At the Symbiosis International Annual Dinner in New Delhi, Dr Ramakrishnan Raman, Vice Chancellor of Symbiosis International (Deemed University), highlighted universities’ role in shaping responsible, technology-ready, and globally minded graduates.
Artificial intelligence is transforming economies, workplaces and the way knowledge is created and shared. For universities, the challenge is no longer simply to prepare students for existing careers, but to equip them for a world in which many jobs and professional roles are yet to emerge.
Welcoming the international gathering, Dr Raman emphasised the enduring importance of diplomacy, mutual understanding and cooperation in a world experiencing rapid technological and economic change.
He described the transformation underway as an opportunity for universities to strengthen international connections, encourage innovation and prepare young people for an increasingly interconnected future.
“Education today is not merely about preparing students for jobs that exist; it is about preparing them for careers that may not yet exist,” he observed, highlighting the need for adaptable skills and lifelong learning.
At Symbiosis, this vision involves integrating artificial intelligence and emerging technologies into teaching, research and industry engagement. However, Dr Raman stressed that technological adoption must extend beyond introducing new digital tools into classrooms. Students must learn to think critically, solve problems, interpret data and understand the ethical implications of technology.
Equally important is ensuring that digital capabilities are developed across disciplines, including management, law, healthcare and the humanities. As AI increasingly influences professional practice, technological literacy must become a shared educational priority rather than the preserve of specialised technical courses.
Dr Raman also underlined the importance of international collaboration. Universities, governments, and industry can work together through joint research, faculty exchanges, student mobility, and skills development, drawing on each country’s distinct strengths and expertise.
Dr Raman called for a future in which technological progress contributes not only to economic productivity but also to more inclusive, resilient and prosperous societies.
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