The world we live in is more affected than ever before by environmental damage, shifting geopolitics, disruptive technologies, and extreme urbanisation. That is the reality facing youth globally, and it is making them agitated about the world and their future. This makes countries even more interdependent than ever before in finding solutions for future generations. On 23 October 2026, we sat down at Ahmedabad University with Scotland’s First Minister, @JohnSwinney, and university leaders from Scotland and Gujarat. The question we asked together: how can universities work collectively for a cause bigger than themselves? We believe the way forward is collaborative global education with strong humanistic foundations. Education shapes the values that hold people together, and it heals a fragmented world through cooperation and learning. India and Scotland, working together, share a common purpose: preparing young people for a shared future, with the skills and values to build it. At Ahmedabad University, our teaching is interdisciplinary because the problems worth solving rarely fit within a single discipline. We are advancing our research and education in areas of Climate, Cancer Biology, Advanced Manufacturing, Indian Philosophy and Languages, Urbanisation, and Fintech. These areas will shape the future of how the world lives, works, and learns. Thank you to the @BritishCouncil for bringing the Scottish Government, the Government of Gujarat's Higher Education Department, and public and private universities of Gujarat together in Ahmedabad. #HigherEducation #IndiaUK #Scotland #Gujarat #AhmedabadUniversity #GlobalEducation

𝗔 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲.♟️ In chess, success relies on strategic thinking, sound judgement, and adaptability. Competing allows students to apply these critical skills well outside the classroom setting. The women’s chess team at Ahmedabad University has won gold at the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) West Zone Inter-University Women’s Chess Championship 2026–27, becoming the first university women’s team from Gujarat to win gold in this category. The win qualified the team, Falak Joni Naik, Integrated MS Class of 2031; Kritee Nilesh Shah, BTech Class of 2028; Yashvi Vimal Marvaniya, BTech Class of 2030; Vaibhavi Ranade, BTech Class of 2030, for the All-India Inter-University Championship, with further pathways towards the Khelo India University Games and selection for the FISU World University Games. Ahmedabad University congratulates the team and wishes them the best for the competitions ahead. #AhmedabadUniversity #WomensChess #UniversitySports #StudentAchievements

Two podium finishes at the state level, two national selections, and another international appearance ahead. Ahmedabad University student Falak Naik finished as the first runner-up at the Gujarat State Under-19 Girls Chess Championship in August and the second runner-up at the Gujarat State Senior Women Chess Championship in October. These performances have earned her selection to represent Gujarat at the National Juniors in Kolkata and the National Women's Chess Championship in Hyderabad. Marking her 13th appearance representing the country, Falak will next represent India at the Western Asian Chess Championship. Congratulations to Falak on these achievements. We wish her the very best for the upcoming championship!

Technological change, shifting global dynamics, and environmental and social pressures are reshaping economies, influencing financial systems, and raising critical questions about growth, stability, and equity. Understanding these changes and their implications for countries and communities calls for rigorous research and cross-perspective dialogue. The 8th Annual Economics Conference by the Amrut Mody School of Management invites you to contribute to these conversations alongside researchers and scholars from India and around the world, exploring contemporary research in Economics and Finance. Submission Guidelines & Important Information: Call for Papers: Researchers are invited to submit complete manuscripts or detailed abstracts (maximum 1,000 words) for presentation consideration. Awards: Exceptional contributions by emerging scholars will be recognised with Best Paper Prizes. Deadline: All submissions must be received by 20 October 2026 Submit your work today and contribute to dialogue shaping tomorrow's economic research. #AhmedabadUniversity #Economics #EconomicsConference #CallForPapers #Research #EconomicsAndFinance

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝗔𝗜 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘂𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀, 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲? The next chapter of AI is not only about what technology can do. It is about 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝘁. At the 𝗔𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗜 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, leaders from academia, industry, government, policy and practice will come together to explore how AI can create meaningful public value across four critical areas: 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 | 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁 & 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 Population-grade AI for early screening, real-time risk prediction, climate-health analytics and stronger primary healthcare systems. 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗨𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 | 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 & 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 Smart factories, AIoT, cobots, quality intelligence, smarter supply chains, MSME productivity and pathways for the future workforce. 𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 | 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 AI for climate resilience, energy, agriculture, water, smart cities, sanitation, carbon accounting and resource-efficient infrastructure. 𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 | 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 & 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲 Adaptive learning ecosystems, AI literacy, educator training and inclusive, evidence-informed approaches to learning. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝘁. The Ahmedabad Dialogue is designed to move beyond conversation—to build a sustained, cross-sector dialogue that can inform action, shape policy and identify solutions that create value for both businesses and the public. 📍 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲, 𝗔𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗱 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 📅 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟭 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 Join the conversation shaping how AI can contribute to productivity, public value and resilience. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: ahmedabaddialogue.com/regist… #AhmedabadDialogue #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #PublicValue #Productivity #Resilience #PublicHealth #Manufacturing #Sustainability #Education #AhmedabadUniversity

Water cannot be understood through a single lens. It connects science and technology to access, behaviour and justice, and links engineering to cities, agriculture, transport and energy. At Ahmedabad University, this thinking begins early. Professor Pankaj Chandra, Vice Chancellor, pointed to the Water Studio in the Foundation Programme, where students first encounter water not just as a subject, but as a lens for exploring complex issues across disciplines. That spirit shaped Aqualogues 2026 – Water in Education. Co-hosted by Ahmedabad University and WforW Foundation, the event brought together academics, practitioners, artists and students to explore how we learn about, through and with water. Aqualogues 2026 re-examined society’s relationship with water by bridging community practice and academic learning. Keynote perspectives from Ramon Magsaysay Awardee and Stockholm Water Prize Laureate Dr Rajendra Singh (Tarun Bharat Sangh) and Mittal Patel (Vicharta Samuday Samarthan Manch) emphasised sustainable development, local knowledge, and the civic duty of education. Through documentary dialogues with Mallika Sarabhai, pedagogical plenaries, practitioner sessions, and hands-on project studios, students translated real-world water challenges into collaborative, actionable research. Aqualogues 2026 brought together different ways of thinking about water and its place in education, highlighting how knowledge can shape the choices we make and the futures we build.

When Maurizio, a summer exchange student from Italy’s University of Bergamo, arrived at Ahmedabad University, he entered a whole new world. Embracing the unfamiliar environment, he turned it into a chance to gain fresh insights into both his studies and day-to-day living. Inside the classroom, Maurizio encountered an alternative academic style, highlighted by direct, one-on-one sessions with professors to analyse research papers. Meanwhile, his daily routine beyond academics grew to include sports and connecting with new people. For Maurizio, the experience has been about more than studying in a different country. It has been about learning to adapt to a new context and embracing the differences that come with it. #AhmedabadUniversity #SummerExchange #InternationalStudents #StudentExperience #GlobalLearning

At Ahmedabad University’s Bagchi School of Public Health, food and nutrition are part of both campus life and the classroom. Our cafeteria follows @ICMRDELHI guidelines, and our courses cover nutrition, obesity, food security, food safety, and the commercial determinants of health. Together with the Consumer Education and Research Centre (CERC), we hosted Shri @Tukaram_IndIAS , IAS, Commissioner, FDA Maharashtra, who spoke on food safety, the regulatory systems behind it, and the importance of protecting public health. This is the kind of work Bagchi School of Public Health stands for: public health grounded in community partnerships, including with SEWA, and applied to real-world challenges. What we eat is a public health question. We're glad to keep asking it. #AhmedabadUniversity #BagchiSchoolOfPublicHealth

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲? Step into an immersive learning experience at Ahmedabad University with the 𝗔𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳. Here, learning is not just theory. You get to: 🔍 Work on real-world challenges 🧠 Think across subjects and disciplines 🛠️ Build, experiment and create in hands-on studios 🌆 Explore Ahmedabad as your living laboratory 🤝 Collaborate with peers who think differently 🎓 Experience University-level learning And you get to choose the track that sparks your curiosity: 𝟬𝟭 | 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 & 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟬𝟮 | 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 & 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝟬𝟯 | 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 & 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 If you’re in 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗫, 𝗫𝗜 𝗼𝗿 𝗫𝗜𝗜, this is your chance to step into a different kind of learning experience. 𝟴 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀. 𝟯 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀. 𝟭𝟱𝟬 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀. 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝘀𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗴. #AhmedabadUniversity #AGCP2027 #GrandChallenges #Immersive #Transformative #Residential #FutureReady #ExperientialLearning #InterdisciplinaryLearning

What drove the rise of empires in India's heartland? The answer lies partly in the relationship between the Ganga's river systems, climate zones and patterns of trade. The Ganga River and Mughal India (@CambridgeUP), Murari Jha new book, examines how the interaction between arid and humid regions shaped political power and regional growth, from early Indian empires to the East India Company. The book reflects the interdisciplinary approach Jha (Assistant Professor, Humanities and Languages at the School of Arts and Sciences at Ahmedabad University) brings to his courses on the Indian Ocean, Empires in India, Foreign Travellers in South Asia, and the Economic and Environmental History of the Silk Road. Historian Vinita Damodaran (University of Sussex) calls it "a riveting read for all historians of South Asia" that "will set new standards for environmental history." Michael Fisher (Oberlin College) describes it as "a major advance in our understanding" of the Ganges watershed.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮? The Consumer Education and Research Centre (CERC) marks its 48th Foundation Day in partnership with Ahmedabad University, bringing together experts to examine this critical question. Join us for a keynote and panel discussion on “Regulatory Enforcement and Consumer Trust: The Road Ahead for Food Safety in India.” Chief Guest Shri @Tukaram_IndIAS , Commissioner, FDA, Maharashtra, along with experts from academia and regulation, will discuss the role of effective enforcement in building a safer and more responsible food ecosystem. #grahaksathi #cerc #consumerawareness

From an interest in economics to building the confidence and skills to pursue research, Niranjan Jayakumar’s time at Ahmedabad University helped shape the economist he is today. Part of the 2024–26 MA Economics cohort, today, he is a Research Associate at Inclusion Economics India Centre. At Ahmedabad University, Niranjanan explored different pathways in economics through coursework, internships, conferences, seminars, and reading groups. What stayed with him most was the guidance and encouragement from his professors and the network he built along the way. “That support, along with the network I built here, helped me develop not just the technical skills needed for research, but also the confidence to take on opportunities and challenges I may not have pursued otherwise,” he said. Study economics in a programme that combines rigorous training in theory, data analytics, and research with opportunities to learn through internships, studio courses, and industry engagement. Take your next step towards opportunities in research, policy, finance, industry, or academia. Know more: ahduni.edu.in/academics/prog…

What can a robot marathon teach us about the future of robotics? For Professor Sethu Vijayakumar, Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, Professor of Robotics at the University of Edinburgh, and Founding Director of the Edinburgh Centre for Robotics, robotics competitions are about much more than robots completing difficult tasks. Such contests push researchers to solve real engineering challenges. They test battery life, materials, robustness, reliability, repeatability, verification, and explainability. Failures are an important part of these challenges. They show researchers what needs to improve. They also help turn ambitious ideas into technologies that can work reliably in the real world. Professor Vijayakumar believes the future of robotics will depend on this cycle of challenge, failure, learning, and innovation. Robots will become more capable, reliable, and safer to use in complex environments and alongside people. What does the future of robotics look like? Listen to the complete interview with Professor Sethu Vijayakumar to hear his views on robotics competitions, innovation, grand challenges, and the future of intelligent machines. Interview link: youtu.be/eQWaREWmdEo

As India’s health systems become increasingly data-driven, the need for professionals who can connect health sciences, technology, and data is growing. Ahmedabad University announces Master of Science in Health Data Science to address this growing need. This will enable students to harness data and technology to address complex challenges in healthcare and public health. The interdisciplinary programme brings together health sciences, statistics, computing, artificial intelligence, and data-driven analytical methods. Visit the page to know more about the programme designed to prepare graduates for careers in healthcare, biomedical research, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, digital health, hospitals, public health, government, and academia. 📌 2027 Admissions Now Open | Programme commences in the Monsoon Semester 2027: ahduni.edu.in/admission/grad… #HealthDataScience #MScAdmissions #AhmedabadUniversity #DataScience #HealthTech #AIInHealthcare #PublicHealth #Admissions2027

Business is evolving. So should the way we understand it. Join Ahmedabad University's PhD in Management and contribute to research that shapes the future of business, leadership, and organisations. 📌 2027 Admissions Now Open : ahduni.edu.in/admission/doct… #AhmedabadUniversity #PhDInManagement #ManagementResearch #PhDAdmissions #BusinessResearch