UN Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education

SDG 4: Quality Education

How we open learning to people beyond our classrooms, through research, free resources, public events, skills training and outreach in local schools and communities.

UPES report on Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education.
Students of Government Inter College, Paundha, with UPES volunteers after a community problem-solving programme

How UPES contributes to quality education

At UPES, education does not stop at the classroom door. The university researches how people learn, opens its libraries and free resources to anyone, invites the public onto campus for lectures, festivals and summits, trains working professionals and community workers, and sends faculty-mentored volunteers into government schools and villages every week.

4.8 lakh+library volumes, with free resources open to all
14local schools supported under the EDUDHURMA CSR policy
700+pupils in Samagra Shiksha partner schools
541PhD scholars training as researchers
450+NSS volunteers teaching and mentoring

We research learning

From blended learning to AI tutors for learners with disabilities, UPES studies how people learn and teach.

We open our resources

The UPES Library shares free learning resources, open research and much of its collection with people beyond the university.

We open our campus

Festivals, summits, lectures and competitions bring the public, industry and other institutions onto campus, most of them free.

We train for work

Skills centres and short courses train engineers, professionals, public servants, health workers and future teachers.

We teach in our community

Student volunteers teach English, Maths, science and digital skills in government schools and villages near campus.

We include everyone

An inclusion policy, scholarships and accessible resources open education to learners with disabilities and from disadvantaged backgrounds.

1Research and innovation in learning

UPES studies how people learn and teach, from blended and online learning to AI tutors for learners with disabilities, and trains the next generation of researchers. These figures cover UPES research publications on education and learning (source: Scopus).

Impact

UPES studies how people learn and teach, from AI tutors for learners with disabilities to blended learning, and trains the next generation of researchers.

103education research publications
1,129citations to these papers
541PhD scholars
107student research projects funded under SHODH
  • UPES research on blended learning tools has been cited more than 200 times.
  • A UPES PhD on game-based learning to build empathy among nurses won the 2025 Best Thesis Award.
  • Faculty development programmes train UPES teachers in learner-centred, inclusive and outcome-based teaching.

What the research covers

Number of education papers on each theme (a paper can appear under more than one).

ThemePapers
AI in education28
Higher education and teaching practice25
Digital, online and blended learning18
Inclusive and special education13
Sustainability and environmental education13
Skills, employability and entrepreneurship8
School education and children8

Most cited education work

  1. Blended Learning Tools and Practices: A Comprehensive Analysis[42] (IEEE Access, 2021), cited 239 times.
  2. Closing the divide: Exploring higher education teachers’ perspectives on educational technology[43] (Information Development, 2026), cited 141 times.
  3. Understanding continuous use intention of technology among higher education teachers in emerging economy: evidence from integrated TAM, TPACK, and UTAUT model[44] (Studies in Higher Education, 2025), cited 105 times.
  4. An intelligent tutoring system architecture based on fuzzy neural network (FNN) for special education of learning disabled learners[45] (Education and Information Technologies, 2022), cited 70 times.
  5. “Intelligent Tutoring System in Education for Disabled Learners Using Human–Computer Interaction and Augmented Reality”[46] (International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, 2025), cited 55 times.

The full list of publications, with links, is in the annexure.

Training researchers

541PhD scholars (338 full-time, 203 part-time)
51PhD vivas completed, July–December 2025
107student research projects funded under SHODH
40PhD scholars with external fellowships

Research spotlights

  • Games that teach empathy. Dr Manisha Mohan's PhD, supervised by Dr Naveen Kumar, showed that immersive media and game-based learning can build empathy among nursing professionals in India. It won the UPES PhD Best Thesis Award in 2025.
    Portrait of Dr Manisha Mohan
    Dr Manisha Mohan, winner of the UPES PhD Best Thesis Award 2025.
  • Pedagogy for well-being and sustainability. Prof Padma Venkat, Dean of the School of Health Sciences and Technology, focuses her current research on new teaching approaches that build wellness and sustainability into university campuses. Her community work includes training rural women and self-help groups in green technologies and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.
  • Students as researchers. Through the SHODH scheme, students carry out their own research projects under faculty mentors, building towards products, patents and start-ups. From the 2026 intake, UPES also admits students to a PhD straight after their undergraduate degree. Source: UPES R&D Newsletter, July–December 2025.
  • AI-first campus. UPES has partnered with OpenAI to become an AI-first university, bringing ChatGPT Edu into teaching and learning with a personal AI tutor for students, an integrated learning experience with ChatGPT and an AI programme with EY India and KPMG.
  • Teaching through the pandemic. When the COVID-19 pandemic closed campuses, UPES reinvented its pedagogy so that teaching and learning could continue without interruption, as reported by The Times of India in June 2021.
    Screenshot of The Times of India article on how UPES reinvented its pedagogy during the pandemic
    Source: The Times of India, 15 June 2021.
  • Learning from global educators. In March 2025 Dr Fiona Freeman of Nottingham Trent University spoke at UPES on co-creating highly skilled postgraduates through outcome-focused education. Neuropsychologist Dr Knut Hestad later led a six-session classroom series on depression, HIV-related cognitive deficits, the mind–body interface, and ageing and dementia. Source: Interdisciplinary Learning in Action: Neuropsychology Meets Liberal Studies (LinkedIn).
    Dr Knut Hestad speaks into a microphone during a lecture at UPES
    Dr Knut Hestad during his classroom series at UPES.
    Dr Knut Hestad presents a chart on depression rating scores to a class
    A session on the science of depression.

Building research capacity

  • Building research capacity.

    Teachers keep learning too. UPES runs faculty development programmes that keep its teachers and PhD scholars up to date with national research priorities. A recent programme on India's BioE3 policy and the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) brought experts, faculty and PhD scholars together on biomanufacturing, the bioeconomy, sustainability and new routes to research funding. In 2024–25, six faculty development programmes on artificial intelligence in health care, open to faculty from across UPES, recorded 842 participations (UPES Annual Report 2024–25[47]). A five-day Faculty Development Programme, Effective Pedagogy: Practice and Policy Alignment, run by the School of Computer Science from 28 July to 1 August 2025 at the Bidholi campus, trained faculty in learner-centred, inclusive and outcome-based teaching.

    Source: Faculty Development Programme on BioE3 policy and ANRF.
    Photo: FDP: Effective Pedagogy – Practice and Policy Alignment
    FDP: Effective Pedagogy – Practice and Policy Alignment (see Events and activities).

Learning with the Himalaya

  • Learning with the Himalaya.

    The Himalayan Institute for Learning and Leadership (HILL) at UPES works on sustainable solutions for the Himalayan region by bringing together academia, research institutions and communities through research, capacity building and knowledge sharing. Its Himalayan Fellowship is an immersive programme that takes students out of the classroom and into mountain communities, using homestays and fieldwork and treating local communities as partners in learning rather than research subjects. HILL also builds skills and livelihood opportunities for women across the region with national and international partners.

    Source: HILL, The Himalayan Fellowship.

Patents and intellectual property

In UPES's mapping of its intellectual property to the Sustainable Development Goals, Quality Education is one of the ten goals the portfolio covers (UPES R&D, December 2025).

This section covers the indicator on research on early years and lifelong learning education.

2Free learning resources for everyone

The UPES Library opens a large part of what it offers to people who do not study at UPES: its website, free learning materials and much of its collection.

Anyone can use the library's online resources and visit its campus facilities free of charge, and the free courses it signposts lead to a certificate.

Impact

Anyone can learn from UPES: its library website, free learning resources and much of its collection are open to people beyond the university.

4.8 lakh+print and digital volumes
~190free learning resources curated online
64research databases
2campus libraries open to walk-in visitors
  • A free Open Educational Resources portal points anyone to open journals, free certified courses and digital libraries.
  • UPES PhD theses are deposited in ShodhGanga, India's national open repository.
  • A section for people with disabilities offers screen reader software and virtual labs.

Free online resources for anyone

  • Open Educational Resources portal. The library website, open to all, curates around 190 free resources by subject, from open-access journal directories such as DOAJ and BASE to case law, statutes and law commission reports, health science databases and dictionaries. Source: UPES Library Open Educational Resources.
  • Free courses and lectures. It points learners to free and certified online courses on SWAYAM, NPTEL, e-PG Pathshala and Swayam Prabha, along with the National Digital Library of India, MHRD Virtual Labs and free audiobooks. Source: UPES Library Open Educational Resources.
  • Open research. UPES deposits its PhD theses in ShodhGanga, the national open repository run by INFLIBNET, so anyone can read them. Its researchers' profiles and publications are public on IRINS.
  • Accessible learning. A section for Divyangjan (people with disabilities) offers screen reader software and virtual labs. It reflects the UPES Policy on Inclusion of Students with Disability (see also accessible campus facilities), which commits the university to equal participation and inclusive, accessible support services. Source: UPES Library.

Libraries and facilities on campus

  • Two campus libraries. The Bidholi library (about 22,500 sq ft) and the Kandoli campus library, with branch libraries for law, management, design and health sciences, open from 8:30 am to 8 pm on weekdays and 9 am to 5 pm on Saturdays. The Kandoli library also opens on Sundays. Source: UPES Library timings, Student facilities, Library.
    Students study at tables beside bookshelves in the UPES library
    Reading areas in the UPES library.
    Long rows of bookshelves and study tables in the central library
    The central library stacks and study tables.
  • Walk-in visitors. The library's fair-use guidelines list onsite visitors among the authorised users of its licensed e-books, e-journals and databases, alongside students, faculty and staff. Source: E-resource licence agreements and fair-use guidelines.
  • One search for everything. A KOHA-based online catalogue and an EBSCO Discovery search cover the print and digital collections, including 382 theses, 3,189 dissertations and 4,582 e-standards. Source: UPES Library collection.
  • Shared with other libraries. Through DELNET and the e-ShodhSindhu consortium, UPES lends and supplies documents to other institutions' libraries. Source: About the UPES Library.
  • Other facilities. UPES opens its amphitheatres and Multi Activity Centre for public events such as Virasat, and its 12-inch telescope for free sky-gazing nights (see Section 3). Source: Virasat at UPES.

UPES also runs free courses that end in a certificate for people outside the university, such as computer hardware and networking training for inmates of Dehradun District Jail and DigitalDhaam's digital skills training for villagers (see Sections 4 and 5).

This section covers the indicators on lifelong learning: public access to learning resources and lifelong learning access policy.

3Public events

UPES hosts festivals, summits, lectures and workshops that bring the public, industry and other institutions onto campus. Most are free; some conferences charge a registration fee.

Impact

UPES opens its campus to the public through festivals, summits, lectures and workshops, most of them free of charge.

15days of the Virasat heritage festival, October 2024
25+institutes at the Udbhav 2025 hackathon
1,200delegates at Sustainability Fair 2023
Freeentry to most public events
  • UPES opens its amphitheatres and activity centre for year-round events on art, culture and the environment.
  • Summits such as Energy Summit and Himalaya Calling bring researchers, industry and policymakers together.
  • Competitions such as the International Astronomy and Space Olympiad and Chalchitra film festival welcome participants from outside UPES.
  • Virasat heritage festival. UPES partners with REACH for Dehradun's annual Virasat festival of Indian art, music, dance, craft and cuisine, which ran for 15 days in October 2024. UPES opens its amphitheatres and Multi Activity Centre for year-round events on art, culture and environmental awareness.
    Screenshot of the UPES page on Virasat
    Source: Virasat at UPES.
  • Himalaya Calling 2025. On 10 September 2025 UPES hosted a "Technology for Himalayan Region" session at this global summit, with an open call for researchers, entrepreneurs, industry experts and policy thinkers working on climate resilience, disaster management, clean energy and rural livelihoods. Source: UPES R&D Newsletter, July–December 2025, page 19.
    Guests on stage at the opening of the Himalaya Calling 2025 global summit at UPES
    The opening of the Himalaya Calling 2025 global summit, September 2025.
    Panellists around a boardroom table at the Himalaya Calling 2025 summit at UPES
    The "Technology for Himalayan Region" session at Himalaya Calling 2025.
  • IPR for MSMEs and startups. On 3 September 2025 UPES ran a workshop with Startup Uttarakhand and UCOST for policymakers, startups, MSMEs and academics on using intellectual property to grow businesses. Source: The Intellectual Property Rights Cell (CIPR) & Runway , UPES in collaboration wi (LinkedIn).
    Photo: The Intellectual Property Rights Cell (CIPR) & Runway , UPES in collaboration with FICCI cordially invites
    The Intellectual Property Rights Cell (CIPR) & Runway , UPES in collaboration with FICCI cordially invites (see Events and activities).
  • Public lectures and workshops. Recent sessions include the Prof P. A. Pandya Endowment Lecture with the Indian Physics Association (10 October 2025), an International Workshop on Accelerators with speakers from India, Japan, France, the UK and Thailand, attended by around 70 students, scholars and faculty (19 November 2025), and a book discussion with Prof Gautam Desiraju of IISc on the future of Indian science (21 November 2025). Source: UPES R&D Newsletter, July–December 2025, page 20, page 22.
    A speaker addresses an audience in a UPES boardroom
    The Prof P. A. Pandya Endowment Lecture with the Indian Physics Association, October 2025.
    Speakers present a memento at the International Workshop on Accelerators at UPES
    The International Workshop on Accelerators: Science and Applications, November 2025.
    Guests hold copies of a book at a discussion session at UPES
    The book discussion with Prof Gautam Desiraju, November 2025.
  • Drug Discovery: From Bench to Bedside. On 2 September 2025 the Centre for Inter-disciplinary Research and Innovation held a workshop, open to registered participants with e-certificates, with a keynote by Dr Ram Vishwakarma, CSIR Distinguished Scientist, on early diagnosis, AI in drug development and cancer-focused drug discovery (UPES R&D Newsletter, July–December 2025[1]). Source: UPES R&D Newsletter, July–December 2025, page 17.
    A keynote speaker at a podium presents at a UPES workshop
    The keynote at the "Drug Discovery: From Bench to Bedside" workshop, September 2025.
  • International Young Researchers Conclave (IYRC). An annual research exhibition and conclave, open to scholars, faculty, industry and international delegates for a registration fee, where undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD researchers from other institutions present their work to guests from academia and industry; the 2026 edition was held from 26 to 28 February 2026 (UPES R&D Newsletter, July–December 2025[1]).
    Screenshot of the IYRC 2026 announcement in the UPES R&D Newsletter
    Source: UPES R&D Newsletter, July–December 2025, page 23.
    Screenshot of the IYRC 2025 page in the UPES R&D Newsletter
    The 2025 edition. Source: UPES R&D Newsletter, January–June 2025, page 16.
  • Udbhav 2025. UPES hosted Level II of Udbhav 2025, the state-level hackathon of the Uttarakhand AI Mission, where innovators from more than 25 institutes across the state presented solutions in AI, IoT, blockchain, robotics and digital governance.
    Winners receive a cheque on stage at the Udbhav 2025 hackathon under the Uttarakhand AI Mission
    Winners at Udbhav 2025, the Uttarakhand AI Mission state-level hackathon hosted by UPES.
    Dignitaries and winners pose on stage at the Udbhav 2025 valedictory ceremony
    The Udbhav 2025 valedictory ceremony.
  • International Astronomy and Space Olympiad (IASO) 2026. An olympiad that tests participants on astronomy and space science and gives certificates of participation, organised by the UPES Infinity Space Club with the AIAA UPES Student Branch.
    Photo: International Astronomy and Space Olympiad (IASO) 2026
    International Astronomy and Space Olympiad (IASO) 2026 (see Events and activities).
  • Case Writing and Management Education Summit 2025. A competition and summit where academics and professionals turn real business challenges into teaching cases. Source: Phase 1 of the Faculty Development Programmer (FDP) on Case Writing & Publishing (LinkedIn).
    Photo: Phase 1 of the Faculty Development Programmer (FDP) on Case Writing & Publishing successfully wrapped up!
    The Faculty Development Programme on Case Writing & Publishing, part of the same case-writing work (see Events and activities).
  • India HCI 2023. UPES hosted India HCI 2023, the national conference on human–computer interaction, with research tracks including Women in HCI, where students presented work such as a paper on the underreporting of sexual assault in India. Source: India HCI 2023 at UPES (LinkedIn).
    Photo: India HCI 2023 at UPES
    India HCI 2023 at UPES (see Events and activities).
  • Adapt or Perish. On 20 June 2025 the UPES School of Law hosted the second edition of Adapt or Perish, a conference on Indian arbitration at a crossroads and its reform.
    Screenshot of the UPES events listing for Adapt or Perish, 20 June 2025
    Adapt or Perish, 20 June 2025, in the UPES events listing.
  • Research colloquia. UPES hosts research colloquia that share new scholarship with a wider audience, such as Dr Fabio Mangraviti's talk on his book about how Kabir and Tulsidas were reinterpreted in post-independence Hindi literature.
    Photo: Research Colloquium: Dr Fabio Mangraviti
    Research Colloquium: Dr Fabio Mangraviti (see Events and activities).
  • Sustainability Fair. UPES's Sustainability Cluster hosted Sustainability Fair 3.0, the 5th International Sustainability Conference on Health, Safety, Fire and Environmental Advances (HSFEA-2025), on 9–10 April 2025, with panel discussions, exhibits, workshops and research presentations for policymakers, industry and researchers. Earlier editions drew more than 1,000 participants in 2022 and 1,200 delegates with 283 research presentations in 2023. Source: Sustainability Fair 3.0.
    Photo: Big ideas. Bold solutions. One platform.
    Big ideas. Bold solutions. One platform. (see Events and activities).
  • Energy Summit. An annual flagship event of the School of Advanced Engineering since 2022. The 2025 edition hosted the International Conference on Sustainable and Affordable Energy on 11–12 November 2025 in hybrid mode, and Energy Summit 2026 covers renewable energy, storage, smart grids, AI for energy and the social side of the energy transition, with an industrial fair. Participation is open to researchers and faculty from other institutions for a registration fee. Source: Energy Summit 2025, Energy Summit 2026.
    A speaker presents on clean-energy innovation at Energy Summit 2025
    Industry and investors on clean-energy innovation at Energy Summit 2025.
  • Chalchitra Film Festival. Launched in 2022 by the School of Liberal Studies and Media, Chalchitra is an annual competitive festival for smartphone filmmaking that welcomes filmmakers from India and abroad, with workshops, screenings and discussions. The 2026 edition, an international smartphone film festival, was held on 18–19 March 2026. Source: Chalchitra Film Festival.
    Screenshot of the UPES Chalchitra 2026 page
    Source: Chalchitra Film Festival.
  • Virasat ke Rang. From 13 to 18 October 2025, UPES hosted evenings of conversation and performance celebrating artisans who carry craft and music traditions forward. Source: UPES and REACH: Virasat partnership.
    Sohail Hashmi speaks to students at the Virasat ke Rang talk
    Sohail Hashmi at Virasat ke Rang, 15 October 2025.
    Students listen to the Virasat ke Rang talk
    Students at the talk on Indian art, culture and monuments.
  • Astronomy for all. The UPES astronomy group runs a weekly lecture series on astrophysics that is open to all, alongside sky-gazing and night sky observation events with the university's 12-inch telescope. In February 2026 it hosted a National Workshop on Data Science in Astronomy, supported by IUCAA, for students, faculty and early-career researchers from across India. Source: National Workshop on Data Science in Astronomy | UPES (LinkedIn).
    Photo: National Workshop on Data Science in Astronomy
    National Workshop on Data Science in Astronomy (see Events and activities).
  • Academic summer schools. Summer schools bring learners from other institutions onto campus. In 2025 UPES hosted the Science Academies' Summer School on Dynamical Systems and Complexity, and the School of Liberal Studies and Media ran a week-long summer school on elections, votes and ballots that brought together students, scholars, diplomats and educators to learn about electoral systems, governance models and data storytelling. Source: Wrapping Up a Journey of Discovery | Summer School 2025 (LinkedIn).
    Photo: Wrapping Up a Journey of Discovery | Summer School 2025
    The Science Academies' Summer School on Dynamical Systems and Complexity at UPES, 2025 (see Events and activities).
  • Open Day. Prospective students and their families are invited to tour labs, studios and sports facilities, meet alumni and join workshops, most recently on 15–16 May 2026 at both campuses. Source: UPES Open Day.
  • National Space Convention. Renaissance 3.0, a three-day convention run by the UPES Infinity Space Club with the Indian Space Association in May 2023, drew more than 600 students from across India. School and college students joined lectures by leaders from ISRO and the Ministry of Defence, panel discussions, sky observation, astrophotography, an open rocket workshop and drone challenges. Source: The Pioneer.
    Photo: Renaissance 4.0 Concludes with Transformative Dialogues Shaping the Future of Space Innovation
    Renaissance 4.0, the next edition of the convention (see Events and activities).

Open to everyone

  • Open to everyone.

    UPES's commitment to equal access runs through these activities. Its Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy[23] commits the university to equal opportunity and to tackling bias and discrimination, and its Anti-Discrimination Committee[24] acts on discrimination on grounds including gender, caste, religion or belief and disability. The Policy on Inclusion of Students with Disability[25], aligned with India's Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, requires campus services, events and activities to be inclusive and accessible, and buildings and facilities to be designed or modified for access. Most public lectures, festivals, outreach programmes and the library's online resources are free, so cost is not a barrier to taking part.

    Screenshot of the policy principles in the UPES Policy on Inclusion of Students with Disability
    Source: UPES Policy on Inclusion of Students with Disability, section IV.
    A ramp with handrails at a UPES building entrance
    A ramp with handrails at a building entrance (more).

This section covers the indicator on lifelong learning: public events.

4Skills training and executive education

UPES runs short courses and skills training for working professionals, public servants and community workers who are not enrolled at the university.

Impact

UPES trains professionals, public servants, soldiers, health workers and future teachers who are not enrolled at the university.

25IndianOil officers trained in risk assessment
10laptops given to jail inmates trained in computer hardware
2-monthMath Matters course for future teachers
  • The Bajaj Engineering Skills Training Centre trains engineering graduates in robotics, automation and smart manufacturing.
  • An executive programme with Mahindra University and Aspire Impact prepares professionals to lead ESG and net-zero transitions.
  • Anganwadi and ASHA workers were trained in nutrition, food fortification and food hygiene.

These training programmes run regularly, on a planned schedule through the year.

This section covers the indicator on vocational training events.

5Education outreach in schools and communities

The UPES Department of Social Outreach takes learning into local schools and villages through regular, faculty-mentored programmes run with student volunteers.

These programmes run regularly, on a planned schedule through the academic year.

Impact

Faculty-mentored student volunteers take learning into government schools and villages week after week.

14local schools supported under the EDUDHURMA CSR policy
700+pupils in Samagra Shiksha partner schools
30government school teachers trained to teach digitally
450+NSS student volunteers
  • A technology-enabled English literacy programme has run at Government High School, Upper Kandoli, since 2022.
  • Project Abhilasha coaches meritorious students from marginalised parts of Uttarakhand for engineering entrance exams.
  • Students of a school for the blind learned the solar system through touchable planet models and audio descriptions.
  • Smart Class. Since 2022, with the Lotus Petal Foundation, UPES has run a technology-enabled English literacy programme for Grade 9 students at Government High School, Upper Kandoli, and maintains its smart classroom. Source: DSO Community Engagement & Social Impact Report.
  • National Science Day. Live experiments on the reflection of light, and the story of Dr C. V. Raman, for students at Government High School, Doonga. Source: DSO Community Engagement & Social Impact Report.
  • Infinite Skies. With the Infinity Space Club, UPES taught the solar system to students of Sharp Memorial School for the Blind through touchable planet models and audio descriptions. Source: DSO Community Engagement & Social Impact Report.
  • Teachers. During the lockdown of June 2021, Project Dronasthali trained 30 teachers from nearby government primary schools (Rajkiya Prathmik Vidyalayas) in Dehradun to teach effectively through WhatsApp. Source: DSO Community Engagement & Social Impact Report, Project Dronasthali.
  • Support for local schools. Under the EDUDHURMA CSR policy, UPES supports the development of 14 local schools, and its Learnshala learning centres and smart classes make lessons more engaging. In February 2024 it opened a renovated multi-utility hall at Government Primary School, Hariyawala. Source: DSO Community Engagement & Social Impact Report, Multiutility Hall.
  • Emerging technologies. UPES faculty evaluated student projects in AI, machine learning and app development at the AI VidyaSetu zonal round for Kendriya Vidyalaya students in Grades 8 to 12.
  • Young problem solvers. On 11 August 2026, UPES's Runway Incubator and Department of Social Outreach ran a "Become a Community Problem Solver" programme for 155 students of Classes 9 to 12 at Government Inter College, Paundha. Teams tackled five local challenges, from waste management and road safety to water conservation, market access for farmers and learning beyond the classroom, and presented their solutions.
    A UPES facilitator speaks to rows of school students seated on the floor of a school hall
    The "Become a Community Problem Solver" session at GIC Paundha, August 2026.
    A school student presents her team's idea to classmates while a facilitator listens
    A student presents her team's solution to a community problem.
  • Student volunteers. NSS UPES, with more than 450 volunteers, teaches young learners, runs awareness drives and holds a 7-day community camp each year, most recently from 16 February 2026. Students of the GreenUp Club visited an orphanage during Atmosphere 2024 to teach children about the environment, clean energy and saving water through interactive activities. Source: GreenUp Club (LinkedIn).
    Smiling schoolchildren in winter clothes with an NSS UPES frame
    Children at an NSS UPES community activity.
    UPES students lead an interactive environment session for children in a classroom
    The GreenUp Club environment session at an orphanage, Atmosphere 2024.
  • Samagra Shiksha partnership. With Samagra Shiksha Uttarakhand, the state school-education programme, UPES gives teaching and infrastructure support to about 12 government schools and more than 700 pupils, and ran a Maths and Science Fair where Class 6–8 students explained 14 concepts to teachers and families.
  • Personal safety for children. Under the Srijan programme, the School of Law's Legal Aid Clinic and the UPES CSR team ran "Good Touch and Bad Touch" awareness sessions for students of government schools in Kharakhet, Misrapatti, Kandoli and Harriawala villages. Source: Good Touch and Bad Touch awareness (LinkedIn).
    A UPES volunteer speaks to schoolchildren seated in a classroom during a personal safety session
    A "Good Touch and Bad Touch" session at a government school under the Srijan programme.
    A student volunteer presents on a screen to a class of schoolchildren
    Legal Aid Clinic volunteers explain personal safety to schoolchildren.
  • Legal awareness in schools. The School of Law's Legal Aid Clinic ran sessions on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act in nearby schools (5–9 August 2024) and an awareness camp engaging adolescents in schools (5–11 November 2024); in November 2023 a camp at Government Junior School, Upper Kandoli, taught students about road safety and good and bad touch (UPES Annual Report 2024–25[47]).
    Screenshot of the UPES School of Law LinkedIn post on the Legal Aid Clinic awareness camp at Government Junior School, Upper Kandoli
    UPES School of Law on LinkedIn, 3 November 2023. Source: Legal Aid Clinic awareness camp.
  • Equality in the classroom. An awareness drive in 16 government schools in Dehradun introduced students to equal rights and opportunities.
  • Digital skills for villages. DigitalDhaam gives teachers, middle-school students, homemakers and other villagers near campus free, hands-on training in using computers and the internet.
  • Young scientists. Energy Summit also opens a science stage to schools: more than 100 school students presented models and posters at Energy Summit 2025. Source: Pioneer Edge on Energy Summit 2025.
    A presenter speaks to the audience at Energy Summit 2025
    Presentations at Energy Summit 2025.
  • Learning by doing. Children learn best by doing: NSS volunteers ran a hands-on Health Day camp for about 100 children at a government school in Pondha. Source: NSS school health camp, Pondha (LinkedIn).
    A UPES volunteer works with schoolchildren seated on mats in a government school courtyard
    NSS volunteers work with children at a government school in Pondha.
    Schoolchildren seated in rows in a school courtyard listen to UPES volunteers
    Children gather for the NSS camp activities in the school courtyard.

Flagship education projects

  • Project Abhilasha. Meritorious students from marginalised parts of Uttarakhand come to campus for a month-long residential coaching camp in Physics, Chemistry and Maths to prepare for engineering entrance exams. Source: Project Abhilasha.
    Screenshot of the Project Abhilasha entry on the UPES social impact page
    Source: Social impact at UPES.
  • Project Vriddhi. Faculty mentors and student volunteers teach English and Maths to primary school children, to help break cycles of poverty through education. Source: Project Vriddhi.
    Screenshot of the UPES Project Vriddhi page
    Source: Project Vriddhi.
  • Projects Raftaar and Bodh. At eight adopted government primary schools, Raftaar supports children's all-round development and Bodh builds reading comprehension. Source: Social impact at UPES.
  • Project Samvedna. Day care and education for the children of migrant construction workers, most of them women, working on UPES campuses. Source: UPES CSR reshaping lives of young students.
  • Project Payal. Supports the education of underprivileged, meritorious girls from neighbouring villages, making sure they develop all round. Source: Project Payal.
    Screenshot of the UPES Project Payal page
    Source: Project Payal.
  • Project Protsaahan. Since 2018, UPES has paid tuition, hostel, uniform and laptop costs for meritorious students from the Purkal Youth Development Society to study at UPES. Source: Social impact at UPES.
    Screenshot of the UPES EDUDHURMA page, which describes Protsaahan
    Source: Project EDUDHURMA.
  • Project Naman. For the families of fallen soldiers, UPES fully funds the school education of one martyr's child every year and gives education scholarships to the children of five martyrs from Uttarakhand each year. Source: Project Naman.
    Screenshot of the UPES Project Naman page
    Source: Project Naman.
  • Project Samarth. Gives technological support to the Shrimad Dayanand Arsh Jyotirmath Gurukul, teaching its students IT skills across their computer studies syllabus and its teachers basic computer skills. Source: Project Samarth.
    Screenshot of the UPES Project Samarth page
    Source: Project Samarth.

This section covers the indicator on education outreach activities beyond campus.

Events and activities

98 lectures, workshops, conferences, training programmes and outreach activities from UPES schools, departments and student clubs support this goal.

Photo: ICMS 2025 concluded on a high note, bringing together brilliant minds, bold ideas and impactful research.

School of Advanced Engineering

ICMS 2025 concluded on a high note, bringing together brilliant minds, bold ideas and impactful research.

From keynote sessions to paper presentations, the conference sparked meaningful dialogue and inspired innovation at every step. Gratitude to all our speakers,…

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Photo: Advancing Teaching Excellence: Faculty Development at UPES

School of Advanced Engineering

Advancing Teaching Excellence: Faculty Development at UPES

UPES, in collaboration with NITTTR Chandigarh, is empowering educators through a 5-Day Faculty Development Program on Outcome-Based Education & Accreditation. This…

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Featured in 1. Research and innovation in learning: Building research capacity

Photo: Big ideas. Bold solutions. One platform.

School of Advanced Engineering

Big ideas. Bold solutions. One platform.

Sustainability Fair 3.0 is back — pushing boundaries on what it means to innovate for a resilient future. Join us for two days of groundbreaking prototypes, hands-on…

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Featured in 3. Public events: Sustainability Fair

Photo: National Workshop on Data Science in Astronomy | UPES

School of Advanced Engineering

National Workshop on Data Science in Astronomy | UPES

The Department of Applied Sciences, School of Advanced Engineering, UPES Dehradun, successfully hosted a 3-day National Workshop on Data Science in Astronomy in…

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Featured in 3. Public events: Astronomy for all

Photo: Advancing Biomaterials Through Global Research Collaboration

School of Advanced Engineering

Advancing Biomaterials Through Global Research Collaboration

The Mechanical Engineering Cluster, School of Advanced Engineering (SOAE), UPES, successfully hosted a Distinguished Guest Lecture by Dr. Yongdeok Jo , Director of…

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Photo: From Fundamentals to Frontiers in Material Engineering

School of Advanced Engineering

From Fundamentals to Frontiers in Material Engineering

The Mechanical Cluster successfully hosted a guest lecture by Prof. Anuj Bisht(Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, IIT Roorkee) on *“Material…

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Photo: Advancing Industry-Ready VLSI Expertise through Hands-on Learning at UPES

School of Advanced Engineering · 4–6 February 2026

Advancing Industry-Ready VLSI Expertise through Hands-on Learning at UPES

The Electrical Cluster, School of Advanced Engineering, UPES Dehradun conducted a three-day Hands-on Workshop on VLSI Design using Cadence Tools from 4–6 February…

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Photo: ICAMEES 2.0 | Engineering the Future of Materials, Energy & Environmental Sustainability

School of Advanced Engineering · 18–19 December 2025

ICAMEES 2.0 | Engineering the Future of Materials, Energy & Environmental Sustainability

The Department of Chemistry, Applied Science Cluster, under the School of Advanced Engineering, UPES Dehradun, is organizing the 2nd International Conference on…

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Photo: Shaping Future Geoscientists: UPES Students Learn from India’s Geological Heritage

School of Advanced Engineering

Shaping Future Geoscientists: UPES Students Learn from India’s Geological Heritage

For geologists, the entire planet is a classroom - and nature is the greatest teacher. Every outcrop, every layer of rock, and every landscape narrates a story far…

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Photo: Renaissance 4.0 Concludes with Transformative Dialogues Shaping the Future of Space Innovation

School of Advanced Engineering

Renaissance 4.0 Concludes with Transformative Dialogues Shaping the Future of Space Innovation

Hosted by the UPES School of Advanced Engineering , Renaissance 4.0 showcased the power of experiential learning and frontier innovation. The convention featured…

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Featured in 3. Public events: National Space Convention

Photo: ICICCD 2025: A Global Confluence of Innovation, Intelligence, and Sustainability at UPES

School of Advanced Engineering · 10–11 October 2025

ICICCD 2025: A Global Confluence of Innovation, Intelligence, and Sustainability at UPES

The International Conference on Intelligent Communication and Computational Design (ICICCD 2025), hosted by the School of Advanced Engineering, UPES, on 10–11 October…

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Photo: Advancing Global Academic Collaborations at UPES

School of Advanced Engineering

Advancing Global Academic Collaborations at UPES

UPES recently hosted a strategic interaction with delegates from Tulane University aimed at expanding international opportunities for students and faculty. The…

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Photo: The Bajaj Engineering Skills Training (BEST) Centre at UPES was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Governor of…

School of Advanced Engineering

The Bajaj Engineering Skills Training (BEST) Centre at UPES was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Governor of

The Bajaj Engineering Skills Training (BEST) Centre at UPES was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Governor of Uttarakhand, Lt. Gen. Gurmit Singh (Retd.). This…

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Featured in 4. Skills training and executive education: Bajaj Engineering Skills Training (BEST) Centre

Photo: Ideas are powerful — but only when protected.

School of Business · 26–27 September 2025

Ideas are powerful — but only when protected.

Every #invention, every #discovery, every spark of #innovation has the potential to change lives. Yet, without the right safeguards and #strategies, these ideas often…

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Featured in 3. Public events: IPR for MSMEs and startups

Photo: Procurement Excellence in Action: Lessons from ONGC’s Supply Chain

School of Business

Procurement Excellence in Action: Lessons from ONGC’s Supply Chain

The School of Business hosted an insightful Masterclass by Mr. Bhuwan Sharma, Former Chief General Manager (Materials Management), ONGC, on “Adapting Supply Chains to…

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Photo: Back to Inspire: An Alumna’s Masterclass on Branding, Startups & Career Growth

School of Business

Back to Inspire: An Alumna’s Masterclass on Branding, Startups & Career Growth

Every career journey begins with a story. At UPES School of Business, a thought-provoking Masterclass session was conducted on “The Modern Career Starter Pack:…

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Photo: Paving the Way to Viksit Bharat: A Global Dialogue on IPR and Innovation

School of Business · 26–27 September 2025

Paving the Way to Viksit Bharat: A Global Dialogue on IPR and Innovation

UPES School of Business, in collaboration with the IPR Chair at IIT Roorkee, is organizing the International Conference on Intellectual Property Rights and…

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Photo: What if your MBA classroom could put you on Mars—or in the middle of a global supply chain crisis?

School of Business

What if your MBA classroom could put you on Mars—or in the middle of a global supply chain crisis?

At the School of Business, UPES, that’s no longer fiction. It is reality. Or more accurately—Extended Reality (XR). In a first-of-its-kind collaboration with the…

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Photo: INSPIRED AND EMPOWERED!

School of Business

INSPIRED AND EMPOWERED!

The Leading Self session with Alex H. from #Nottingham Business School was an incredible success! From mastering emotional intelligence to embracing resilience and a…

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Photo: Empower. Innovate. Sustain.

School of Business

Empower. Innovate. Sustain.

At UPES School of Business, we had the privilege of hosting an inspiring Masterclass with Prof. Cynthia Caron from Clark University, exploring the critical role of…

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Photo: UPES Takes a Major Step Towards Global Academic Excellence in Maritime, Logistics, Aviation, Oil, Gas, and…

School of Business · 20th March 2025

UPES Takes a Major Step Towards Global Academic Excellence in Maritime, Logistics, Aviation, Oil, Gas, and

UPES Takes a Major Step Towards Global Academic Excellence in Maritime, Logistics, Aviation, Oil, Gas, and Energy! On 20th March 2025, we hosted delegates from the…

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Photo: Masterclass Alert!

School of Business · 18th March 2025

Masterclass Alert!

Join us for an engaging session on: “Climate Risk Profiling and Adaptation Planning for the (once) USAID" Date: 18th March 2025 Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Venue: School…

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Photo: Where Education Meets Real-World Impact

School of Business

Where Education Meets Real-World Impact

At UPES School of Business, learning goes beyond textbooks and classrooms! Through our UK Global Immersion Program, students explored the heart of global business,…

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Photo: Bridging Business Strategy with Digital Transformation

School of Business

Bridging Business Strategy with Digital Transformation

The CXO Insights Session with Dr. Sandeep Goyal brought thought-provoking discussions on how digital disruption, creator economy, and business strategy are redefining…

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Photo: Marketing Conclave 2026

School of Business

Marketing Conclave 2026

Reimagining Marketing in a Dynamic Business Era: Bridging Strategic Thought with Industry Practice Marketing Conclave 2026 brought together aspiring marketers,…

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Photo: Expert Lecture by Mr. Piyush Tiwari

School of Business

Expert Lecture by Mr. Piyush Tiwari

Preparing Business Leaders for an AI-First Global Economy The UPES School of Business hosted a distinguished Industry Expert Lecture by Mr. Piyush Tiwari Founder &…

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Photo: Larsen & Toubro: Facing a Communication Crisis

School of Business

Larsen & Toubro: Facing a Communication Crisis

The Ivey Publishing case, “Larsen & Toubro: Facing a Communication Crisis” co-authored by UPES faculty Prof. Lakshmi Prabha and Prof. Arup Majumdar, explores how one…

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Photo: UNIPER: Software Engineering in the Energy industry

School of Business

UNIPER: Software Engineering in the Energy industry

When Business Education Meets Energy Industry Leadership Uniper visited the UPES School of Business to engage with MBA Oil & Gas students on the evolving #energy…

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Photo: CXO Masterclass Series: Leaders shaping the future talent!

School of Business

CXO Masterclass Series: Leaders shaping the future talent!

The UPES School of Business recently hosted another Visionary leader in its CXO masterclass series “Sky Tech: Reimagining Data and Technology for Traveller Delight,”…

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Photo: UPES School of Business Showcases Research Excellence at IMRC 2025

School of Business

UPES School of Business Showcases Research Excellence at IMRC 2025

UPES School of Business continues to strengthen its reputation as a hub for rigorous #research and impactful case writing. At the India Management Research Conference…

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Photo: Unveiling Market Truths: A Masterclass that Transformed How Our Students Decode Data

School of Business

Unveiling Market Truths: A Masterclass that Transformed How Our Students Decode Data

In a marketplace overflowing with data, the real advantage lies in knowing what deserves attention - and what doesn’t. This powerful perspective shaped the latest…

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Photo: Unveiling India’s Supply Chains in a World at War at UPES

School of Business

Unveiling India’s Supply Chains in a World at War at UPES

UPES School of Business proudly hosted the launch of the seminal book India’s Supply Chains in a World at War by Prof. Gautam Desiraju and Mr. Deekhit Bhattacharya.…

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Photo: In continuation of the School of Business Emerging Technology webinar series, we bring you yet another…

School of Business

In continuation of the School of Business Emerging Technology webinar series, we bring you yet another

In continuation of the School of Business Emerging Technology webinar series, we bring you yet another exciting webinar on “Decoding Metaverse: The next Big Tech…

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Poster: Faculty Development Programme on effective pedagogy

School of Computer Science · 28 July – 1 August 2025

FDP: Effective Pedagogy – Practice and Policy Alignment

A five-day programme equipping faculty with learner-centred, inclusive and outcome-based teaching strategies aligned with current education policy.

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Photo: At UPES, we believe in learning from global pioneers!

School of Computer Science

At UPES, we believe in learning from global pioneers!

We were honored to host Prof. Reuven Yosef, Senior Professor & Distinguished Scientist at Ben Gurion University of the Negev (Israel), for an engaging guest talk on…

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Photo: Wrapping Up a Journey of Discovery | Summer School 2025

School of Computer Science

Wrapping Up a Journey of Discovery | Summer School 2025

From exploring the elegance of dynamical systems to decoding the complexity behind real-world patterns — the Science Academies' Summer School on Dynamical Systems &…

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Featured in 3. Public events: Academic summer schools

Photo: AWS Innovate Week 2025 at UPES | A Trailblazing Milestone for Future-Ready Talent

School of Computer Science

AWS Innovate Week 2025 at UPES | A Trailblazing Milestone for Future-Ready Talent

From May 26th to 30th, 2025, the School of Computer Science at UPES hosted a one-of-its-kind AWS Innovate Week, designed exclusively for 3rd-year students of the…

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Photo: UPES recently hosted Salesforce Day @ UPES, bringing together talent, purpose, and partners to explore the…

School of Computer Science

UPES recently hosted Salesforce Day @ UPES, bringing together talent, purpose, and partners to explore the

UPES recently hosted Salesforce Day @ UPES, bringing together talent, purpose, and partners to explore the evolving ecosystem of tomorrow. The event marked the launch…

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Photo: And that’s a wrap on the International Conference on Advancement in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics…

School of Computer Science

And that’s a wrap on the International Conference on Advancement in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics

And that’s a wrap on the International Conference on Advancement in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics (ICACSDF 2025)! Hosted by UPES School of Computer Science,…

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Photo: We were thrilled to host an insightful session on "Navigating Your Future: Cloud Computing Career Pathways…

School of Computer Science · April 3, 2025

We were thrilled to host an insightful session on "Navigating Your Future: Cloud Computing Career Pathways

We were thrilled to host an insightful session on "Navigating Your Future: Cloud Computing Career Pathways & AWS" on April 3, 2025, at MAC, UPES Bidholi. The session…

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Photo: Research Talk on Machine Learning & Earthquake Engineering

School of Computer Science

Research Talk on Machine Learning & Earthquake Engineering

UPES hosted Prof. Didier Clouteau, Distinguished Professor at Centrale Supélec, University Paris-Saclay, for a compelling session that blended advanced research with…

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Photo: SoCS & SoAE Brings Experts, Experience & Innovation Together!

School of Computer Science

SoCS & SoAE Brings Experts, Experience & Innovation Together!

At SoCS & SoAE, we believe in preparing students for the future with real-world learning experiences. In an enriching workshop, students had the opportunity to engage…

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Photo: From Learners to Builders: Engineering the future with Agentic AI

School of Computer Science

From Learners to Builders: Engineering the future with Agentic AI

Organized by the School of Computer Science, UPES, in collaboration with Google Developers Community, Google Cloud AI Lab’26 transformed campus into a live innovation…

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Photo: Faculty Development Programme on Emerging Frontiers in Speech & Language Technologies

School of Computer Science · 6 – 13 January 2026

Faculty Development Programme on Emerging Frontiers in Speech & Language Technologies

The School of Computer Science , UPES Dehradun, in collaboration with the Electronics & ICT Academy, IIITDM Jabalpur (MeitY, Government of India), invites faculty,…

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Photo: How Are We Shaping the Next Generation of Drone Innovators?

School of Computer Science

How Are We Shaping the Next Generation of Drone Innovators?

The School of Computer Science, UPES, successfully concluded the 5-Day Drone Technology Boot Camp - “From Fundamentals to Future Applications” - organised in…

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Photo: Bridging Research and Innovation - ICMLDE 2025

School of Computer Science · 6–8 November 2025

Bridging Research and Innovation - ICMLDE 2025

The School of Computer Science, UPES, proudly presents the global thought leaders who will illuminate the stage at #ICMLDE 2025, Dehradun. Prepare to engage with…

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Photo: Global Voices, Local Impact !

School of Design

Global Voices, Local Impact !

When global leaders walk into our studios, they bring with them perspectives that reshape how our students see #Design. During his recent visit to UPES, Dr. Gjoko…

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Photo: Exploring the Horizons of Service Design at UPES School of Design!

School of Design

Exploring the Horizons of Service Design at UPES School of Design!

This week, our classrooms transformed into live studios of #collaboration, #curiosity, and #creativity as students immersed themselves in a #Service Design workshop…

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Photo: Phase 1 of the Faculty Development Programmer (FDP) on Case Writing & Publishing successfully wrapped up!

School of Design

Phase 1 of the Faculty Development Programmer (FDP) on Case Writing & Publishing successfully wrapped up!

Led by Dr. Deval Kartik, Senior Case Writer at HEC Paris, Doha, this in-person workshop was an immersive learning experience, equipping faculty members with the…

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Featured in 3. Public events: Case Writing and Management Education Summit

Participants of the Heartfulness meditation workshop pose in an auditorium

School of Health Sciences and Technology · 11–13 March 2024

Heartfulness meditation workshop

A three-day workshop with Heartfulness trainers, in line with UGC directives on mental health, for about 150 faculty, students and staff on mindfulness, stress management and emotional intelligence.

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Photo: Advancing Nutrition for a Healthier Nation

School of Health Sciences and Technology · 9th–10th September, 2025

Advancing Nutrition for a Healthier Nation

The School of Health Sciences and Technology at UPES proudly announces the National Conference on Food Fortification in Overcoming Anemia and Micronutrient…

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Photo: Exploring the Future of Precision Medicine!

School of Health Sciences and Technology

Exploring the Future of Precision Medicine!

Students of School of Health Sciences & Technology had an insightful session with Dr. Vannajan Sanghiran Lee from the University of Malaya, Malaysia, on Quantum…

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Photo: We’re thrilled to share that SoHST, UPES successfully concluded a 5-day Faculty Development Program on…

School of Health Sciences and Technology

We’re thrilled to share that SoHST, UPES successfully concluded a 5-day Faculty Development Program on

We’re thrilled to share that SoHST, UPES successfully concluded a 5-day Faculty Development Program on “Healthcare Analytics & Life Sciences with SAS” in…

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Featured in 1. Research and innovation in learning: Building research capacity

Photo: Experiential learning beyond the classroom.

School of Health Sciences and Technology

Experiential learning beyond the classroom.

B. Pharm (First & Final Year) students from the School of Health Sciences and Technology, UPES, visited the Centre for Aromatic Plants, Selaqui, Dehradun, Uttarakhand…

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Photo: Masterclass Spotlight: Bridging the Gap Between Knowledge and Public Health Action

School of Health Sciences and Technology

Masterclass Spotlight: Bridging the Gap Between Knowledge and Public Health Action

At the School of Health Sciences & Technology, every masterclass is designed to bridge the gap between theory and real-world public health challenges. We recently…

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Photo: Advancing Frontiers in Public Health: A Masterclass on the Future of Universal Influenza Vaccines

School of Health Sciences and Technology

Advancing Frontiers in Public Health: A Masterclass on the Future of Universal Influenza Vaccines

The School of Health Sciences & Technology at UPES hosted an illuminating guest masterclass by Dr. Suresh Mittal, Distinguished Professor of Virology, Purdue…

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Photo: Empowering the Next Generation of Food Safety Leaders | FOSTAC Training at UPES

School of Health Sciences and Technology

Empowering the Next Generation of Food Safety Leaders | FOSTAC Training at UPES

In an era dominated by packaged foods, ensuring safety isn’t just regulation - it’s responsibility. The School of Health Sciences and Technology, UPES Dehradun,…

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Photo: Building a Healthier Tomorrow through Research & Collaboration

School of Health Sciences and Technology

Building a Healthier Tomorrow through Research & Collaboration

The School of Health Sciences and Technology (SoHST), UPES successfully hosted a two-day National Conference on Food Fortification to Combat Anemia and Micronutrient…

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Photo: Decoding Forest Health Through Real-World Challenges

School of Health Sciences and Technology

Decoding Forest Health Through Real-World Challenges

At UPES School of Health Sciences & Technology, students engaged in an immersive Forest Health Challenge workshop, stepping into roles like microbiologists and…

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Photo: From Classroom Learning to Community Impact

School of Health Sciences and Technology

From Classroom Learning to Community Impact

Taking knowledge beyond the classroom, our B. Sc. Nutrition students stepped into underserved communities to drive meaningful change. Through an engaging street play,…

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A volunteer speaks to schoolchildren in a classroom

Legal Aid Clinic, School of Law, with UPES CSR

Good Touch and Bad Touch awareness — Srijan programme

Awareness sessions for students of government schools in Kharakhet, Misrapatti, Kandoli and Harriawala villages on personal safety.

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Featured in 5. Education outreach in schools and communities: Personal safety for children

Photo: In today’s rapidly evolving innovation landscape, collaboration between academia and industry is key to…

School of Law

In today’s rapidly evolving innovation landscape, collaboration between academia and industry is key to

In today’s rapidly evolving innovation landscape, collaboration between academia and industry is key to fostering a strong IPR framework. Through initiatives by the…

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Featured in 3. Public events: IPR for MSMEs and startups

Photo: The Intellectual Property Rights Cell (CIPR) & Runway , UPES in collaboration with FICCI cordially invites…

School of Law · 3rd September 2025

The Intellectual Property Rights Cell (CIPR) & Runway , UPES in collaboration with FICCI cordially invites

The Intellectual Property Rights Cell (CIPR) & Runway , UPES in collaboration with FICCI cordially invites you to participate in our workshop titled “Fostering…

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Featured in 3. Public events: IPR for MSMEs and startups

Photo: The School of Law successfully concluded its week-long Faculty Development Programme on “Contemporary Laws…

School of Law · 21st - 25th July 2025

The School of Law successfully concluded its week-long Faculty Development Programme on “Contemporary Laws

The School of Law successfully concluded its week-long Faculty Development Programme on “Contemporary Laws in Practice: Integrating Theory, Courtroom Realities, and…

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Photo: School of Law presents FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME on

School of Law · 21st - 25th July 2025

School of Law presents FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME on

Contemporary Laws in Practice : Integrating Theory, Courtroom Realities, and Technology in Indian Legal Education 21st - 25th July 2025 The programme brings together…

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Photo: The Technology Club, School of Law, UPES Dehradun, in collaboration with Remfry & Sagar and the Fashion…

School of Law

The Technology Club, School of Law, UPES Dehradun, in collaboration with Remfry & Sagar and the Fashion

The Technology Club, School of Law, UPES Dehradun, in collaboration with Remfry & Sagar and the Fashion Law Journal, is proud to present a Certificate Course on…

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Photo: On 29 April 2025, the Professors of Practice - Managing Committee, UPES School of Law hosted an insightful…

School of Law · 29 April 2025

On 29 April 2025, the Professors of Practice - Managing Committee, UPES School of Law hosted an insightful

On 29 April 2025, the Professors of Practice - Managing Committee, UPES School of Law hosted an insightful Guest Lecture by Dr. Ajar Rab, Founding Partner at ANR Law…

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Photo: Bridging Books and Bars | Law in Action!

School of Law

Bridging Books and Bars | Law in Action!

Students of School of Law, UPES, gained real-world insights during an educational visit to Sudhowala Jail. From interacting with senior legal and correctional…

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Photo: School of Law, UPES had the privilege of hosting the Regional Workshop on Competition Law today (i.e.

School of Law · April 28, 2025

School of Law, UPES had the privilege of hosting the Regional Workshop on Competition Law today (i.e.

April 28, 2025) in collaboration with the Competition Commission of India (CCI). The workshop opened with a powerful Keynote Address by Smt. Ravneet Kaur Chairperson,…

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Photo: Empowering Legal Minds with the CCI

School of Law · April 28, 2025

Empowering Legal Minds with the CCI

The Competition Commission of India, in collaboration with the School of Law, UPES Dehradun, is proud to host a Regional Workshop on Competition Law. Date: April 28,…

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Photo: The Professors of Practice – Managing Committee at UPES School of Law is delighted to host a Guest Lecture…

School of Law

The Professors of Practice – Managing Committee at UPES School of Law is delighted to host a Guest Lecture

The Professors of Practice – Managing Committee at UPES School of Law is delighted to host a Guest Lecture on Partnership Law by Dr. Ajar Rab a distinguished legal…

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Photo: We are privileged to welcome Prof. Peter Crisp, Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Law, London, as our…

School of Law

We are privileged to welcome Prof. Peter Crisp, Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Law, London, as our

We are privileged to welcome Prof. Peter Crisp, Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Law, London, as our Esteemed Guest of Honour at the Inaugural Ceremony of…

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Photo: On March 7, 2025, students of Masters in Law (Cyber Security & Digital Law) under the guidance of Dr.…

School of Law · March 7, 2025

On March 7, 2025, students of Masters in Law (Cyber Security & Digital Law) under the guidance of Dr.

On March 7, 2025, students of Masters in Law (Cyber Security & Digital Law) under the guidance of Dr. Shruti Dasgupta, Assistant Professor (Selection Grade) School of…

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Photo: International Conference | School of Law, UPES

School of Law · 20–21 February 2026

International Conference | School of Law, UPES

The School of Law, UPES is organising an International Conference on “New Age Legal Dynamics: Social Media and Artificial Intelligence (AI)” on 20–21 February 2026…

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Photo: Shaping Tomorrow’s Cyber Lawyers: Expert Session on DPDP

School of Law

Shaping Tomorrow’s Cyber Lawyers: Expert Session on DPDP

The Professors of Practice – Managing Committee at the School of Law, UPES successfully hosted an insightful workshop on the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP)…

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Photo: The Student Committee for Constitutional Law and Human Rights (SCLHR), School of Law, UPES, celebrated…

School of Law

The Student Committee for Constitutional Law and Human Rights (SCLHR), School of Law, UPES, celebrated

The Student Committee for Constitutional Law and Human Rights (SCLHR), School of Law, UPES, celebrated Constitution Week 2025 (25-29 November) with a…

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Photo: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar once said “Constitutional morality is not a natural sentiment. It has to be cultivated.”

School of Law

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar once said “Constitutional morality is not a natural sentiment. It has to be cultivated.”

Following his footsteps, On this past Constitution Day, the Pro Bono Club, UPES-School of Law, successfully inaugurated “Nyaay Lekh,” a workshop series dedicated to…

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Photo: Gender, Curriculum, and Change: A Panel Discussion at UPES School of Law

School of Law

Gender, Curriculum, and Change: A Panel Discussion at UPES School of Law

The Gender Champions Committee of UPES School of Law hosted a thought-provoking #panel #discussion on “Gender Inclusivity and Curricula: Ideas for Reimagining and…

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Photo: Spreading smiles, sharing awareness!

School of Law

Spreading smiles, sharing awareness!

Students from our Pro Bono Club (under the Ministry of Law & Justice) visited Cheshire Homes for an awareness camp - engaging with the children and staff through…

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Photo: Empowering Future Legal Practitioners!

School of Law · September 27, 2024

Empowering Future Legal Practitioners!

We are pleased to announce that UPES School of Law organized a one-day certification workshop on Legal Aid Lawyering on September 27, 2024. This workshop was…

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Photo: As part of the School of Law&x27;s educational program and the awareness activities of the Legal Aid Clinic…

School of Law · September 14, 2024

As part of the School of Law&x27s educational program and the awareness activities of the Legal Aid Clinic

As part of the School of Law's educational program and the awareness activities of the Legal Aid Clinic (LAC) at UPES, 4th-year criminal law students visited the…

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Photo: The School of Liberal Studies and Media, UPES, hosted Shab Setu on Hindi Diwas to reflect on the role of…

School of Liberal Studies and Media

The School of Liberal Studies and Media, UPES, hosted Shab Setu on Hindi Diwas to reflect on the role of

The School of Liberal Studies and Media, UPES, hosted Shab Setu on Hindi Diwas to reflect on the role of language as a bridge between people, ideas, and cultures.…

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Photo: : Elections, Votes & Ballots

School of Liberal Studies and Media

: Elections, Votes & Ballots

A global classroom for emerging changemakers. Over a power-packed week, the Summer School brought together students, scholars, diplomats, and educators for a…

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Featured in 3. Public events: Academic summer schools

Photo: Understanding India’s global role in a rapidly shifting world order.

School of Liberal Studies and Media

Understanding India’s global role in a rapidly shifting world order.

The School of Liberal Studies & Humanities at UPES had the honour of hosting Ambassador Rtn. Anil Trigunayat (IFS Retd) for an insightful lecture on “India’s Foreign…

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School of Liberal Studies and Media

Where global scholarship deepens local understanding. An international masterclass that redefined

Where global scholarship deepens local understanding. An international masterclass that redefined classroom learning. The School of Liberal Studies & Humanities at…

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School of Liberal Studies and Media

When students support students, learning becomes transformative.

The School for Life, UPES, launched Project #SPEAK (Support Program for English Advancement and Knowledge) with an immersive workshop on “Enhancing Articulation and…

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School of Liberal Studies and Media

International Perspectives. Real-World Policy. Transformative Learning

The School of Liberal Studies and Humanities UPES hosted a powerful guest lecture on “Disaster Governance and Recovery in Japan”, led by Dr. Anna Martini , Assistant…

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School of Liberal Studies and Media

Interdisciplinary Learning in Action: Neuropsychology Meets Liberal Studies

The School of Liberal Studies & Humanities (SOLHS), UPES, recently hosted an enriching global classroom experience with Dr. Knut Hestad, renowned neuropsychologist…

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Featured in 1. Research and innovation in learning: Learning from global educators

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School of Liberal Studies and Media

Empowering Change: Shaping Leaders in Harmony with Life – School for Life Ambassadors Programme

The SFL #Ambassadors Programme has been launched with a powerful purpose - to nurture student leaders who lead with #empathy and #integrity. Aligned with the School…

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School of Liberal Studies and Media · 20–22 October 2025

UPES Faculty Leads the Dialogue on Youth & Democracy at ACPC25

Dr. Harshika Varma, Assistant Professor at School of Liberal Studies and Media, was invited as a Speaker at the Asian Conference for Political Communication 2025…

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Department of Social Outreach and NSS · July 2026

Nutrition Awareness in Underserved Communities

From Classroom Learning to Community Impact Taking knowledge beyond the classroom, our B. Sc. Nutrition students stepped into underserved communities to drive…

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Student well-being

Empowering Students as Mental Health First Responders

From Awareness to Action: Building First Responders for Mental Health The Community Mental Health Training Program under SAARTHI empowered students to move beyond…

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Student well-being · 10th October 2024

Impact Hours with Dr. Veena Krishnan — Session 1

On World Mental Health Day ,10th October 2024, Manoshakti - The Emotional Wellbeing Club of UPES, had the privilege of hosting an insightful workshop led by Veena K.…

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Runway Incubator and DSO · 11th August 2026

Become a Community Problem Solver

Become a Community Problem Solver Date Tuesday, 11th August 2026 Venue Government Inter College, Paundha, Dehradun Organized By Runway Incubator, in association with…

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Featured in 5. Education outreach in schools and communities: Young problem solvers

Certificate of participation for the International Astronomy and Space Olympiad 2026

UPES Infinity Space Club with AIAA UPES Student Branch · 2026

International Astronomy and Space Olympiad (IASO) 2026

An olympiad testing participants on astronomy and space science, with certificates of participation.

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Featured in 3. Public events: International Astronomy and Space Olympiad

Winners receive a cheque on stage at Udbhav 2025

Hosted at UPES · 2025

Udbhav 2025 (Level II): Uttarakhand AI Mission hackathon

Innovators from more than 25 institutes across Uttarakhand presented solutions in AI, GenAI, IoT, blockchain, XR, robotics and digital governance. The top five teams presented at Raj Bhawan.

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Featured in 3. Public events: Udbhav 2025

Cover of the book Refractions of Kabir and Tulsidas in Post-Independence Hindi Literature

Hosted at UPES

Research Colloquium: Dr Fabio Mangraviti

A talk on how Kabir and Tulsidas were adapted and reinterpreted in post-independence Hindi literature and the redefinition of Indian identity.

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Featured in 3. Public events: Research colloquia

Delegates in discussion at India HCI 2023

Hosted at UPES · 2023

India HCI 2023 at UPES

The national human–computer interaction conference, where student chairs volunteered and students presented research in tracks such as Women in HCI.

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Featured in 3. Public events: India HCI 2023

Our contribution to the UN SDG 4 targets

Goal 4 has ten targets agreed by the United Nations for 2030. UPES contributes to all ten through its research, free resources, public events, training and outreach in schools and communities.

Impact

UPES activity reaches every Goal 4 target, with its deepest impact on school education, skills for work, inclusion and teacher development.

10 of 10UN targets under Goal 4 that UPES contributes to
4targets with sustained programmes and measurable results

Where we make the biggest difference

Targets where UPES runs sustained programmes with measurable results.

4.1

UN target 4.1Ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education.

What UPES does

Where we also contribute

Targets supported through specific projects, scholarships and resources.

4.2

UN target 4.2Ensure access to quality early childhood development and pre-primary education.

What UPES does

UN target wording is summarised. The full official text is on the United Nations SDG 4 page[136].

Indicators and where they are reported

Each SDG 4 indicator, and the report on this page that covers it.

IndicatorReport
Research on early years and lifelong learning educationReport 1: Research and innovation in learning
Lifelong learning: public access to learning resourcesReport 2: Free learning resources
Lifelong learning access policyReport 2: Free learning resources
Lifelong learning: public eventsReport 3: Public events
Vocational training eventsReport 4: Skills training
Education outreach activities beyond campusReport 5: School and community outreach

Annexure: education research publications

The full list of UPES education research publications indexed in Scopus, with a link to each paper.

147education research publications
1,399citations to these papers
9.5citations per paper

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