Birla Global University News & Events ,Bhubaneswar

Birla Global University Holds 6th Annual Convocation

November 28, 2003: Birla Global University (BGU) Bhubaneswar held its 6th Annual Convocation on November 25, 2023, for the PG 2021-23 and UG 2020-23 batch students. Shri SP Shukla, Chairman of Mahindra Defence & Aerospace, Mahindra Agri & Micro-irrigation, CIE Automotive India and President Society of Indian Defence Manufactures was the chief guest. Sudarsan Pattnaik, a Padma Shree Awardee and international sand artist, was the guest of honour. The University awarded the honorary degree of D.Lit (Honoris Causa) to these two accomplished individuals for their outstanding contributions in their respective fields. Jayashree Mohta, Chairperson of Birla Global University and Birla Academy of Art & Culture, presided over the convocation ceremony. Mohta shared that the university has made several significant achievements in placements and academics, leading to an increase in the number of students choosing BGU for their higher education.

Birla Global University Signed MoU with the Centre for Youth and Social Development (CYSD) for the Community-University Linkage Programme

April 10, 2023: On the BGU campus today, Birla Global University (BGU) and the Centre for Youth and Social Development (CYSD) exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Community-University Linkage Program. The MoU was signed in the presence of Professor P. P. Mathur, Vice-Chancellor of BGU, Professor B. K. Das, Registrar of BGU, Professors Jagadananda and Prafulla Sahoo, Mentor and Co-Founders of CYSD, Professor Basant Mohanty, Member of the CYSD Board, Professor Samson Moharana, Dean of the Birla School of Commerce, Professor Parameswar Nayak, Dean of the Birla School of Management.

The MoU will further the goals of community-based participatory research, establishing connections between the community and universities, and working together to develop students who are prepared for the workforce and might lead various nation-building initiatives.  The MoU will also give BGU and CYSD a forum for exchanging ideas and institutional resources in order to support faculty and student capacity building for quality research, education, publication, and social immersion programmes in cutting-edge fields of community development and sustainable livelihood.  The National Scheme (NSS) Cell of BGU played a key role in organising this Memorandum of Understanding and has assumed responsibility for carrying out its agendas. This will be a significant step for BGU towards preparing for the implementation of the National Education Policy, 2020 in the upcoming academic year.

Dr Nabanita Das, Senior Researcher, CYSD; Uppali Mohanty, Programme Manager & Gender Focal Point, CYSD; committee members of NSS-BGU, Dr Siddharth Misra, Ms. Ashna Siddiqui, and Dr Sonika Suman; as well as other faculty from various schools of the University and students, were also present during this ceremony. This MoU exchange ceremony was organised by Professor Lopamudra, an assistant professor at BGU and the convener of the NSS. Chinamyee Harichandan, a student at the Birla School of Commerce at BGU, served as the event's host.

Birla Global University Organises Second Edition of BGUIMUN 2023

March 20, 2023: The BGU International Model UN Society successfully held its initial meeting with its own society members at the Seminar Hall on March 14, 2023, in advance of the second BGUIMUN 2023 event. In this meeting, the core secretariats of BGUIMUN, Mayank Samantray (Secretary General), Shreyas Puri (Deputy Secretary General), Samarpita Nayak (Director General) and Adrija Dutta Ray (Charge D' Affaires), hosted this event and welcomed our very old alumni who was the Founder of BGUIMUN 2018, Sanat Puri, who joined this event as current Chief Advisor of BGUIMUN. A speech of appreciation for the BGU alumni and the society's own members was also given by Soubhagya Sundar Nanda, the society's permanent Faculty Mentor. 

This society, which boasts more than 70 active members, will soon host the BGU International Model United Nations 2023. For additional disciplinary measures inside the society, an appropriate Code of Conduct was explained. To help the event achieve its lofty objectives, each participant has been assigned a unique duty. They talked about the UN, Model UN (MUN), MUN procedures, and the utility of MUN in the modern world.

Birla Global University Organises 2nd Session of AVYAANA

March 8, 2023: On March 1, 2023, in the BGU Seminar Hall, the students of Birla School of Communication will host the second session of AVYAANA, a two-day event to celebrate International Women's Day. Dr Gyana Ranjan Mishra, an assistant professor at the Birla School of Communication, gave a welcome speech to kick off the session. Professor (Dr.) Samson Moharana, the dean of the Birla School of Business, then spoke.

A panel discussion on the topic of "Women Walking the Wall Street" was also organised by the students. Honorable guests Preeti Pallavi Patnaik, Tushi Motors Pvt. Ltd., and Nikita Baliarsingh, Founder & CIO, Nexus Power, served as panellists for the debate. Abhilipsa Mohanty, Student, MAJMC(2022-24), Birla School of Communication, served as the session's moderator. The panel discussion ended with a Q&A session with the audience. The ceremony was completed by Suresh Kumar Gholle, Assistant Professor, Birla School of Communication, who gave a vote of thanks and congratulated the visitors.

 Birla Global University Concludes its First Research Colloquium, Which Took Place Over Two Days on February 27th and 28th, 2023

March 7, 2023: The first Research Colloquium at Birla Global University in Bhubaneswar, which took place on February 27 and 28, 2023, recently came to an end. Dr Siddharth Misra, an assistant professor at the university and the event's organiser, gave a warm welcome to the visitors and established the tone for the opening session. Dr Samson Maharana, the Dean (BSoC and BSoSS&H), emphasised the importance of publishing the research paper worldwide rather than letting it sit in the cupboard, and Dr P P Mathur, the Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, who opened the discussion with the promotion of research culture in the university, addressed the audience.

The primary goal of the colloquium's organisation was to give doctorate students, faculty members, and master's degree holders who were interested in pursuing careers in academia and research a forum. The event comprised professional talks from Drs. RN Subudhi, Amar KJR Nayak, and Dukhabandhu Sahoo of the IIT Bhubaneswar, as well as presentations of research findings by a variety of MBA and Ph.D. academics (KIIT University). Dr Sahoo evaluated the research that was presented, and the academics who achieved the highest rankings received monetary awards. To motivate the master's students to forge a path towards research, special incentives were presented to them.

Birla Global University Organises Workshop on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace

February 18, 2023: For its teaching and non-teaching personnel, Birla Global University offered a session on the topic of preventing sexual harassment at the workplace on February 17, 2023. This session was led by Namrata Chadha, an ex-member of the State Women's Commission and an external member of the ICC, BGU, and the Bar. She stated that in order to prevent sexual harassment at work, all male employees of a business should be made aware of the terms of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013, while discussing them.

Also, employers need to make sure that women have a safe atmosphere to work in. Women should act appropriately and refrain from filing complaints with ulterior motives. This training was attended by every member of the administrative and academic personnel.

Birla School of Commerce Organises Seminar on “RERA: A Game Changer In the Real Estate Sector”

January 25, 2023: Many people aspire to own a cosy house, and sometimes making that purchase might be the most expensive and emotionally taxing of your life. The keys to that ideal home, though, can be easy to obtain with diligent research and tenacity.

In this regard, on January 20, 2023, Birla School of Commerce organised a seminar with the Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA) on the subject of "RERA: A Game Changer In the Real Estate Sector."

Faculty from all of BGU's schools as well as students attended the session. It was helpful in answering participants' questions about making significant and long-term decisions like purchasing a home or other property.

Prof. Samson Moharana, Dean, Birla School of Commerce opened the discussion by putting a spotlight on the daily essential of a human being "Roti Kapda aur Makan " and the amount of hardwork put into earning these. The session was graced by distinguished guests like Siddhanta Das, Chairperson, ORERA who talked about the importance of making a wise decision regarding the purchase of a house by sharing some of his personal experiences; Pradeep Kumar Biswal, IAS(Retd.), Member, ORERA; who focused on some of the advantages and regulations of RERA Act that increases transparency in real estate transactions. Additionally, Bibhu Prasad Tripathy, AGA, Odisha High Court, also attended the session and focused on the laws that protect consumers' interests, along with CMA Siba Prasad Padhi, Leading Cost Accountant, who discussed landmark judgements of RERA of different states. 

Former Chief General Manager, SEBI Delivers Session on Cryptocurrency

January 6, 2023: On January 4, MBA students from Birla School of Management at Birla Global University Bhubaneswar attended a presentation on "Cryptocurrency" by Dr. Sarat Kumar Malik, former Chief General Manager of SEBI in Mumbai and RBI Chair Professor at the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs. Prof. Malik went into detail about the legal and regulatory framework for cryptocurrency in India and abroad. Additionally, he stressed the significance of the recently introduced Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) by the Indian government. The discussion was incredibly engaging and educational. Students were quite enthusiastic when speaking with Prof. Malik. With a vote of thanks, the meeting came to a close.

5th Annual Convocation of Birla Global University

December 1, 2022: On November 29, 2022, the campus of Birla Global University, Bhubaneswar hosted its 5th Annual Convocation for the PG 2020–22 and UG 2019–22 batch students. The Convocation was presided over by Dr P K Mishra, IAS (Retired), Former Secretary, Government of India, and Chairman, Board of Governors. Prof. Achyuta Samanta, an honourable member of parliament and the founder of KIIT & KISS, attended the event as the chief guest. He received a Doctor of Letters degree (Honoris Causa).

Prof. Samanta advocated for institutions to assist students in gaining career-focused skills that will benefit them in the workplace in his convocation speech. In order to succeed in life, he pushed the students to cultivate a humanitarian mindset, idealism of compassion, and humility.

In the MBA programme, gold medals were given to Ananyaa Saktiroopa, batch topper and finance area winner; Sambedna Mohanty, human resource area winner; and Nandini Samal, marketing area winner.

From the MCom class, S K Izhan Fazle received a gold medal for being the batch top student, followed by Okram Chinglemba Meetei for MA Economics (H), Ishani Acharya for LLM, Ebin Emersion for Criminal Law, and S K Izhan Fazle for LLM.

Gold medals were awarded to Saloni Sahani from the BBA programme, Rajdeep Seth from the BBA (H)-DM programme, Mahendera Pranav Bhaskar from the BBA (H)-BA programme, Ankita Moharana from the BAJMC (Hons), Ritika Kumari from the BCom programme, and Prarthana Saha from the BA Economics (H) programme. The top graduate of the year award went to BBA student Saloni Sahani.

BGU Hosts Legal Awareness Programme on Fundamental Rights

November 28, 2022: The Legal Aid Society, BGU conducted a Constitution Day awareness session at the government school Gothapatna on November 25.

Legal aid organisation members explained the essential rights, such as the right to equality, freedom, education, right to live and personal liberty, right against exploitation, and right to preserve culture and script, with various interactive examples in Odia that assisted parents and kids to comprehend.

Parents and children were engaged and animated throughout the entire session as students provided the right answer to the question posed by the legal aid society members.

Members of the legal aid team also spoke with parents and staff to inform them about the Birla School of Law's legal assistance cell.

The programme came to a close with an explanation of the remedies available in cases of fundamental right violations from Dr Bhavana Sharma, an associate professor, and an explanation of fundamental duties by Soubhagya Sundar Nanda.

BGU Invites Esteemed Additional Government  Advocate Bibhu Prasad Tripathy to Enlighten Students

November 28, 2022: The esteemed Additional Government Advocate Bibhu Prasad Tripathy spoke to the students of Birla School of Law, BGU, on the occasion of the 73rd Constitution Day in 2022.

The significance of the Indian Constitution and the necessity of its implementation in society were explained to the students. The meeting was also addressed by Prof. Dr L.K Deb, Dean, Birla School of Law. The welcome address was given by Sai Ujwal Mohanty, final year student, which was followed by Preamble Reading by Sinchan Rath, third year student and the vote of thanks was delivered by Sureswari Goyal, third year student of School of Law, Birla Global University.

Birla School of Law Conducts Hybrid Conference in Collaboration with Startup Odisha and Lex Protector

November 28, 2022: On Wednesday, November 23, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Birla School of Law hosted a hybrid conference on "Commercialisation of Intellectual Properties - IP Monitization & Tech Transfer" in partnership with Startup Odisha and Lex Protector, Bhubaneswar.

Objectives:

• Raising awareness of the commercialization of intellectual property.
• Being exposed to numerous IP exploitation techniques.
• A rise in interest in IP auditing and value.
• The extent of investor and IP creator contact.
• Establishing the groundwork for more streamlined international Technology Transfer agreements.
• The main emphasis was on employment and skill development in IPR.

Students from management and law took part in hybrid mode.

In offline mode at Birla Global University's Birla School of Law were 45 students.

International Conference on Economic Equity in a Post Pandemic World

November 24, 2022: In cooperation with The City University of New York, USA, the Birla School of Management (BSoM), Birla Global University (BGU), Odisha, conducted an international conference on "Economic Equity in a Post Pandemic World" on October 14–15, 2022. More than 300 participants from several nations, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Slovenia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Malaysia, Tanzania, Pakistan, Kenya, Myanmar, and Malaysia, attended the conference. The welcome talk was given by Prof. P. Nayak, Conference Chair & Dean, BSoM, BGU, who also described the conference's goals. Three key topics were discussed at the conference: Transitioning to Industry 5.0 in a Post-Pandemic World, Economic Equity and Sustainable Development, and Leadership and Equitable Business.
In cooperation with The City University of New York, USA, the Birla School of Management (BSoM), Birla Global University (BGU), Odisha, conducted an international conference on "Economic Equity in a Post Pandemic World" on October 14–15, 2022. More than 300 participants from several nations, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Slovenia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Malaysia, Tanzania, Pakistan, Kenya, Myanmar, and Malaysia, attended the conference. The welcome talk was given by Prof. P. Nayak, Conference Chair & Dean, BSoM, BGU, who also described the conference's goals. Three key topics were discussed at the conference: Transitioning to Industry 5.0 in a Post-Pandemic World, Economic Equity and Sustainable Development, and Leadership and Equitable Business.
The honoree, eminent economist Dr Ajit Ranade, Vice Chancellor of the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics in Pune, created a sensation by pointing out that the science of economics is mute on the topic of equity or equality. He emphasised that while inequality would always exist, we must choose the ideal level of disparity for society's long-term sustainability. Dr H. Chaturvedi, Director of BIMTECH in Greater Noida and another guest of honour, educated the audience with data and interpretations from the World Inequality Report 2022. From an economist's perspective, he placed emphasis on the DIE policy as a means of reducing the inequality ratio. Vice Chancellor Prof. PP Mathur discussed post-pandemic inequality in the context of literacy and education.
In this meeting, twenty carefully chosen scientific papers were presented. The best three research papers were those of Dr Shikha Gera, assistant professor in the department of management at Jamia Hamdard University, V.N. Sreedhar, research scholar at Birla Global University, Namrata Nanda, research scholar at Lincoln University College in Malaysia, and V.N. Sreedhar. The technical sessions were conducted by Dr Archana Choudhary, Associate Professor, BGU, and Dr Siddharth Misra, Assistant Professor, Birla School of Management. The conference conveners were Dr Gladys Schrynemakers, Associate Dean & Chief Academic Officer, The City University of New York, USA.

BGU Conducts Guest Lecture on "Participatory Approach to Communication and Social Change"

November 16, 2022: A special guest lecture on "Participatory Approach to Communication and Social Change" was given at Birla School of Communication, Birla Global University. Dr. Devendra Sharma, Senior Fulbright Fellow and Professor of Communication, Performance, and Social Influence at California State University in the United States, gave the guest lecture. Dr. Sharma is an expert in persuasion, communication for social change, and performance communication. Additionally, he is a fifth-generation performer, author, and director of the classic Sngt musical theatre genres of northern India, including Swang-Nautanki, Raaslila, Bhagat, and Rasiya. In the middle of the 1800s, his ancestors popularised "Rahas" or musical theatre at the court of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah in Awadh.

Before the lecture began, the students engaged in a lively interactive discussion on their points of view and the value of communication. Dr. Devendra Sharma continued the lecture by discussing the term "global" and introducing a phenomenon called "Glocal," which is formed from the word "local." The students were given a lot of information about the significance and influence of Glocal as opposed to Global during this very cerebral discussion. Dr. Sharma also covered non-participatory methods, the value of participation, participation and decision-making, and democratic participation in addition to his discussion of participatory communication. These 4 points were extensively explained. And going even further, Dr. Sharma gave a thorough explanation of the subject using real-world examples. The children gladly participated as there was a lot of information to learn and a lot of perspectives to express throughout the session.

As they continued their education, they were also exposed to Paulo Freire's ideas on technocrats, the banking model, and discursive consciousness. Prof. Sharma also made the lecture a participatory session and asked the students to share examples of their own discursive communication in line with the topic of participatory communication.

Birla Global University Celebrates NSS Day

September 26, 2022: On September 24, 2022, Birla Global University (BGU) Bhubaneswar's National Service Scheme (NSS) Bureau celebrated NSS Day by hosting a variety of activities, including Community CPR Training in conjunction with AIIMS Bhubaneswar, an anti-food waste campaign, the empowerment of support staff, and stress management by NSS volunteers.

Together with NSS-AIIMS Bhubaneswar, NSS-BGU trained NSS Volunteers and educated BGU stakeholders about community CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). When the heart stops beating, CPR is an urgent life-saving technique used to revive the victim. The likelihood of survival following cardiac arrest can be increased by two to three times with immediate CPR. The CPR training team, which consisted of 10 volunteers and one programme officer from NSS-AIIMS Bhubaneswar, was directed by D. Sritam Swarup Jena, Associate Professor, Anesthesiology and Critical Care, AIIMS, Bhubaneswar. Dr Priyamadhaba Behera, Assistant Professor of Community & Family Medicine and NSS Coordinator at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, served as the team's coordinator. More than 70 volunteers received practical CPR instruction. Professor (Dr) B. K. Das, BGU's registrar, Professor (Dr) Parameswar Nayak, BGU's dean of the school of management, Professor (Dr) Samson Moharana, dean of the school of commerce, and other faculty and staff members attended the programme. In the upcoming months, the NSS team will continue to promote CPR awareness among all university stakeholders, the surrounding communities of the BGU Campus, and other groups.

The NSS Week in 2022, which runs from September 19 to September 24, was commemorated with an anti-food waste campaign. The programme stands out by implementing original strategies to raise awareness of anti-food waste among BGU stakeholders and the general public. Pledge-taking initiatives such as "I Will Not Waste Food," "Ring the Bell if you Have Not Wasted Any Food," and online initiatives with anti-food waste posters and social media posts are among the campaigns. The programme aims to alter people's attitudes and behaviours in order to dramatically reduce food waste globally. The programme was coordinated by Sonika Suman, Academic Associate and Member of the NSS Committee, Dr Siddharth Misra, Assistant Professor of Marketing and Programme Officer, NSS, and the University's Mess Conduit.

In order to raise awareness of the respect that the University's support personnel should receive, NSS volunteers also planned a programme for them. With zeal and respect, the volunteers engaged the support personnel in a variety of activities while entertaining them. The event was directed by Dr Snighdha Mohapatra, Asst. Prof. OB & HR and Member, NSS Committee. The NSS volunteers also put on a play about stress management in which they discussed many aspects of stress, its underlying causes, and potential remedies. Lopamudra Nayak, assistant professor and NSS Program officer, served as the event's coordinator. Dr Sritam Swarup Jena from AIIMS, Bhubaneswar and other BGU NSS Program officers then presented the certificates of appreciation to the NSS volunteers. The AIIMS team's generosity and support for the CPR programme were much appreciated by Ashna Siddiqui, Academic Associate and Programme Officer. The IT staff and the programme officer, Suresh Golle, organised the digital documents. The formal vote of thanks was delivered by Lopamudra Nayak. The NSS Day Program was directed by Dr. Suvendu Kumar Pratihari, Assistant Professor in the School of Management and Convener-NSS at Birla Global University.

BCom and MCom Final Year Students Visit SEBI

September 13, 2022: A trip was made to the SEBI office, which is located in Bhubaneswar's IDCOL House. 31 students from the final year BCom (5th Semester) and 7 students from the final year MCom attended the SEBI event on "Developments in the Indian Capital Market." Soumya Ranjan Sahoo, Manager BSE Investor Services of SEBI, provided excellent insights on the importance of financial planning, the need to plan early stock market investments, the different investment avenues available in the Indian financial market, what should be the investment strategies, and how to invest. Later, during the second session, Anshuman Das, DGM SEBI Bhubaneswar, informed the students about recent changes to the Indian Capital Market, including new goods on the market today, government initiatives, fresh investment ideas, investor protection, and a procedure for resolving complaints.

After the two sessions, there was a question-and-answer session in which the students actively participated and had all of their questions answered. According to the students, the seminars were highly insightful and interesting, and they benefited immensely from the expertise shared by the two SEBI speakers. The students benefit from this type of instruction by deepening their understanding of the financial markets and by improving their abilities in the fundamental topics.

Inaugural Session of The Commencement Programme of BBA, LLB (Hons) and LLM 2022 Batches

September 6, 2022: On September 5, in the Seminar Hall, the Birla Global University's BBA, LLB (Hons), and LLM 2022-23 batches held their inaugural sessions of the Commencement Programmee. The chief guest, former Orissa High Court Judge Hon'ble Justice A. S. Naidu, spoke about the expanding significance of legal education and the employment options open to law students. He emphasised how the judiciary interprets the Indian Constitution in novel ways and adapts it to the shifting demands of society.

In order for classes to become interactive, the guest of honour, Prof. Ved Kumari, Vice Chancellor of the National Law University of Odisha, emphasised the importance of students asking questions. She claimed that the foundation of legal practise is inquiry. One can prosper in the legal profession by mastering the art of questioning. The vice chancellor of Birla Global University, Prof. PP Mathur, lectured about how law relates to all other academic disciplines. The creation, gradual expansion, and development of the School of Law were highlighted by the Registrar, Prof. BK Das. The vote of appreciation was given by Ishani Acharya, and the guests were greeted by Prof. LK Deb, Dean of the School of Law. The programme was anchored by Sai Ujwal, a final-year student in the BBA, LLB (Hons) programme.

Commencement Day Programme of BBA Students

September 2, 2022: At its Gothapatna Campus, BGU, Bhubaneswar hosts a commencement day programme for its newest batch of Bachelor of Business Administration students. Both Rajiv Bhaduria, Managing Partner of Ebullient and Chief Mentor of the Garware Group in Mumbai, and Prof. Geetika Pattnaik, Former Principal of BJB College in Bhubaneswar and President of the State Selection Board, Odisha, attended the event as guests of honour. In his remarks to the students, Prof. Pattnaik emphasised the value of time management, personality development, a positive outlook, persistence, and physical and mental wellness.

Rajiv Bhaduria, the honoree, gave a speech on the value of complex problem-solving abilities and how they may democratise decision-making in today's complex business environment.

The university's vice chancellor, Prof. PP Mathur, encouraged the students to use technology wisely and to have ambitious dreams.

At this time, the incoming class of students heard speeches from Prof. P. Nayak, the dean of the school of management, and Prof. B.K. Das, the university's registrar. Dr. Manidatta Ray gave a thank-you speech at the program's conclusion. Professor Saswati Tripathy served as the program's coordinator. There were about 80 students in attendance, along with their parents.

NSS Organises a Walkathon

August 9, 2022: To raise public awareness of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, Birla Global University's National Service Scheme Bureau (NSS) in Bhubaneswar staged a walkathon. The goal of this walkathon is to arouse feelings of patriotism and inspire everyone to bring Tiranga home and hoist it to commemorate India's 75th anniversary of independence. By hoisting the unfurled national flag while participating in the walkathon from Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar to the Police Commissionerate Office in Bhubaneswar, university students, employees, and faculty members raised public awareness of the importance of the Har Ghar Tiranga. On this occasion, the children heard speeches from Sarita Patel, the regional director of NSS, and Shri S. K. Priyadarshi, IPS, Commissioner of Police (Bhubaneswar-Cuttack).

BGU Welcomes MBA 2022-24 Batch Students

June 24, 2022: On June 23, 2022, Birla Global University in Bhubaneswar hosted the MBA commencement day programme for newly admitted students. The event's chief guest was Kamal Prakash, Director, Jiwanram Sheoduttrai Group, Kolkata. The event's Guest of Honor was Ranjit Sinha, former Head-GSC India Site Support & University Relationship Program, Ericsson India Global Services, Noida.

The University Anthem was sung, and the ceremonial lamp was lit, to kick off the programme. Kamal Prakash, who gave the commencement speech, advised students to be good students and adopt new behavioural patterns in order to find lasting happiness. He also discussed the value of teamwork in future endeavours. Ranjit Sinha discussed the significance of being tech savvy and acquiring the necessary skills for the business sector. In his presidential address, Vice Chancellor of Birla Global University Prof. P. P. Mathur advised students to find their inner spark and be prepared to adapt to any situation.

Students should explore for creative ideas and answers to society challenges, according to Prof. B. K. Das, Registrar of Birla Global University, in his speech. All of the students and dignitaries were welcomed by Prof. P. Nayak, Dean of the Birla School of Management. He cautioned the pupils to be ready for an unexpected and uncertain future when he spoke to them. Dr. Archana Choudhary, associate professor and coordinator of the MBA programme at Birla Global University, gave the closing remarks on graduation day. Deans from different schools, faculty members, parents, and recently admitted MBA students were all present at the events.

Department of Economics Bids Farewell To Graduating Batch of BA and MA Economics

June6, 2022: On May 28, 2022, the Department of Economics at the Birla School of Social Sciences and Humanities waved farewell to the BA Economics 2019-22 and MA Economics 2020-22 graduating classes. The junior batches put together a fantastic ceremony.

Prof. (Dr) PP Mathur, Honourable Vice Chancellor, Prof (Dr) BK Das, esteemed Registrar and Prof. (Dr) Samson Moharana, Dean Birla School of Social Science and Humanities graced the occasion. The program started with the welcome address by Dr Ajit Kumar Dash, HOD and Coordinator, BSS&H. 

Prof. Mathur congratulated the graduating students and wished them well in their future endeavours. Prof Das recalled his time as an economics student and encouraged the students to work hard and succeed in their lives. Prof. Moharana concentrated on the application of economics in the real world and the growing demand for economists in the market. He wished the graduating students luck in their future endeavours.

As a gesture of remembering and love, the Honourable Vice-Chancellor and other dignitaries presented keepsakes to the graduating students. The graduates talked about their experiences. They expressed gratitude to faculty members and the university as a whole for their concern and positive learning environment.

Birla school of Law Organises 1^st Mock Parliament

May 28, 2022: On May 23, the Birla School of Law at Birla Global Universityy in Bhubaneswar successfully hosted the 1st Mock Parliament on "Uniform Civil Code -2022." (Monday). The purpose of holding this event is to assist students and spectators in comprehending and viewing the proceedings/functioning of the Indian Parliament.

The oath-taking ceremony was followed by a question-and-answer session on various socio-political subjects during the Mock Parliament session. The ruling party introduced a bill in the session that calls for the creation of a committee to establish a unified civil code. As given and suggested by the ruling and opposing parties, the session experienced incredibly profound thought. Honorable Dr.B.K. Das, Registrar of Birla Global University, and Respected Dr.L.K. Deb Dean, Birla School of Law, as well as other faculty members, attended the event to support the students. Under the leadership and supervision of Dr. Bhavana Sharma, Associate Professor, Birla School of Law, and Ms. Ishani Acharya, Programme Manager, the event was organised by Mr.Akash Genjiral (Student BBALLB IV Semester) and Ms. Aditi Das (Student BBALLB IV Semester).

Birla Global University Organises 2nd Intra Moot Court Competition

May 17, 2022: The 2nd Intra Moot Court Competition, 2022 was organised by the Moot Court Society of the Birla School of Law to train students in reasoning, argument, and legal analysis and instil critical abilities for a successful legal profession.

All of the school's batches took part in the event, which was assessed by practising attorneys from the Supreme Court and High Court of Odisha.

Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor and Respected Registrar graced the valedictory programme, encouraging the students to succeed in their academic endeavours.

Birla School of Commerce Hosts The 2nd BGU Banker’s Conclave

May 11, 2022: On May 6, 2022, the Birla School of Commerce hosted the 2nd BGU Banker's Conclave, which focused on ‘Reinventing Commercial Banking in the Digital Era.’ More than 150 people from various B-schools, universities, and IIT Kharagpur attended the conference.

It was graced by the Vice chancellor, Birla Global University, Prof. PP Mathur; Registrar, Prof. BK Das and top experts of the banking industry like Siddhartha Sanyal, Executive vice President, Bandhan Bank; Saket Jasoria, Global Retail Banking practices, Head, Wipro ltd, London; SSK Pradhan, General Manager, RBI, Department of Supervision; Pankaj Gadgil, Head-Self-employed segment, SME & E-Commerce ecosystem; Abhay Naik, AVP, Digital Banking, Yes Bank; SSP Roy, FGMO, Mumbai circle, Indian Bank and Sarojini Mishra, AVP, Barclays Corporate Banking, who delivered their own viewpoints on the digital transformation in banking sector and the competition-collaboration with FinTech. The presenters discussed innovative concepts such as Block chain, Bitcoin, SWIFT technology, OCEN, Bit paisa, India Stack, Insta business, and Neo banking, as well as boosting digital literacy and collaboration between banks and Fintech.

Prof. Samson Moharana, Dean, School of Commerce, presided over the Conclave, which was organised by Lopamudra Nayak, Assistant Professor, Birla School of Commerce. During the three sessions, the attendees interacted with the resource persons by asking questions, which were promptly answered by the distinguished guests. Students, researchers, and faculty members all benefited from the experience.

Birla Global University Celebrates Its 6^th Foundation Day

April 1, 2022:  Birla Global University celebrated its sixth foundation day on April 1, 2022, which also happens to be Utkal Diwas, Odisha's auspicious foundation day. Adwaita Gadanayak, Director-General of the National Gallery of Modern Art, delivered the foundation day talk. Gadanayak covered numerous facets of our country's broad culture, including stone carving and the creation of exquisite sculptures, in his foundation day address. He also mentioned how he has talked with various rocks and environment when sculpting, and how rocks have the capacity to transport one to a higher level of consciousness.

He drew the students' attention to the rich culture and tradition of our collective life, using the Konark temple as an example of how Odias shown their prowess in art, culture, science, construction, management, and philosophy even centuries ago. Sri Gadanayak will create the projected statue of independence fighter Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, which would be put near India Gate. Gandhi's Dandi March statue in Rajghat is one of his most well-known works. His sculptures have also been displayed in London.

Nivedita Mishra, an accomplished sculptor and guest of honor, presented a compelling speech on Shakti, defining Shakti as the undivided part of Shiva, a force and pleasure that one feels in them.

Prof. PP Mathur, Vice-Chancellor, Birla Global University, highlighted on the contributions of the Birla Global University's founders, Late BK Birla and Late Sarala Birla, in the fields of art, culture, and education in his welcome address. He also praised the academic and staff members for their contributions to the University's success.

NSS Volunteer Orientation Programme At Birla Global University

March 28, 2022: On March 23, a National Service Scheme (NSS) orientation programme was held at Birla Global University in Gothapatna, Bhubaneswar. More than 100 volunteers from four NSS units representing the university's many schools took part.

The welcome talk was given by Dr Suvendu Kr. Pratihari, the university's NSS Coordinator. Prof. B K Das, Registrar, thanked the NSS Regional Directorate, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, and the State NSS Office for their assistance in successfully launching the NSS units at the institution. Prof. PP Mathur, Vice-Chancellor, stressed the goal and value of the orientation programme in his presidential address, citing his experience as an NSS volunteer during his student term at Banaras Hindu University in the 1970s.

Dr Ramesh Chandra Behera, State NSS Officer and Dy. Secretary, Higher Education Department, Govt. of Odisha, was the chief guest. In his lecture, he highlighted the NSS's basic objective and how it helps students acquire social and humanitarian skills, which are necessary for all aspects of life. He stressed the actionable aspect of exhibiting sympathy, which is being empathetic to others.

Nirada Barana Khuntia, State NSS Training Officer, NSS ETI, OUAT, Bhubaneswar, led a session on the NSS structure, roles and responsibilities of volunteers, and encouraged them to be proactive in understanding and addressing various social issues, which can help them build their personality as well as a better India. NC Deori, Youth Officer, NSS Regional Directorate Bhubaneswar, spoke to the volunteers about their young energy as a potential change agent in society.

Birla Global University Inks MoU With NRDC Exchange On Innovation And Knowledge Sharing

March 18, 2022: During the Academia-Industry Innovation Conclave jointly convened by NRDC and CSIR-Institute of Mineral and Material Technology, Birla Global University, Bhubaneswar and National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) signed an MOU on innovation and knowledge sharing. During the conclave's first session, Vice-Chancellor Prof. PP Mathur of Birla Global University and Commodore Amit Rastogi (Retd.) CMD of NRDC exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding. Prof. Mathur also conducted a technical session on Life Sciences and Biotechnology Research and Innovation.

Birla Global University Hosts 4^th Annual Convocation

November 29, 2021: Birla Global University, Bhubaneswar held its Fourth Annual Convocation for MBA, MAJMC, MCom, MA Economics 2019-21 batch students and BBA, BAJMC, BCom, BA Economics 2018-21 batch students at its campus in Bhubaneswar. Governor of Odisha and Chancellor of the University, Prof. Ganeshi Lal, presided over the event.

The Governor stated in his speech that the universe, the university, and the universal man are all intertwined. A university's true aim is to develop a universal individual capable of combining intellectual and spiritual excellence, material and spiritual vitality. He claimed that intelligence is greater than the mind and that a universal man is beyond intelligence and should live in perpetual delight and divine bliss, citing ancient scriptures and Jagannath Philosophy. The Governor encouraged the graduating students to stay present in the moment and light their own candles in order to reach their greatest potential.

AR Nanda, Former Secretary of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, said in his Convocation Address that the skills and knowledge the students have gained from this august university will serve them well in their personal and professional lives. To be successful in life, he advised the kids to adopt a humanitarian mindset, compassion idealism, and humility.

Gold medals were given to MBA Batch Topper and Marketing Topper Poushali Haldar, Area Topper in Human Resources Ankita Prasad, and Area Topper in Finance Shailaja Rohillah. Saswati Sutapa, Preeti Payal, and S Geetanjali, all from MCom, received medals for being area toppers in Accounting, Finance & Forensic Accounting, and Fraud Prevention, with S Geetanjali being the batch topper.

Manaswini Panda from BBA, Annapurna Paikray from BCom, and Iravan Rath from BA Economics were the top students in their classes, with Iravan being the best graduate.

Hon’ble Justice Dipak Misra Addresses The BBA, LLB (Hons) Students 2021-22 Batch Of The Birla School of Law

September 21, 2021: The students of the BBA, LLB (Hons) 2021-22 batch of Birla School of Law, Birla Global University, Bhubaneswar were blessed by the presence and address of the 45th Chief Justice of India, Hon'ble Justice Dipak Mishra in the Inaugural session of the 4th Orientation and inauguration for the batch of 2021 on the auspicious day of Ganesh Chaturthi.

His Lordship exhorted the students to be honest, disciplined, and respectful to elders in their studies. To be a competent lawyer, he added, you need to be able to reason, think logically, and orate. He advised students to develop their oratory talents by citing the example of Demosthenes, the renowned orator of ancient Athens. Aside from law, law students should study widely and have a broad understanding of a variety of subjects, including philosophy, psychology, and logic.

In his address, Vice-Chancellor Prof (Dr) PP Mathur remarked that sincerity and hard work were required to achieve in life. He went on to say that the Birla Global University offers all of the necessary resources and an environment for students to develop their overall personalities.

Prof (Dr) BK Das, Registrar, noted that Birla School of Law, Birla Global University is a growing law school that has been highly active in hosting events both online and offline.

In his welcome address, Dean Birla School of Law Prof. LK Deb presented Justice Dipak Misra, citing his major decisions.

The vote of thanks was given by Associate Professor Dr Bhavana Sharma. The show was hosted by Sai Ujwal Mohanty, a fourth-year student.

Birla School Of Commerce Hosts Webinar On ‘Relevance Of Commerce Education: Post-Pandemic’

July 26, 2021: Birla School of Commerce at Birla Global University recently hosted a webinar titled ‘Relevance of Commerce Education: Post-Pandemic’. Prof. (Dr) Alka Singh, Dean, Department of Commerce & Economics, Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University, UP, and CMA Thomas Mathew, Financial Consultant and MD, Odisha Capital Market and Enterprise, were the webinar's resource persons.

The welcoming address was given by Prof. Dr Samson Moharana, Dean, Birla School of Commerce, Birla Global University. He emphasised how business has changed structurally from a traditional subject to one of the most popular job options.

Prof. Dr Alka Singh spoke about the relevance of commerce as an economic discipline and how it has evolved in response to changing business conditions. Under the NEP 2020, she underlined the necessity for skilled-based education.

CMA Thomas Mathews discussed the importance of developing new sorts of skills that integrate technical, soft, and creative abilities. He also talked about the classic and new professional prospects open to commerce graduates in both national and global contexts.

Birla School of Communication Students Bids Farewell To Senior Students

June 29, 2021:Despite the hurdles given by the global pandemic crisis, the students of Birla School of Communication did not miss the opportunity to have a farewell celebration for the graduating class. On Saturday, the students of Birla School of Communication, Birla Global University, held a virtual farewell party for the BAJMC (Hons) and MAJMC seniors.

The juniors greeted the seniors when they arrived for the video call dressed elegantly. For the seniors to enjoy their last memories at the University, the juniors arranged an ambience of delight and a fun quiz session. Furthermore, the occasion was noteworthy because some seniors shared flashback recollections of bonding with the school, which created an emotional moment that seemed like a second home for them.

While speaking to the students, Prof. Dr. Samson Moharana, Dean, School of Communication, and other faculty members remarked that as students, you should always remain in contact with your alma institution. Your university is always excited to see you. All of the faculty members wished the seniors luck and happiness in their future endeavours.

Birla School of Commerce Conducts First-Ever BGU Conclave

April 21, 2021: The Birla School of Commerce at Birla Global University hosted the first-ever BGU Banker's Conclave on April 17th, 2021, with the theme "Digitalisation and Innovation in Banking: The Synergy between Technology and Customer Service." The conclave was divided into three sessions: the inaugural, panel discussion 1, and panel discussion 2, all of which were attended by eminent bankers and financial advisors.

Hare Krishna Jena, Managing Director, Clearing Corporation of India Ltd. joined the Inaugural session as the Chief Guest and Krishna Sastry Pendyala, Partner, Cybersecurity, EY, India as the Chief Speaker. They were accompanied by Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor, Birla Global University, Professor (Dr) PP Mathur, Registrar, Profiessor (Dr) BK Das and Conclave Chairperson & Dean, Birla School of Commerce Professor (Dr) Samson Moharana.

The panelists discussed various advances in digital banking as well as the problems that participants face in the real world, and they quickly addressed questions from the audience.

BGU Organisesa Two-Day International Conference on Reviving Global Economy in New Normal in Virtual Mode

March 5, 2021: Birla School of Social Sciences and Humanities, Birla Global University, Bhubaneswar, arranged a two-day International Conference in Virtual Mode on “Reviving Global Economy in New Normal” on February 26-27, 2021. Many dignitaries from numerous countries attended the inauguration ceremony. Prof (Dr) Paresh Kumar Narayan, Professor of Business and Economics at Monash University in Australia were invited as the chief guest of the event. Professor Narayan recommended various countries for proper policy execution to revive the economy during the pandemic in his inaugural speech. The Chief Speaker was Prof. (Dr) Raghbendra Jha, Professor of Economics at Australian National University in Australia. He stressed the importance of raising agricultural production in order to revitalise the global economy in the post-pandemic period.

The Abstracts of Conference Paper's compendium was written. Dr Debiprasad Bal, Assistant Professor of Economics and Conference Co-Chairman. The opening ceremony was followed by Technical Session-I, titled "Revival Economy: Difficulties and Opportunities in the Post-Pandemic Period."

The second day began with Technical Session-II on "New Approaches to Business Environment," which was followed by the valedictory session. Prof (Dr) Parameswar Nayak presided over the conference, and the speakers included Dr Gerald Goh, Dean, Faculty of Business, Multi Media University, Malaysia, and Prof (Dr) Yamin, Faculty of Economics and Administration, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.