University-Industry Interaction Center (UIIC)
Shivaji University, Kolhapur |
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The University-Industry Interaction Center (UIIC) aims to foster a robust partnership between the university and industry for mutual benefit. UIIC offers a range of services such as Research and Development Projects, Consultancy Services, Manpower Training, and Chemical Analysis. It actively seeks collaborations with industrial organizations to address shared challenges through faculty members from various Post-Graduate Departments on campus. The center is dedicated to facilitating meaningful engagements that leverage academic expertise to drive innovation and practical solutions in partnership with industry.
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| ACTIVITIES DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2023-24 |
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| The departments at Shivaji University, Kolhapur boast faculties with expertise spanning various fields, including energy conversion and storage, food processing and preservation, quality and safety management, jaggery manufacture, nano-composite design for energy, environmental, and bio-sensing applications, anti-bacterial agents for paints, photochemical investigations, plant tissue culture, phytoremediation, solid waste management, sericulture, data analysis, statistical analysis, and artificial intelligence. This expertise is leveraged through consultancy and joint research projects with approximately twenty industries. Moreover, the university actively engages in industrial management and employee training. There is also a strong emphasis on raising awareness about Intellectual Property Rights and assisting industries in acquiring IPs. |
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| Following are the different activities organized under UIIC, Shivaji University in the academic year of 2023-2024. |
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| 1. A guest lecture on ‘Skills for Employability and Business Establishment’ on 27th May, 2023: |
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Chief Guest: Dr. Sachin Bhilare (Director and CEO, Fluorochem Pvt. Ltd. Pune)
Outcomes: This lecture started with the academic and entrepreneurial experience of Dr. Bhilare, which was very motivating and inspirational to all participants. In this lecture, different aspects such as how to solve problems within the company after selection, how to work hard, how to get career chances, and how to choose the company and job opportunities, etc. were deliberated by the speaker. Also, some emerging questions like how to establish own business. what are the challenges occurring during business establishment? and how to tackle such problems. etc. were raised and interactively discussed during the lecture.
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Glimpse of Dr. Sachin Bhilare and Representative Faculties of the Chemistry Department
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| 2. The panel discussion on “University-Industry Linkages: Employability & Entrepreneurship Development” on 12th June, 2023: |
Chief Guest: Hon’ble Dr. Uday Nirgudkar (Director Independent-NHPC, Govt. of India)
Outcomes: The said activity provided the platform for knowing the industries' requirements as well as expectations from the University in terms of grooming students, framing curricula, employability skills, on-the-job training (internship/apprenticeship), research/field projects in industries, and entrepreneurship developments. Some renowned industrial experts as well as university representatives participated in this panel discussion, who interactively suggested various aspects of industry-academia works and their mutual benefits for strengthening the linkages between University and Industrial domains.
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| Glimpse of Shri. Uday Nirgudkar and Representative Industrial Experts |
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| 3. “74th National Foundry Day Celebration” on 22nd August, 2023: |
Chief Guest: Mr. Prafulla Wankhede (Keynote Speaker, Industrial Expert)
Outcomes: This event was used to bring together families of the Foundry fraternity and academicians to celebrate the said Foundry Day. During the said event, various aspects of collaborative work were discussed.
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A glimpse of Mr. Prafulla Wankhede with Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof. D.T. Shirke, Hon’ble Pro Vice-Chancellor Prof. P.S. Patil, Registrar Dr. V.N. Shinde, and Representative Office Bearers of the Institute of Indian Foundrymen, Kolhapur Chapter.
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| 4. Guest Lecture on “University-Industry Conclave and NEP 2020” on 31st August, 2023: |
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Chief Guest: Dr. Chetan Narake, Director, Kolhapur GOKUL Dairy Ltd., Kolhapur
Outcomes: The said lecture promoted the awareness and importance of university-industry partnership among the stakeholders by the NEP- 2020. Also, the speaker has encouraged universities and industries to explore new ways of collaborating, including research partnerships, internships, and joint projects, to strengthen the bridge between academia and industry.
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| A Glimpse of Dr. Chetan Narake and Representative Faculties of the Chemistry Department |
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| 5. Startup Sutra lecture Series Lecture on "Registering a Startup" on 03rd October 2023: |
Chief Guest: Dr. Arvind Chinchure (Ex CEO, Deshpande Startups, Hubali)
Outcomes: The said activity has created awareness regarding the startup establishment as well as the registration process for startups. |
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| 6. Five-Day GIAN Workshop on “Advanced Functional Materials and Green Energy Strategies” on 16th to 20th October 2023: |
Chief Guest: Prof. (Dr.) P. V. Kamat (Eminent Scientist, University of Notre Dame, USA)
Outcomes: This workshop has enhanced the capability of the participants to identify, control, and remove various obstacles they are coming across during their research in the clean energy field. In addition, it helped to build confidence amongst the participants in the application of training in the energy sector. |
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| A few glimpses of Prof. P. V. Kamat from GIAN 2023 |