BITS Pilani Hyderabad campus: How the new Research Centre for National Security will engage students

CRENS has been set up to address the urgent need for indigenous solutions in national security, leveraging BITS Pilani's robust research infrastructure and its strategic location. Professor Sanket Goel, BITS Pilani Hyderabad campus, spokesperson tells us

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BITS Pilani opened its new Research Centre for National Security at Hyderabad campus recently.

By advancing cutting-edge technologies domestically, nations gain strategic advantages in defence, space exploration, and cybersecurity, positioning themselves as leaders in these crucial fields.

The centre is fostering innovation by supporting start-ups and encouraging the development of new technologies in defence and related fields.

There are some key initiatives planned by CRENS to engage students and prepare them from challenges and opportunities in the associated domains. The initiative include:

1. R&D scope

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Providing Research and Development (R&D) project opportunities, both within the centre as well as through collaborating partners.

2. Entrepreneurial ventures. listen up

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Extends support for entrepreneurial ventures with a focus on national security.

3. Let's get ready to skill

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Skill development opportunities in the form of certification courses, internships and short-term student exchanges.

4. Exposure is here

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Providing exposure to industry and domain experts from the Indian Armed Forces, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and other national security stakeholders through workshops, seminars, and special lectures.

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