Delegation from Zurich University of Applied Sciences

A delegation from the School of Management and Law, Zurich University of Applied Sciences recently visited Galgotias University to discuss a collaboration to promote joint study programs between the Universities.

The members of the delegation  were Mr.Waseem Hussain, Project Manager India, Mr.Stephan Loretan, Director, Department General Management, Mr. G P Chandra Kumar, Chairman & CEO SkillSonics, Banglore. The members met with Dr.AshokSaxena, Vice Chancellor, Dr.ShamTikkoo, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Dr.Balaji, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Dr.Avadhesh Kumar, Dean-School of Computer and Information Sciences, Prof. P.K.Sharma, Dean-School of Medical and Allied Sciences and Anita Charles, Head-International Relations at GU.

 

The discussion was centered around a possible academic collaboration between the two universities and also the possibility to offer a program at bachelor level in international management at GU.

Mr.G.P.Chandrakumar offered a bird’s eye view of the Swiss vocational training system and this sparked interest into possibilities of offering Swiss vocational training programs to Indian students .The daylong discussion concluded with both universities optimistic of working together on a few initiatives.

 

MOU Signing ceremony between Galgotias University and Anglia Ruskin University, UK

A Memorandum of understanding was signed on the 29th November,2012  between Galgotias University and Anglia Ruskin  University, UK  at the Galgotias University campus, Greater Noida. The three-member delegation from Anglia Ruskin University was headed by their Pro Vice-Chancellor Sandra Hollis and included Mr.Austin Brown, Regional Director, South East Asia and Mr.Rohit Verma, Manager International Admissions. The Vice Chancellor of GU Dr.Ashok Saxena, Pro Vice Chancellors Dr.Balaji Rajagopalan and Prof.Sham Tickoo were also present during the event and the subsequent discussions.

 

The Vice Chancellor of  Galgotias University was pleased with this new collaboration as this opened the way for learning, teaching, and research activities across the whole intellectual spectrum of both the universities and also would give the GU students an opportunity to study in UK.

 


This MOU will be the Galgotias University’s first with a university in UK.
The MOU aims at

• Investigating opportunities for developing joint curriculum initiatives
• Exploring opportunities for joint research activities, 
• Exchanges of students and faculty
• Collaborative degree programs at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels

It may be noted that Galgotias University has already entered into international collaborations with 3 universities in the USA viz Northern Illinois University, USA, Purdue University, Calumet Campus, USA, University of North America, and Vienna, Virginia, USA.

Galgotias University signs MOU with University of North America, Vienna, Virginia, USA.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was  signed between Galgotias University, Greater Noida,UP and the University of North America, Vienna, Virginia, USA, on October 5th,2012 to pave the way for  educational collaborations between various faculties and departments of the two universities.

 

The MOU was signed on behalf of Galgotias University by the Vice Chancellor  Dr.Ashok Saxena and the Registrar of the University, Mr.A.S. Mathur. Mr. Marty Martin, Chairman and CEO, University of North America signed on behalf of UoNA. Mr.Dhruv Galgotia, CEO-Galgotias Educational Instituions, Mr Deshpal Singh, Country Head,UoNA and and Ms.Anita Charles, Head-International Relations, GU were also present during the signing ceremony.

The objective of this partnership is to establish a basic frame work for conducting various academic activities between the two Universities. The MOU aims at providing an opportunity for student exchange, faculty exchange and research exchange as well as planning for innovative and need based twinning /joint programs in interdisciplinary areas of specialization that is of high relevance to both the universities.

 

The students of Galgotias University will have the opportunity to attend short term programs of 2 to 4 weeks at the University of North America, USA. These programs will focus on providing an Experience of America and include lectures, seminars, visits and tours as well as on- site instruction in the Washington D.C., Metropolitan Area, thus enabling them to gain knowledge and experience with a global perspective that transforms and empowers to transcend boundaries.

 

Student Clubs @ Galgotias University

  

Apart from our continuing efforts to help and encourage students spread awareness, gain education, & achieve appreciation we have Galgotias University student-clubs to accentuate the extra curricular aspect. With over 40+ different clubs we hope that you'll find a group to fit you. And if you are not finding anything that meets your passions we welcome you to come and create your own. At every point Galgotias University Team is here to help, suggest and guide you!! GU clubs are open to everyone at GU.

• Vision
  Promote fellowship, share richness and diversity of the cultures and foster the social aspect.

• Mission
  The Galgotias University Clubs mission is to inform, inspire and connect students on a platform where they can exchange knowledge, build awareness,  generate interest and receive recognition.

• Administrative CommitteeAdministrative committee is the main governing body for all student clubs at Galgotias University. The purpose of Administrative committee is to register student clubs, assist clubs with events and activities, promote student interaction and involvement and also to allot funds to the registered clubs.

Cultural Society

• Galgotias Dance Club-Studio D
• Galgotias Drama Club-Chauraha
• Galgotias Ngo-Aadhya
• Galgotias Rotaract Club
• Galgotias Music Club-Crescendo
• Galgotias Photography Club-Cam Circle
• Galgotias Fine Arts Club
• Galgotias Fashion Club
• Galgotias Divine Club

Sports Society

• Galgotias Soccer League
• Galgotias TT Club
• Galgotias Basketball Club
• Galgotias Cricket Club
• Galgotias Badminton Club
• Galgotias Vollyball Club
• Galgotias Squash Club

Technical  Society

• Galgotias Technical Club-Q BITS
• Galgotias Aero Modelling Club
• Galgotias Aeronautics Club
• Galgotias Gaming Club- F.R.A.

Literary Society

• Galgotias Literary Society
• Galgotias Quizzing Club
• Galgotias Mun Club
• Galgotias University Press

Management Society

• Markethem Club
• Fin Edge Club
• Hermes Club

Fashion Designing from Galgotias University

 

“Apparel oft proclaims the man” Says Polonious, while advising his son in Hamlet.

How important is really what we wear?

Fashion is ubiquitous and is not restricted to a particular age or gender. It is relative and varies from person to person. Each individual has his or her own tastes and comfort level according to which one likes to dress up. Fashion designing is an area of study and work that concentrates on clothing and accessories. Your love to make people look good drives your passion to create. The rapidly growing Indian fashion industry has great potential to make it to the global stage.The profession in the fashion trade is fascinating and gives a marvelous opening for experience and reputation. Creativity is crucial in all design occupations.

  

Galgotias University is one of the leading fashion institutes in India offering undergraduate and postgraduate courses in this field. The institute has earned a good reputation for its innovative teaching methods, international level curriculum, infrastructure and placement assistance. The fashion designing programmes from Galgotias University give an understanding of all aspects of the fashion industry, including designing, production and retailing. It provides the premier educational experience that fosters creativity, career focus and a global perspective. 

 

 


The strong raw material availability in India contributes to the strength of fashion industry. India is one of the largest producers of man-made fibres in the world. The country accounts for 7% of the total man-made fibre production in the world. It also ranks among top producers of silk and cotton. India possesses large number of skilled human resources and has among the lowest labour costs in the world.

 

International Fashion events in India have also given rise to this industry in past few years and Indian Fashion designers have created a lasting impression in the world market with their clients from UK, USA and Middle East. Fashion designers find employment with textile manufactures, garment export houses, garment manufacturers, fashion show organizers and Trade fair authorities. Some high fashion designers start their own label and design for individual clients whereas some cater to specialty stores or high-fashion department stores.  They can also find job opportunties in media houses and practice as freelancing fashion consultants. The fashion-designing job offers enough career growth along with good remuneration. These days big fat Indian weddings have given another opportunity to designers to experiment on traditional and ethnic wears and showcase their unique creations. Apart from being an extremely  well paying industry, fashion designing has glitz and glamour attached to it. 

The changing styles of clothes has given impetus and upsurge to the Indian textile and fashion industry.Indian Textile and Clothing (T&C) industry is currently one of the largest and most important industries in the Indian economy in terms of output, foreign exchange earnings and employment. The industry contributes 4% to the country’s GDP and 14% to the country’s industrial production. Indian T&C market is estimated at Rs. 2,00,000 crore (US $ 40 billion) in 2007-08. The textiles industry accounts for around 14% of total exports from India.