Alliance University News

Alliance University hosted the TEDx talk on January 21, 2023, at its Bengaluru Central Campus. The event shared inspiring stories about individuals who go ‘Beyond Boundaries’ to seek and invest in happiness, emotional experiences, solo trips, endurance, managing a career being a parent, acting and politics. TEDxAllianceUniversity is proof of Alliance University's commitment to pushing the boundaries to further the cause of learning and its transformational impact on people, communities, and societies. The purpose of the event was:

• Inclusion and Diversity; 
• Women in Leadership Roles; and 
• Building a resilient workforce through skill-based education.

Who were the speakers?

Candida Louis, an Indian girl from a small town in Karnataka who took her passion to global touring on her bike
Ankita Mehra, a queer child who become an LGBTQ+ activist and a Diversity and Inclusion Leader; 
Ashish Raorane, Indian cross-country rally pilot who has participated in the Dakar Rally (world’s toughest rally raid event) as a privateer
Lt. Col. Rohit Mishra (Rtd.), an Indian Army veteran who co-founded an organization that empowers girls through self-defence and self-confidence
Malavika Avinash, one of the most popular names of the South Indian Film and TV industry and a dynamic political spokesperson;
Ruchir Falodiya, an alumnus of Alliance University 
Vaishnavi H. S., a media professional
Saiwyn Quadras, scriptwriter for Bollywood movies such as Mary Kom, Neerja and Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran.

On January 14, 2023, Alliance University held its Annual Convocation ceremony at the Central Campus in Anekal, Bengaluru. The graduation of 2445 students was celebrated at the convocation. Medals and merit certificates were awarded to 161 rank holders. 1615 students were awarded degrees, 830 were awarded diplomas, and 14 Alliance University students were awarded doctorates. Hon'ble Dr. C. N. Ashwath Narayan, Pro-Visitor of Alliance University and Minister for Higher Education, IT & BT, Science and Technology, and Skill Development, Entrepreneurship, and Livelihood of the Government of Karnataka; Justice S. R. Bannurmath, Chairman of the Karnataka Law Commission; and Shri. Harshit Singhal, Managing Director of HashedIn by Deloitte attended the convocation ceremony. The ceremony began with a welcome speech by Mr Abhay G. Chebbi, Pro-Chancellor of Alliance University followed by annual reports presentation by Dr. Anubha Singh, Vice-Chancellor of Alliance University. Hon'ble Dr. C. N. Ashwath Narayan then addressed the graduates urging them to ‘apply their education to improve society’ followed by a speech by Mr. Harshit Singhal, Managing Director of HashedIn by Deloitte. Lastly, Justice S. R. Bannurmath, Chairman of the Karnataka Law Commission, thanked parents, family members, and teachers for their contributions to the graduates' success and encouraged them to seize opportunities and contribute to society."

On August 13, 2022, Alliance School of Law, Alliance University in collaboration with the Office of Career Advancement and Networking (CAN) organised a Legal Conclave "Vivechana" - Technology and Law at the Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru. The conclave was attended by techno-legal professionals, advocates, academicians, and legal experts from different companies to encourage the legal minds to discuss the present issues and the developments in the inter-connects between technology and law. The first panel discussion of the conclave was on ‘Emerging Technology and Regulatory Challenges’. The second panel-discussion was on ‘Fintech – Potential and Challenges’. The main motive behind the conclave was an attempt to explore various techno-legal challenges existing in the present technology-driven world along with highlighting the difficulties experienced by the legal fraternity.

With a vision to be the hub of art, culture, science and ideas in India, Alliance University is presenting the biggest literary festival to be hosted by an educational institution in India. An initiative of the Alliance School of Liberal Arts, the event will witness a power packed line-up of speakers and performers in the areas of art, history, culture, politics, management, media, music, and much more. The festival will be an ensemble of celebrated literary titans such as Shashi Tharoor, Former Union Minister and Lok Sabha Member of Parliament; Rajdeep Sardesai, Journalist & News Anchor; Anita Nair, Novelist; noted Kannada writers such as Pratibha Nandakumar, Poet & Filmmaker; Mamta Sagar, Poet & Writer; Vasudhendra, Author; and performers such as iconic singer Usha Uthup and stand-up comedian Kenny Sebastian among others. The ALF will have more than 60 popular figures from different fields speaking and performing during the two-day event. 

Speaking at the conference, Abhay G. Chebbi, Pro-Chancellor, Alliance University spoke about how imaginations transform into iconic literature, art, music, culture, spirituality, and heritage. He emphasized how humans simply need to be alive to the happenings around them and imbibe the true spirit of an observer, a learner, and contribute to the best of their abilities to make the world a better place. He quoted a renowned author to express how developing an interest in life and forgetting oneself to see the beauty of the everyday and people around defines the core of the Alliance Literary Festival. He stated that Alliance in its silver jubilee year is deeply committed to valuing and protecting the rich culture and heritage of the country whilst allowing for new ideas to emerge, new technologies to be invented, and bright young minds to create the much-required stir in conventional thinking. He mentioned that the Alliance way has always been unique, and since its inception, has forged a path to a holistic transformation of education in India. He invited all to attend the event and experience the legacy that Alliance is set to create.

Anubha Singh, Vice-Chancellor, Alliance University in her address spoke about the savvy movement of a creative turn where Alliance is not just a patron of technology, business and law but an anchor for arts, literature and cultural activity. She stated that the ALF, which is intellectually stimulating, aesthetically satiating, socially entertaining, cognitively enlightening and culturally enriching would explore the “ideas for a brave new world” through celebrated authors, sports personalities, stalwarts of politics, honorable judges, famous artists, ad gurus, stand-up comedian, and many others. She mentioned that cognizant of its role in driving the local, regional and the creative economy, Alliance through ALF would present art and culture as essential for economic development; strengthening curricula; improving the quality of life; addressing issues of sustainability; and inviting, preserving, and retaining creative talent.

The Associate Dean of the Alliance School of Liberal Arts, Anirudh Sridhar spoke on how the Alliance Literary Festival is the full manifestation of Bengaluru’s growing appetite for art and culture. Standing at the crossroads of classical civilisation and modern innovation, Bengaluru is the ideal place to find new meaning for creativity in the 21st century. The ALF redefines the ‘literary’, bringing together diplomats, entrepreneurs, judges, and journalists, and ‘festivals’, by not only celebrating but tackling the great topics of our age. He stated that the ALF will be the forum for a clash of ideas and titans.

The press conference also had the ALF 2022 director, Sabin Iqbal; curator, Abhayan Varghese; Shinie Antony, founder and director of Bangalore Literature Festival; and Nandita Bose who is a writer and poet.

Alliance University through the press conference has opened the gates to the world to experience the best of literature, art and culture in the two days of the literary festival that would take place on its beautiful, expansive and lush green campus.