GD Goenka University Honours International Students in Special Convocation

2024-11-18 11:07:30 Education

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Gurugram, Haryana, July 5, 2024: GD Goenka University proudly hosted the "Special Convocation of International Students,'' celebrating the graduation of the institution's international students.

The event was held on July 5, 2024, recognising the academic achievements of students from the countries of Angola, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Namibia, Lesotho, Cameroon, Malawi, Congo DRC, Equatorial Guinea, Mongolia, Nigeria, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uzbekistan, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe.

Inaugurating the convocation, Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, Dr. Kim Menezes congratulated the students for successfully completing their learning journey at the institution. She also welcomed the Chief Guest, Mr. Puneet Roy Kundal, IFS, Additional Secretary, Eastern and Southern Africa Division, Ministry of External Affairs.

"I am immensely proud of our graduates for their hard work and commitment to excellence. At GD Goenka University, we strive for the holistic development of students, enabling them to make significant contributions to their respective domains and countries. We will continue with our mission to set new benchmarks in education and nurture leaders from across the globe,'' said Dr. Menezes.

Highlighting the strategic relationship between India and Africa in education, Mr. Kundal said, "In line with the Prime Minister's vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047 and our aim to be Vishwa Bandhu, friend of the world, your presence here reflects India's commitment to acceptance and openness towards welcoming people. We have more than 23000 students from Africa who studied in India, including many African leaders today, and I see no reason why this gathering here will not be in that role in another 15-20 years from today.''

Further enriching the event, congratulatory messages were delivered by distinguished dignitaries including: Muhammad Rabi'u Musa Kwankwaso, Former Governor of Kano, Nigeria, and Presidential Candidate for the Republic of Nigeria; Mai Mala Buni, Governor of Yobe, Nigeria, and Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Governor of Kebbi, Nigeria.

Altogether, 94 international students were conferred with degrees, marking a momentous achievement in their academic journeys and a significant milestone for GD Goenka University. The remarkable ceremony was a testament to the institution's founding value of making quality education accessible to all, as these diverse and meritorious students graduated from the university.

About GD Goenka University

Established in 2013 and located in Gurugram, Delhi NCR, GD Goenka University is a leading multi- disciplinary institution of higher education. Established with a vision to redefine education and empower the next generation of thought leaders, the university rooted in a rich heritage of culture and armed with a forward-looking approach, offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes that transcend traditional boundaries and equip our students with the skills and knowledge to thrive in an ever-evolving global economy. Committed to academic rigor, research and innovation, and holistic development, the university is dedicated to nurturing intellectual curiosity, fostering creativity, and producing socially responsible global citizens.

A forerunner in implementing best practices of the NEP 2020, the university operates 8 schools and hosts a diverse body of 6000+ students and 11000+ alumni from over 45 countries. It is recognised by UGC and BCI and is a member of prestigious national and international organisations including Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) and International Association of Universities (IAU). It is recognized by QS IGUAGE as a "Diamond" rated University for teaching and learning. The university is located on a 60-acre sustainable campus and features state-of-the-art facilities including smart classrooms, research and design labs, experience centres, sports facilities of international scale including a shooting range and a half-Olympic size swimming pool and world-class air-conditioned hostels