Understanding the dynamic behaviour of wildfires
On 20 July 2023, the Sustainability Cluster held a lecture on wildfires as a source of socio-hydrological extremes.
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19 events from UPES schools and departments support this goal. Each event has its own report with a description, photograph and, where one exists, a link to the original post.
Hands-on training in environmental technology with USERC
A three-day hands-on training programme on environmental technology, run by the Uttarakhand Science Education and Research Centre with the Sustainability Cluster.
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Sustainability Fair 3.0
On 9–10 April 2025, the School of Advanced Engineering brought students, researchers and industry together for prototypes, hands-on workshops and conversations on innovation for a resilient future.
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Doctoral scholar presents nanomaterials research in Paris
Kamal Kumar, a CSIR senior research fellow in the Department of Physics, presented his work at the 2nd International Conference on Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology in Paris.
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Energy Summit 2025: ICSAE 2025
On 11–12 November 2025, the fourth Energy Summit, the International Conference on Sustainable and Affordable Energy, brought researchers together on cleaner and more sustainable energy.
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Seminar on challenges in petro retailing
G.H.V. Rao, Zonal Manager (Oil and Gas Downstream), HPCL Chandigarh, discussed margins, infrastructure, safety compliance, automation and sustainable practices in fuel retailing.
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Masterclass on business consulting for climate resilience
Prof Cynthia Caron of Clark University spoke on risk assessment, sustainable supply chains and community partnerships for climate resilience.
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Masterclass on climate risk profiling and adaptation planning
On 18 March 2025, Prof Cynthia Caron led a School of Business masterclass on climate risk profiling and adaptation planning.
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SAKSHAM 2026: responsible leadership in energy
The School of Business hosted SAKSHAM 2026, its annual initiative on energy conservation and responsible energy use.
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Youth Consultation for Viksit Uttarakhand 2047
With the Centre for Public Policy and Good Governance, the School of Business hosted a youth consultation on energy, economics and sustainability for Uttarakhand’s Vision 2047.
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Udbhav 2025 state hackathon
UPES hosted Level II of the Uttarakhand AI Mission state hackathon, with innovators from more than 25 institutes presenting solutions in AI, IoT, blockchain, XR and robotics.
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Masterclass with architect Snehanshu Mukherjee
The School of Design hosted architect and educator Snehanshu Mukherjee for a masterclass on design and legacy.
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40 lectures for IFS probationers at IGNFA
The School of Law delivered 40 lectures on environmental law, governance and climate change strategy to the 2023–2025 batch of Indian Forest Service probationers at IGNFA, Dehradun.
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Law students at the International Conference on Climate Justice
Four School of Law students presented research papers at the second International Conference on Climate Justice and Sustainable Development.
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Contemporary international trade and the changing global legal order
On 23 July 2025, the Law and Social Sciences cluster held the second event in its International Law and Politics in Review series.
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Hexa Climate interaction with law students
Mayank Bhardwaj, VP – Legal, and Arpit Jain, Chief of Staff, of Hexa Climate held an interaction with School of Law students.
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Ozone Day awareness event
On 16 September 2024, the School of Law held an event on protecting the ozone layer, with Dr Rakesh Kapoor, Special Secretary (retd.), Government of India.
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Workshop on applied sustainability with Prof Corey Glickman
Prof Corey Glickman led a workshop on applied sustainability for transformative impact, on how AI and machine learning can accelerate sustainability and why academia, industry and government must work together.
Event report → · Original postATMOSFAIR 2024 for World Ozone Day
The Sustainability Cluster marked World Ozone Day on 16 September 2024 with ATMOSFAIR, an eco-conscious fest on protecting the ozone layer and the environment.
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