Strengthening the Industry-Academia Interface: Dean’s Welcome Address at the 2026 Research Conclave скачать в хорошем качестве

Strengthening the Industry-Academia Interface: Dean’s Welcome Address at the 2026 Research Conclave

D. Rajeshwara Rao, the Dean of Industry Relations, Training, and Placements, this introductory address marks the commencement of the Research Conclave 2026. The speech underscores the vital necessity of bridging the gap between academic research—which focuses on knowledge creation—and industrial practice, which prioritises application and impact. The Dean highlights several key objectives and insights, including: • Industry Expectations: Modern industry demands "industry-ready graduates" who possess not only strong technical and problem-solving skills but also a foundation in emerging technologies, ethics, and professionalism. • Applied Research: There is a strategic shift towards encouraging applied and implementing research over purely theoretical work to ensure academic efforts align with real societal and industrial needs. • Expert Collaboration: The event serves as a platform for interaction with high-level representatives from prestigious organisations such as ISRO, NIT Manipur, TCS, Tech Mahindra, Microsoft, and L&T. Ultimately, the address frames the conclave as a collaborative ecosystem designed to promote research excellence, innovation, and the exchange of ideas between students and global industry leaders.