Warm Welcome for University of Queensland Delegation at MAHE Bangalore
Bangalore : In what can be described as a red-letter day in the annals of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Bangalore, the institution was abuzz with excitement as it played host to an esteemed delegation from the University of Queensland (UQ), Australia. The visiting contingent was spearheaded by their illustrious Chancellor, Mr. Peter Varghese, and the erudite Professor Deborah Terry. Their presence at the Bangalore campus wasn’t just a simple visit; it was a manifestation of the enduring camaraderie and collaboration between the two globally renowned educational institutions.
The visit’s crescendo was undeniably the Vice Chancellor Oration at MAHE Bangalore, delivered by Professor Deborah Terry. Through her eloquent and thought-provoking address, she underscored the invaluable contribution of universities in grappling with the intricate challenges that the world faces and their undeniable influence in steering a nation’s trajectory towards progress and prosperity. She delineated the multifaceted roles of universities in contemporary times. From championing skill development to ensure students are primed for top-tier job opportunities, to acting as beacons of knowledge dissemination ensuring that innovations and discoveries permeate boundaries for the collective benefit of humanity, and acting as crucibles of innovation where avant-garde ideas germinate that can both elevate daily life and provide solutions to looming challenges. Professor Terry took a moment to commend India’s robust educational paradigm, emphasizing its potency in nurturing holistic growth in students. A poignant moment in her address was when she mused, “While computers are marvels of intelligence, the emotional depth and intuition of humans set them apart, making them incomparably smarter.”
Speaking on the occasion, Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M D Venkatesh, the Vice Chancellor of MAHE, articulated his visions for the future. He underscored MAHE’s unwavering commitment to fortifying its ties with UQ. He elucidated on the planned synergies, especially the shared research endeavours and the blueprint for introducing state-of-the-art programs within the spheres of Engineering and Business. With a twinkle of optimism in his eyes, he opined that the visit by the UQ delegation is not just a fleeting moment of camaraderie, but a harbinger of an era marked by enriched collaboration, reciprocal knowledge exchange, and shared milestones.
As the curtains drew on this momentous day, there was a palpable vibrancy within the precincts of MAHE. The institution stands on the cusp of a promising future, ready to leverage this reinvigorated partnership for the upliftment of its students, the enrichment of its educators, and the betterment of the community it serves.