Chitkara University’s 13th Global Week a Triumph of International Collaboration
As the curtains close on the highly successful 13th Global Week, hosted by the Office of International Affairs, Chitkara University, it marks a profound celebration of global collaboration, cross-cultural understanding, and knowledge exchange. This annual event continues to underscore the commitment of Chitkara University to global education and the spirit of collaboration that knows no borders.
Distinguished faculty members and esteemed participants from around the world graced this remarkable event with their presence. Notably Surendra Prakash Shrestha, Associate Dean (Learning & Teaching) and Associate Professor (Civil & Environmental Engineering) at Western Sydney University; Mehdi Ben Thaier, Professor of Computer Science Programming at the Aerospace Engineering School: IPSA Paris; Imran Medi Associate Professor – Academics at Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation; Christopher D. LeBlanc, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Applied Engineering and Sciences at the University of New Hampshire (UNH), Manchester; Rohaida Basiruddin, Associate Professor at Azman Hashim International Business School (AHIBS) UTM; Diana Santistevan, Associate Professor in Intercultural Management & Organizational Behavior and Head of the HR & Organization Department at EM Normandie; Emmanuel David Ekpenyong, Lecturer at The Hague University of Applied Science specializing in Sustainability/Business Administration; Prof. Dr. Katja Stamer, Head of the Department in Business Engineering at DHBW, Stuttgart; Dr. Murali Raman, Deputy Vice Chancellor (DVC) and Director of Postgraduate & Continuing Education at Asia Pacific University; Ashish Chandra, Professor at the University of Houston-Clear Lake College of Business (Texas Medical Center); Naveed Saleem, Chair and Professor (MIS Program) at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, Houston; Mazuwin Binti Haja Maideen, Senior Lecturer at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Rigtje Bruinsma, Lecturer at The Hague University of Applied Sciences and a Researcher in the research group of Global and Inclusive learning in The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands; Mohit Srivastava, Associate Professor of Strategy at EM Normandie Business School in Le Havre, Normandy, France; Grit Alter, Professor of Teaching English as a Foreign Language at Pedagogical College Tyrol, Austria; Dr. Rossilah Jamil, Associate Professor at Azman Hashim International Business School, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM); Dr. Vinesh Thiruchelvam, Chief Innovation & Enterprise Officer at Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation.
The week was abuzz with enriching discussions, profound insights, and pioneering research presentations. Participants and faculty members shared their expertise, contributing to the academic landscape and providing fertile ground for potential future collaborations. The Global Week has once again demonstrated that international boundaries are no hindrance when it comes to the pursuit of knowledge and the strengthening of global ties.
The enthusiastic participation and in-depth intellectual inquiry at this event demonstrate its success, opening the door to a future with limitless opportunities in the field of global education. The discussions, insights, and research shared during Global Week have enriched the academic landscape and provided a platform for future collaborations.
The impact of Global Week extends beyond the academic arena, as it also emphasises the significance of cultural exchange and the celebration of diversity. The mingling of participants from diverse backgrounds not only enriched the intellectual discourse but also fostered lifelong friendships and cultural understanding.
Chitkara University remains committed to fostering an environment where the boundaries of knowledge know no limits and the spirit of collaboration continues to thrive.
