Author: External Communications

IITGN staff bonded over ‘Leaps and Bounds’

IITGN staff bonded over ‘Leaps and Bounds’

Dec 8, 2018 |

It was an offbeat day for more than 85 staff members of the institute. On the morning of December 08, the Staff Development Cell (SDC) at the institute organised ‘Leaps and Bounds’ OBT 2.0, the second edition of the much-awaited annual Outbound Training (OBT) initiative. The SDC works towards teamwork, trust-building and overall development of the IITGN staff through multifaceted approaches, one of which is an annual OBT. The OBT 2.0 facilitated the staff members of different sections to interact with their colleagues beyond the regular office protocols and come together to enjoy the day with their colleagues with...

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Decoding the art of startups in Fund Raising Masterclass

Decoding the art of startups in Fund Raising Masterclass

Dec 5, 2018 |

IITGN Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre (IIEC) organised a Fund Raising Masterclass today as part of its Masterclass Series at the institute. This masterclass aimed at providing the participants a broad overview on fundraising strategy by entrepreneurs, valuations, how and when to approach investors, and trending technology areas. Mr Shripati Acharya, co-founder and managing partner at Priven Advisors, a Venture Capital & Private Equity firm in Bengaluru, guided the participants on The Art of the Startup and gave some insightful survival tips for navigation. Mr Acharya holds a BTech from IIT Madras, MS in Computer Science from Stanford University and MBA...

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Campus Feature – Gate 3

Dec 3, 2018 |

The Gate 3 of IITGN was inaugurated on November 3, 2018. It reflects a design philosophy consistent with the boundary wall design of the institute and features a security office, provision for purified drinking water, public washrooms, waiting area for visitors’ vehicles and has an attractive architectural rendition through exposed brickwork. One of the unique architectural features of the Gate design is ‘Ghisi’ – a technique of creating uniform parallel grooves on stone. The general philosophy of maximizing usage of natural light and water reuse are also a part of the Gate...

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IITGN alumnus publishes book: The 11th Dimension

IITGN alumnus publishes book: The 11th Dimension

Dec 1, 2018 | ,

The 11th Dimension, authored by Mr Manu Chaudhary, a 2017-batch alumnus of the institute and currently an executive with Amul in Gujarat, was launched today evening. Mr Jayen Mehta, SGM and Country Head – Planning and Marketing, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. (GCMMF) graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour along with Prof Sudhir Jain, director, IITGN as the chief guest. The book comprises stories of 10 IITians who have chosen unconventional careers and yet are climbing the ladders of success. It is a tale of their grit and perseverance as well as their passion and determination...

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Library Roundup

Library Roundup

Dec 1, 2018 |

Week 46: 26 Nov 2018 - 30 Nov 2018 Book of the week: Artificial ape: How technology changed the course of human evolution New...

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