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International Study Trip

Adamas University in its 2nd year of operation is sending students to foreign universities for short term study trips. Two students Tathagata Kayal, M.Sc., Biotechnology, 1st year and Risov Pal, B.Tech, CSE, 1st year went to Genoa University, Genoa, Italy. Two students Chandan Mitra, MBA, 1st year and Prasenjit Das, BBA, 1st year went to Kiev National Economic University, Kiev, Ukraine on 22nd April for 1 week.

These trips are partly funded by Adamas University where the main purpose of the same is that the students should have an overview of how studies are conducted in a foreign university and how different study culture is in other countries.

Every class we have to take part in presentations in each & every class. They are finding study process and structure very different, classes more joyful, and after every lecture the faculty separates students in different groups to solve a case study or to create a competition on same task between randomly selected groups. Students need to go prepared with presentation in every class. The AU students are getting special treatment for being the first Indian students at this University. The food, culture, history, studies all put together students are having a life changing experience.

Educational Seminar in Vietnam

Adamas University participated and represented India in a Educational Seminar in Vietnam. AU representative also visited many schools in Vietnam.

The event was a huge success with having more than 200 footfalls in the Adamas University stall through-out the day. Students flocked into the AU stall and enquired a lot about the different schools and courses which they provide. Adamas University forayed into Vietnam for the first time and the same has been an instant success.

Creative Writing and Creative Thinking

The Department of English and Bengali, School of Social Science, Adamas University jointly organized an International Workshop on “Creative Writing and Creative Thinking” / “সৃজনশীল লিখন ও সৃজনশীল চিন্তন” on 5th April, 2017 (Wednesday). Eminent speakers like Professor Bashabi Fraser, Professor Neil Fraser; Professor Pabitra Sarkar, Professor Krishna Basu participated and graced the occasion.

Collaborations Between Eötvös Loránd University and Adamas University

Collaborations Between Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest (Hungary) And Adamas University, Kolkata (India).

On 1st November, 2017 the MOU between EötvösLoránd University and Adamas University was signed by prof. Samit Ray, Chancellor and founding Chairman of Adamas University in presence of the Board Members of Adamas University. EötvösLoránd University was represented by Prof. Dr. Prónai Csaba, Vice-Dean, Foreign Affairs, Faculty of Social Sciences.

EötvösLoránd University (ELTE) is the oldest and the largest public research university in Hungary. It is the most popular and prestigious higher education institution in the country. The university takes proud of five Nobel Laureates among itsalumni and teachers.

Adamas University hosted Dr. Prónai Csaba from 26th October till 2nd November, 2017. During his short stay at Adamas University he delivered valuable life changing seminars and workshops for students and faculty members of the School of Social Sciences. They were exposed to deep knowledge and insights of prof. Dr. Prónai Csaba blended with his huge personal experiences. This sharing of expertise and frequent informal interactions by Prof. Csaba with students and faculty members of Adamas University will have long lasting impact in their hearts and minds. Dr. Prónai Csaba found the time to have discussions with representatives of Barasat Municipality, Kolkata to explore the opportunities for collaborative works and programs with the municipality.

Visit of Dr. Prónai Csaba greatly promoted to strengthening good relations between two universities and people of two great nations. Dr. Prónai Csaba commented, “Though Adamas University is young, I believe in the bright prospect of the university. The university has a very good start. Though our university is old, huge and prestigious we may learn many good things from Adamas University. Students here are open and curious to learn new things. I am grateful to Adamas University for the opportunity to come and see what you are doing and planning to do.”

Adamas Job Fair 2019

Adamas Job Fair 2019 was organized on 9th & 10th April,2019 at Adamas Knowledge City, Barasat

Adamas Job Fair 2019 was organized on 9th & 10th April,2019 at Adamas Knowledge City, Barasat by the initiative of the Placement Department – Ms.Dimple Chatterjee and Surojit Sen, Adamas Institute of Technology. The event was attended by the students of Adamas University , Adamas Institute of Technology and 12 other colleges across West Bengal.

The theme of the Adamas Job Fair 2019 was “Determination”

Teaching students to “seize the day” and to explore every opportunity to facilitate their search for the right and most suitable career that will help them enrich and make a difference in their community.

In this event, the students had the opportunity to meet future sponsors, reputable and well established companies’ representatives and some of the most influential individuals in the HR community. Meeting them, the students were inspired to work hard and commit to the pursuit of their future goals.

The Adamas Job Fair 2019 was inaugurated with a lamp lighting ceremony by the honourable Chancellor (Adamas University) –Prof. Samit Ray and Director (Adamas Institute of Technology) -Dr. UK Neogi.

There were a number of reputed and renowned companies who gladly participated in this job fair and conducted the hiring for various UG & PG streams like BTech(CSE,IT,ECE, EE,ME,CE),BBA, MBA,BCA, BA(All specialization), MA(All specialization), MCom, Journalism & MassCom, Etc.

To name a few companies : Codeclouds IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd, Eskaps (India) Pvt Ltd., Netpro Systems Inc., Indus Net Technologies, Kotak Life Insurance, Matrix Media Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Zucol Services Pvt. Ltd., Kone Elevators India Pvt.Ltd., PS Group & ilead- Institute of Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Development.

Adamas University Organized ICCTHE 2019

Adamas University organized the International Conference on Current Trends in Higher Education (ICCTHE 2019)

Adamas University organized the International Conference on Current Trends in Higher Education (ICCTHE 2019), recognizing the need of globalizing education and developing a cosmopolitan approach of learning.

The International Conference on Current Trends in Higher Education was inaugurated by Honorable Minister-in-Charge of Higher Education, Dr Partha Chatterjee who appreciated by efforts for undertaking a grand academic conference which was attended by eminent scholars and academicians from over 20 nations of the world. With their prolific knowledge and erudite demeanor, our guests of honor from various illustrious institutes of the world, enlightened our students on various aspects of the changing spectrum of higher education.

Foundation Stone Laying

Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony of Adamas Medical College & Samit Ray Medical and Research Institute

23rd February marked a historical day for Adamas University as it witnessed the beginning of the journey for Adamas Medical College and Samit Ray Medical and Research Institute. The foundation stone laying ceremony was held in presence of Shri Jyotipriyo Mullick, Honorable Minister in Charge of Food and Supplies Department, Shri Nirmal Ghosh, Honorable Chief Whip, West Bengal Legislative Assembly, Shri Sunil Mukhopadhyay , Honorable Chairman, Barasat Municipality, Shri Asani Mukhopadhyay, Honorable Vice Chairman, Barasat Municipality, Shri Champak Das, Honorable Chairman in Council, Barasat Municipality, Public Health and Health Department, Professor Dr Madhusudhan Chakraborty, Honorable Vice Chancellor, Adamas University, Smt Mallika Ray, Honorable Director of Education, Adamas International School and other dignitaries. The foundation stone laying of the Adamas Medical College and Samit Ray Medical and Research Institute, was undertaken by Honorable Chancellor Professor Samit Ray, on behalf of Smt Arati Ray.

Adamas University collaborates

21st January, 2019 is a significant day in the history of Adamas University as two great milestones have been achieved this day.

21st January, 2019 is a significant day in the history of Adamas University as two great milestones have been achieved this day. Inauguration Ceremony of International Conference on Current Trends of Higher Education ICCTHE – Adamas 2019 at Biswa Bangla Convention Centre in Kolkata, West Bengal with international professors from 20 nations coincided with the Ceremony of signing MoU with 4 international universities, like Bath Spa University (Bath, UK), Capital University (Columbus, Ohio, USA), Transport and Telecommunication Institute (Riga, Latvia) and Quaser Institute of Advanced Design (Rome, Italy). Professor Samit Ray, Chancellor of Adamas University signed the MoUs on behalf of Adamas University. Bath Spa University was represented by Professor John Strachan, Pro-Vice- Chancellor, Research and Enterprise and he signed MoU on behalf of the UK university. Capital University was represented by Professor Saurav Roychoudhury, Professor of Finance & Economics. Professor Irina Kuzmina-Merlino, Professor of Accounting and Finance of Transport and Telecommunication Institute, Riga, Latvia signed MoU on behalf of Latvian institute. Prof. Gianna Angelini, International Relations Manager of Quaser Institute of Advanced Design, Rome, Italy signed MoU on behalf of her university.

Collaborations with international universities will facilitate mobility of students, faculty and staff and overall development of the university and thus to fulfil the global vision of the university.

Adamas University Summer School 2019

Adamas University Summer School 2019, which took place from 31st March till 7th April was attended by 17 participants from 7 countries, 4 continents

Adamas University Summer School 2019, which took place from 31st March till 7th April was attended by 17 participants from 7 countries, 4 continents, 9 universities. Among Participants there were 16 students and one faculty member. Students came from China, Morocco, Niger, Philippines, Poland, Russia and USA.

The school had been designed to provide international students with a fresh perspective of Indian history, culture, science and economy.

Here are experiences and emotions of few international students.
‘Students showed me how kindly, friendly, nice and helpful are people in India , especially in Adamas University. I made new friends and I hope we’ll meet all together again. Now I know that we look different but inside we are the same. Trip to Kolkata is one of the Best things, which happened to me in my whole life’.

Aleksandra Wysocka, Biotechnology, 3rd Year, Rzeszow University of Technology, Poland
‘While studying at Adamas University, I met a lot of great people from different countries. It was very interesting to learn something about their countries and about themselves.

In general, there were many bright interesting impressions …
I was very comfortable in India, I did not feel any tension. This amazing country left in my heart the light of spiritual balance and harmony and I will try to keep it as long as possible …’.

Alena Karaya, Linguistics students, Vitus Bering Kamchatka State University, Russia.
‘I would love to thank the Adamas University for this program and opportunity that have been presented to us. We have had so much fun; we have opened up to a new, stunning and mind-blowing culture, a culture of coexistence’.

Mehdi Jamari, B.A. English, University Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco

The 2nd Annual Convocation

The 2nd Annual Convocation was held at the ADAMAS University campus premises, on 21st May 2019

The 2nd Annual Convocation was held at the ADAMAS University campus premises, on 21st May 2019, were we awarded degree scrolls to and felicitated 127 of bright graduates. Our Chief Guest for the ceremony was Padma Vibhushan and Padma Shri N.R. Narayana Murthy, founder, Infosys, while our Guest of Honor was Mr. T.V. Narendran, MD & CEO, TataSteel Limited. Our Honorary degree awardees were Mr. Partha Ghosh, a well known business strategiest, Dr. Purnendu Chatterjee, the Founder and Chairman of The Chatterjee Group, Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty, celebrated Indian classical musician and Shri Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Group.