World University of Design

16Feb

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World University of Design honors renowned Print maker Devraj Dakoji with ‘Critics Choice Award’

New Delhi, February 2025.World University of Design conferred the ‘WUD Critics’ Choice Award’ for 2025 on renowned printmaker Devraj Dakoji, honoring his remarkable contributions to the world of printmaking. Presented by Prof. (Dr) Sanjay Gupta, Vice Chancellor, World University of Design, this prestigious award acknowledges his outstanding talent and dedication towards the field of printmaking, reinforcing his reputation as a key figure in contemporary art honoring his remarkable contribution. Also present for felicitation was Ms. Rasika Kajaria, Director, Exhibit320.Born in Hyderabad, Dakoji’s early experience of picking herbs for his father influenced his art, making nature a central theme. His works, especially printmaking, draw inspiration from Indian culture, with nature and ...

World University of Design hosts 4th convocation ceremony; confers 220 degrees

21Jan

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World University of Design hosts 4th convocation ceremony; confers 220 degrees

New Delhi, January 2025.World University of Design (WUD), India’s first university dedicated to education in the creative domain, held its 4th convocation ceremony at the Sonipat Campus in Haryana. Mr. Sameep Shastri, Vice Chairman, BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BRICS CCI),graced the event as Chief Guest, where the varsity awarded degrees to 220 students. The convocation marked the transition of students from diverse design disciplines into professionals and with degrees conferred and a design pledge made, the university confidently sent them on their professional journey. Equipped with knowledge and a global outlook, these graduates are set to shape the future of the design industry.World University of Design also awarded Honorary Doctorate Degrees to three creative lu...

World University of Design Welcomes Applications for 2025 Academic Year

5Dec

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World University of Design Welcomes Applications for 2025 Academic Year

New Delhi, 5thDecember 2024.World University of Design (WUD), India’s first University dedicated to education in the creative domain, is inviting online applications from candidates seeking admission to its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for the academic year 2025. WUD offers a range of courses to its students wherein they can choose the disciplines of their choice, including architecture, design, fashion, communication, visual arts, performing arts and management. Each school at WUD offers a range of unique courses, giving students an array of specialized career paths to explore and pursue.The application process has been streamlined with necessary forms easily accessible on the university’s official website. Following the application process, candidates must take the W...

13Nov

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World University of Design Honors Prof. Lalit Kumar Das with the 2024 “Design Guru” Award

New Delhi, November 2024.World University of Design (WUD), India’s first University dedicated to education in the creative domain, has honored Professor Lalit Kumar Das with the prestigious "Design Guru" Award on November 11, 2024, at a glittering ceremony on their campus. Professor LK Dasstands out as a pioneering force in industrial design education, renowned for his innovative approaches to inclusive and sustainable design. His leadership in the field has not only shaped the next generation of designers but also underlined the importance of creating products and environments that are accessible and beneficial for all.This award presented by the World University of Design, marks the occasion of National Design Guru Day, commemorating leaders who have made transformative contribut...

21Oct

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World University of Design’s CULT Festival 2024

New Delhi, October 2024.World University of Design (WUD), India’s first University dedicated to education in the creative domain, has once again demonstrated its dedication to providing a comprehensive and well-rounded education with the successful conclusion of its annual CULT Festival. The three-day extravaganza, held from October 16 to 18, 2024 at WUD campus in Sonipat, brought together over 4000 participants from more than 70 institutions across India, celebrating the fusion of sports, arts, culture and design.This year’s festival, a three-day celebration of sports, art, and design, brought together students from diverse educational backgrounds to compete and collaborate in various events. By integrating the competitive spirit of sports with the freedom of artistic expression, ...

3Sep

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World University of Design & University of Huddersfield Awarded ₹40 Million Grant To Study Future Of Heritage Post Office Buildings in India & the UK

New Delhi, Sept ember 2024. World University of Design (WUD), India’s first University dedicated to education in the creative domain, in collaboration with University of Huddersfield (UK)have been awarded a ₹4.4 crore (₹40 Million) grant by Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to spearhead a new knowledge and cultural exchange project. The project aims to adopt a creative place-based scanning approach to investigate the post office cultures in India and the UK and will further examine aspects of British era using cutting-edge architectural technology to explore how post office buildings in India can be used in the future. The project will run till December 2026 and will also involve Postal Museum of London and the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH)...

Global Goals Jam at WUD Throws Up Many Implementable Ideas

28Sep

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Global Goals Jam at WUD Throws Up Many Implementable Ideas

Sonepat, September, 2023.World University of Design (WUD) hosted its 7th Global Goals Jam on September 18th and 19th, 2023 on the theme of "Building Back Biodiversity." Many fascinating, extremely unique and interesting ideas were brought forth by participants, such as the use of wind turbines in empty spaces around airports to create energy using air currents created by frequent landings and take offs; or The use of superbug to consume oil spills; or conservation of bees, the core of ecology; and farming of crops along with trees for their bark and other items.The Global Goals Jam is a collaborative event of World University of Design that brings together people from all over the world to work together to solve the world's biggest challenges. The...

World University of Design prepares their First Green Building Professional

21Jul

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World University of Design prepares their First Green Building Professional

New Delhi, July 2023.Nothing is more delightful than watching one’s fledgling soar to heights. World University of Design experienced something similar as their fourth year student of School of Architecture – Ms. Ramisa Yasmin has been awarded with the title of IGBC Accredited Professional – Associate by the Indian Green Building Council of India.The achievement added yet another feather in WUD’s hat, giving them their first certified green architect. Abiding by NEP 2020 guidelines, WUD, since its inception has employed and adopted various Sustainability Goals so as to not just help students build rewarding careers but also contribute in the making of a greener and brighter future. As part of this intent, the School of Architecture initi...

World University of Design presents INTERFACES: An Indo-European exhibition in association with Alliance Française

1Jul

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World University of Design presents INTERFACES: An Indo-European exhibition in association with Alliance Française

New Delhi, July 2023.World University of Design, known for reinventing itself and pushing its own limits, brought forth INTERFACES, a HolzIndia presentation along with Alliance Française. The exhibition celebrates the transformative power of printmaking and showcases artworks by Indian, French and Belgian artists and is up for display until July 3rd, 2023 @ Alliance Francaise de Delhi.To create awareness about the genre of Printmaking in Visual Arts as the new age sphere, WUD also organised a ‘Panel Discussion on Printmaking – Transformation in New India’, embellished with eminent artists as panelists including Ananda Moy Banerji, Kanchan Chander, Prayag Shukla, Prachi Sahasrabudhe and Seema Kohli ...