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04-10 December 2023 James Draper Lecture, Field Visits, MoU, discussion about project at Delhi.

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04-10 December 2023 James Draper Lecture, Field Visits, MoU, discussion about project at Delhi.

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James Draper Lecture delivered by the Honorable ASEM LLL Hub Chair Dr. Séamus O' Tuama @ the Indian Adult Education Association (IAEA). This is a prestigious lecture hosted by the IAEA.

The lecture was followed by Field Visits @ Slums in Delhi and nearby areas.

Collaboration for a Virtual Learning City and an MoU was signed with the Cyber Law University, Delhi, India.

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Co-organised an International Hybrid Conference with CSJMU, Kanpur, India called: Beyond Education: Implementing Lifelong Learning in India with more than 500 participants including all kinds of stakeholders from India. The Conference had several international delegates and people representing Government of India too part. MoU leading to establishment of ASEM Regional Center for South Asia. Widely covered in media, 2 days in local news channels and 4 days in local print media.

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11-13 December 2023 International Conference and Kanpur Declaration

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11-13 December 2023 International Conference and Kanpur Declaration

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The Kanpur Declaration on the Future of Lifelong Learning Within and Beyond Education in India

The Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJMU), Kanpur, U.P.,  and ASEM LLL Hub along with several international and Indian delegates who participated in the conference: Beyond Education: Implementing Lifelong Learning in India, organised by  the CSJMU and ASEM LLL Hub at Kanpur, on December 11th and 12,th 2023, make the following declaration relevant for higher education institutions working with Lifelong Learning in India on this 12th day of January 2024

We recognise the complexity of the rapid social, economic, technological and environmental changes and the consequent challenges faced by India today.

We recognise that lifelong learning can play a vital role in enabling people of all ages in India to address these challenges, to flourish as active members of a dynamic Indian society and to contribute to shaping India’s future.

We recognise that higher education institutions have a special role to play in shaping a lifelong learning ecosystem in India that not only facilitates in providing lifelong learning opportunities to everyone but also value the learning achieved in diverse contexts.

That role includes, but is not limited to:

1.        Leading research on all aspects of lifelong learning, contributing to a better awareness about lifelong learning, deepening understanding about lifelong learning within India, contributing to policy formulation, implementation and evaluation at various levels in India, and contributing to international scholarship on lifelong learning;

2.        Designing, developing and delivering innovative lifelong learning programmes for adult learners within and beyond the higher education institutions through formal, non-formal offers and extension programs;

3.        Facilitating professionalisation in lifelong learning by educating and training professionals to facilitate and promote various aspects of lifelong learning in formal, non-formal and informal settings within and beyond the education system through higher education institutions

4.        Leading quality assurance by developing standardisation for recognition of prior learning and attaching value to all forms of learning;

5.        Building alliances and partnerships with other individual and collective stakeholders both within and outside India to develop new and innovative approaches to lifelong learning that meet the needs of a dynamic and rapidly changing India;

This would not only improve learners’ own quality of life, but would also help them to prepare for new challenges in a rapidly changing society and to contribute to India’s sustainability from the local to the national level for the benefit of all.

We commit to this declaration and issue an open invitation to all stakeholders committed to lifelong learning to join us in shaping a new architecture for lifelong learning in India, redefining it according to the needs of the country, and facilitating its implementation.

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15-17 December 2023 Panel Discussion and International Seminar

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15-17 December 2023 Panel Discussion and International Seminar

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Panel Discussion@ Christ Law Institute, Bangalore

International Seminar@ Acharya Business School, Bangalore

Both the events were done to create awareness among stakeholders for promoting lifelong learning.

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Meetings, lectures and workshops for teachers and students at the Daffodil International University, Dhaka, followed by an MoU and possibility of co-organising a Conference in Dhaka in either November 2024 or January 2025, depending upon the Chair's availability. Appointment of ASEM Chair as a Visiting Professor at Daffodil International University. Possibilities to establish a Center for Lifelong Learning at the University are being explored.

Meeting with the Vice Chancellor of Ahsania Technical University, Dhaka.

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Field Visits at Samugam Trust and Jally Homes @ A civil society organisation working with Homeless Children, acknowledged with President's Award.

Explored possibilities to work with Homeless Children and tribal women.

Field Visit to Pitchandikulam Forest for exploring possibilities for learning for agricultural and forest communities.

Field visit to skill training centers for women from poor socio-economic background to explore solutions for betterment through lifelong learning.

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Meeting with Dr. R. Bindu, Minister of Higher Education and Principal Secretary at the Department of Higher Education, Government of Kerala

Meeting with IBM Country Manager and Program Manager for IBM Innovations Center for Partners

Meeting with the head and staff at the Additional Skills Acquisitions Program (ASAP), Government of Kerala Initiative.

Meeting with Senior Associate Director, Adi Shankara Group of Institutions; Advisor, ASAP, Government of Kerala Initiative.

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Public Lecture on Lifelong Learning and Ethics in Higher Education@ St. Xavier's College, Nagarcoil.

Discussion about future collaboration

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Workshop on Community and Lifelong Learning

Workshop on Sharing Lifelong Learning Experiences in Kathmandu and Cork

Lecture on Learning Cities

Meeting to explore prospects for Collaboration with the Vice Chancellor of Kathmandu University.

Meeting with the Irish parliamentary Delegation, Chair of the Senate (Upper house) from Cork City.

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12-14 January 2024 Kick-off Meeting: Stakeholders

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12-14 January 2024 Kick-off Meeting: Stakeholders

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Kick-Off Meeting of Stakeholders interested in Collaboration in South Asia Region

Participation by 6 ASEM RN5 Members in an International Conference@ International Forum for Studies in Society and Religion In Association with UNESCO Chair, University of Malta; Global Network for Folk High School Research, Norway; Grundtvig Academy, Denmark; University of Kalyani, India.

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05-17 February 2024 Adult Education Academy

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05-17 February 2024 Adult Education Academy

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Adult Education Academy, Würzburg, Germany.

Comparative Group, networking, meeting for double degree programs with several European partners of the INTALL Network, planning for publications with researchers from several countries on Transitions from Sectors of Education to Ecosystems of LLL and Five Capitals.

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13 February 2024 International Conference

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13 February 2024 International Conference

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ASEM Regional Center for South Asia Co-organised an International Conference with the United Educational Institutions, Coimbatore; Nagaland University; National College, Trichy and a few civil society organisations. The ASEM Chair and the South Asia Coordinator participated online for a session on Lifelong Learning.

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20 February 2024 International Conference

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20 February 2024 International Conference

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ASEM Regional Center for South Asia co-organised an International Conference with the University of Nagaland, India. RN5 Europe and Asia (also South Asia Coordinator for ASEM LLL Hub) Coordinators participated online with a session on Lifelong Learning.

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Lecture by Dr. Jude Walker from the University of British Columbia, Canada on Transformative Learning and the role of shame @ Department of Continuing Education & Extension (DCEE), University of Delhi, Co-organised with ASEM LLL Hub Regional Center for South Asia

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23 April 2024 Faculty Development Program

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23 April 2024 Faculty Development Program

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Faculty Development Program @ Oriental College, Kohima, Nagaland with Prof. Séamus O' Tuama, ASEM Chair; Prof. Søren Ehlers, European Coordinator, RN5 & Dr. Shalini Singh, South Asia Coordinator, ASEM LLL Hub.

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1 May - 31st October 2024 Digital Library Project Pilot Phase

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1 May - 31st October 2024 Digital Library Project Pilot Phase

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Formal Inauguration of the Digital Library Project on Zoom on May 1st

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May 2024 James Draper Lecture by ASEM Chair Published

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May 2024 James Draper Lecture by ASEM Chair Published

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Paper Published: James Draper Lecture.

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15 May 2024 Model Centre for LLL started

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15 May 2024 Model Centre for LLL started

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Centre approved by Daffodil International University for pilot period: 15 May 2024- 15 November 2024.

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The official name of the University :

Daffodil International University

Year of establishment :

2002 With the approval of UGC and Ministry of Education, Bangladesh

Campus buildings and locations :

Daffodil International University, Daffodil Smart City, Birulia, Savar, Dhaka-1216, Bangladesh

Land for Daffodil International University :

100+ Acre (appx.)

1. Near Dhaka-Chittagong Highway

2. At Bashundhara Baridhara Project, Dhaka.

3. At Chowbaria, Savar, Dhaka

Faculties :

1. Faculty of Science and Information Technology

2. Faculty of Engineering

3. Faculty of Business & Entrepreneurship

4. Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

5. Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

6. Faculty of Graduate Studies

Departments :

1. Department of Business Administration

2. Department of Business Studies

3. Department of Real Estate

4. Department of Tourism & Hospitality Management

5. Department of Innovation & Entrepreneurship

6. Department of Accounting

7. Department of Computer Science & Engineering

8. Department of Computing & Information System (CIS)

9. Department of Software Engineering

10. Department of Environmental Science and Disaster Management

11. Department of Information Technology & Management (ITM)

12. Department of Multimedia & Creative Technology (MCT)

13. Department of Information and Communication Engineering (ICE)

14. Department of Textile Engineering

15. Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering

16. Department of Architecture

17. Department of Civil Engineering

18. Department of Pharmacy

19. Department of Public Health

20. Department of Nutrition & Food Engineering

21. Department of English

22. Department of Law

23. Department of Journalism, Media and Communication

24. Department of Development Studies

25. Department of Information Science and Library Management

26. Department of Physical Education and Sports Science

27. Department of Agricultural Science

Institute :

Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)
Human Resource Development Institute (HRD Institute)
Daffodil Institute of Social Sciences (DISS)
Daffodil Institute of languages (DIL)

International collaborations :

International collaborations with around 580+ universities from all around the world.
https://daffodilvarsity.edu.bd/international-linkage/

International
Affiliation :

The Association of the Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP)
Asian University Presidents Forum (AUPF),
International Association of University Presidents (IAUP),
International Association of University (IAU),
United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI)
Institute of International Education (IIE)
Eurasian Silk Road Universities Consortium (ESRUC)
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
American Chamber of Commerce & Industry (AmCham)
International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB)
Association of Training Institutions for Foreign Trade in Asia and the Pacific (ATIFTAP)
Council of Economic Advisers (CEA)
Turkey-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry (TBCCI)
American Library Association (ALA)
Asia-Pacific University-Community Engagement Network (APUCEN)
Global Access Asia (GAA)
Association of International Educators (NAFSA)
The Global Universities Partnership on Environment for Sustainability (GUPES),
Child & Youth Finance International (CYFI)
Kauffman Foundation

Scholarship and waiver status :

16,311 Students

Faculty members :

730 faculty members (full time)

148 faculty members (part-time)

189 (On Study Leave)

Officials :

264 Officials, 250 outsourcing staff

Supporting Staff :

250 staff

Lecture Theatre &Class rooms :

250 classrooms, including modern theater

Digital Amenities :

One Student One Laptop

Google Classroom

ISP

Informative website

Education ERP

Virtual University System

DIU Forum

Blog

E-Library

Broadband Internet

Wi-Fi facilities

Digital smart classroom

Internet Radio

Online TV

Data Center

DIU Apps

Hostel Booking System

One Card Solution

Stem lab

Ranking / Award :

View Details

DIU has achieved (301-400) in the world's leading Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2021

Daffodil International University in QS Asia Rankings-2021

DIU Included in the SCIMAGO Institutions Ranking 2021 - A Global Journal Ranking Institute

DIU has achieved (301-400) in the world's leading Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2020

DIU has achieved top position again in Bangladesh in UI-GreenMetric World University Ranking-2020

DIU Achieved "QS World University Rankings" 2019 (Asia).

Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings-2019

ASOCIO 2018 ICT Education Award

"QS World University Rankings" 2019 (Asia).

World Congress of IT (WCIT) 2017 Merit Award

Global Inclusion Award 2017

Top Graded University, Ranking of Private Universities, Published by Swedish National Agency for Higher Education;

A Grade University done by Bangladesh Govt. High powered Committee in 2006

2nd Position in Private & 5th position among all the public and private universities by "Webometrics Ranking of World Universities"

3rd position in Research and Publications among all the private universities of Bangladesh

Best Private University in Web Popularity by http://www.alexa.com/ & http://www.4icu.org/bd/

Beautification Award 2006 presented by the Honorable Prime Minister

President's Crest

Merit Award in WITSA 2014 Global ICT Excellence Awards by the largest international ICT organization, World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA)

AHR Award, UK

NAHE, Sweden

World Quality Commitment (WQC) Award-2010

Asia's Best Business School Award

Amity Global Academic Excellence Award

Golden Star Academic & Educational Excellence Award

Asia's most inspiring Nation Builder Award

Full equipped laboratories :

45 no. of well-equipped laboratories

Seminar hall :

International Conference Hall - 350 seat capacity

Prof. Dr. Aminul Islam Seminar Hall - 85 seat capacity

Canteens :

1. One for the Students under the Faculty of SIT

2. One for the Students under the Faculty of BE

3. Daffodil International University

Boys Hall:

Yunus Khan Scholar Garden 1 Block A

Yunus Khan Scholar Garden 1 Block B

Yunus Khan Scholar Garden 2

No. of clubs and alliances :

Business & Education Club (BEC)

Cultural Club (CC)

Debating Club (DC)

Social Business Students' Forum (SBSF)

English Literary Club (ELC)

Computer and Programming Club (CPC)

Sports Club (SC)

Photographic Society

Daffodil Prothom- Alo BondhuShova

Nature Study Club (NSC)

Health Club (HC)

Communication Club

Amardesh Pathak Forum

Daffodil Moot Court Society (DMCS)

Textile Club,

Creative Park (MCT),

Software Engineering, Voluntary Service Club,

Air Rover Wing,

School of Entrepreneurs,

Robotics Club,

All-Stars Daffodil, (Adventure Club; upcoming),

MUNA (Model United Nations Association),

Real Estate Association, etc

Events Calendar :

Photo Exhibitions

Business Fairs

Software Fairs

Food Festivals

Quiz

Book Reading

Creativity Competitions

Science Fair

Project Fairs

Programming Contests, etc

Research centers :

(i) Research Center for Business and Economics,
(ii) Research Center for Science & Information Technology,
(iii) Research Center for Humanities & Social Sciences,
(iv) Research Center for Allied Health Science, and
(v) Bureau of Business and Economics Research

Career Development Center :

A range of free services includes career counseling, skills, and liaison with the industries and business institutions for contractual employment generation for DIU students

Directorate of Student Affairs (DSA) :

It has been set up to play role in the development and growth of students in co-curricular activities.

Entrepreneurship :

Entrepreneurship is a key driver of our economy. DIU intends to focus on Entrepreneurial education initiatives to make a poverty-free self-sufficient society and set up venture capital education, business incubator, business Startup, apart from the Entrepreneurship department.

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Daffodil International University (DIU) is recognized in independent government assessments as one of top graded universities in Bangladesh.

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This ASEM LLL Hub Workshop facilitated collaboration among stakeholders to promote lifelong learning in South Asia.

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ASEM LLL Hub Workshop The ASEM LLL Hub Workshop will facilitate collaboration among stakheolders to promote lifelong learning in South Asia. The ASEM LLL Hub Workshop will run from 11:00 to 18:00 on 30th May 2024 in Cork, Ireland as part of the ASEM LLL Hub Conference during Global Lifelong Learning Week.

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13 August 2024 International Guest Lecture 1

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13 August 2024 International Guest Lecture 1

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International Guest Lecture Series: Lecture 1.

The Tension between Pleasure & Responsibility. Kierkegaard's Exploration of Subjective Experience

By Prof. Dr. Paed. Søren Ehlers

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26 September 2024 International Guest Lecture 2

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26 September 2024 International Guest Lecture 2

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International Guest Lecture Series: Lecture 2.

Investing Early for a Productive Workforce:The Austrian Model for Vocational Education

by Mag. Reinhard Nöbauer, Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research

26th September 2024

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International Guest Lecture Series 2 Vocational Education in Austria

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 26 October 2024 International Guest Lecture 3

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 26 October 2024 International Guest Lecture 3

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International Guest Lecture Series: Lecture 3

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Managing Stress and Ensuring Well Being in 5 Easy Steps ASEM LLL Hub Intrenational Lecture Series 3

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Field Visit to Farmversity, Jhadol Udaipur

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Field visit organised by IIHMR, Banarwa, Udaipur.

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November 25th 2024 Lecture on Research Methodology

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November 25th 2024 Lecture on Research Methodology

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By Prof. Søren Ehlers, European Coordinator, RN5, ASEM LLL Hub.

Organised by Department of Continuing Education and Extension, University of Delhi.

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The visit focused on exploring opportunities to engage stakeholders in Sri Lanka with the ASEM LLL Hub process and was hosted by the National Centre for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences (NCAS) that regulats PhD programmes in Social Sciences and Humanities all over Sri Lanka, University of Colombo, and the University of Kelaniya.

20 December 2024: Inauguration of the Institute of Lifelong Learning by Honourable ASEM Chair, Dr. Séamus O' Tuama at the National Centre for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences (NCAS), an institution regulating PhD programs all over Sri Lanka and meeting with University Grants Commission Chair, Sri Lanka.

Meeting with Vice Chancellor, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

ASEM Team visits for organisation and development of programs at NCAS, Sri Lanka and Adi Shankara Institute of Engineering and Technology, India:

23 -26 December 2024 : Kandy

26 - 30 December 2024: Sigiriya and Dambulla

30 December 2025 - 02 January 2025: Polonnaruwa and Colombo

03 January 2025: Workshop at Kelaniya University, Colombo.

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Stamford University Bangladesh, Siddheswari Road, Dhaka, Bangladesh

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Stamford University Bangladesh, Siddheswari Road, Dhaka, Bangladesh conducted Certificate Award Ceremony for interns all over Bangladesh who worked in the pilot phase if the Digital Reference Library for Quality Learning project, Pilot phase from May 1st, 2024 to October 31st, 2024. Honourable ASEM Chair Dr. Séamus O' Tuama, South Asia Coordinator ASEM LLL Hub Dr. Shalini Singh, and European Coordinator RN5 Prof. Søren Ehlers joined online.

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Adi Shankara Institute of Engineering and Technology Kaladi, Vidya Bharathi Nagar, Mattoor, Kalady, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

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International Conference on Lifelong Learning for a Sustainable Future. Environment. Economy. Society.

6-8 January 2025 at Adi Shankara Institute of Engineering and Technology, Kalady, Kerala.

The conference attracted more than 2200 participants (stakeholders from all over the world) present in-person and several eminent people online. The conference was widely covered in local newspapers and local TV.

The conference led to the

1. Release of South Asia Declaration on the "Promotion of Lifelong Learning in South Asia: Lifelong Learning for a Sustainable Future. Environment. Economy. Society"

2. Declaration of 8th of January as the "ASEM LLL Hub Lifelong Learning Day"

3. Establishment of ASEM LLL Hub Regional Centre for South Asia's regional centre at the Adi Shankara Institute of Engineering and Technology, Kalady, Kerala.

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LEAD College of Management, Olavakode, Palakkad, Kerala, India

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Exploring opportunities for exchange, internships, subbatical and projects on sustainability, forest & nature.

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Valluvar College, Karur, Tamil Nadu

Pongal Celebration. Cultural Exchange.

ASEM LLL Hub Team visited Valluvar College for cultural exchange and discussing projects that could be implemented throughout the Valluvar Group of Institutions in India.

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861 likes, 3 comments - valluvarcollege_karur on January 11, 2025: “Valluvar College Pongal celebration”.

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Scope Foundation, Tiruchirappalli

Multiplier event: Gender and Investment in Lifelong Learning by Scope Foundation & Unbound.

Seed Capital for Lifelong Learning: Investing in Mothers for developing Children as Lifelong Learners.

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National College, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

Stakeholders' Meeting and Signing of MoUs with various group of institutions in the presence of former Minister of Health, Tamil Nadu.

The event was widely covered in local newspapers and Television and laid the foundation of formal cooperation amid various institutions in Tamil Nadu, India and ASEM LLL Hub for the promotion of Lifelong Learning for All.

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ASEM LLL Hub Regional Centre for South Asia Meeting for exploring opportunities to work in South Asia.

During the meeting, participants (basically multipliers and project partners) discussed some of the crucial projects which need to be operationalised during 2025. Apart from other discussions, this included digital library project, recognition of prior learning, skills project, women empowerment, vocational education and entrepreneurship for youth.

From left to right:

Ms. Indhumathi Radhakrishnan, South Asia Centre Steering Committee Member.

Prof. Søren Ehlers, European Coordinator, RN5, ASEM LLL Hub.

Dr. Séamus O' Tuama, Honourable Chair, ASEM LLL Hub

Dr. Shalini Singh, South Asia Coordinator, ASEM LLL Hub and Asia Coordinator, RN5, ASEM LLL Hub.

Dr. R. Vasanthan (sitting), South Asia Centre Steering Committee Member.

Dr. Rob Mark, member, RN5 ASEM LLL Hub.

Dr. J Karthikeyan, South Asia Centre Steering Committee Member.

Reinhard Nöbauer, Austrian Federal Ministry representative, member, RN5, ASEM LLL Hub.

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Meeting with Stakeholders in North India organised by Department of Continuing Education and Extension, University of Delhi.

During the meeting, various stakeholders in North India participated. They represented research, academia, civil society and professionals. Some were part of government initiatives.

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Steering Committee members and South Asia Coordinator, Dr. Shalini Singh

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Steering Committee was nominated for the next 5 years (20 Jan 2025 to 19 Jan 2030) including the following members. The role of the steering committee is to support the South Asia Center in active engagement of stakeholders in ASEM LLL Hub initiatives all over South Asia.

The Committee is supposed to meet on Zoom, last Friday, every month to discuss the developments.

1. Advocate Dibyanshu Pandey

2. Ms. Farhana Ahasan

3. Ms. Indhumathi Radhakrishnan

4. Dr. J. Karthikeyan

5. Dr. Jacob George

6. Prof. Kumar Ashutosh

7. Dr. R. Vasanthan

8. Dr. Suppaih Rajadurai

9. Dr. Varsha Tanu

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25th January 2025 International Guest Lecture 4

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25th January 2025 International Guest Lecture 4

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International Guest Lecture Series: Lecture 4

Promoting Well-Being in Academia:

Mindfulness and Mental Health Strategies for PhD Students

ONLINE LECTURE

The interactive section discussed challenges during PhD and other research work. Based on participant's feedback the components of the session are to be developed into an intensive program for PhD students which they can opt for, during their semester work. The intensive program is supposed to have credits for students. Discussions among partner universities are going on regarding the same.

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International guest lecture 4 Promoting Well-being in Academia

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Internship completed by a law student co-supervised by Dr. Shalini Singh, South Asia Coordinator, ASEM LLL Hub; and Advocate Dibyanshu Pandey, Founder Director PLC Advocates and ASEM LLL Hub Steering Committee member. Theme: Workplace Safety and Sexual Harassment at the Workplace in South Asia.

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Launch of PORT: Project connecting 40 libraries in India and Sri Lanka for providing access to marginalised learners especially from the rural backgrounds. Primary host: National College Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India.

Report on the International Forum on Creating a Virtual Learning Hub for Lifelong Learning

Date: Monday, 10 February 2025

Time: 14:00 - 15:30 IST (In-person event. ASEM LLL Hub South Asia Coordinator, Dr. Shalini Singh joined on Zoom)

Venue: Library Conference Room, National College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli

The International Forum on "Creating a Virtual Learning Hub for Lifelong Learning" was successfully held at the National College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, on 10 February 2025. The forum was organized by Dr. T. Sureshkumar, Librarian of National College, under the mentorship of Dr. R. Balasubramani, Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Bharathidasan University. The event was supported by ASEM Lifelong Learning (LLL) South Asia Centre, with Dr. J. Karthikeyan and Dr. Shalini Singh as key contributors.

Theme of Discussion

The primary theme of the forum was "Creating a Virtual Learning Hub for Lifelong Learning." Discussions focused on innovative strategies and digital tools to enhance lifelong learning through virtual platforms.

Delegates from Sri Lanka

The forum brought together distinguished librarians and information science professionals from Sri Lanka, including:

• Dr. W. A. Weerasoorya, Senior Professor in Library and Information Science (LIS), University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

• Dr. M. K. Weerasinghe, Senior Professor in LIS, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

• Dr. T. Partheepan, Acting Librarian, Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka

• R. Maheswaran, Librarian, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

Key Highlights

Dr. Shalini Singh virtually presented the functions of the ASEM LLL Hub South Asia, providing insights into its role in fostering lifelong learning initiatives across the region. The presentation highlighted collaborative efforts, resource sharing, and strategies for enhancing virtual learning platforms.

The delegates from Sri Lanka engaged in discussions on integrating virtual learning hubs into their respective institutions, emphasizing the need for cross-border collaboration, resource digitization, and faculty training.

The forum successfully provided a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration between Indian and Sri Lankan academic institutions. The discussions underscored the importance of digital transformation in library and information sciences to support lifelong learning. Future initiatives will focus on expanding digital networks and strengthening academic partnerships.

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March 8th, 2025. Women's Day Celebration

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Internships in South Asia for 5 German students travelling to South Asia.

Report will be uploaded shortly.

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19:30 - 21:00 hrs. India & Sri Lanka Time

20:00 - 21:30 hrs. Bangladesh Time

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Intensive course on research writing.

1. Offered to Digital Library Project Interns only.

2. To be developed as Microcredit for research students in various South Asian Universities. Pilot testing.

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Webinar & Discussion. Collaborative Event with ASEM RN5, RN7 and partner institutions

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2 Workshops conducted as a part of faculty Development Program of the Human Resource Development Centre, University of Colombo.

Delivered by Dr. Shalini Singh, South Asia Coordinator, ASEM LLL Hub & Coordinated by Prof. S. Rajadurai, South Asia Centre Steering Committee Member

The workshops are included in short-term offers provided by the South Asia Centre. For details, see here: https://sites.google.com/view/asemsouthasiacentre/internships-courses-and-exchange/courses/short-term-courses?authuser=0#h.lgax9v4zrdv

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Academic Visit

ASEM Regional Centre for South Asia facilitated the visit of Dr. Varsha Tanu, Associate Professor, IIHMR, Jaipur to Europe to present her research work.

The academic visit included lectures in Germany and project collaboration meeting in Denmark.

Heidelberg University 7th-15th July, 2025

Czech Republic 16th July, 2025: Vishwa Guru Foundation

Berlin: 19th July, 2025: Indo-German Healthcare Congress

Denmark: 20-22 July, 2025

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Research visit of Dr. Stefanie Kröner (RN5), Scientific Officer, Evaluation Agency, Baden-Württemberg, Germany & Dr. Lisa Breitschwerdt (RN3), University of Würzburg, Germany to Copenhagen.

During the visit, they visited Aarhus University Campus in Copenhagen and met several researchers and faculty members, guided by Prof. Søren Ehlers, European Coordinator, RN5 and Dr. Shalini Singh, Asia Coordinator, RN5 and South Asia Coordinator, ASEM LLL Hub. They explored opportunities for further research, publications and how to engage with South Asia Centre effectively.

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The discussion was about the challenges we face for equipping ourselves as individuals and societies for digitalisation. Access does not necessarily prepare us for Digitalisation. Crucial issues lie beyond access too!

See the attached PDF for media coverage and other details.

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International Guest Lecture 6

Collaborative event: ASEM Regional Centre for South Asia and ASEM RN5: Learning Transitions

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In-person Research Writing workshop for MA and PhD students of the Department of Continuing Education and Extension, University of Delhi from 11:00-15:00 hrs.

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International Conference on

Lifelong Learning Ecosystems for a Sustainable Future.

9-12 November 2025 National Institute of Technology Calicut

@ Kerala, India.

3rd ASEM LLL Hub Regional Centre for South Asia Conference

Release of policy declaration on The Calicut Declaration on the Future of Sustainable Lifelong Learning Ecosystems in South Asia

Launch of Course on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace.

Learning Neighbourhood Workshops

Follow-up

Initiation of Collaboration with PASCAL International Observatory

Members from RN2, RN4 and RN5 joined along with PASCAL International Observatory members

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Lifelong Learning Week @ Trivandrum, Kerala, India

Events:

International Conclave on “Beyond Education: Achieving Sustainable Future through Lifelong Learning” (14 November 2025, UKF CET, Kollam)

International Symposium on “Creating Resilient & Sustainable Learning Neighbourhoods for Sustainable Future(s)” (15 November 2025, ASB, Trivandrum)

Farewell for ASEM LLL Hub Chair, Prof. Séamus O' Tuama, on the 15th of November (see picture).

International Multiplier Training: “Entrepreneurship Education for All” (17 November 2025, CMD, Trivandrum)

International Conference on “Entrepreneurship for a Sustainable Future” (18 November 2025, Loyola College of Social Sciences, Trivandrum)

Members from RN2, RN4, and RN5, and PASCAL International Observatory joined.

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PoSH Workshop, Calicut, India by Dr. Shalini Singh (RN5 Asia Coordinator and South Asia Coordinator) & Adv Dibyanshu Pandey (Steering Committee Member South Asia Centre).

As a part of a Conference on Women's Rights and Resilience: 20-21st November 2025

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Two-Day International Conference on Language Diversity, Social and Technological Development in Educational and Economic Transformation: In Alignment with NEP 2020 (Hybrid)

Host: Dr. R. Vasanthan: RN5 Member, University of Nagaland, India.

RN5 member Prof. Rosanna Barros participated in the Conference & Field Visits.

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Academic Activities and Field Visits in Jaipur and neighbouring areas organised by IIHMR, Jaipur.

Hosted by Dr. Varsha Tanu, Steering Committee Member, ASEM Regional Centre for South Asia.

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Sabbatical: Prof. Rosanna Barros, University of Algarve, RN5 member

Host: Dr. Shalini Singh

Co-Hosts: Dr. Jacob George C. (RN5 and RN2 member)

Dr. R. Vasanthan (RN5 member)

Dr. Varsha Tanu (SA Centre Steering Committee member)

and several partner institutions in India including

South India: Adi Shankara Institute of Engineering & Technology, Kochi, India

National Institute of Technology Calicut, India

UKF College, Thiruvananthapuram, India

Asian Business School, Thiruvananthapuram, India

Centre for Management Development (Public Institution, Government of Kerala), Thiruvananthapuram, India

Loyola College, Thiruvananthapuram, India.

North-East India: University of Nagaland, Kohima, India

West India: IIHMR, Jaipur (and field work at Udaipur), India

and more...