Vet university hosts first-ever TEDx
Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University organized TEDx GADVASU, its first-ever event. By hosting TEDx, the university has joined a worldwide movement that encourages dialogue, innovation and visionary thinking.
The inaugural ceremony was presided over by Dr JPS Gill, university Vice Chancellor. Addressing participants on the occasion, he said “We are a mission-driven university — committed to knowledge, research and innovation that touch lives far beyond our campus walls.”
Dr Gill said, “Our university is recognised among the top veterinary universities of India, as it goes beyond academics by shaping students’ lives through activities that encourage leadership, creativity and inclusivity. The campus serves as a fertile ground where diverse disciplines and cultures converge, reflecting the essence of true education.”
Dr Gill informed that the TEDx theme — “Conscious Evolution” — reflects the need for mindful growth, sustainable progress and responsible innovation in today’s world. Dr Gill praised the organising team for creating a platform that fostered creativity, innovation and dialogue.
Dr RS Sethi, Additional Director, Research and organizer of TEDx, said the event held in collaboration with MENTORx, brought together 16 distinguished speakers from diverse walks of life. He highlighted the participation of two university students, Anoushka Atri and Srishti Sharma, as speakers in the event. Dr Munish Jindal, founder CEO – HoverRobotix, founding president – MENTORx, Dr Nancy Juneja, founder – RevUp, co-founder and CEO — MENTORx, and Dr Payal Garg, CxO – MENTORx acknowledging their meticulous planning and contribution in successfully organising the event. The event was attended by university officials, faculty, students and invited dignitaries, who enthusiastically engaged in talks. — TNS
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