http://27.109.7.66:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/246 2026-06-12T04:32:26Z http://27.109.7.66:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/3828 SEDA: Students display more than 40 handmade models Times of India; Divya Bhaskar; Sandesh The School of Environmental Design and Architecture at Navrachana University organized a semester-end exhibition displaying the creative work of around 500 students. Nearly 1,500 models and 2,000 drawings were showcased from architecture and design programmes. The projects included studio design, construction, research, visualization, and workshops. Many students focused on sustainable architecture and eco-friendly concepts. Several projects promoted recycling and upcycling of everyday materials. The exhibition also highlighted solutions for urban issues such as lack of public spaces and poor pedestrian infrastructure. Students emphasized community interaction and people-centric design. The exhibition was opened to the public for viewing. SEDA: Students display more than 40 handmade models Exhibition of models-drawings at Navrachana University The female professor who designed Ambani's son's wedding is the head of design and visual communication. The School of Environmental Design & Architecture Spring Semester: Exhibition has been organized for two days from today at Navrachana Univ. In which 500 1 students of Architecture, Interior and 5 Product Design and Graphics have put up two thousand models-drawings. The annual exhibition of models and drawings prepared by 500 students of all four years of Architecture, Interior Design, Product Design and Visual Design at Navrachana Univ. has started. Two thousand wonderful 55 drawings and models have been displayed by the students. Under which each student has also included 40 to 50 handmade models and drawings. More details about this Giving the speech, Tejal Amin, Chairperson of Navrachana Education Society, said that the four main themes of the exhibition are Upcycling-Recycle, Environment-Sustainability, Public Places Planning-Adaptive Reuse and Heritage. This is not just a display of students' art but a reflection of what today's youth is thinking about the environmental and social problems of the future. On the other hand, this year the university has started a new program of Product Design and Visual Communication. The head of that program, Prof. Amita Heer, had earlier also played an important role in the wedding design of the son of the family of the world's top industrialist Mukesh Ambani. A wonderful blend of mechanics, engineering, art and architecture Is it necessary to demolish all the old buildings and build new ones? With this idea, the students have also presented innovative models on how to start a new positive use within the old historical buildings while preserving their magnificent heritage. Stating that there is a confluence of art, architecture and engineering, the university professor said that disciplinary boundaries are now breaking down in education. This exhibition shows a wonderful blend of mechanical, engineering, art and architecture. In the workshop, the students have created such parametric models. An architecture student can study elective courses in engineering and an engineering student can study elective courses in design or management. Elements made from waste materials Students have created interior elements using waste materials. Students have experimented with newspaper, clay, cloth and plastic waste. One student has created a seat using newspaper, which has also been tested by soaking it in water. Students have created a unique screen by wrapping cloth around a plastic bottle and bonding it with resin. While some have created amazing products using a combination of weaving techniques and newspaper. 2026-05-21T00:00:00Z http://27.109.7.66:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/3411 International conference on metabolism, toxicology, diagnostics and therapeutics Sandesh; Times of India A four-day international conference on metabolism, toxicology, diagnostics, and therapeutics, ICMTDT-2026, commenced at Navrachana University on Tuesday, featuring 50 speakers, including seven international experts. The conference focuses on challenges in biomedical and precision healthcare, with Prof. Chin-Kun Wang from Chung Shan Medical University announcing the launch of the India chapter of the International Society for Precision Health. This chapter, headquartered at NU, aims to enhance global collaboration in precision and preventive healthcare. Prof. LS Shashidhara from the National Centre for Biological Sciences was the guest of honour at the inaugural session. A four-day international conference on metabolism, toxicology, diagnostics and therapeutics, ICMTDT-2026, began on Tuesday at Navrachana University's school of science. The conference will see leading global and Indian experts deliberate on emerging challenges in biomedical and precision healthcare. The conference, which runs until Jan 30, will have 50 speakers, including seven international experts and 43 eminent researchers from premier institutions in the country. The inaugural session was addressed by Prof Chin-Kun Wang of Chung Shan Medical University, Taiwan, president of the International Society for Precision Health (ISPH). Prof Wang formally announced the launch of the India chapter of ISPH, aimed at strengthening global collaboration in precision and preventive healthcare. The India chapter of ISPH will be headquartered at NU. Prof LS Shashidhara, director of the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Bengaluru, attended the inaugural session as the guest of honour. 2026-01-28T00:00:00Z http://27.109.7.66:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/3405 City hosts NUVenture for investor-ready start-ups Times of India Vadodara hosted NUVenture '26, an entrepreneurship fest organized by Navrachana Innovation Foundation to celebrate National Start-up Day under the Start-up India initiative. The event, focusing on execution-ready ventures, featured over 50 start-ups, with 10 revenue-generating firms shortlisted for a closed-door investor session called Venture Vault. Dr. Sachin Parikh emphasized the importance of academic platforms in fostering student-led innovation, while NIF director Dr. Sandeep Vasant highlighted the need for sustainable businesses. An MoU was signed with House of Starts to establish an AI-focused D2C cohort for state founders. Vadodara: Reinforcing Gujarat's growing start-up momentum, Navrachana Innovation Foundation on Monday held NUVenture '26, its flagship innovation and entrepreneurship fest, at Navrachana University (NU), marking National Start-up Day under the Start-up India initiative. The event brought together start-ups, investors, mentors and students, with a focus on execution-ready ventures. Of more than 50 start-ups from across Gujarat that applied, 10 revenue-generating firms were shortlisted to pitch at Venture Vault, a closed-door investor session. Chief guest Dr Sachin Parikh, joint director of the directorate of technical education, Gujarat, underlined the role of academic platforms in nurturing student-led innovation. NIF director Dr Sandeep Vasant said the eco-system must prioritize sustainable businesses over "flashy launches", stressing job creation and real-world impact. The investor panel featured representatives from GVFL, Kovin Tech, Syncoro Ventures, Epic Ventures and House of Starts. NIF also signed an MoU with House of Starts to launch an Al-focused D2C cohort for founders across the state. 2026-01-13T00:00:00Z http://27.109.7.66:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/3397 International conference held at Navrachana University Sandesh; Divya Bhaskar The two-day International Conference on Resilience, held at Navrachana University, gathered scholars, practitioners, and government officials to discuss urban challenges and solutions. Dr. Brian B. Rudkin from the One Sustainable Health for All Foundation emphasized that many urban problems could be addressed through collaboration between leaders and citizens, particularly in the context of climate change. He praised the innovative research from Navrachana University students aimed at tackling disasters such as floods and earthquakes. Provost Prof. Pratyush Shankar highlighted that conventional solutions like flyovers do not address traffic issues; instead, a focus on public transport is necessary for sustainable urban development. Tejal Amin, Chairperson of Navrachana University, noted that the upcoming Khoj Winter School 2025 will revolve around "Paradigms of Development," with projects from 741 students addressing environmental, technological, and socio-economic challenges. A significant research initiative led by third-year students, guided by Professors Dr. Jigar Shah and Dr. Parth Pandya, studied the carbon footprint of public transport in Vadodara. Their findings suggest that increased use of public transport and hybrid vehicles can effectively reduce the city's carbon emissions. International conference held at Navrachana University If leaders decide, every problem will be solved The two-day International Conference on Resilience, held at the city's Navrachana University, brought together scholars, practitioners and senior government officials from diverse disciplinary perspectives and regional representation. In addition to the OSH Forum at the One Sustainable Health for All Foundation in France and the Strategic Initiatives Head Dr. Brian B Rudkin said that every problem in every city can be solved if leaders and citizens decide. Along with this, Dr. Brian said that currently climate change is a problem of every country. At such a time, I welcome the research done by the students of Navrachana University to solve problems like floods and earthquakes. This kind of research has not been seen anywhere. Every city has problems and their solution is possible only when the leaders and citizens of that city come together to discuss that issue and work on it. In the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Human Intelligence (HI) is gaining ground. Along with this, Navrachana University Provost Prof. Pratyush Shankar said that flyovers are not the solution to the traffic problem of any city. Proper use of public transport can solve the traffic problem of the city. Talking about the current Vadodara, it may be necessary to redesign the city's roads. In addition, Navrachana University Chairperson Tejal Amin said that the theme of the university's Khoj Winter School 2025 has been kept as Paradigms of Development. Under which 741 students have created projects under the guidance of 65 faculty members. Which have covered urban and rural resilience, environment, sustainability and technological innovations and economic, social and cultural challenges. Vadodara Municipal Commissioner IAS Arun Mahesh Babu was especially present at the inauguration. Public transport can reduce the city's carbon footprint - 17 students of Navrachana University, studying in the third year of three streams - Journalism and Mass Communication, Science and BBA, have conducted a research on the increasing carbon footprint of the city's public transport along with four-wheelers under the guidance of the university's professors Dr. Jigar Shah and Dr. Parth Pandya for 45 days. In which they found that if citizens use more and more public transport and hybrid vehicles in addition to EVs, then they will be able to reduce the carbon footprint. 2026-01-10T00:00:00Z