Navrachana University, Vadodara

24/10/2026

𝗡𝗨𝗩 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗦𝗣𝗛 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝘄𝗮𝗻

Four Navrachana University professors, Prof. (Dr.) A. V. Ramachandran, Professor Sandeep Vasant, PhD, Dr. Elizabeth Robin, and Dr. Jaideepsinh Raulji, were invited as distinguished speakers at the International Society for Precision Health (ISPH) 2026 Annual Conference, held in Yilan, Taiwan, from 21 to 23 October.

Bringing together over 131 speakers and presenters from more than 30 countries and regions, the conference provided an international platform for sharing research and engaging with emerging developments in precision health. NUV faculty presented their research on multimodal AI in healthcare, deep learning for diagnostics and computational biology, contributing to discussions on how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies can advance healthcare.

Alongside their conference participation, the NUV delegation, led by Prof. (Dr.) A. V. Ramachandran and Professor Sandeep Vasant, PhD, with Dr. Elizabeth Robin and Dr. Jaideepsinh Raulji, met with the leadership of Chung Shan Medical University, Taiwan. The meeting explored areas of synergy and potential academic collaboration in science, artificial intelligence and healthcare, opening avenues for future institutional engagement.

Looking ahead, Navrachana University will host the next ISPH conference in December 2027, bringing the international precision health research community to Vadodara. The announcement was made by Prof. (Dr.) A. V. Ramachandran, President of ISPH, and Dr. Chaitanya S. Buch, Vice President of the ISPH India Chapter. Hosting the next edition will provide an opportunity to foster interdisciplinary dialogue, strengthen academic exchange and build connections among researchers and institutions working in precision health.

22/10/2026

22/10/2026

Can AI actually read your thoughts?_

The CICS Ideas Forum* hosted an engaging session on Applied AI in Healthcare , led by Dr. Kiran Trivedi, PhD, Head of Discipline and Associate Professor of Computer Science at the University of Wollongong, GIFT City campus.

The session explored how real-world hardware like the ThinkGear Protocol and accelerometer sensors can measure brainwave data and metrics in real time. Dr. Trivedi demonstrated how EEG signals can act as direct prompts for LLMs to analyse human activity, emotional states, and concentration spans.

This technology opens up practical use cases for everyday devices. For instance, smartwatches and smartphones equipped with these advanced sensors could detect when someone is driving and automatically manage calls or notifications to prevent distractions and accidents. Beyond safety features, the team has even developed innovative solutions like AI models capable of deciphering the underlying meaning of an infant's cry (differentiating hunger from discomfort) and diagnostic tools that can screen for conditions like diabetes simply through tongue image analysis. These innovations rely heavily on vast, diverse datasets from clinics and hospitals.

The computer science and biomedical science students learnt that precise datasets matter, situational variables always shift the output, and combining domain expertise with AI can unlock massive medical breakthroughs.

07/10/2026

What drives the vision behind a transforming nation?

Navrachana University was honoured to welcome renowned author Mr. Berjis Desai for an engaging session on his book, Modi’s Mission. The discussion offered a deep dive into Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision, his impactful contributions to rural development, and his approach to micro-management. Mr. Desai shared unique perspectives on how these efforts are shaping the country and its people, emphasising that Viksit Bharat is being implemented as a concrete, actionable program rather than just a slogan. Students gained valuable insights and perceptive answers during the interactive session, taking away a deeper appreciation for the author's perspective.

Empowering young minds through meaningful dialogue and visionary leadership insights!

07/10/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐛𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐭, 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞? 🤖💡

The Centre for Interdisciplinary Computing Science (CICS), Navrachana University, hosted Mr. Maulik Bhansali (Maulik Bhansali ) , CEO, NetWeb Software ( NetWeb Software ), as part of its University-Wide Lecture Series, open to students across all programs.

Prof. Sandeep Vasant, ( Sandeep Vasant ) Director, CICS, opened the session by outlining the Centre's objectives, its philosophy of interdisciplinary research, and why conversations that cut across disciplines matter more than ever.

Mr. Bhansali's message was clear: as AI makes intelligence abundant, what was once common becomes scarce and far more valuable. The real edge now lies in 𝐣𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲.

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:

🔹 Build T-shaped skills: go deep in your core, stay curious across domains

🔹 Ask "What problems can I solve?", not "What job can I get?"

🔹 Use AI to speed up your work, not to replace your thinking

Thank you, Mr. Bhansali, for an inspiring session! 🙏

30/09/2026

The Centre for Interdisciplinary Computing Science launched its 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦: 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 on September 26, 2026, featuring Dr. Sanjay Saxena from IIIT Vadodara (PhD, IIT BHU; former postdoc, University of Pennsylvania).

In his talk, "𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫: 𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘔𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘳 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴," Dr. Saxena highlighted how merging AI, radiomics, and genomics can decode glioblastoma features from medical scans. He demonstrated how this interdisciplinary approach enables precision medicine - tailoring individualized treatments and assessing chemo- or radiotherapy responses despite tumor heterogeneity.

Attended by engineering and science faculty and students, the session spurred engaging discussions and set the stage for promising cross-disciplinary collaborations in AI-driven healthcare.

28/09/2026

Ever wondered what it takes to power an entire city using the very concepts you study on campus?

To help connect university learning with real operations, the School of Engineering and Technology (SET) recently organised an industrial visit for Electrical and Electronics Engineering students to the 220 kV Hybrid AIS and GIS Substation in Gotri, Vadodara.

Under the expert guidance of Deputy Engineer Mr A.G. Sodhaparmar and Mr Milan Shah, students explored practical aspects of high-voltage power transmission and substation engineering, including compact gas-insulated switchgear and crucial grid safety controls.

Students gained valuable insights, deepening their understanding of core concepts through practical exposure.


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26/09/2026

A lifetime of reading comes to NUV to inspire students.

Today marks a special milestone with the inauguration of the Lord Bhikhu Parekh Study, inaugurated by Lord Bhikhu Parekh and his family alongside Smt. Tejal Amin, Chairperson, Navrachana University, and Prof. Pratyush Shankar, Provost, Navrachana University.

Featuring 1,800 personal volumes on Indian thought, Gandhian and South Asian studies, history, media, arts, and literature donated by Lord Bhikhu Parekh, the warm space invites students, faculty, and scholars to immerse themselves in research.

Lord Parekh shared that every book tells a story, including works he has authored, collected, or received as gifts, with the simple expectation that they will truly speak to every reader.

This generous donation reaffirms our shared belief that knowledge shapes our future and deepens NUV's continued commitment to academic excellence.

23/09/2026

Some lessons are taught. Some are experienced. This was one of those experiences for our MBA students.

What does it really take to make a business decision?

Second-year MBA Management@NUV students explored this with Anchal Abrol, Founder, Snaqary, and participant in the IIM Bangalore–Goldman Sachs Women Entrepreneurs Programme. With Snaqary now listed across Blinkit, Zepto, Amazon, Amazon Now and Swiggy Instamart, Anchal brought the realities of entrepreneurship into the classroom.

From customers and margins to CAC, capital, risk and repeat purchases, the conversation was followed by Rapid Fire: Founder Edition:
₹1 Cr at 5% profit or ₹50 L at 20%?
Grow FAST or grow SUSTAINABLY?
DATA or GUT FEELING?
Safe 10% or risky 40% return?
Perfect product late or good product early?

Quick choices. Real trade-offs.

Because in business, there is rarely one right answer. What matters is understanding the situation, weighing the choices and making the call.