International Lecture Series
NIAS-KJC Europe Lecture Series
The guest lecture began with a video introduction of the college, followed by a prayer led by the college choir. Prof. Ramya. B then delivered the welcome note, in which she welcomed the dignitaries on and off the dais from the Austrian Delegation, as well as the resource person for the day. The dignitaries then lit the lamp on the dais, followed by Dr. Suba Chandran from NIAS, who introduced NIAS, and Ambassador Katharina Wiese delivered the presiding speech. Dr. Martin Kocher, the day's resource person, then delivered a presentation on a new geopolitical epoch: Economic Challenges from a European Perspective. Dr. Martin Kocher elaborated on the economic crossroads in the EU as well as the Austrian economy and the world economy as a whole. The speaker also went into detail regarding the Austrian economy, skilled labour, and wages in relation to inflation. He elaborated on the EU's developments and the fundamental changes to the labour market. Dr. Martin Kocher additionally discussed ongoing and completed reform programs, as well as the implications of rising energy costs. The following segment was a question-and-answer session. Dr. M K Baby presented the vote of gratitude. The event closed with the college anthem.
International Lecture - ‘Europe at Cross Roads’
The Department of History, Kristu Jayanti College in association with the Europe Studies, Programme, NIAS, Bengaluru, organized an international lecture on the topic ‘Europe at Cross Roads’. The Speaker of the event is Mr. Gert Heijkoop, Counsel General, Kingdom of Netherlands. The session started with a welcome speech by Prof Ramya B from Kristu Jayanti College and introductory remarks by Rev. Fr. Emmanuel P .J. Mr. Gert addressed current issues of Russia, the Ukraine War, What is Happening with China, China’s position and its intentions, New bi-polar World- U.S & China, and presented strategies for how Western Europe has proceeded. Later the session was open for a question and answer session, where the young students from both institutions posed different questions. Overall the session was wonderful and very fruitful. Finally, the session came to an end with a formal vote of thanks by Prof. Stephen Deepak, Dept. of Management Studies and member of the international relations committee, Kristu Jayanti College.
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