Chitkara University Conducts International Conference on Education

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During the conference, a book was launched and Indian-European Alliance for Education was signed.

Chitkara University Conducts International Conference on Education

New Delhi: Chitkara University has collaborated with the European Union to organise a two-day international conference. The topic of the conference was ‘Re-thinking education in the age of AI’.

The International Conference conducted by Chitkara University was attended by policy makers and scholars from top universities of India and Europe. It was organised under the framework of the EDUREFORM capacity-building project and generously co-financed by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union.

The representatives discussed the socio-economic impact of emerging technologies in study programmes and vocational training.

Unison International School, Chitkara International School, Chitkara University, Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Holy Angels School, Chandigarh Baptist School, Adharshila, The Mukat Trust International School, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Public School, Cambridge Innovative School, Angels Valley School, Sinhgad Institute of Management, SPPU, Bhusawal Arts Science College, The Millennium School and Panjab University are some of the universities to have participated in the event.

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Launched Indian-European Alliance for Education

On day one of the two-day event, the Indian-European Alliance for Education was launched. This alliance will function as a platform for experts around the world to collaboratively develop initiatives that enhance the societal and developmental impact of higher education.Panel discussions were also held on the role of schools and international cooperation in re-thinking education.

The second day of the conference was filled with panel discussions on various topics such as teaching pedagogies, technology in education, applied education and innovation in education. Scholars and faculty from India and Europe also presented their research papers on contribution in education.

‘Play Practice Pursue’ Book Launched

The ‘Play Practice Pursue’ book was also launched during the two day conference. The book is written by Miss India 1979 winner Swaroop Sampat Rawal. She is recognised as the top ten teachers for the Global Teacher Prize in 2019 and has actively contributed to shaping the National Education Policy (NEP 2020).

During the launch, Sampat illuminated her extraordinary journey from the entertainment industry to education, citing a pivotal realisation that spurred this transition.

Chitkara University pro-chancellor Madhu Chitkara said, “The introduction of artificial intelligence and robotics in the manufacturing and service sectors is expected to metamorphose the skills required in the labour market. Education must play a substantial role in supporting Indian governmental and private entities through this technological transition.”

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