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ADAMAS UNIVERSITY SETS STANDARDS IN HR PRACTICES

Dec 21, 2020 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Adamas University, #Chancellor, #Prof. Samit Ray

Kolkata: Kolkata-based private university, Adamas University, ranked by several media organizations as the best privately managed university in Eastern India, set high standards in human resources best practices through its Adamas Dialogue 2020 program held for its faculty and non-teaching members, numbering more than 600. This was the first ever intra-university employee dialogue where HR best practices were given due recognition, a gesture unprecedented by any educational institute in Eastern India.

On a day marked with several interesting dance, music, poetry recitation performances by the team including those from the Chancellor and the Vice Chancellor as well, the University promoted 15% of its faculty members on a single day, and awarded 42 of its total staff members for excellent work during the tough pandemic year of 2020 in different functional areas from teaching-mentoring, research, support functions, leadership, et al.

Interestingly, the University announced implementation of medical insurance, provident fund and gratuity for all full time staff members, now that the university has completed five years of operation and in the sixth year currently.

The future plans of expansion were also unravelled by the Chancellor making full and best use of the 130 acres of land of the campus, only half of which has been utilized so far.

The Vice Chancellor elucidated upon the Adamas 2.0 plans focussing on new specialized programs of education, a hedgehog strategy to focus on core strengths and build on them, and a positive leadership approach that upholds gratitude and recognition at every level of work.

Adamas University currently has around 400 students, 226 faculty members with 172 of them having PhD, nine schools of learning, and a sprawling green campus at Barasat, near Kolkata.

“Adamas Dialogue will now on be an annual affair through which the university will remember all good work done collectively and individually by the members of the teaching and non-teaching fraternity here in the year gone by, roadmap for the next year will be discussed, and promotions and rewards for excellence announced, and it is evolving to be a best practice in Human Resources in higher education in India,” noted the Chancellor, Prof Samit Ray.

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Adamas University To Organize International Students’ Conference 2020

Nov 26, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #Adamas University, #Creating Future Today, #Going Beyond the Pandemic, #International Students’ Conference 2020, #Prof. Samit Ray, #virtual International Students’ Conference

Adamas University rated as one of the best private Universities in Eastern India, is all set to organize a virtual International Students’ Conference on Saturday, 5th December 2020. The topic of the conference is Education: Creating Future Today, Going Beyond the Pandemic.

This conference by Adamas University is definitely one of its kind initiative solely created to provide a platform purely for the learners to express their views on the educational experiences in 2020 and expectations in 2021. Adamas University hopes to create a futuristic educational paradigm through this conference highlighting how education ahead can be responsive to the needs and aspirations of the students. Education in this current pandemic situation has been extremely challenging since from a largely face to face exchange of knowledge the world has shifted to online mentoring and learning methods. The blend of the physical presence of students and online attendance is highly expected in 2021.

In recent months, universities have organized seminars and workshops with national and international leaders in academia, politics, science, and industries. However, this probably is the first time that Adamas University has prioritized the most important player in this journey; the students and will encourage them to participate in this knowledge and feedback sharing platform. Students from Bachelors and Masters and PhD scholars from different schools of studies from all over the world will get the opportunity to share their thoughts and insights and learn from one another about creating the desired future in this post-COVID-19 education eco-system.

The participating universities are University of Calabria, Italy, University of Malaya, Malaysia, Muroran Institute of Technology, Japan, Rzeszów University of Technology, Poland, National Conservatory of Arts & Crafts, Institute of International Management, France, Daffodil International University, Bangladesh, Kamchatka Virtus Bering State University, Russia, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine, Petra Christian University, Indonesia, Mohammed V University, Morocco, University of Pécs, Hungary, Bath Spa University, UK, Far Eastern University, Philippines, Radboud University, Netherlands, Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia to name a few.

“This pandemic has given multiple approach and outlook to the education system and possible career. We are glad that our International Relations department is organizing this unique platform for global youths, students from all across the world, as of now from 22 universities, to express their expectations from 2021 and their roadmap to create futuristic education going beyond the current pandemic,” Prof Samit Ray, Chancellor, Adamas University.

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Adamas University’s Life Science Courses To Envisage The Future

Nov 12, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #Adamas University, #B.Sc, #B.Sc. & M.Sc. in Biochemistry., #B.Sc. & M.Sc. in Microbiology, #B.Tech, #Life Science Courses, #M.Sc, #Prof. Samit Ray

Adamas University rated as one of the best private Universities in Eastern India, created an array of courses in life sciences to offer the students high-class excellence in career choices. The courses are designed carefully to make it futuristic and skill-oriented to suit the current industry trends. The courses condition the students to become a confident individual creating a significant mark for themselves in different areas of Biotechnology & Life Sciences in the world.

Adamas University has always been unique and futuristic in its approach and hence their School of Life Science & Biotechnologyintroduced thoughtfully crafted courses like B.Tech, B.Sc. & M.Sc. in Biotechnology; B.Sc. & M.Sc. in Microbiology; B.Sc. & M.Sc. in Biochemistry. At Adamas University, students are encouraged to do research work during the tenure of these courses, along with compulsory project work, student seminar, industry internship, etc.

Adamas University aims to prepare the students to undertake multi-disciplinary research and entrepreneurship in biotechnology and related areas in engineering, medicine and life sciences to provide solutions for human and animal health, agriculture and environment. The current world situation has clearly highlighted sectors which are sure to witness a surge in demand in the upcoming years. The life sciences industry today is on the cusp of change. While it is facing a lot of tests but it has also opened doors of opportunities for future students.

Adamas University inculcates the idea among their students to deep delve into the subjects and looks beyond the current pandemic situation. The students are encouraged to establish a thoroughly industrialized nation committed to the virtues of quality and relevance by contributing to the dynamic socio-economic development of the nation through this career choice.

An aspirant has to secure minimum 50% overall in their higher secondary and 50% in graduation to pursue graduation and post-graduation respectively. The courses are for mostly 3 years for graduation (B.Tech. for 4 years) and two years for post-graduation. The students are guided by top-industry leaders and given on job training and internship opportunities along with the textbook knowledge.

 “This pandemic has given multiple approach and outlook to the education system and possible career. There are multiple courses which are valued well and are given due importance in the current time. Adamas University has always aligned itself and its offerings with the industry. We believe these subjects will be extremely relevant for the coming years and introduce the bulk of more opportunities for the next batch. Adamas University believes in the holistic development of a student by not just keeping them limited to the classroom-based lectures rather giving them a hands-on experience in alignment with the industry interface. We hope these courses will raise the education standards of the state and encourage more students to achieve their dream goals in the homeland itself.” said Prof. Samit Ray, Hon’ble Chancellor, Adamas University.

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Specialized Media Courses Crafted for Excellence by Adamas University

Oct 13, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #Adamas University, #Prof Ujjwal K Chowdhury, #Prof. Samit Ray, #Specialized Media Courses

Adamas University, rated as one of the best private Universities in Eastern India, created an array of new courses in media & communication department to offer the students high-class excellence in career choices. The courses are designed carefully to make it futuristic and skill-oriented to suit the current industry trends. The courses condition the students to become a confident individual creating a significant mark for themselves in the communication and media landscape in India.

Adamas University has always been unique and futuristic in its approach and hence the Communication Department has introduced contemporary courses like M.A. in Journalism, M.Sc in Media Technology, M.A. in entertainment media, MBA in Event & Experiential marketing and MBA in Communication Management. The duration of all the courses is 2 years at Adamas University. At Adamas University, students are encouraged to do research in the communication industry and during the tenure of these courses, a comprehensive media research project would be compulsory for all students. Along with that industry exposure and on-field assignment would be mandatory. The current world situation has clearly highlighted sectors which are sure to witness a surge in demand in the upcoming years. In the post COVID world, a lot has changed the way people perceive the media and entertainment industry. With people staying home mostly and working remotely, the online media and content consumption habit have suffered a sea-change. Technological advancement in the media and communication sector is sure to play a pivotal role in the further development of this sector.

Through these unique communication courses such as MBA in Communication Management & MBA in Event & Experiential Marketing, students would get to analyses market demands and market dynamics and formulate event plans as per the current world scenario. Learning and implementing new techniques with measurable outcomes would be really effective for the students during their tenure of these courses. An in-depth knowledge would be imparted to the students for better understanding on new-age communication and marketing strategies.

Eligibility Criteria for MBA in Communication Management is CAT / MAT / Adamas University Admission Test for PG, M.A. in Journalism: Adamas University Admission Test for PG, M.Sc in Media Technology: Graduation from any UGC registered university and Adamas University Admission test, M.A. in entertainment media is Graduation from any UGC registered university and Adamas University Admission test and MBA in Event & Experiential marketing is CAT / MAT / Adamas University Admission Test for PG, followed by group discussion and personal interview respectively.

Adamas University recognizes the changing paradigms in the world of media and entertainment and hence curated these courses to train each student as future leaders in their own field who would aim to grow at an exponential rate and create a mark in the industry.

“Adamas University believes in the holistic development of a student by not just keeping them limited to the classroom-based lectures rather giving them hands-on experience in alignment with the industry interface. The new courses are all designed keeping the deep knowledge expertise needed these days for each area of communication. The real purpose of college is not only to deliver quality education but also to help students grow as a person and a leader. Thus, we hope such courses will help our students to pursue their dream careers and make them ready for corporate life”, said Prof. Samit Ray, Hon’ble Chancellor, Adamas University.

The former Dean of Symbiosis, Amity, Pearl Academy and Whistling Woods Media Schools, Prof Ujjwal K Chowdhury, is the Dean of the Media School of Adamas and the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University and leads a team of young and dedicated professionals here to deliver the new programs.