Tue Mar 04 16:11:47 UTC 2025: ## RUAS Launches ISTE Student Chapter, Emphasizing Industry-Academia Collaboration

**Bengaluru, March 4, 2025** – The Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (RUAS) launched its Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) student chapter on Tuesday. The inauguration highlighted the crucial role of collaboration between academia and industry in fostering a skilled workforce equipped for the future.

D.S. Suresh, Chairman of ISTE’s Karnataka Section, addressed the importance of technical education and professional societies in bridging the gap between theoretical learning and practical industry needs. He stressed the opportunities ISTE offers students for research, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration, emphasizing continuous learning, adaptability, and proficiency in emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence as key factors for future success.

Shiva Kumar R., President of the Peenya Industries Association (PIA), underscored the necessity of strong industry-academia partnerships to cultivate a talent pool that meets the evolving demands of the industry. The event underscored a growing focus on bridging the gap between education and employment in the rapidly changing technological landscape.

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