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Every year since 1985, the Government of India observes 12th January, the Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda as National Youth Day. To quote from the Government of India's Communication, “it was felt that the philosophy of Swamiji and the ideals for which he lived and worked could be a great source of inspiration for the Indian Youth.”

Swami Vivekananda once said, “Whatever you think, that you will be. If you think yourselves weak, weak you will be; if you think yourselves strong, strong you will be.”

Adamas University also celebrated “National Youth Day” on 12th January 2020(Sunday) from 9.30 am  to 1 pm in Adamas University Auditorium.

Residential Students from different Schools performed Song, Recitation, Dance and drama, related to Swami Vivekananda's thought.

Swami Puruseshananda Maharaj Ji from Barasat Ramakrishna Mission was our Chief Guest. He came along with his two disciples. Mr. Biswajit Das Sir (Sr. General Manager) falicited to Swami Puruseshananda Maharaj.Registrar sir,Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof. Jyotsna Yagnik madam, Dr Ripon Bhattacharya ,Dr Arpan Manna, Dr Nav Kumar Mahato, Dr Parimal Biswas, Prof Animika De Amin,Prof. Joy Chowdhury,Prof Rupanwita Das Mahapatra were present on that day. Few hostel students were also present.

It was a wonderful speech by Maharaj and then Biswajit sir and ProVice Chancellor mam also given a motivational speech to students .Performance by students were excellent.

On 22-24 th November, 2019 18th Asian University President Forum (AUPF 2019) was hosted by Daffodil University, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The Forum had seen 76 delegates of 40 universities from 13 countries from Asia and Europe, among those were founders, Chancellors, Vice- Chancellors, Rectors, Presidents, Professors and other distinguished guests.

Adamas University was represented in the Forum by Prof. Samit Ray, Chancellor and Dr. Parimal Chandra Biswas, Dean, Students Affairs and International Relations. Adamas University signed MoU with Daffodil University, Bangladesh and Petra Christian University, Indonesia. On behalf of Adamas University MoU was signed by Prof. Samit Ray, Chancellor. On behalf of Daffodil University MOU was signed by Prof. Dr. Yusuf M. Islam, Vice- Chancellor, Daffodil University. On Behalf of Petra Christian University MOU was signed by Mr. Djwantoro Hardjito, Rector.

Prof. Samit Ray honoured some of the honourable guests, members of the Standing Committee of AUPF 2019 by handing over them mementos of Adamas University, like Professor Dr. Kazi Shahidullah ( Chairman, University Grant Commission of Bangladesh), Dr. Sabur Khan ( Founder-Chairman, Daffodil University, President of AUPF 2019), Dr. Govindasamy Viswanathan ( Founder-Chancellor, Vellor Institute of Technology, India, President of AUPF 2020), Mr. Mingying Zhuang (Honorary President, Chaoshan College, Guangdong, China) and other distinguished guests.

The 18th Asian University President Forum (AUPF 2019) in Dhaka, Bangladesh focused on entrepreneurial education and experiential learning. Honourable Education Minister of Bangladesh, Dr. Dipu Moni highlighted in Her inaugural speech the importance of making students life- long learners. Dr. Sabur Khan, President of AUPF 2019 emphasised on learning best practices of education from one another.

It was our great privilege to welcome and host Honourable Andrew Ford, Consul-General of Australia in Kolkata, India at Adamas University on 30th October, 2019.

Hon'ble Mr. Andrew Ford was welcome by professor Samit Ray, Chancellor of Adamas University. He had meetings and discussions with the The Leadership and the Professors at Adamas University concerning roles and contributions of Australian government in development of education, business and cultural relations with India and specifically in West Bengal. The Consul- General highlighted that his visit to Adamas University symbolizes a new page of growing favourable and constructive relations between two great nations of Australia and India.

Adamas University students ringed in festivities in style with the Adamas Agomoni Utsav. Our students showcased their talents and put on a great show filled with brilliant performances. The cultural programme painted the entire campus with a festive brush. Some glimpses from this fantastic effort

The 5th batch of Adamas University, based out of Barasat, had a roaring start with stalwarts on campus pitching with multifarious ideas addressing the 1200 strong new batch.

The 5th batch of Adamas University, based out of Barasat, had a roaring start with stalwarts on campus pitching with multifarious ideas addressing the 1200 strong new batch.

Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, Sandipan Chakraborty, Chairman of TM Logistics of the Tata Group, called for a methodical approach with leadership and teamwork combined to be a part of a corporate giant like the Tatas. Alongside, the senior professor of management from Central Michigan University, US, Dr Debashish Chakravarty, spoke about 'ragging' to find hidden talent of the newcomers and explained learning to unlearn concept among other things. The Chancellor Prof Samit Ray brought to light the vision of global education in Bengal through Adamas, the French word meaning 'an uncut diamond'. The Vice Chancellor, Dr Madhusudan Chakraborty, introduced the university and its top functionaries to the newcomers.
Film producer and director, Viveck Vaswani, a Bollywood veteran from Mumbai, elucidated upon industry driven creative education and the roadmap for that. He also dwelt at length the emerging trends of web series and alternative distribution and business possibilities of meaningful cinema.

It was yet another eventful and memorable day for RICE-ADAMAS Group today when Adamas University won the Best Private University 2017 award and RICE Education won Best Test Preparation Services 2017 at the ASSOCHAM Education Excellence Award 2017, from the hands of Honourable Minister of State for Human Resource Development Higher Education Mahendra Nath Pandey. Prof Samit Roy the Founder & Chairman Rice group and Chancellor Adamas University received the awards from the minister in the presence of who's who of the education Industry, ministry and media. ASSOCHAM, The Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry India, conducted an elaborate day-long seminar at Hotel Hyatt Regency, Kolkata where the ever developing and important role of technology in education was discussed. Very interesting insights and cases were discussed throughout the day. The discussions and seminars were followed by the award ceremony and it was a grand success. We are happy and grateful to all our well wishers, patrons, students, parents who have kept faith in our group and helped us scale this success.

INFOCOM 2017 (an ABP initiative)-India's top business, technology and leadership meet was held at ITC Sonar Bangla, Kolkata from 7th to 9th December, 2017. It is organized to create an awareness about "The Digital Transformation" and why it is so essential for overall development. This years event dealt with the phenomenon of transformation through continuous and positive disruption.

Adamas University proudly celebrated the success of its first graduating batch of post-graduate students on March 8, 2018. The 1st Convocation Ceremony of Adamas University witnessed 39 of our students receiving their post-graduation degrees from Hon’ble Chief Guest Padma Shri - Professor Goverdhan Mehta, Chancellor of Adamas University - Professor Samit Ray, and Vice Chancellor of Adamas University - Professor Madhusudan Chakraborty.