Summary
Anant National University, India's foremost DesignX university, has officially entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Culture.
The agreement, formalised at the IGNCA campus in New Delhi, signifies the commencement of a groundbreaking Postgraduate Diploma programme in Cultural Management at Anant National University.
Anant National University, India's foremost DesignX university, has officially entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Culture. The agreement, formalised at the IGNCA campus in New Delhi, signifies the commencement of a groundbreaking Postgraduate Diploma programme in Cultural Management at Anant National University.
Anant National University, has formalised an MoU with the IGNCA, for the introduction of a PG diploma in Cultural Management. Anant National University
The collaboration seamlessly blends IGNCA's profound cultural heritage expertise with Anant National University's globally acclaimed architecture curriculum, creating a distinctive fusion of tradition and modernity. This initiative aims to equip students with the essential skills to adeptly manage and conserve cultural heritage within the dynamically evolving contemporary world, marking a paradigm shift in cultural management education.
Beyond the creation of the Postgraduate Diploma Programme, this collaboration fosters knowledge exchange in design, indigenous arts, and culture. Anticipated are joint events and upcoming courses centered around Cultural Management and Arts Administration.
Anant National University, has formalised an MoU with the IGNCA, for the introduction of a PG diploma in Cultural Management. Anant National University.
Speaking about this partnership, Professor Dr Anunaya Chaubey, Provost of Anant National University, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "We at AnantU are excited about our collaboration with IGNCA to develop an all-encompassing and holistic educational program in the realms of culture, arts, crafts, architecture, and design. This program will harmonize with contemporary demands and values. AnantU's vision of nurturing 'solutionaries' is rooted in interdisciplinary and collaborative learning. Partners like IGNCA play an instrumental role in propelling our journey forward, adding invaluable depth and perspective to our endeavours."
Anupa Lahiry, Regional Head for IGNCA, commented on the collaboration, saying, "The partnership between IGNCA and AnantU is a momentous union of two remarkable strengths. IGNCA's prolific work on the Samarangan Sutra of Raja Bhoj, an encyclopaedia on Indian Architecture, complements AnantU's internationally acclaimed architecture curriculum. This partnership promises to be of paramount significance, breathing new life into the field of Indian architecture."
Anant National University, recognised for fostering critical thinkers and technological innovators, expands its horizons with this collaboration. As India's first DesignX University, AnantU has consistently pursued cutting-edge design education through collaborations, providing students with opportunities for interdisciplinary learning and diverse career paths.
About Anant National University
Anant National University has been a trailblazer in sustainability and technology education since its inception, offering programmes such as Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Design, and Master of Architecture. Since 2020, the university has been offering the Anant Fellowship for Climate Action, a unique one-year immersive global programme for climate change solutionaries. The Fellowship, a member of MIT Solve, aims to create a community of climate change trailblazers who collaborate across sectors, regions, and generations. All programmes at AnantU, using design thinking, provide students with the opportunity to contribute to sustainable solutions. The university's extensive Maker Space is equipped with tools, including a hi-tech digital manufacturing laboratory and electronics workbench.
Last updated on 24 Nov 2023
