Messages From Faculty

Message from Director In-Charge

I am delighted to know that the students of SVNIT have brought back the college newsletter “Times of SVNIT”. This newsletter from Renesa acts as a platform to highlight all the good work, i.e., achievements, events, and other activities that all the student chapters have been doing, and also showcases the commendable achievements of the individual students. Despite the unique circumstances created by COVID-19, the students of SVNIT have maintained their enthusiasm and displayed their interest in carrying out various activities of the chapters.

The offline classes have been conducted inside the campus for the final-year B.Tech. and first-year M.Tech. students this semester. The institute has called the students of M.Sc., second-year and third-year B.Tech., second-year M.Tech. and Ph.D. to report in the institute in December 2021. The offline classes for all the students (except firstyear B.Tech.) will start from 3rd January, 2022. I want the students of SVNIT to enjoy the campus and take appropriate personal and collective precautions when living, learning, working and playing.

We are ranked 47 in the Engineering category among the top technical institutes of the country by NIRF 2021. We are now in the process of submitting the relevant data to NIRF 2022 of the Ministry of Education. We hope to improve our rank in the India Rankings 2022.

The institute celebrates the Diamond Jubilee this year but remains as young at heart as ever. We remain committed to excellence and growth in every facet. The institute, on the whole, has successfully steered its path at all times, trying to expand its limits despite the unpredictable barriers. The institute aims to be a globally accepted leading academic institution that provides a more holistic and multidisciplinary education, creating knowledge, and catalyzing excellent and innovative quality research in science, engineering, and technology, contributing to the development of the nation and humanity at large.

After seeing the efforts of the students to bring out this newsletter, I am proud to have such wonderful people as students. I congratulate the entire newsletter team. Newsletters like these convey the achievements and innovative works of the students of SVNIT to the other institutes and also serve as a sort of archive for the future. I can proudly say that SVNIT Surat will continue to succeed at producing the finest engineers in the country. Best wishes.

Prof. R. Venkata Rao Director In-Charge - SVNIT

Message from Deputy Director

The entire globe has been reeling under the severe influence of COVID-19 for the past two years. Our SVNIT family was also equally disturbed academically and health-wise during the same period. I hope you are keeping well with your family in this difficult situation. All the stakeholders within the campus cooperated very well and we have tried to manage the COVID situation to the best of our abilities. The campus is bursting with energy once again due to the arrival of the students. I am sure that the students on the campus are cooperating well to keep the campus safe.

I am delighted to know that the students’ chapter of Renesa - SVNIT is publishing the first-ever newsletter - Times of SVNIT under the able guidance of the faculty advisors of the institute. Being the Official Media and Publication House of SVNIT, Renesa is doing an amazing job by introducing such magazines. This newsletter will add a new feather to the existing bunch. Renesa serves as a platform for the creative expression of thoughts through writing and design. This newsletter also serves as a guide to all the students and includes all the current affairs and important information that the students would need to know about the institute — about clubs, fests, grading system, academic regulations, and the curriculum of their respective programs. The content of this magazine is also made accessible to the people outside of SVNIT by publishing and sharing the same through online mode using social media platforms and the Renesa website.

I am sure the content of this newsletter will give good exposure to the faculty, staff and students about the culture of the institute. Its publication through the online medium will definitely improve the perception of the institute in the outside world.

With the hanging threat of Omicron and being part of the chairman task force committee, I request students, teachers and the staff to strictly follow the necessary guidelines and protocols.

I convey my best wishes and congratulations to the entire team of Renesa for bringing such a wonderful issue to the stakeholders.

Dr. P. L. Patel Deputy Director - SVNIT

Message from Dean Student Welfare

With the renewed beginning of college life, I am delighted to introduce the very first edition of the official newsletter of our college, Times of SVNIT. On-campus studies are guaranteed to be accompanied by a plethora of events, either organized by the institute or by our multiple student chapters. This newsletter will be a commemoration of all these events and will serve as a manual for future events. It will also showcase the glorious achievements of our students.

Despite all the online constraints and challenges, I was happy to realize that the student chapters did not go inactive. I hope that the same enthusiasm will be displayed on campus, and the events organized will be enjoyed by all. Times of SVNIT will help keep track of all the happenings and allow the students to actively plan their studies and fun. I would recommend everyone read this newsletter to stay informed about all the campus news.

After facing the restrictions of COVID-19 for more than a year, oncampus life will be a fresh beginning for all of us. I hope we can enjoy the best moments while practicing proper safety precautions. I request all of you that regardless of vaccination status, masks must be worn in all indoor as well as outdoor spaces at the Institute campus. I request all the students, teachers, and staff to come together to make this experience as educational and enjoyable as possible.

I would like to thank the Renesa team for taking up the task of publishing this newsletter. As the official media and publication house of our institute, they have given us some great magazines in the past, and now they have successfully launched the first edition of our triannual Times of SVNIT.

Lastly, I hope this editorial finds you safe and healthy and enjoying campus life. Kindly follow all the rules and regulations and continue paving your way to a bright future. Use this newsletter to its best, and I hope you find this initiative useful and informative.

Dr. Ravi Kant Dean (Student Welfare) - SVNIT

Message from Faculty Advisor

The COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a standstill. Everybody around the world had a long, unforeseen vacation from their workplaces and had to cope in their own way. Many of us lost people dear to us and it seemed as if the suffering and anguish that had doomed the world would never end. Yet, the SVNIT family soldiered through the pain and continued their work diligently.

As we see the light at the end of the tunnel and the campus reopening, this seemed to be the right time to revitalize the SVNIT newsletter. Now coming out bi-annually, the Times of SVNIT aims to highlight the major events that have taken place in the past few months and the accomplishments of the stalwarts of our institute.

From bright and colorful reports about recent fests and tournaments and a catalogue of club activities, to highlighting personal achievements of the student body, this newsletter has got everything covered.

I convey my sincerest regards to the Renesa team for putting in great efforts in compiling and designing this newsletter and I do hope that the reader enjoys it.

On this note, I would like to welcome all the students back to campus and I look forward to seeing you all in class again. Dr. Urvashi Kaushal Faculty Advisor - Renesa