Adani University and Academy of HRD collaborate on Research Programs and more

Ahmedabad:  Adani University and the Academy of HRD (AHRD) have recently entered an understanding for jointly offering certification programs, executive education, and higher degree research programs leading to doctoral degrees. The Memorandum of Understanding was inked by Prof. Dr. M. Muruganant, Provost of Adani University, and Dr. Rajesh Chandwani, Chairperson of AHRD. This partnership envisages benefiting the larger HR community and the future demands of HR.

Expressing his thoughts on the occasion, Prof. Dr. M. Muruganant, Provost of Adani University said, “With the aim of enhancing learning and creating impact in society, Adani University has adopted a 3T framework, namely, to Translate, Transcend, and Transform to achieve excellence – and is proud to partner with AHRD in this journey.”  He further added that the University is research intensive and has focused on specific areas of thrust. The thrust areas are Infrastructure, Energy, Advanced Manufacturing, Management, Technology, Defense, and Healthcare. Through the understanding with AHRD, professionals now have an opportunity to pursue packaged/customized certifications (or) a 3-year doctoral program in Human Resources.

Over the years, the Academy has launched and nurtured several activities and programs in pursuance of the objective of knowledge generation and dissemination and capacity building for making HRD a vital part of a comprehensive management strategy. This objective has assumed tremendous importance in the context of competitive challenges facing industry and the opportunities that globalization has opened. During the event, Dr. Rajesh Chandwani, Chairperson of AHRD, also asserted “The pursuit of excellence in research has always been the driving force behind AHRD, and our collaboration with Adani University only reaffirms our commitment to maintaining top-tier quality.”

This Memorandum of Understanding provides the chance to gain global expertise, further educational knowledge, and take advantage of a shared investment in time and resources. It additionally opens possibilities for established professionals to become a part of the program, taking advantage of their expert insights to guide research and expand their know-how with short- and long-term specialized programs for further professional development.