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The Hindu
10-06-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
Acquiring multidisciplinary skills for expanding career opportunities is important, say experts
Experts on Tuesday (June 10, 2025) emphasised the importance of acquiring multidisciplinary skills for expanding career opportunities and world views, building character, and fostering empathy and intellectual humility. They were speaking at a webinar on 'Beyond Boundaries: How Multidisciplinary Learning Prepares for a Complex World', organised jointly by the SRM Institute of Science and Technology and The Hindu. Vinay Kumar, Pro Vice-Chancellor at SRM Institute of Technology, said the National Education Policy has provided the biggest fillip to multidisciplinary education in India. 'While multidisciplinary education is still in the developmental stage and not fully evolved, every institution is coming up with its own method of providing multidisciplinary courses,' he said. Such education also expands employment opportunities, as companies look for interns and workers with different kinds of problem-solving skills and abilities, he added. Aruna Sankaranarayanan, Visiting Faculty at the School of Education, Azim Premji University, said disciplinary boundaries are artificial. Stating that there are commonalities between disciplines that seem disparate on the surface, she gave the example of mathematics and art. 'Both deal with shapes, sizes, symmetry and proportion,' she said. She spoke of how people with multi-disciplinary skill sets have succeeded in their careers. 'Venki Ramakrishnan did a Ph.D. in physics, moved to biology, and finally won a Nobel Prize in chemistry. Similarly, Steve Jobs pursued a course in calligraphy, which later helped him design the logo of the Macintosh interface,' she said. On whether online learning and distance education can help students pick up multidisciplinary courses, Ms. Sankaranarayanan said that while online courses are useful, not many institutions may be offering multi-disciplinary courses online. Mr. Kumar agreed that online education has limited programmes. He said that distance programmes exist but may not be guided. The speakers also spoke about the role of technology in facilitating multi-disciplinary learning and the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence (AI). This webinar can be viewed at
The Hindu
07-06-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
SRMIST, The Hindu to hold third webinar on multidisciplinary learning on June 10
The SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), in collaboration with The Hindu, will organise the third webinar in their series on Future Career Conversations on June 10. Titled 'Beyond Boundaries: How Multidisciplinary Learning Prepares You for a Complex World', the session will dwell upon the growing relevance of integrated learning across disciplines, especially humanities and sciences. The session, which starts at 11.30 a.m., will seek to address questions pertaining to the choice of the right course or stream to balance student interests and future prospects, the kind of learning to face the fast-evolving world, and how humanities and sciences work together to shape better career and life outcomes. The panel will include Prof. A. Vinay Kumar, Pro Vice Chancellor, Science and Humanities, Law and Management, SRMIST, and Aruna Sankaranarayanan, author and visiting faculty, School of Education, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru. The session will be moderated by Radhika Santhanam, Senior Assistant Editor, The Hindu. Registration can be done at
The Hindu
05-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Old careers continue to remain relevant, say experts
At the webinar on 'Emerging Careers 2030: Why Humanities and Sciences Hold the Key', organised jointly by SRM Institute of Science and Technology and The Hindu, experts emphasised that relatively old careers continue to remain relevant. Pro Vice-Chancellor at SRM Institute of Science and Technology Vinay Kumar and Founder and CEO, Inomi Learning, Gurugram, Richa Dwivedi Saklani spoke of the several emerging career opportunities for students studying sciences or humanities. Mr. Kumar said that while AI, green economy and sustainability, logistics and e-commerce, and healthcare and life sciences were emerging fields, as mentioned in the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025, existing careers would not change much in the future. He said jobs such as journalism, Human Resources, and corporate communications would remain important. Responding to his observation that India had specific problems such as growing urban development and an ageing society, which required tailored solutions, Ms. Saklani said people who would mull such solutions would require skills in technology, entrepreneurship, and the humanities. Both speakers stressed the importance of acquiring inter-disciplinary skills. Ms. Saklani said that while people in the sciences need to learn how to handle people effectively and identify talent, those in the humanities need to be more open to using technology, new software, and AI. Mr. Kumar emphasised writing persuasively, critical thinking, and empathy as important skills of the present and future. 'When people get trained in multiple disciplines, their thinking changes in a fundamental way,' he said, adding that the National Education Policy stressed on multi-disciplinary education. The speakers also said internships were important in expanding CVs. Mr. Kumar said several companies now request universities to send students to work with them. He said SRM had even reduced course work so that students could take up internships. 'But companies need to work with universities to make these internships meaningful,' he stressed. Ms. Saklani said Inomi encouraged students to get internships as it helped them 'build skills in a live environment with the support of mentors.' Internships, she said, helped students to 'hit the ground running' when they enter the job market. The discussion was moderated by Radhika Santhanam. This webinar can be viewed at
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Science
- Time of India
SRMJEEE 2025 phase 2 exam schedule released: Check application deadline and eligibility here
SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) has announced the schedule for the second phase of the SRM Joint Engineering Entrance Examination (SRMJEEE) 2025. Prospective candidates aiming for programs at SRMIST must complete their online registration by June 6, 2025, via the official portal: The SRMJEEE 2025 Phase 2 will be conducted in a remote proctored online mode, allowing candidates to take the exam from their homes. The examination will last for 2 hours and 30 minutes and will consist of 130 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). SRMJEEE phase 2 schedule 2025 The schedule for SRMJEEE phase 2 is now available on the official website. Aspirants can check important dates for the same below: Registration Deadline: June 6, 2025 Slot Booking & Admit Card Download: June 8 (1 PM) to June 10 (11 PM) Mock Test Window: June 10 (11 AM) to June 11 (11 PM) Exam Dates: June 12 to June 17, 2025 Exam Slots Each Day: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM How to register for SRMJEEE 2025? Aspirants can register online for SRMJEEE 2025 exam online by following the steps provided here: Visit the official SRMIST admission portal: . Click on the "New Registration" link. Provide a valid email ID and phone number to create an account. Fill in the application form with the required personal and academic details. Upload the necessary documents. Pay the application fee of Rs. 1,400 online. Submit the application form and note down the application number for future reference. SRMJEEE 2025 Exam Format Candidates appearing for the SRMJEEE phase 2 exam are advised to check the pattern and syllabus before applying. The subjects covered in the syllabus include: Physics: 35 questions Chemistry: 35 questions Mathematics or Biology: 40 questions (Biology for Biotechnology aspirants) English and Aptitude: 20 questions Each correct answer awards 1 mark, and there is no negative marking for incorrect responses. What after SRMJEEE registration 2025? Candidates who complete the registration process can book their preferred exam slots and download their admit cards between June 8 (1 PM) and June 10 (11 PM). Slot booking is essential and is conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. To help candidates familiarise themselves with the online exam interface, SRMIST will provide a mock test. The mock test link will be active from June 10 to June 11, 2025 (till 11 PM). For further information and updates, candidates are advised to regularly check the official SRMIST website. Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
The Hindu
01-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Multi-disciplinary approach crucial for students to land jobs: academics at a webinar
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) scores do not ensure lucrative job opportunities, rather students should focus on acquiring social and life skills, speakers at a webinar have said. Organised jointly by the SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) and The Hindu, the webinar was part of a series on 'Future Career Conversations: Reimagining Futures through Humanities and Sciences' and explored the topic 'Beyond Marksheets: Building Real World Skills through Humanities and Sciences'. Professor A. Vinay Kumar, Pro-Vice Chancellor, SRMIST, said that employers these days look for candidates capable of critical and emotional thinking, effective communication, and innovatively solving problems. A multi-disciplinary approach to academics, looking beyond the conventional framework of education, helps acquire the requisite skills, he said. To be able to solve societal issues with empathy, students need to have aptitude and curiosity that comes from studying subjects like literature, history, psychology, music, and philosophy. While urging parents to drop their fixation with marks, ranks, and results, A. Joseph Dorairaj, Emeritus Professor, School of English and Foreign Languages, Gandhigram Rural Institute, said that increasingly, institutions are favouring competency-based frameworks and relaxing eligibility criteria for admission. Both speakers underlined the importance of students developing cognitive skills and equipping themselves with technology, irrespective of the subjects they are studying.
