Pioneering Education Through Outreach & Innovation

Connecting Minds, Creating Paths, Changing Things – this is the guiding mantra of the Ideas That Matter Team, also known as The Outreach Team at Shoolini University. In the year 2023, the team achieved a series of remarkable milestones. But, how did they achieve such feats? 

Let’s break the Shoolini University Outreach game of 2023

Did you know that 35 school students from the Summer Patent School organised by the Outreach Team secured patents this year? Moreover, over 5,000 students explored the Shoolini campus, while more than 100 educators united at Shoolini to foster positive change. Now, that’s a significant achievement! Join us as we delve into the intricacies of these accomplishments and applaud the dedicated efforts of Shoolini’s Outreach Team in 2023. 

1. Principals’ Conclave: The team organised a Principals’ Conclave across cities such as Pathankot, Ludhiana, Jammu, Bilaspur, and Mandi to promote research aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP). The outcome was the incorporation of research pedagogies into school curricula and promoting a culture of innovation. These conclaves, organised in collaboration with Ludhiana Sahodya Complex, featured sessions by top management and founders such as Pro Vice Chancellor Vishal Anand, Vice Chancellor Prof Atul Khosla, Director Admissions, Placements, Financial Aid & Student Support Avnee Khosla, Shoolini Trustee and Director Nishtha Shukla Anand, and others.
2. Summer School Program: The Summer School Program saw the participation of school students between 9th and 12th grade from around the world, engaging in activities related to IPR, design thinking, research analysis, and problem identification. The students stayed at the Shoolini Yogananda Ville for almost a week to experience the serene beauty of the Shoolini campus. This unique program offers a holistic learning experience, covering AI, industrial designs, research tools, and theatre-based activities to ignite creativity. Out of the 75 students who attended, an impressive 35 filed patents, and 20 are now pursuing education in top colleges globally, like the University of Pennsylvania, and the University of California, San Diego. One of the highlights of the Summer Patent School is the dedicated hand-holding provided to each student. Each student is assigned one faculty mentor and one student mentor to work on their idea. The program encourages students to present their ideas, refined through discussions and guidance. From design aspects to drafting and patent filing formalities, mentors and legal experts carefully support every step of the process. Even if a student cannot identify a suitable patentable idea during the program, Shoolini University assures continued assistance in filing a patent for their future innovative endeavours.
3. On-campus visits: In 2023, Shoolini University’s Outreach Team welcomed 5,000 students from over 50 neighbouring schools for on-campus visits. These visits offered an engaging glimpse into the university’s diverse research facilities, spanning IoT, Biotechnology, Design, Theatre, and Yoga. The primary aim was to showcase these cutting-edge facilities and spark curiosity and enthusiasm in the young minds.
4. Career Talks and Career Fairs: Student Ambassadors played a crucial role in connecting with younger students at the career fairs and talks. These ambassadors conducted sessions on entrepreneurship, research, and other engaging topics. Notable student ambassadors include Abhishek Dhawan, Mihir Sharma, Roopanshu, and Sukriti. The Outreach team conducted these talks and fairs in multiple cities, including Delhi, Kolkata, Patna, Ranchi, Varanasi, Indore, Jammu, Ajmer, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, and Mumbai.
5. Unlocking Innovation through Counsellors Toolkit: A four-day teachers workshop brought together 100 educators from Maharashtra, Chandigarh, Delhi, Punjab, J&K, and Himachal Pradesh. The workshop aimed to impart different teaching techniques and unlock innovation in education. The Outreach Collective was one such event organised by the outreach team that brought together counsellors and teachers from top schools worldwide.

To Conclude

The year 2023 was a triumph for the Shoolini University Outreach Team. As we recall these achievements, we celebrate the team’s efforts to connect minds and pave the way for a meaningful change in the education landscape. When asked about their plans for 2024, Outreach Director Shikha Sood shared, “Expanding the narrative of Shoolini, we want to engage a spectrum of schools, enriching educators with the art of research paper writing and deepening their subject expertise. We are offering more students the chance to get involved in research and discover new things. 

Here’s to a year of connecting communities and sparking change beyond our campus.