Prof (Dr) AKS Suryavanshi | Chief Mentor, GiET Foundation; Co-Founder, Skill & Scale Singapore

Prof (Dr) AKS Suryavanshi | Chief Mentor, GiET Foundation; Co-Founder, Skill & Scale Singapore

• Prof. Suryavanshi is the chief mentor of the GiET Foundation and the co-founder of the Skill and Scale Singapore Pvt. Ltd.
• He is the former Chief Vice Chancellor of the Karnavati University in Ahmedabad and SGT University in Gurugram.

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Higher education in India is a multifaceted landscape characterised by diversity, challenges and significant potential for growth. In today’s episode, Prof. Dr. AKS Suryavanshi, chief mentor of GiET Foundation, sheds light on the challenges and transformative possibilities within Indian higher education. From adopting technology to empowering academics and students, the conversation uncovers the intricate tapestry of modern education. 

[00:38] – About Prof (Dr) AKS Suryavanshi

• Prof. Suryavanshi is the chief mentor of the GiET Foundation and the co-founder of the Skill and Scale Singapore Pvt. Ltd.
• He is the former Chief Vice Chancellor of the Karnavati University in Ahmedabad and SGT University in Gurugram.
• Prof. Suryavanshi has been recognised, awarded and felicitated several times.

[03:06] – What does GiET Foundation do? What are its main goals?

• The aim of the foundation was to empower and help the universities and higher educational institutions to adopt technology, do faculty development programs and academy curriculum reviews.
• We also guided projects in Singapore and Indonesia around microfinance and e-learning. 
• The foundation is guided by a group of academicians. 

[10:37] – What are the challenges Indian universities face when compared to international competitors?

• The content, structure of the content and the pedagogy (Delivery).
• International universities focus on peer learning, which is very limited in Indian institutions. 
• We lack good teachers who can teach the latest content of the subjects.
• The student – teacher ratio is another area of concern.
• There is more emphasis on classroom teaching.

[16:01] – What is holding back research in Indian universities?

• The financial support and resources are not adequately provided.
• The urge to earn money after graduation stops the brightest minds from pursuing Ph.D.

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You can connect with Prof (Dr) AKS Suryavanshi: LinkedIn 

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• Prof. Suryavanshi is the chief mentor of the GiET Foundation and the co-founder of the Skill and Scale Singapore Pvt. Ltd.
• He is the former Chief Vice Chancellor of the Karnavati University in Ahmedabad and SGT University in Gurugram.
• Prof. Suryavanshi has been recognised, awarded and felicitated several times.