Shiv Nadar University Inspires Young Minds with Year-Long Educational Outreach Initiatives
26.10.2023 - 14:06:23
Business Wire India
- Weekend and week-long residential programs for students to explore knowledge across various disciplines from Class 8 to 12
- Students from over 50 schools across 15 states have participated in these events for the last two years
- Free Online Master Class once a month for school students
Shiv Nadar University, India’s youngest Institution of Eminence (IoE), announces the launch of its year-long engagement program with schools. As part of this pioneering initiative, Shiv Nadar University is leveraging the Young Thinkers Forum (YTF) to nurture intellectual curiosity among school children. YTF's innovative array of programs, including Summer School, Winter School, Spring School, and Masterclasses, are designed to expand the horizons of young minds and fuel their passion for learning. Over the past two years, students from more than 50 schools across 15 states have participated in these transformative programs.
Articulating the institution's vision for these programs, "Through our unique programs, school students have an ideal opportunity to engage directly with our university's faculty and distinguished experts in their respective fields. These accomplished mentors offer invaluable guidance to the students and encourage them to dream and ambitiously pursue their passions. Through our year-long educational outreach initiatives, we aim to ignite the spark of curiosity and a passion for learning among school children."
One of the flagship programs within the Young Thinkers Forum is the "Weekend Program", where students gather at the university to explore knowledge across disciplines. This immersive experience is designed to ignite creativity, foster critical thinking, and promote collaboration, enabling students to stay on campus and participate in a theme-based journey over an entire weekend.
Vinnie Mathur, Chair of the Young Thinkers Forum says, "All our initiatives foster a dynamic learning environment where collaboration and teamwork are highly encouraged. Students form teams and collaborate on interdisciplinary projects that transcend different themes, honing their problem-solving skills and cultivating a holistic understanding of the interconnectedness of various subjects."
In addition to the Weekend Program, the university offers week-long residential programs through its Summer, Winter, and Spring Schools. These programs are open to students from Class 8 to 12. They provide a unique opportunity to interact with faculty members and experience university life.
For those seeking a monthly dose of inspiration, the university conducts the "Masterclass" - a free online program held once a month for school students.
Another remarkable inclusion in the university's offerings is the Shiv Nadar Internship Program (SNIP), attracting students from across the country. This program, catering to Class 11 and 12, enables them to gain firsthand experience in a professional setting, aiding in their future career decisions.
Shiv Nadar University's dedication in shaping the leaders of tomorrow through these innovative programs underscores its commitment to excellence in education and its mission to ignite the passion for learning in every young mind it touches.
- Students from over 50 schools across 15 states have participated in these events for the last two years
- Free Online Master Class once a month for school students
Shiv Nadar University, India’s youngest Institution of Eminence (IoE), announces the launch of its year-long engagement program with schools. As part of this pioneering initiative, Shiv Nadar University is leveraging the Young Thinkers Forum (YTF) to nurture intellectual curiosity among school children. YTF's innovative array of programs, including Summer School, Winter School, Spring School, and Masterclasses, are designed to expand the horizons of young minds and fuel their passion for learning. Over the past two years, students from more than 50 schools across 15 states have participated in these transformative programs.
Articulating the institution's vision for these programs, "Through our unique programs, school students have an ideal opportunity to engage directly with our university's faculty and distinguished experts in their respective fields. These accomplished mentors offer invaluable guidance to the students and encourage them to dream and ambitiously pursue their passions. Through our year-long educational outreach initiatives, we aim to ignite the spark of curiosity and a passion for learning among school children."
One of the flagship programs within the Young Thinkers Forum is the "Weekend Program", where students gather at the university to explore knowledge across disciplines. This immersive experience is designed to ignite creativity, foster critical thinking, and promote collaboration, enabling students to stay on campus and participate in a theme-based journey over an entire weekend.
Vinnie Mathur, Chair of the Young Thinkers Forum says, "All our initiatives foster a dynamic learning environment where collaboration and teamwork are highly encouraged. Students form teams and collaborate on interdisciplinary projects that transcend different themes, honing their problem-solving skills and cultivating a holistic understanding of the interconnectedness of various subjects."
In addition to the Weekend Program, the university offers week-long residential programs through its Summer, Winter, and Spring Schools. These programs are open to students from Class 8 to 12. They provide a unique opportunity to interact with faculty members and experience university life.
For those seeking a monthly dose of inspiration, the university conducts the "Masterclass" - a free online program held once a month for school students.
Another remarkable inclusion in the university's offerings is the Shiv Nadar Internship Program (SNIP), attracting students from across the country. This program, catering to Class 11 and 12, enables them to gain firsthand experience in a professional setting, aiding in their future career decisions.
Shiv Nadar University's dedication in shaping the leaders of tomorrow through these innovative programs underscores its commitment to excellence in education and its mission to ignite the passion for learning in every young mind it touches.
About Shiv Nadar University
Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence, is a student-centric, multidisciplinary and research university offering a wide range of academic programs at the Undergraduate, Graduate, and Doctoral levels. The Institution was set up in 2011 by the Shiv Nadar Foundation, a philanthropic foundation established by Mr. Shiv Nadar, founder of HCL. The Institute is on the quest to become a globally acclaimed center for learning and innovation in the fields of Engineering, Natural Sciences, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Management. The core of the Institute consists of a select, world-class faculty with doctoral and postdoctoral experiences from ranked universities worldwide.
In the NIRF (Government's National Institutional Ranking Framework), Shiv Nadar IoE has been the youngest institution in the 'top 100' Overall list. In NIRF-2022, it ranked 62 in the 'University' category. Shiv Nadar IoE has been accredited with Grade 'A' by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council), valid for a period of five years from 5th June 2023. It is also among a select group of green-field institutions in the country that were awarded the prestigious Atal Incubation Center grant by the NITI Aayog, Government of India, in the very first round in 2017.
About Shiv Nadar Foundation
Established in 1994, by Shiv Nadar, Founder, HCL – a US$12.9 billion leading global technology enterprise, the Foundation is committed to the creation of a more equitable, merit-based society by empowering individuals through transformational education, and to bridge the socio-economic divide. Over the last 29 years the Foundation has directly touched the lives of over 36,000 alumni and students through its marquee institutions in literacy, K12 and higher education. Today, the Foundation has a community of over 100,000 constituents, which includes not only globally dispersed alumni and students but also faculty members, corporate executives, and extended families.
The Foundation has invested over US$1.2 billion in its seven landmark institutions and initiatives across education and art. Currently, close to 15,000 students and over 2,200 faculty are part of the Foundation along with more than 24,000-strong globally dispersed alumni community.
The Foundation’s students have gone to study at some of the best institutions globally including the Ivy League in the US and top universities in other countries including Australia, Singapore, China and UK. Students are also working in major corporations, including Goldman Sachs, Honda, HP, Schindler, and several others both in India and across other geographies. Faculty across the Foundation institutions are drawn from the best Indian and international universities, with a strong focus on research and innovation.
The Shiv Nadar Foundation pursues the philosophy of 'Creative Philanthropy'. It is a powerful model which envisages the creation of institutions that are built to last and continue to impact future generations. It is an approach that allows sustained institutionalized philanthropy for long-term, high-impact, socio-economic transformation.
Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence, is a student-centric, multidisciplinary and research university offering a wide range of academic programs at the Undergraduate, Graduate, and Doctoral levels. The Institution was set up in 2011 by the Shiv Nadar Foundation, a philanthropic foundation established by Mr. Shiv Nadar, founder of HCL. The Institute is on the quest to become a globally acclaimed center for learning and innovation in the fields of Engineering, Natural Sciences, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Management. The core of the Institute consists of a select, world-class faculty with doctoral and postdoctoral experiences from ranked universities worldwide.
In the NIRF (Government's National Institutional Ranking Framework), Shiv Nadar IoE has been the youngest institution in the 'top 100' Overall list. In NIRF-2022, it ranked 62 in the 'University' category. Shiv Nadar IoE has been accredited with Grade 'A' by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council), valid for a period of five years from 5th June 2023. It is also among a select group of green-field institutions in the country that were awarded the prestigious Atal Incubation Center grant by the NITI Aayog, Government of India, in the very first round in 2017.
About Shiv Nadar Foundation
Established in 1994, by Shiv Nadar, Founder, HCL – a US$12.9 billion leading global technology enterprise, the Foundation is committed to the creation of a more equitable, merit-based society by empowering individuals through transformational education, and to bridge the socio-economic divide. Over the last 29 years the Foundation has directly touched the lives of over 36,000 alumni and students through its marquee institutions in literacy, K12 and higher education. Today, the Foundation has a community of over 100,000 constituents, which includes not only globally dispersed alumni and students but also faculty members, corporate executives, and extended families.
The Foundation has invested over US$1.2 billion in its seven landmark institutions and initiatives across education and art. Currently, close to 15,000 students and over 2,200 faculty are part of the Foundation along with more than 24,000-strong globally dispersed alumni community.
The Foundation’s students have gone to study at some of the best institutions globally including the Ivy League in the US and top universities in other countries including Australia, Singapore, China and UK. Students are also working in major corporations, including Goldman Sachs, Honda, HP, Schindler, and several others both in India and across other geographies. Faculty across the Foundation institutions are drawn from the best Indian and international universities, with a strong focus on research and innovation.
The Shiv Nadar Foundation pursues the philosophy of 'Creative Philanthropy'. It is a powerful model which envisages the creation of institutions that are built to last and continue to impact future generations. It is an approach that allows sustained institutionalized philanthropy for long-term, high-impact, socio-economic transformation.
