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Hans India
19-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Taiwanese students on internship explore cultural ecosystem at SPMVV
Tirupati: Aspart of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Impact Hub Hyderabad and Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam (SPMVV) Tirupati, three Taiwanese students arrived in India for a three-month internship. The students, Chung Chia Hsuan (Sociology), Huang Chen Kai (Drama), and Yui Akiyama (Foreign Languages and Literature), are currently visiting SPMVV to explore its academic and cultural ecosystem. The trio met Vice-Chancellor Prof V Uma on a courtesy visit on Friday morning, where they were presented with certificates. Later, they participated in an interactive session with university students, sharing insights on Taiwanese culture, traditions, student support systems and academics while learning about Indian customs and student activities. The visiting students also toured the RAAS centre in the morning and are scheduled to visit Srikalahasti on Friday to understand the art of Kalamkari and its socio-economic benefits. The programme is aimed at exposing them to India's entrepreneurial landscape, with plans to adapt best practices back home. Registrar Prof N Rajani, Dean of International Relations Prof P Vijaya Lakshmi, Associate Dean Prof R Usha, and Dr U Himabindu of the department of Music and Prof P Josthna participated in the programme.
Al Etihad
16-04-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Charm of diversity, cultural exchange shines at Sorbonne University's International Day
17 Apr 2025 00:47 AYSHA SHAAYA (ABU DHABI)Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) on Monday marked International Day, an annual event that celebrates the rich diversity and cultures of its students, faculty, and staff. With colourful displays of cultural performances, traditional attire, music, authentic cuisine and interactive activities, the event brought the community together and showcased the charm of cultural exchange. "Our university is a symbol of cultural diversity. We have more than 1,400 students representing more than 60 nationalities. Today is an occasion to reinforce the mutual understanding between the people and to work together despite the differences," said Professor Nathalie Martial-Braz, Chancellor of Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, in her opening in 2006, the university attracts students from all over the world, and its motto "A bridge between civilisations", reflects its emphasis on connecting cultures."What I enjoy the most about International Day at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi is how it brings everyone together to celebrate different cultures," said Maryam Alblooshi, a Record Management and Archival Science student at from celebrating its diversity, the university provided a space for students with private businesses to participate in the event. From handmade crafts to food products, many students sought the opportunity to present their unique ideas and share their passion with their peers."Participating in the event helped me promote my business. People get to see how an Emirati woman can promote her business through authentic work. I believe many people here appreciate this aspect," said Alya Alzaabi, an Applied Foreign Languages student at Raghad Almazroei, a Record Management and Archival Science student at SUAD, the event offered a platform to promote her chocolate business."It helped me gain exposure among my colleagues in the university. The fact that they see the name means it will stay at the back of their heads, even if they don't buy it now," Almazroei Marieme SOW, a Senegalese student studying Applied Foreign Languages at Sorbonne University, said studying in the UAE broadens her horizons. "It helped me have a very open mindset. It showed me that being in a multicultural setting can help someone grow and learn from others. It also showed me that coming from different backgrounds, what unites us is learning from each other's differences."
