19/03/2024
The SPIRIT Team from BVDU recently participated in the International ISBR Business School Conference and the SPIRIT Project Erasmus Plus training programme & meeting, in Bangalore from February 29 to March 5, 2024. Representatives from various European and Asian countries, including Cyprus, Spain, Portugal, India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia, attended this event. The conference focused on global innovations, sustainable practices, and emerging trends in academia and research.
As a project head Prof. Dr. Kirti Mahajan, along with Dr. Sneha Katke, Dr. Sachin Shetti, Dr. Prashant Naik, and two students from the School of Physiotherapy, Sangli, namely Siddharth Khadilkar & Diya Bhadavankar represented the BVDU Team at the conference. Their active participation contributed to the success of the event and further strengthened international collaborations in promoting a healthier society.
During the conference, the participants engaged in discussions and activities aimed at fostering collaboration in academic research and community service. Special emphasis was placed on promoting the importance of exercise and good nutrition, particularly among marginalized groups such as women, children, and individuals with disabilities. The SPIRIT Club, with members from different countries, discussed various sports activities and traditional dances as preventive measures against non-communicable diseases.
Each team presented their contributions on sports and other social activities. Dr. Prashant Naik represented BVDU during the presentations, highlighting the universities contributions to sports and social activities. Students were given the opportunity to express their thoughts and reflections on the past five days. Sidharth from BVDU shared his views on the importance of research, education, and skill development. This provided a platform for students to voice their opinions and contribute to the overall learning experience.
One highlight of the event was the Walkathon held on March 3, 2024, with the theme "Walk for Unity, Empowerment, Health, and Well-Being." Nearly 1000 participants walked along the track at ISBR Business School, Bangalore, India, to promote unity and raise awareness about health and well-being.
BVDU’s participant Principal Dr. Sneha Katke, Dr. Prashant Naik and Dr. Sachin Shetti presented three research papers at the conference, and Dr.Sneha Katke had the honor of receiving the Best Paper Award among various tracks.