Industry and Academia Unite at VELS HR Conclave 2025 to Mold Tomorrow's Workforce
Vels University, ranked in the 101-150 band of the NIRF 2024 Rankings, recently hosted the HR Conclave 2025 at its VISTAS campus in Chennai. This prestigious event brought together HR professionals, industry experts, faculty members, and students for meaningful engagement and insightful discussions.
The VISTAS community, boasting over 15,000 students and more than 700 experienced faculty members, was the perfect setting for the event. Organised by the university's Career Advancement Cell, the HR Conclave 2025 aimed to bridge the gap between campus and corporate by introducing the 'VIBE' concept (Vision, Integrity, Belief, and Execution) as a strategic framework.
Dr. Preethaa Ganesh, Vice President of the VELS Group of Institutions, inaugurated the VELS HR Conclave 2025. The event focused on skill development, industry-academia collaboration, and future-ready education.
Skill Development
The integration of innovative approaches like Design Thinking was highlighted to enhance problem-solving and creativity in learning and professional growth. This approach, traditionally used in product design, is now being adopted into teaching methodologies, curriculum development, administration, and student engagement at VISTAS.
Industry-Academia Collaboration
Strengthening partnerships between academia and industry was another key focus. By ensuring curricula and training programs are industry-relevant, students are better prepared to transition smoothly from campus to corporate roles.
Future-Ready Education
The importance of curricular flexibility, interdisciplinary learning, and administrative innovations was emphasized to prepare students for emerging job markets and technologies. Vels University is committed to providing education that is adaptive and practical for future challenges.
The HR Conclave 2025 led to several impactful outcomes, including over 10 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) for student placements, internships, and collaborative training programs. Panel discussions featured HR leaders from TCS, Schwing Stetter, HCL GUVI, Renault Nissan, and Zoho Corporation.
Vels University has a strong placement record and industry-relevant curriculum. The School of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Vels University is ranked 64th nationwide. VISTAS is NAAC A++ accredited and holds UGC 12(B) status. It also has 11 NBA-accredited programs.
Dr. Preethaa Ganesh emphasized the importance of future-ready education, industry-aligned curriculum, and employability skills. Interested applicants can apply to UG, PG, and Ph.D programs in Engineering, Health Sciences, Pharmacy, Law, and more at Vels University - Apply Now.
All programs offered by VISTAS are recognized by UGC, AICTE, NMC, INC, PCI, BCI, DGS, and NCTE. The university's commitment to quality education and industry-relevance is evident in its continuous efforts to improve and adapt to the changing needs of the job market.
- Recognizing the value of Design Thinking, Vels University is incorporating this innovative approach into various aspects, such as problem-solving, creativity enhancement, and learning methodologies.
- To prepare students for seamless career transitions, Vels University is forging partnerships between academia and industry, ensuring their training programs remain industry-relevant.
- In an effort to equip students with the skills necessary for future challenges, Vels University is emphasizing the importance of curricular flexibility, interdisciplinary learning, and administrative innovations.
- At the HR Conclave 2025, panel discussions included leaders from prominent companies like TCS, Schwing Stetter, HCL GUVI, Renault Nissan, and Zoho Corporation, highlighting the university's industry connections.
- Vels University offers a wide range of UG, PG, and Ph.D programs in various fields, including Engineering, Health Sciences, Pharmacy, Law, and more, all recognized by key organizations such as UGC, AICTE, NMC, INC, PCI, BCI, DGS, and NCTE.
