Roundtable Series Aims to Connect Academia with Industry Needs in Gujarat
Roundtable series looks to bridge academia, industry gap
The Indian Express
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A roundtable session held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, brought together leading universities and industry stakeholders to address the gap between academic education and industry requirements. The initiative focuses on sectors like financial services and technology, aiming to enhance employability through curriculum alignment and real-world exposure.
- 01The roundtable is part of an initiative by GIFT City to enhance collaboration between academia and industry.
- 02Participating institutions included Ahmedabad University and international universities at GIFT City.
- 03Industry leaders emphasized the need for adaptability and digital fluency in the future workforce.
- 04Key focus areas included curriculum alignment, structured internships, and live industry projects.
- 05The goal is to create job-ready graduates through an integrated approach to education.
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A recent roundtable session in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, aimed to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements, particularly in the financial services and technology sectors. This event, part of the Industry–Academia Roundtable series launched by the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), gathered academic leaders from institutions like Ahmedabad University and international universities such as Queen’s University Belfast and Deakin University. Industry representatives from companies like IBM, TCS, and KPMG participated to discuss aligning academic outcomes with the evolving needs of India’s International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). Shefali Gaur, a leader at IBM, emphasized that the future workforce will require not only degrees but also adaptability and problem-solving skills. Discussions focused on integrating academic programs with industry exposure, highlighting the importance of structured internships, live projects, and research collaboration to enhance employability. Nimay Kalyani from the University of Wollongong noted that evolving the industry-academia relationship from alignment to integration is crucial for preparing job-ready graduates.
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This initiative aims to enhance employability for graduates in Gujarat by aligning educational programs with industry needs.
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