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To dream and to build.

A coffee table book for a decade of PES University.

Ten years of PES University in 84 pages: where it began, the people, the campuses and the milestones.

Client
PES University
Team
Institute of Design, PES University: Kuzhalini R (design lead), Dhanush M D, Aditya S Vellal (me), Chinmaya M Hebbale
Format
84 pages, 10 × 13 in, with a fold-in jacket
To dream and to build: Front coverPage 1: Ten Years of PES University. A journey measured not just in milestones, but in minds ignited. This book is a celebration of achievements etcPage 2: THE BEGINNING OF A DREAM PES was born in 1972, not in a grand building, but in a quiet, rented space with just 40 students and the unwaverinPage 3: Golden jubilee block, PES University, RR campus.Page 4Page 5: A decade is more than just a measure of time, it is a mirror reflecting the dreams, determination, and diligence of a community united by puPage 6: CONTENTS Vision & Mission 1-2 Shaping futures with purpose, driven by excellence and values. Tracing milestones that define our journey, yeaPage 7: SPIRIT: Identity 31-40 SPIRIT: Research 41-52 SPIRIT: Infrastructure 53-62 SPIRIT: Teachers 63-70 From questions to breakthroughs, shaping tPage 8: At PES University, we believe education should build both careers and character, helping students grow into skilled and responsible global cPage 9: Our Mission Every great institution is anchored by a mission, one that reflects its roots and shapes its path forward. “To provide students Page 10: A year of firsts, as PES University held its first convocation, with Hon’ble Governor Vajubhai Vala presiding and Dr. Balasubramaniam delivePage 11: 4 The Sixth Annual Convocation was graced by the Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu. His presence and words of encouragPage 12Page 13: Students Process Identity Research Infrastructure Teacher Behind every achievement lies a guiding philosophy. At PES University, that compasPage 14Page 15: The PESU way: Our guiding SPIRIT 8 Every great university is built on a foundation of values - a guiding philosophy that shapes its journey Page 16: PES University, EC campus.Page 17: Students Students are the heart of PES University, shaping and driving its every achievement. We are committed to creating opportunities thaPage 18Page 19: The ignited mind of the youth is the most powerful resource on the earth, above the earth, and under the earth. At PES University, we believPage 20: 13Page 21: The pillar of spirit: Our students At the very heart of PES University’s ethos stands our first and most cherished pillar : Our students. ThPage 22: 15 When PESSAT was launched in 2014, the vision was simple yet ambitious, to create a fair, transparent, and merit-based pathway into PES UnPage 23: Placeholder text for imagesPage 24: At PES, brilliance doesn’t stop at the classroom door, it spills over into workshops, labs, studios, and open grounds. This is where theory Page 25: 18 Placement & Entrepreneurship (Class of 2023 UG) From classrooms to careers • Total Offers 1,404. • Intership Offers 1,020. Enrolment GrowPage 26: 19Page 27: 20 Innovation in action - beyond the classroom At PES, life outside the classroom is electric, with races, robots, festivals, and innovationPage 28Page 29: Process Excellence is never an accident, it is the result of well-designed processes. At PES, every academic and administrative system is buPage 30Page 31: If students are the heart of PES University, then what keeps that heart beating strong? The answer lies in the second pillar of our SPIRIT fPage 32: Process: The engine that drives us forward Behind every breakthrough at PES University whether it’s a student’s world-class research paper oPage 33: Student Teaching Assistantship Program (STAP) Students work closely with faculty, mentor peers, and master their own concepts in the processPage 34: Placeholder text for imagesPage 35: Every journey begins with a choice, and for thousands of students each year, that choice is PES University. The admissions process is not juPage 36: 29 At PES, the curriculum is not a static document it’s a living framework that evolves with the world. Whether it’s digital marketing or PCPage 37: 30 Technology strengthens this framework. From software-based evaluations and online student verification to secure exam systems and digitalPage 38Page 39: Identity PES stands tall on a legacy of values, innovation, and impact. This identity unites generations of learners and inspires them to caPage 40Page 41: At PES University, our Identity is rooted in what we stand for. It lives in the trust of thousands of parents, in the confidence of recruitePage 42: Identity: Shaping who we are Since then, our reputation has steadily grown, reflected in both national and global benchmarks. From being ranPage 43Page 44: 37 From the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) to PESU Venture Labs (PVL) and the Crucible of Research and Innovation (CORI), Page 45: Identity photoPage 46: 39 Identity photo Identity photo Rooted in Karnataka, yet reaching far beyond, PES has steadily built a global footprint. International collPage 47: 40 At the core of PES is the belief that excellence means little without ethics. Our vision is to build a professionally superior and ethicaPage 48Page 49: BEST lab, PES University, RR campus. Research Research at PES is not just about inquiry, it is about creating knowledge that transforms sociPage 50: Chemistry lab, PES University, EC campus.Page 51: At PES, research begins with bold questions, an unrelenting curiosity, quiet “what ifs” that have the power to change everything. How many iPage 52: Building a culture of research From the moment PES became a university, its purpose was clear make research the driving force behind everythPage 53: 46 Together, these centres form the backbone of a research culture where students and faculty work side by side to push the boundaries of knPage 54Page 55: 48 At PES, learning doesn’t stay confined to subject boundaries, research here thrives on crossing them. Centres like CORI and its partner lPage 56: 49 Research output: from publications to patents In the past decade, PES faculty and students have shared their discoveries with the world-fPage 57: 50 One of PES University's most stellar achievements came in 2016, when PiSAT a student-built nanosatellite was successfully created and forPage 58: 51 At PES, research is a boundless journey-open to everyone, not just professors. The Ordell Ugo Initiative, launched in 2014, introduced unPage 59: From discovery to innovation 52 Research Infrastructure • 8 established research centers (2022-23): CORI, CIE, CISFCR, CAAR, CRSST, CIS, CPRPage 60: Golden jubliee block, PES University, RR campus.Page 61: Infrastructure World-class learning demands world-class spaces. Our campuses are designed as ecosystems of growth, innovation, and well-beinPage 62: PES University, RR campus.Page 63: To nurture young minds, we need to first create a space for them; a space they can make their own. When we built this University, we wanted Page 64: Infrastructure - building foundations for holistic learning Ariel shot of campus ec/ rr 57 MRD Block, PES University, RR campus. PES UniversPage 65: 58 PES Hospital, EC campus. As the university grew, so did its physical presence. PES University now thrived across three distinct campuses:Page 66Page 67: 60 PES University, EC Campus. Infrastructure investments truly pivoted focusing on boosting research and student engagement. Eleven new resePage 68: hospital/ gjb/ silent reflections 61 Silent Reflections, Be Block, PES University. The university celebrated PES's rich legacy while boldly Page 69: 62 Chemistry Lab, PES University, EC Campus PES University had solidified its successful multi-campus model, each thriving with purpose: • RPage 70: Image caption (place holder text)Page 71: Teachers Teachers are the pillars of PES, balancing mentorship, scholarship, and leadership. Their dedication elevates education into transfPage 72Page 73: Great teachers do more than just teaching. To a layman, it may merely be a profession. But to most, it’s a purpose. This purpose is what ledPage 74: Teachers - The pillars of knowledge At PES University, teachers have always been more than educators they are mentors, researchers, innovatoPage 75: Merging research with teaching Recognizing the value of specialization, faculty began cultivating strong research domains, laying the groundPage 76Page 77: 70 Academic freedom and community engagement PES further empowered its teachers by granting them the autonomy to design new courses, lead rePage 78: Over the years, PES University has been honored by the presence of some of India’s most inspiring leaders, visionaries, and changemakers. FrPage 79: 72Page 80: Marking milestones 12-08-2017 08-11-2020 07-10-2023 13-08-2016 31-08-2019 09-09-2022 25-08-2018 15-11-2021 07-12-2024 Every convocation at PPage 81: Board of governors Academic council Research council Executive council Dr. M R Doreswamy, Chancellor, PES University, Bengaluru 2016 - 2024 Page 82: Officers of the university Dr. V. Krishnamurthy, Regist Dr. K.S. Sridhar, Registrar. Dr. Kavi Mahesh, Dean, Research. Dr. Sudharshan T S B, Page 83: Officers of the university Prof. Harish G U, Chairperson, BBA. Prof. Priya Vaz, In-change Chairperson, BBA. Dr. Jayashree Sapra, ChairpersonPage 84: We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to the creation and execution of this book of dreams. Design & Editorial Team:To dream and to build: Back cover