New Delhi, April 8 The Hindu College of Delhi University concluded its three-day international conference on sustainability on Wednesday, with discussions focused on reforms in higher education, industry readiness, and interdisciplinary research.
The third day of the international conference on Sustainability through Fundamental and Applied Sciences (STFAS-2026) featured panel discussions, expert lectures, and a concluding session attended by academics, industry leaders, and policy experts, according to organizers.
One of the key sessions focused on the four-year undergraduate program under the Delhi University, with speakers sharing their experiences, challenges, and possible ways to strengthen its implementation.
The panel included K Ratnabali, Dean of Academic Affairs at DU, Bijayalakshmi, Principal of Miranda House, Ajay Arora, Principal of Ramjas College, Prof. Rama, Principal of Hansraj College, as well as the principals of Shri Ram College of Commerce and Hindu College.
The discussion, curated by Shalini Suryanarayan, Director, Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Hindu College, examined how the four-year program is being implemented and the academic support structures needed to improve student learning outcomes.
Speaking at the event, Principal Anju Srivastava of Hindu College said that such dialogues were important for refining higher education frameworks in line with changing academic and societal needs.
She said that the exchange of experiences among institutional leaders would help shape a more robust and student-centric undergraduate system, while also strengthening academia-industry linkages and promoting sustainable development through collaborative research.
Another panel discussion on "Bridging the Skill Gap: Universities on the Road of Preparing Industry-Ready Graduates" explored the role of higher education institutions in equipping students with industry-relevant skills.
The panel emphasized the need for stronger skill development, innovation-led education, and closer industry collaborations to prepare graduates for a rapidly changing global workforce.
The day also featured a lecture on plasma nanotechnology and its application in sustainable synthesis and processing of high-performance materials for energy storage and conversion.
The conference concluded with a concluding address by DU Head of the Department of Chemistry, Rajeev Gupta, who highlighted the role of interdisciplinary research and sustainable innovation in addressing global challenges.
According to the organizers, 17 participants were awarded with prizes and cash prizes for their presentations.
More than 300 delegates from various academic and research institutions participated in the three-day conference, organizers said.