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Xavier University, Bhubaneswar: International Doctoral Congress for Media Scholars

Xavier University’s School of Communications in association with the doctoral program office of the university is organized a virtual two-day Doctoral Congress in Mass Communication (DoCoMaCo 2021) starting April 10.
The online Doctoral Congress in Mass Communication 2021 (DoCoMaCo) is a platform for doctoral scholars to participate and present their ongoing research with peers, scholars, and professors. It offers doctoral scholars a unique possibility to present and discuss their research directions, share their ideas, receive feedback, and exchange comments, create a research network and views on their work in an academic community of fellow scholars.
The inaugural event of the doctoral congress was helmed by Dr V Vijay Kumar, the Convenor, and the Acting Dean of School of Communications, who welcomed all the dignitaries and participants. He said that the program aims to support the research endeavour of media scholars. Dr Rahul Thakurta, Associate Dean (Doctoral Program), Xavier University, and Chair of the doctoral congress, gave the introductory speech and emphasized the importance of such an event encouraging scholars to present their ongoing research and receive valuable feedback.

In his inaugural address Prof Dr Fr Antony R Uvari, SJ the Chief Patron of the congress and the Vice-Chancellor of Xavier University Bhubaneswar emphasis to ‘question the question’ that enhances the quality of research. He encouraged scholars to research the media and its service to the nation and people.

Prof Fr E A Augustine, SJ, Registrar, Xavier University, and Co-Patron of the event, stressed the quality of doctoral work which could be gauged by the selection of only 25% of the papers received for the congress. Dr Fr V Arokiyadass, SJ, Chief Finance Officer, Xavier University, and Co-patron of the event, delved on the significance of media inculcating value and truth in society.

The session was also addressed by eminent international academicians. Prof. Dr Sundeep R. Muppidi, Professor of Communication, Special Assistant Provost for Strategic Initiatives, in University of Hartford, West Hartford, USA and also serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Asia Pacific Media Educator talked directly to the researchers when he said, “Select an area that you are passionate about. What it is that you are learning to be an expert at?” He also pointed at the inter-disciplinary nature of communication studies. He concluded his speech by saying, “There should not be anyone better than you in your sub-area of studies. One should think of you only to be an expert in a specific area.”

Prof. Dr Daya Thussu, Professor of International Communication, Department of Journalism, School of Communication of Hong Kong Baptist University in China and serves as the managing editor, of Global Media and Communication journal, added on to Prof Muppidi’s speech when he said, “The young researchers these days should stop being obsessed with the visual media and go back to texts.” He put across his main argument by saying, “Push the envelope with your study of research and develop an enriching work.” Dr Jyoti Ranjan Sahoo, faculty of, School of Communications, Xavier University, extended his gratitude towards all the experts and participants. Around 15 research works will be presented in the two-day event. Around 105 research scholars from all around the world are participating in the event.

Xavier University, Bhubaneswar hosts Parivartan’ 21 and 6th Annual Sustainability Summit’ 21

School of Sustainability, Xavier University, Bhubaneswar, and ConXerv, the committee for Sustainability hosted its annual business conclave, Parivartan’ 21, and its 6th Annual Sustainability Summit’ 21 on 5th & 6th February 2021, respectively. School of Sustainability, Xavier University, in collaboration with Bronx’s Community College/City University, New York, has taken the Sustainability Agenda forward. The School proposed the launch of CARES (Centre for Advanced Research and excellence in Sustainability); one of the first initiatives would be setting up weather monitoring stations and related studies, facilitated by Mr. Rakesh Panda, Partha Foundation. The event also witnessed another milestone: the Wipro Sustainable Stewardship Programme, strengthening the program by supplementing academic learning via access to national and international platforms regarding training resources and involvement in impactful research and projects, extended to the Undergraduate program.

The theme for the Parivartan’ 21 was Leveraging energy transition stimulus to take a giant leap towards Decarbonisation: The next big move?. The theme explores how industries are solving the decarbonization dilemma ,and how investments and policies have created an environment where organizations have a framework to decarbonize their operations. Dr. Neal Phillip, Professor & Chairperson at Department of Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Bronx Community College, City University New York, gave the Keynote Address the theme. The event had some eminent industrial experts and academicians who discussed the topic mentioned above with their on-field experience. The speakers for the event were-

1. Mr. Ganga Charan Sharma, Vice President, Supply Chain Audits, Middle East & Africa (IMEA) Region at TÜV Rhein land India Pvt. Ltd.
2. Ms. Paramita Sen, Adjunct Lecturer Department of Chemistry, Earth Sciences and Environmental Sciences Bronx Community College, City University New York
3. Dr. Sunita Purushottam, Head of Sustainability at Mahindra Life space Developers Ltd
4. Mr. Masood Mallick, Joint Managing Director at Ramky Enviro (REEL)

The theme for the 6th Annual Sustainability Summit’ 21 was Integrating circular economy with nature-based solutions. The speakers shed light on how industries have started integrating circular economy by taking inspiration from nature through natural ways. The discussions took place by two panels. Prof. Dr. Vikrant Vijay Patil, Faculty Coordinator, Career Advisory Services and Dr. Aditi Haldar, Director, GRI South Asia, were the respective panel moderators.

Panel 1 focused on Nature-Based Solutions and the members of the Panel were-
1. Dr. Biplab R. Patnaik, Founder & MD, Life Link Eco Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
2. Mr. C. Srinivasan, SLRM, Vellore
3. Mr. Anshul Ojha, Desert Research Center, Rajasthan
4. Dr. Fredrick Stephen, Asha Kiran Society, Koraput, Odisha
5. Ms. Iris Kuhnlein, Sustainability Specialist and Social Innovator

Panel 2 focused on Circular Models- a flow of Wealth and the members of the Panel were-
1. Mr. Krishnamohan Narayan, Managing Director, BASF India
2. Mr. Barttanu Das, Head HR, L&T Constructions Heavy Civil Infrastructure
3. Ms. Dipanwita Chakraborty, Regional Director- Corporate Responsibility and Sustainable Development, Asia-Pacific, Cargill
4. Ms. Dharashree Panda, Associate Director, Flipkart

The event concluded with a Q&A session where the students raised pertinent questions to the panel, making the session interactive and insightful. Finally, the event ended with a vote of thanks by Prof. Dr. Vikrant Vijay Patil, Faculty Coordinator, Career Advisory Services, School of Sustainability, Xavier University, Bhubaneswar, to the speakers, moderator, faculty members, and everyone who contributed to its smooth functioning and flawless execution.

ABOUT XAVIER UNIVERSITY, BHUBANESWAR
Xavier University, Bhubaneswar, with its philosophy of “Inspiring Futures”, was established in accordance with the Xavier University Act, 2013, and was inaugurated on July 07, 2014. The university has 13 Schools that offer world-class education in different fields. The schools include Xavier Institute of Management, School of Human Resource Management, School of Rural Management, School of Commerce, School of Sustainability, School of Human Settlements, Xavier Emlyon Business School, School of Communications, School of Economics, School of Computer Science & Engineering, School of Law, Centre for Humanities & Compassion Studies, and School of Government & Public Affairs. Xavier University, Bhubaneswar also hosts the Centre of Excellence in Fiscal Policy and Taxation, Centre for Humanities and Compassion Studies, Centre for Sustainable Ecological Systems, Centre for Business and Society, Centre for Corporate Governance, and Centre for Business Analytics and Digital Transformation.