Joint Workshop by UIFT & London School of Management Education

Chandigarh, March 29, 2019: University Institute of Fashion Technology & Vocational Development and Department of Statistics Panjab University, Chandigarh Panjab in collaboration with London School of Management Education organized the first of its kind UN PRME Workshop on Education for Responsible Leadership & Research, here today.
"The purpose of this workshop was to sensitize students to undertake conceptual and empirical research to enhance their understanding about role, dynamics and impact of corporations in the creation of sustainable, social, environmental and economic value,” said Dr. Rita Kant, senior faculty member at UIFT & VD.
Workshop Convener and former Chairperson, Department of Statistics, Panjab University Prof. Suresh Kumar Sharma, spoke on ‘Sustainable Leadership and Success Stories’. Prof S.K. Chadha from the University Business School (UBS) talked about ‘Case Studies highlighting great leadership and sustainability models of organizations and individuals’. Dr Amandeep Marwaha’s talk focused on Industry Partnership for Research /Projects.
UN PRME ideology persuades educational institutions to create a framework of academic activities, curricula, and organizational practices with values of global social responsibility incorporated in the system for effective learning leading to responsible leadership amongst students. It encourages educators, students, business, government, consumers, media, civil society organizations and other interested groups and stakeholders into a dialogue on critical issues related to global social responsibility and sustainability.
"This is an excellent initiative to encourage students to take up common ventures with corporations and businesses for the purpose of jointly exploring effective approaches to meet challenges faced in handling social and environmental responsibilities,” said Dr. Prabhdip Brar, Chairperson, UIFT & VD.
The workshop ended on a positive note with the students expressing their eagerness to follow what was said in earnest and engage in Partnership with Corporations while working on their research Projects.
This workshop was held in context of UN Sustainable Development Goals with an objective to sensitize students who are the future drivers of a sustainable global economy. It aimed at developing inclusive capabilities of sustainable values needed for society and business at large.
Professor Peter Gray from LSME was be available on Video Talk to share his expertise in Responsible Governance in Research on the 6 UN Principles
Some 60 plus students from UIFT, Department of Social Work, Statistics and Police Administration of Panjab University attended the workshop.