Over 580 students conferred degrees at fifth convocation of Shiv Nadar University

NEW DELHI, MAY 20: Shiv Nadar University celebrated its fifth convocation during which more than 580 students were conferred degrees. SNU Chancellor Shiv Nadar conferred honorary doctorates on four distinguished individuals, namely Dr. Ashok Seth, Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, world-renowned cardiologist & the Chairman of Fortis Escorts Heart Institute; Lord Charles Powell, an eminent British diplomat, politician & businessman; Dr. Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan, Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan, distinguished Indian space scientist & former head of ISRO; and Mike Lawrie, Global Technology Leader & President, CEO and Chairman, DXC Technology, in recognition of their outstanding achievements and significant contributions to society in their respective fields.

The University awarded degrees to more than 580 graduating students, including 20 PhDs, from various streams of Engineering, Natural Sciences, Humanities & Social Sciences, Fine Arts, as well as Management, and recognized best performances with special awards and distinctions. (Sir) Arun Sarin KBE, former CEO of Vodafone, and current board member of Cisco, Accenture and Charles Schwab & a Silicon Valley investor, and Dr. Isher Ahluwalia, Padma Bhushan, a distinguished economist, & Chairperson, Board of Governors, the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER), attended the Convocation as the Guests of Honour, and addressed the gathering.

Dr. Rupamanjari Ghosh, Vice-Chancellor, Shiv Nadar University, said, “This is a proud moment for us at Shiv Nadar University as we graduate our fifth batch of students, who are on their way to join some of the best organisations and institutions in the world. We are also privileged to have among us stalwarts from four major walks of life, who received our honorary doctorates for their contributions towards the society at large. We share similar values and aspirations for excellence. The galaxy of Guests of Honor and Honorary Doctorates present today is an inspiration for the entire Shiv Nadar University community.”

Dr. Ghosh further added, “The mission of the University, as conceived by the Founder, has been to develop and educate the path-shapers of tomorrow, who can shoulder the challenges of globally responsible and ethical leadership in the 21st Century. Our emphasis is on ‘learning by doing’, and making learning curiosity-driven and enjoyable. We help our undergraduate students to understand the nuances of research and innovation right from the beginning. We train them to think critically, solve problems creatively, communicate effectively, and be truly ‘skilled’ to face the challenges in the ‘future of work’.”