What initiatives and steps has LPU taken to bridge the gap between academia and industry?

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    shikha verma | Contributor-Level 10

    a month ago

    Dear, There are many initiatives taken steps to bridge the gap between academia and industry.  It aligns itself with companies such as Microsoft, Google, IBM, and CISCO to bring certifications, workshops, and Practical learning into the classroom. LPU continues to revise its curriculum incorporating feedback from employers and large recruitments to reflect current technologies such as Ai, IoT, cloud computing. With corporate guest lectures, industrial visits and hackathons the students get exposed to the actual working environment of the industry of their choice.

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    Aston Martin | Contributor-Level 10

    2 weeks ago

    Dear reader,

    Taking admission at LPU is a great choice.

    Through cooperative curriculum development with industry professionals, LPU ensures relevance and closes the gap between academia and industry.  In order to prepare students for the corporate world, important initiatives include required internships, real-world industry projects, and Industry-Academia Interface programs that regularly feature guest lectures and workshops by top professionals.

    For more information kindly visit their concerned department.

    I hope this information helps.

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    Vridhi | Contributor-Level 10

    2 weeks ago

    LPU has taken strong steps to bridge the gap between academics and industry. the main initiatives:

    1. Industry-Collaborated Curriculum – LPU designs its syllabus with help from top industry experts to match current market needs.

    2. Guest Lectures by Professionals – Regular sessions by CEOs, managers, and tech experts help students learn real business and tech knowledge.

    3. Internships and Live Projects – LPU ensures students work on live industry projects and do internships with top companies like Amazon, Cognizant, and HDFC.

    4. Skill Development Programs – Special training in coding, communication, leadership, data tools,

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    YogyaaOSharma | Contributor-Level 8

    2 months ago

    Lovely Professional University (LPU) actively connects the field of academia with the industry through multiple strategic steps. It provides industry-compatible course outlines that are worked on with top professionals in the field, which make students acquire related skills. LPU has good relations with more than 4,000 national and international companies through which LPU has solid placement and internship opportunities that also offer real-life exposure.

    Workshops, guest lectures and industrial trips are common at the university and they enable students to mingle with professionals and keep up with current trends in the market. LPU ha

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    Sampreet Kaur | Contributor-Level 6

    6 months ago

    LPU has taken strong steps to bridge the gap between academics and industry. the main initiatives:

    1. Industry-Collaborated Curriculum – LPU designs its syllabus with help from top industry experts to match current market needs.

    2. Guest Lectures by Professionals – Regular sessions by CEOs, managers, and tech experts help students learn real business and tech knowledge.

    3. Internships and Live Projects – LPU ensures students work on live industry projects and do internships with top companies like Amazon, Cognizant, and HDFC.

    4. Skill Development Programs – Special training in coding, communication, leadership, data tools, AI, digital marketin

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    Gurshabad Singh | Contributor-Level 10

    9 months ago

    LPU has taken several initiatives to bridge the gap between academia and industry by creating strong partnerships with various companies and organizations. The university collaborates with industry leaders to ensure that its curriculum stays updated and aligns with current market demands. Through these partnerships, LPU regularly integrates industry-specific projects, case studies, and real-world challenges into the academic programs. This ensures that students are learning practical knowledge that they can apply directly in their careers after graduation.

    Additionally, LPU offers students valuable opportunities for hands-on experience

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    irin | Contributor-Level 10

    6 months ago

    Hello there,

    Lovely Professional University (LPU) has taken several effective initiatives to bridge the gap between academia and industry, making students career-ready in today's competitive world. One of the key strategies includes strong collaborations with top-tier companies like Google, Microsoft, Wipro, and Cognizant, which contribute directly to curriculum development and skill training. These partnerships ensure that what students learn in classrooms matches current industry needs.

    LPU also offers co-branded and industry-integrated programs that deliver specific training in collaboration with leading companies. Such programs help

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    Jyoti Gohri | Contributor-Level 9

    6 months ago

    hi

    Lovely Professional University (LPU) has implemented various effective measures to connect academia with industry, preparing students for careers in today's competitive environment. A key approach involves robust partnerships with leading companies such as Google, Microsoft, Wipro, and Cognizant, which play a direct role in shaping curriculum development and skill training. These collaborations guarantee that the knowledge students acquire in classrooms aligns with current industry requirements.

    LPU also provides co-branded and industry-integrated programs that offer targeted training in partnership with prominent companies. Such init

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    Nimmi | Contributor-Level 8

    11 months ago

    Lovely Professional University (LPU) takes to address the issue of bridging the gap between academic institutions and industry. It aligns itself with companies such as Microsoft, Google, IBM, and CISCO to bring certifications, workshops, and Practical learning into the classroom. LPU continues to revise its curriculum incorporating feedback from employers and large recruitments to reflect current technologies such as Ai, IoT, cloud computing. 

    To sum up, mandatory internships, live projects and industrial training programs form the practical exposure with helping students. With corporate guest lectures, industrial visits and hackat

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