NE EDUCATION BUREAU
CHENNAI, JULY 15
Tamil Nadu government’s WorkLabs unit and the Tamil Nadu Center of Excellence For Advanced Manufacturing Centre (TANCAM), in collaboration with the University of East London (UEL) hosted an exciting career development opportunity in Chennai. The 3-day event is supported by The British Council of India.
The event comprising of a hackathon and tour initiative is a unique opportunity for UEL’s high performing students to network with industry experts and employers, simultaneously gaining required skills which will directly support their career choices and employability.
- The winners of the hackathon, Parth Kishorbhai Vaghani, Kanthini Carthigueane, Umang Kumar Mansukhbhai Magharola and Pardha Saradhi Chakolthi have been rewarded with a fully funded 4–6-week work placement opportunity in Chennai, scheduled between July-August 2024.
This is also the first of a series of talent pathway initiatives that UEL is planning for Tamil Nadu and will expanded to other states in India.
- Day 1 (June 12): A comprehensive tour of Chennai’s industrial sector, where students and their academic leads engage with top companies and SMEs to discuss work placements and potential collaborations.
- Day 2 (June 13): A hackathon organized by Tamil Nadu Center of Excellence for
- Advanced Manufacturing powered by Dassault Systemes and Tancam and UEL at TANCAM, where students tackled real-world challenges posed by employers and presented innovative solutions.
- Day 3 (June 14): Visit to the Tamil Nadu Government Incubation Hub, followed by an Awards and closing ceremony to honor the participants and their achievements.
This initiative is a reflection of UEL’s commitment to offering quality education and high-growth career opportunities to students in India with a careers-first, inclusive strategy which is deeply integrated into its educational vision, emphasizing career preparation at every stage of a student’s journey.
Hackathon and Industry Tour
From June 12th to 14th, 22 selected postgraduate and final-year undergraduate students from UEL’s Computer Science and Engineering departments including few Tamil Nadu origin, participated in a hackathon and industry tour in Chennai. This initiative is part of UEL’s Year of Science and aims to bridge the gap between industry and higher education, offering students unparalleled exposure to top employers of India.
Talking to reporters on the sidelines of the event, Gaurav Malik, Director of Education and Experience, University of East London said, “This initiative showcases UEL’s commitment to providing our students with exceptional career development opportunities. By partnering with the Tamil Nadu government and top Indian employers, we are creating pathways for our students to gain valuable industry experience and enhance their employability.”
Replying to a query, he said UEL will facilitate these kind of collaboration with other state governments in India in near future.
The winners of the hackathon, Parth Kishorbhai Vaghani, Kanthini Carthigueane, Umang Kumar Mansukhbhai Magharola and Pardha Saradhi Chakolthi have been rewarded with a fully funded 4–6-week work placement opportunity in Chennai, scheduled between July-August 2024. This practical work experience aims to provide them with firsthand industry exposure and enhance their career prospects.
This initiative is part of UEL’s broader strategy to support the development of the higher education ecosystem in India. It marks the first of several planned events, including the inauguration of UEL’s India Industry Advisory Board in Autumn 2024, aimed at advancing robust career pathways for graduates.
A total number of 22 students and 5 faculty members of University of East London came to Chennai for Hackathon held at the campus of Tidel Park.
Raksha Mehta, Associate Director, University of East London was part of the 27-member delegation.
Sandeep Nanduri, Managing Director, TIDCO; B Krishnamoorthy MD, TANCAM among others participated at the valedictory event.
