Technology Is No Longer Optional | VC Prof. Nagabhushan at Faculty CBP 2025

Описание: "On 19th May 2025, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. P. Nagabhushan Garu delivered a deeply insightful and contemporary address during the Two-Week Capacity Building Programme (CBP) for Faculty in Social Sciences and Humanities, organised at Vignan’s University.
The programme focused on enhancing methodological expertise and technological adaptation, addressing the urgent need for academic transformation in today’s rapidly evolving world.
🎓 Faculty Capacity Building for a New Academic Era
Prof. Nagabhushan Garu highlighted that capacity building is no longer limited to subject knowledge. Instead, it must focus on:
Research methodology
Technological adaptability
Analytical depth
Contemporary relevance
He discussed the different modules of the CBP, emphasising how each module is designed to strengthen faculty competence in:
Research methods
Digital tools
Technology-assisted teaching
Academic productivity
🌍 Technology as a Strategic Necessity
Drawing a strong real-world connection, Sir referred to the recent India–Pakistan conflict, explaining how technology played a decisive role in modern warfare.
He clearly stated:
“Without technology, we cannot do anything nowadays.”
He used this example to underline that:
Technology is not optional
Technology determines outcomes
Technology shapes power, security, and progress
This reflection extended beyond warfare into education, governance, and research.
🧠 Teaching vs Technology – A Powerful Insight
One of the most thought-provoking lines from his speech was:
“Real technology is not enhanced by teaching, but teaching can be done through technology.”
He explained that:
Technology evolves independently through innovation
Education must learn to leverage technology effectively
Faculty must shift from traditional delivery models to technology-enabled pedagogy
💡 The Importance of Prompting & Thought Design
Prof. Nagabhushan Garu also spoke about the importance of prompting, especially in the context of:
Digital tools
AI-assisted systems
Research thinking
He emphasised that:
The quality of output depends on the quality of prompts
Thinking must be structured before technology is applied
Faculty must guide students in asking the right questions, not just finding answers
📘 Social Sciences, Humanities & Technology Integration
He strongly advocated that the social sciences and Humanities cannot remain isolated from technology. Instead, they must:
Integrate analytical tools
Use technology for deeper interpretation
Adapt to digital research ecosystems
This integration, he said, is essential for relevance, impact, and societal contribution.
🚀 A Vision for Future-Ready Faculty
Concluding his address, Prof. Nagabhushan Garu reinforced that:
Faculty are the carriers of institutional vision
Continuous learning is a professional responsibility
Methodology + Technology = Academic Excellence
The CBP stands as a vital step toward future-ready faculty and globally aligned education at Vignan’s University.
📌 Event Details
Event: Two-Week Capacity Building Programme (CBP)
Date: 19th May 2025
Theme: Enhancing Methodological Expertise & Technological Adaptation
Participants: Faculty – Social Sciences & Humanities
Speaker: Prof. Dr. P. Nagabhushan Garu
University: Vignan’s University

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