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What makes a career perfect? For Dr. Pritesh Chakraborty( Assistant Professor, Acharya Sukumar Sen Mahavidyalaya), the guest speaker at the Online Workshop titled ‘Love What You Do: Careers in English Literature and Language’ organised by The Department of English and Literary Studies, Brainware University on September 30, 2021, a good career is one where passion meets development. Dr. Chakraborty introduced students to lesser known career pathways for English graduates and provided students a list of resources for finding job opportunities and even scholarships.

To understand how pandemic has affected marketing and how gradually the problem has been solved, Tijarat-The Marketing C-LAB of School of Management & Commerce, Brainware University organized a workshop on the topic – ‘Marketing Challenges and Resolution during Pandemic’ on September 30, 2021 from 4pm. Rashed Khan (General Manager Marketing of Yogotex Fabric LTD.) was the esteemed speaker for this workshop.The speaker spoke about the challenges faced and how they broadened their avenues to cope up with the situation. He also explained how digitization has helped them in many ways. This workshop helped the students to understand that how industries prioritized the perspectives of the customer and how they kept them afloat in this pandemic situation.

Business Analytics is a field enjoying rapid development in today’s job market. To meet industry demands, analysts are incorporating a wide range of tools to streamline the process. The School of Management and Commerce, Brainware University organised a One-week Online Workshop on “Business Analytics and Modeling by R and Spreadsheet” from September 6, 2021 to September 10, 2021 to help familiarize participants with the latest market trends in the field of business analytics and help them choose the correct tools. Leading experts and scholars from India were invited as guests to help guide students.
The workshop started with Dr. Himanshu Gupta’s explanation of the way in which AHP(Analytic Hierarchy Process) and TOPOIS can be used in marketing research. The sessions continued on Day 2 with DEMATEL and Best Worst Method discussions.
Through the rest of the week eminent guests like Dr. Gautam Bandhopadhyay(Associate Professor, NIT Durgapur), Dr. Arijit Ghosh(Assistant Professor, St. Xaviers’ College), Dr. Anirban Sarkar(Assistant Professor, WBSU) introduced students to key tools and techniques in the field of business analytics like software R, Parametric and Non-parametric tests.
The Q&A sessions at the end of each speech allowed students to closely interact with the experts and learn about job opportunities in the field.

The Indian currency has a rich history that often remains unexplored. To make students aware of their history and encourage them to actively celebrate the past, the School of Management & Commerce, Brainware University in collaboration with the Central Library, Brainware University organised a special quiz on Indian Currency on September 22, 2021 at 3:30 PM. The event started with a brief introduction by Ms. Bandana Basu(Librarian, Brainware University) and Mr. Biplab Kumar Chandra(Assistant Librarian, Brainware University) who helped frame the cultural history of the Indian currency as a fascinating tale filled with intrigue and sacrifice. The questions were a good mix of historical facts and some niche fun questions on the lesser known facts. Sramana Paul, a participant remarked, “it was a really interesting competition. I got to learn but also developed my confidence each time I spoke up,” she said. Brainware University Central Library promises to organise more such informative sessions for students where they can educate themselves and others.

What is the latest thing in the world of photography? To make sure our future photographers are aware of the latest developments. The Department of Multimedia and PhotoFrame, Brainware University organized an Online Workshop in Travel Photography on September 11, 2021 from 5 PM. Renowned photographer, Mr. Argha Chatterjee(Lumix Mentor) explained to students how travel photography is a unique genre that mixes a sense of nostalgia with the fervent pace of modern life. Through pictures from his portfolio, Mr. Chatterjee explained to students about the job prospects in the field and skills that are most in demand. The workshop provided students an opportunity to closely interact with an industry insider and gain insights into the profession.

Brainware University prides itself on providing limitless opportunities to our students. In an effort to provide students with a global career, the Department of Biotechnology, Brainware University organised a Workshop on Erasmus Mundus Scholarships for Joint Masters Degree Programme(EMJMD) on September 18, 2021 at 3 PM. The aim of the programme was to make students aware of the global opportunities available in the field of biotechnology research and the ways they can effectively make use of such opportunities to build a global career. Our guest speaker, Mr. Somnath Choudhury(Country Representative, Erasmus Mundus Association) guided students on all aspects of studying abroad.

The Department of Multimedia, Brainware University organized an online Workshop on Film Making on September 21, 2021. Keeping in mind the integral role film making plays in visual presentation, the workshop was organized to provide the participants with the tips and tricks of various professions and practices associated with Film Making.
To grace the occasion, Mr. Rajesh Dutta, Indian film director and editor associated with the Bengali film industry, was invited to be the guest speaker. The guest speaker shared his experiences and discussed some professional filmmaking techniques. This was followed by a lively Q&A session where the participants raised several queries regarding the art and forms of filmmaking which were patiently addressed by the speaker. The workshop concluded with a vote of thanks from the session coordinators, Mr. Goutam Banerjee and Mr. Sandip Bhattacharjee, Assistant Professors, Department of Multimedia.

The Department of Multimedia, Brainware University organised an Online Workshop on Matte Painting on September 18,2021 at 12 PM to discuss the career opportunities in the field of matte painting. Industry expert, Mr. Rittwik Jana(Matte Paint and Concept Artist) guided the students on the career prospects in this niche field.
He started by introducing students to samples made with professional matte painting techniques and showcased how to cater to clients’ demands. He advised students to expose themselves to a wide variety of art styles and then pick one which suits their sensibility the most. Mr. Jana also informed the students about specific companies looking to hire matte artists and what skills graduates can cultivate to appeal to this market.The final part of the session was devoted towards answering students’ career questions and Mr. Jana mentored them on making a successful career in art.

The Department of Law, Brainware University organized a workshop on ‘Role of Independent Director in Corporate Governance: A Review’ on September 20, 2021. The objective of the workshop was to elaborate how an independent director contributes in enhancing corporate credibility and governance standards. To grace the occasion, the guest speaker, Dr. Alok Ray, former Secretary of Corporate laws Committee, Ethical Standard Board, Corporate Governance Committee of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) at New Delhi and also Study Groups on Networking of CA Firms was invited. The guest speaker introduced participants to the different ways in which the Independent Director plays a crucial role.

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