Vice Chancellor Message

• Welcome to ATLAS SkillTech University, a self-financed state private university which has been established by Maharashtra Act No. XV of 2021, centered in the heart of Mumbai at Bandra Kurla Complex with over 500 leading organisations within its immediate proximity.

• The world of work has evolved dramatically, altering the prominence and hierarchy of education as well as skills, across the globe, calling for a highly agile and resilient workforce. Companies have realised the importance of ‘change’ and are investing heavily in the upskilling of their workforce to become future ready. With the advent of Industry 4.0, companies are reinventing work practices which will need new skills and tech savviness.

• For India, which has the largest demographic dividend, skill development is critical for both economic and social development. Providing a focused program to acquire skills for continuous improvement is fundamental to achieving an inclusive and sustainable growth.

• At ATLAS we are implementing a futuristic education model that is primarily focused on equipping young India with emerging skills and technologies to succeed in Industry 4.0. ATLAS is committed to preparing the current generations for the future through research, scholarship, education, and practice.

• Our unique model and industry-integrated location has enabled ATLAS to become a globally ranked, urban innovation university bringing together well-renowned faculty, leading companies, industry experts, and talented students to deliver exceptional solutions to important issues. Thereby, transforming our students to become responsible leaders of tomorrow.

• An ATLAS education helps students stand out through a technology-enabled learning environment, industry as faculty, simulative virtual lab experiences, interdisciplinary choice-based learning, observerships, internships, apprenticeships, and industry placements. India needs job creators now more than ever. Hence, ATLAS focuses on developing entrepreneurs and not just job seekers.

• Every student at ATLAS not only absorbs knowledge but also aims to create knowledge that would help generations to come. There is a great emphasis on exploring the world and the unimaginable complexities it holds. We encourage all our stakeholders including the students, faculty, and employees to answer questions that help humanity and lead India into the future.

• Dr. lndu Shahani is the Founding President and Chancellor of ATLAS SkillTech University. Dr. Shahani was the Sheriff of Mumbai (2008, 2009), Member of the University Grants Commission (2011-14) and Principal of H.R. College of Commerce & Economics, Mumbai (2000-16). An Academician with over four decades of institution building experience. She has played the lead role in nurturing her students to become professionals with a heart. She was the first Indian to be appointed Vice-Chair on the Board of Governors of the International Baccalaureate (IB). She has been invited to leading Corporate Boards and key listed companies providing an impetus for ‘Academia – Industry Collaboration’, the subject of her PhD from The University of Mumbai. Dr. Shahani is an independent Director on the Board of Colgate Palmolive (India) Limited, United Spirits Limited – Diageo, HSBC Asset Management, Bajaj Electricals Limited, Clariant, Eureka Forbes Limited and Lighthouse Learning Limited.