Prepping for Placements: How CMRU Trains Students to Be Industry-Ready

With a structured placement ecosystem, industry-aligned training, and a strong focus on soft skills and technical readiness, the university ensures students graduate with the confidence and competence to thrive in today’s competitive job market.  By Dr. Saravana Prasad, Head, Placements, CMR University (City Campus) At CMR University, preparing students to be industry-ready is a priority embedded into the academic journey from day one. This is … Continue reading Prepping for Placements: How CMRU Trains Students to Be Industry-Ready

CMRU School of Management: Connecting Students with Industry Leaders from Day One

Professor Dr. R. Vaithiyanathan, Dean, School of Management, outlines how CMR University’s curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between academia and industry through experiential learning, practitioner-led courses, global exposure and cutting-edge initiatives that prepare students to thrive in a fast-evolving world of work.  By Professor Dr. R. Vaithiyanathan, Dean, School of Management, CMR University At CMR University’s School of Management, our curriculum is industry-relevant … Continue reading CMRU School of Management: Connecting Students with Industry Leaders from Day One

How to Build a Study Routine That Actually Works (and Keeps You Sane) in 10 Steps

Discover 10 practical, student-friendly strategies to stay focused, motivated, and consistent with your studies without feeling overwhelmed. Struggling to stay consistent with your studies? From identifying your “power hours” to embracing the Pomodoro technique, these ten tips will help you stay focused, motivated, and on track. Audit Your Daily Routine Before you plan, track your day. Note your classes, meals, and leisure time. Identify those … Continue reading How to Build a Study Routine That Actually Works (and Keeps You Sane) in 10 Steps

How Technology Has Disrupted the Literary World: From Kindles to AI

Exploring how digital innovations have transformed the way we write, publish, and read literature while creating new opportunities and challenges for authors and readers. The literary world has undergone a profound transformation over the past two decades, driven largely by rapid technological developments. Devices like Amazon’s Kindle have revolutionised the way books are consumed, while innovations in editing tools, self-publishing platforms, social media, and podcasts … Continue reading How Technology Has Disrupted the Literary World: From Kindles to AI

Bridging the Gap: HR Summit 2025 at CMR University

CMR University’s HR Summit 2025 highlighted collaborative strategies between academia and industry to enhance student employability in a rapidly evolving workplace. CMR University’s School of Management (OMBR Campus), through its Centre of HR Excellence in association with the School of Management HRBR and Lakeside, and the Placement & Training Department, hosted the HR Summit 2025 on Friday, 19th September 2025. The event brought together distinguished … Continue reading Bridging the Gap: HR Summit 2025 at CMR University

Shifting Trends in Building Infrastructure to Support Rising AI Adoption in 2025

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, economies, and societies, driving an unprecedented demand for robust infrastructure to support its computational and operational needs. As we move deeper into 2025, the global adoption of AI is accelerating, with organisations across sectors investing heavily in infrastructure to keep pace.  1. Hyperscale Data Centres: The Backbone of AI Infrastructure The computational intensity of AI, … Continue reading Shifting Trends in Building Infrastructure to Support Rising AI Adoption in 2025

Brushes & Beyond 2025: Midway Highlights from the National Art Camp

Tradition meets experimentation in a week of colour, craft, and community at CMR University. The Brushes & Beyond National Art Camp at CMR University’s Lakeside Campus entered its second phase with a spirited blend of textiles, printmaking, sculpture, mural traditions, and memory-inspired art-making. From August 22–26, 2025, a new cohort of artists engaged students in dialogue between tradition and innovation, community memory and contemporary practice. … Continue reading Brushes & Beyond 2025: Midway Highlights from the National Art Camp

Brushes & Beyond: CMR National Art Camp 2025

The Lakeside Campus of CMR University is alive with colour, creativity, and collaboration as the National Art Camp 2025 – Brushes & Beyond, unfolded on August 18, 2025. The ten-day celebration of artistic expression has become a hive of ideas, materials, and conversations, bringing together distinguished artists from across the nation. The fascinating art camp is designed to engage students in a variety of art … Continue reading Brushes & Beyond: CMR National Art Camp 2025

Dr Prahalada Ramarao joins CMR University as Professor Emeritus

Dr Prahalada Ramarao is a renowned missile and rocket scientist with distinguished tenures at both DRDO and ISRO. He currently serves as Pro-Chancellor at S-VYASA (a Deemed-to-be University in Bengaluru) and is also Adjunct Faculty in the Departments of Management and Aerospace at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and the National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), Bengaluru. Dr Ramarao previously served as Vice-Chancellor of … Continue reading Dr Prahalada Ramarao joins CMR University as Professor Emeritus

CMR University Leads Design Thinking, AI, and the Next Chapter in Innovation

CMR University launches the India Chapter of the Global Design Thinking Alliance, leading a national movement to reimagine innovation, education, and inclusion through human-centred design in the age of AI. By Vindhya Umapathy On July 10, 2025, CMR University marked a major milestone in India’s innovation journey by hosting the launch of the India Chapter of the Global Design Thinking Alliance (GDTA). The event brought … Continue reading CMR University Leads Design Thinking, AI, and the Next Chapter in Innovation