10 months ago
Bennett University Hosts Industry Leaders to Build Future Talent Pipeline
Imagine a big meeting where people from a university and people who work in different jobs got together.
They talked about what students need to learn to get good jobs after they finish school.
The university wants to make sure their classes teach the skills that companies are looking for.
For example, in media, they talked about learning new computer tools and how to tell good stories.
In design, they discussed using new technology while still valuing old skills and being creative.
For business students, they emphasized that learning never stops and that being adaptable is super important.
The meeting also had a part where former students got to catch up and share their experiences.
It was all about making sure students are ready for the real world of work.
Bennett University convened industry leaders and alumni in Mumbai on October 31, 2025, for an Industry-Academia Round Table and Alumni Meet.
The central theme was 'Skills Over Degrees and Building a Future-Ready Talent Pipeline' to align education with industry needs.
Discussions across Design, Media, and Management schools focused on integrating AI, design thinking, artisanal skills, media mastery, and continuous learning.
Key takeaways included the emphasis on 'learnability quotient,' adaptability, and a proposed curriculum shift where degrees represent a significant percentage of skills.
The event aimed to translate real-world business challenges into educational content and strengthen the bond between the university and its graduates.
- Who
- Bennett University, industry leaders, alumni, and academic deans
- What
- Hosted an Industry-Academia Round Table and Alumni Meet focusing on aligning education with industry demands and building a future-ready talent pipeline.
- Where
- Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai
- When
- Friday, October 31, 2025
- Why
- To foster dialogue between academia and industry, identify essential skills for the future workforce, and strengthen the alumni network.
Key facts
- Event
- Bennett University Industry-Academia Round Table and Alumni Meet
- Date
- Friday, October 31, 2025
- Location
- Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai
- Key Theme
- Skills Over Degrees and Building a Future-Ready Talent Pipeline
- Participating Schools
- School of Design, Times School of Media, School of Management
Quotes
Experts at School of Design
Experts participating in the School of Design Industry-Academia Round Table
“safe spaces for failure and learning”
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Participants at Times School of Media
Participants in the Times School of Media Industry-Academia Round Table
“A degree should represent 80% skills.”
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Participants at School of Management
Participants in the School of Management Industry-Academia Round Table
“learning is work”
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Akshara
A recent graduate working in PR
“the glamour world isn’t as glamorous as it looks”
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