit to KPIT Technologies Ltd. in Pune. The event, organised by the DAAD Information Centre Pune, offered a platform for alumni to engage with KPIT’s leadership team and explore industry-academia collaborations.
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Esteemed DAAD alumnus Prof Dr Arvind Natu graced the meet from IISER Pune, who delivered the inaugural address, highlighting the evolution of industry-academia relations. The KPIT team, including Vice Presidents Sangram Kadam, Tejas Kshatriya and Keshav Karunakar, provided valuable insights into their work on alternate fuel technologies and the innovative journey of India’s first Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus.
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In addition to these discussions, participants explored potential future collaborations, particularly in the field of sustainable mobility. The conversations also touched upon educational initiatives like Sparkle, Shodh, and Chhote Scientists, underscoring the shared commitment to advancing industry-academia partnerships.
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The visit concluded with a tour of KPIT’s Fuel Cell Bus plant, leaving attendees with enriching experiences and had their positive feedback. The event marked a significant step toward future cooperation between DAAD alumni and KPIT Technologies in the realm of sustainability.
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Chennai Alumni Workshop
DAAD Information Centre Chennai organised an alumni workshop on Friday, 21 June 2024 at Chennai. About 20 DAAD & AvH alumni from various prestigious universities, research centres & companies in Chennai attended.
This half-day event consisted of an opening keynote speech by Prof Ravindran, Director, IMSC Chennai and an expert talk by Arun Prasad, BMW Chennai. This was followed by sessions by our Alumni on various inter-disciplinary topics and experience sharing, followed by interactive discussions.
The workshop concluded with a presentation by DAAD on various DAAD funding programmes that can be availed by academics as well as Alumni. In the latter part of the day, the alumni were taken on a tour to the Golden Jubilee Biotech Park for Women Entrepreneurs at Siruseri.
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The alumni meet was attended by academicians, researchers and important stakeholders from government agencies. The event served as a catalyst for reviving and strengthening alumni networks and activities for professional growth and community development. With a focus on the management of international cooperation projects and alumni affairs, the participants engaged in enriching discussions and deliberations on interdisciplinary collaboration.
H.E. Dr. Felix Neumann, German Ambassador to Sri Lanka, officially opened the meeting by highlighting the significance of fostering partnerships through alumni engagement within Sri Lanka. Stefan Winkler, Director, Goethe-Institut Sri Lanka formally welcomed the dignitaries and alumni guests at the Goethe-Institut where the event took place.
The one-and-a-half day event encompassed a diverse array of activities, including discussions, group activities, and peer learning sessions involving alumni and the alumni association – German Alumni Association of Sri Lanka (GAASL). Brainstorming sessions focused on enhancing and cultivating alumni networks by exploring innovative ideas, formats, and strategies. Drawing from insights and experiences on Indo-German collaboration initiatives, the alumni workshop delved deeper into the topic of ‘Management and Administration of International Cooperation Projects’. The previous/ongoing projects supported by DAAD under various cooperation schemes were presented by the alumni to showcase good practice examples and its impactful outcomes in terms of capacity building, enhanced policy, and sustainability.
Introductions were made to various offers and funding schemes for DAAD alumni. A dedicated session on the Germany-alumni social networking platform – Alumniportal Deutschland was introduced with the aim to maximise the utilization of alumni services.
It was a fruitful endeavor which served as an excellent platform for fostering collaboration and synergy among the alumni of the German Academic Exchange Service and Alexander von Humboldt Foundation from diverse fields and disciplines.
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One of the highlights of the event was the dedicated workshop on the topic of “Management and Funding of International Cooperation Projects” facilitated by DAAD. The workshop yielded learning opportunities for all and tangible outcomes in the form of concrete ideas for collaborative/cooperation projects with Germany, for instance:
- Gender Disparity: Women Researchers in STEM
- Sustainable Rice Production and Marketing
- Flood Risk Management and Resilient Sustainable Structures
- Water Treatment Technology for Agriculture / Water for All
Recognising the value of practical insights, intricacies and challenges involved in the management and funding of international cooperation projects, the workshop also incorporated peer learning and good practice examples of the DAAD funded projects. The resource persons from Bhutan (Dr Roshan Chhetri from Royal University of Bhutan under PRAXIS project with University Rostock, Germany) and from Nepal (Prof. Dr Sunil Prasad Lohani, Kathmandu University under SDG-Partnerships along with Dr Deepak Paudel from Save the Children initiative, Kathmandu under EXCEED project) were invited to share their previous/ongoing cooperation projects as exemplary cases.
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The second day commenced with the brainstorming session on internationalisation of higher education and the current focus and approach of Nepalese HEIs on importance of internationalisation. Thereafter, alumni offers and services extended by DAAD (scholarship programmes for alumni, events for alumni; online and onsite) were introduced. For the first time, DAAD New Delhi introduced and utilised one of the largest social networking platforms (approx. 20,000 members) – Alumni Portal Deutschland: https://www.alumniportal-deutschland.org/en/ for this event for coordination and communication with the participants.
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Overall, the alumni meet provided an excellent platform for alumni to foster partnerships with each other, enhance knowledge exchange, create synergies, and open avenues for future collaborations with Germany.
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