Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation, and Technology (Digital University Kerala) celebrated its first convocation on 31st July 2023 at CDAAC Amphitheatre, Thiruvananthapuram.
The event was attended by esteemed dignitaries, faculty members, graduating students and their parents, and was presided over by Prof. Vijay Chandru, Chairman, Board of Governors, Digital University.
Shri. Arif Muhammed Khan, Hon’ble Governor of Kerala and Chancellor of Digital University Kerala was the Chief Guest. Shri. Vinod Dham, Father of Pentium Chips was the Guest of Honour.
The ceremony began with a welcome address by Prof. Saji Gopinath, Vice Chancellor, Digital University Kerala. He congratulated the graduates and presented the annual report. In his keynote address, Shri. Vinod Dham highlighted the duties of graduating students and to discover their unique calling as they embark on their professional journeys. Pro. Vijay Chandru shared his experiences on the digital transitions in the nation. Hon’ble Governor emphasized on imbibing compassion, love, and emotional resilience along with the professional excellence in his convocation address.
In the convocation, 124 students were conferred with the degrees. Outstanding Awards of Academic Excellence was presented to Gokul G R, Mainak Sen, Justus Raju, Aparna S and Nima Bibhoosh. The convocation was followed by a panel discussion on Emerging Technology: Future Discussion Series. The panellist was Shri. Vinod Dham, Prof. C Mohan (Ex. IBM and Google Researcher and DUK Board Member), Prof. Vijay Chandru and Shri. Anoop Ambika (CEO, Startup mission) moderated the session.
