Archive · 12 Jun 2025
Ex-ISRO Chief Somanath Appointed Chanakya University Chancellor
Imagine a new boss is now in charge of a school called Chanakya University!
His name is Dr. Somanath, and he used to be the boss of ISRO, the people who send rockets to space.
He wants the school to be a place where people create new ideas and learn things that can help the country grow.
He also wants to connect the school with companies so that students can learn things that are useful in real jobs.
A new team of smart people will help him run the school, making sure it becomes a great place for learning.
Dr. S. Somanath, former ISRO Chairman, becomes Chanakya University's Chancellor.
Somanath envisions the university as a hub for innovation and industry-relevant research.
He emphasized the need to connect academia with industry to boost economic growth.
The Board of Governors has been reconstituted with leaders from academia and industry.
The event included the Founder Chancellor, Pro-Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor and others.
- Who
- Dr. S. Somanath, former ISRO Chairman, is the new Chancellor.
- What
- Dr. S. Somanath assumed office as Chancellor of Chanakya University, and the Board of Governors was reconstituted.
- When
- June 12, 2025.
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
- Why
- To lead the university, foster innovation, and bridge the gap between academia and industry.
- New Chancellor
- Dr. S. Somanath
- Former Role of Chancellor
- Chairman of ISRO
- University
- Chanakya University
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Event Date
- June 12, 2025
- Board Chair
- Dr. S. Somanath