Manav Rachna University and Xebia join hands to offer new-age courses

A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between Manav Rachna University (MRU) and Xebia, a Dutch specialised global IT Consultancy and Services Company. Under this collaboration, MRU will offer two new-age digital programmes: BTech in Computer Science & Engineering with specialisation in Data Science & Machine Learning and BTech in Computer Science & Engineering with specialisation in Digital Transformation Engineering. Xebia will support MRU in curriculum design, provide internships and placements for students. The programme on Data Science & Machine Learning will focus on enhancing Mathematical Foundations, Statistical Foundations, Machine Learning, and Applied Artificial Intelligence.

GRIHA Trophy 

Singhad College of Architecture, Pune's design was awarded first prize for designing sustainable structure for Experion Developers in Gurugram last week. GRIHA Council presented the coveted GRIHA Trophy to Singhad College of Architecture on the inaugural day of the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2018 organised by TERI. The GRIHA Trophy is awarded by The GRIHA Council in partnership with the National Association of Students of Architecture (NASA). Speaking on the occasion Sanjay Prakash, Principal Consultant, Shift, said, "It is of utmost importance to inculcate a sense of sustainability in the architectural students as they are the future of the construction industry. The GRIHA Trophy encourages students to explore climate responsive design, which is the foundation of green buildings." 

Considering the recent growth in the residential, commercial real estate and their inclination to get GRIHA rating, this year students were required to design a multi-purpose complex for Experion Developers. The intent was to incorporate the latest thinking on sustainable design with capabilities to improve thermal and visual performance by using massing, solar orientation, wind movement... to suit the climatic conditions of Gurugram.

The competition this year witnessed participation from 55 colleges. Besides Singhad College of Architecture, Pune, three institutes namely, MBS School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi; Gateway College of Architecture and Design, Sonepat;  and School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi,received special mentions for their respective designs.