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Education

Indian students at EDHEC attend on-ground graduation ceremonies in France for the first time since COVID-19 outbreak

Jun 2, 2022 by Agency 0 Comments #EDHEC, #France, #on-ground graduation ceremonies

EDHEC Business School, one of the Financial Times Top 10 European Business Schools, recently hosted a series of graduation ceremonies following the French government’s decision to lift most COVID-imposed restrictions.

Indian students – 155 in total – from the classes of 2020 and 2021, who could not come together in previous years due to the pandemic, walked to the stage to receive their diplomas. Students’ families attended the graduation ceremonies in person and via Live Stream worldwide, including in India.

At the beginning of the Covid-19 outbreak, EDHEC cancelled on-campus activities and moved course delivery online to mitigate infection. Graduation ceremonies were also impacted, and students who missed their graduations looked forward to the day when they could wear their graduation cap and gown and receive their diploma.

After France lifted mask mandates in March, EDHEC began hosting on-campus ceremonies for students who missed their original graduation date. This meant that students from the graduating classes of 2020 and 2021 finally got the opportunity to mark the end of their studies at EDHEC with their professors and classmates.

“My brother was able to attend the ceremony with me, and it was amazing for both of us,” said Aditi Gupta, a member of the Class of 2020, who received her MSc in Corporate Finance from EDHEC. “The best part was when EDHEC professors and staff went up on stage, and we were able to thank them for all they did for us during our studies. They are the backbone of the school, and they made the journey smooth for us.”

Gupta’s parents, who could not attend the ceremony, watched a Live Stream of the event from their home in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Gupta’s extended family also joined the Live Stream to celebrate her achievements, including graduating cum laude and securing a position as Deputy Manager at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, India, where she works in the company’s Financial Advisory practice.

Harsh Vardhan from New Delhi, who officially graduated a year ago, celebrated his Masters in Management and Global MBA with friends and professors on campus in France. He is employed as a Brand Specialist with Amazon UK and is based in Manchester, UK.

“COVID-19 made everything unpredictable,” he said. “So, when the original ceremony was cancelled, I was not surprised. But it was a surreal and emotional moment for me to eventually attend the graduation ceremony with my friends and classmates. They came from around the world to revisit the unforgettable memories we created at EDHEC.”

Families in attendance were impressed by the large amphitheatre and the long ramp built for the ceremony. Giant video screens provided an unhindered view of graduates’ happy faces. Parents watching the Live Stream from India felt proud of their children.

“My parents had tears in their eyes,” said Vardhan, who is. “They are so proud of me for graduating from one of the best schools in the world. All their years of hard work and dedication in raising me into a responsible professional paid off, and they could see it with their own eyes.”

Business World

Navya and REE Automotive announce that they have signed an agreement to develop a level 4 autonomous system including REE corner technology and Navya self-driving solutions

Apr 20, 2021 by Neel Achary 0 Comments #autonomous mobility solutions, #France, #Navya self-driving solutions, #REE Automotive, #Villeurbanne

Villeurbanne, France, and Tel Aviv, Israel, April, 20 2021, 05:45 pm CET – Navya (FR0013018041- Navya), a leading company in autonomous driving systems and REE Automotive (“REE”), an innovator in e-Mobility, announce that they have signed an agreement to collaborate in the development of a level 4 autonomous system including REE corner technology and Navya self-driving solutions.

REE is revolutionizing the e-Mobility industry through its highly modular and disruptive REEcorner technology which integrates critical vehicle components (steering, braking, suspension, powertrain and control) into the arch of the wheel. REE’s proprietary x-by-wire technology challenges century-old automotive concepts by being agnostic to vehicle size and design, power-source and driving mode (human or autonomous). Platforms utilizing REEcorners can present significant functional and operational advantages over conventional EV “skateboards” currently available in the market.

REE Automotive, Navya self-driving solutions

Navya is a leading player in level 4 autonomous driving systems for passenger and goods transport. Since 2015, Navya autonomous mobility solutions have been first to market and first to on-road service in real conditions. The Autonom® Shuttle, main development platform, is dedicated to passenger transport. Since its launch, more than 180 units have been sold in 23 countries as of 31 December, 2020. The Autonom® Tract is designed for goods transport.

The next generation of level 4 autonomous mobility solutions:

Powered by REE, Driven by Navya, the co-developed next generation level 4 autonomous system will be designed as a high standard, state of the art autonomous mobility solution with key competitive advantages considering quality, cost and performance. Safety first principles will be implemented based on very high safety requirements with regards to ISO 26262:2018 and ISO/PAS 21448:2019.

Daniel Barel, Co-Founder and CEO of REE Automotive, comments: “The combination of our mutual expertise will enable game-changing autonomous mobility solutions that transport passengers and goods efficiently and cost-effectively while fully complying with rigorous safety standards. We are delighted to move forward on a partnership with Navya. This collaboration of REE’s corner technology aligns perfectly with Navya’s strategy of providing constant improvement for its autonomous driving solutions.”

Etienne Hermite, CEO of Navya, concludes: “We are very pleased to have signed this agreement with REE Automotive, which is a major player in automotive technology. This partnership is fully in line with Navya’s strategy of deploying level 4 autonomous driving systems with safe drive components (steering, braking, suspension, powertrain and control) into the arch of the wheels. This partnership will enhance unlocks fantastic opportunities to create multiple new level 4 autonomous form factors with the view to address different use cases.”