Plenary Session:1

Integrating Global Perspectives in Kerala‘s Higher Education

Date

14 January 2025

Time

14:00:00 - 15:00:00

Stage

Seminar Complex

Venue

Cochin University of Science & Technology

Session Overview

This session will discuss how Kerala's higher education institutions can adopt global perspectives to improve the quality of education, develop cross-cultural skills in students, and prepare them better for a world that's increasingly interconnected. By learning from international best practices and creating diverse learning environments, Kerala can nurture graduates who have the skills to succeed in a diverse job market. The discussion will focus on strategies like internationalising course content, encouraging student and teacher exchanges, and using digital platforms for global collaboration. The goal is to highlight practical ways to give students a broader outlook, critical thinking skills, and the adaptability needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

N V Varghese

Professor N V Varghese

Distinguished Visiting Professor at IIT Bombay ( Former Vice-Chancellor, NIEPA)

Moderator

Seeram Ramakrishna

Professor Seeram Ramakrishna

Professor of materials engineering at the National University of Singapore Mechanical Engineering Department

Panelist

Sabu Padmadas

Professor Sabu Padmadas

University of Southampton

Panelist

Zachariah Mathew

Dr. Zachariah Mathew

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-FLINT

Panelist

Shakila T Shamsu

Dr. Shakila T Shamsu

FORMER OSD (NEP)

Panelist

Mahmood Kooria

Dr. Mahmood Kooria

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

Panelist

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