This MoU was signed under the guidance of Dr. Anurag Kashyap, Principal, BNCA. Dr. Kashyap said that this agreement will enable joint studios and joint research between the two educational institutions. A student exchange program will also be undertaken under this initiative. A visit to the Czech Republic was organised under the leadership of Dr. Shruti Joshi, head of this project, along with Prof. Surbhi Gadkari and Prof. Pooja Ghorpade. Four professors and twelve postgraduate students from the College of Architecture at ARCHIP University participated in this workshop. 

Dr. Shruti Joshi informed that the workshop studied the metro station area in Veleslavin, a suburb of Prague in the Czech Republic. A proposal was submitted by BNCA students regarding the potential of opening new facilities in the open spaces around the metro station, also using the urban design interventions and landscape to attract the new generation, and making the most efficient use of the space. For this, we and our students discussed and adopted an urban design approach while considering the need for more residential areas, along with other buildings, and the appropriate use of the open spaces in between. Addressing various challenges, like increasing the demographic diversity and creating more interactive spaces, formed the basis of the local area plan for Veleslavin.  

She further said that the workshop was organized to suggest practical solutions from an architectural perspective on various urban planning issues. The workshop started in January 2025 this year when professors and students from ARCHIP University in the Czech Republic came to BNCA in Pune. The first workshop was organized on the same topic of metro stations in Pune at that time. The workshop in Prague was the second stage of this collaboration.

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Dr.Bakul Rao elaborated on the role of a circular economy in a sustainable environment. Dr. Vaishali Anagal explained the course outline and conters focusing on the project milestones. Dr. Amruta Garud coordinated and anchored the program and discussed the application protocol. Selected students will engage in an 8-month joint training program, including up to 2 months of face-to-face, hands-on training at the partner institutes.

The ‘Capable’ project website was launched at the hands of Dr. Anurag Kashyap, Principal, BNCA, and Dr. Sharvey Dhongde, Vice-Principal, BNCA.

The project will conclude with a joint dissemination International conference at IIT Bombay in 2025, aimed at sharing the research outcomes and fostering further collaboration in sustainability in the built environment.

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The Going Global Partnership program’s goal is to encourage teamwork and creativity in teaching and learning to support transnational education in higher education institutions between India and the United Kingdom. The research is being carried out by an Academia-industry consortium formed in collaboration with Liverpool John Moores University, UK; MKSSS’s Dr. B. N. College of Architecture, Pune, Pune Construction Engineering Research Foundation, and Rohan Developers Pvt. Ltd under the British Council’s Going Global Partnership program.

Dr. Mohan Siriwardena, a professor at Liverpool John Moores University’s School of Civil Engineering and the Built Environment, Mr. Ranjeet Naiknavare, President of CREDAI Pune Metro, Rajesh Chaudhary, Vice President of CREDAI Pune Metro, Jaydeep Raje, Director of Bhate and Raje Construction, Mr. Abhishek Bhatewara, Executive Director of Rohan Builders, Dr. Anurag Kashyap, Principal of Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Architecture for Women (BNCA) and Dr. Vaishali Anagal, Associate Professor and project coordinator at BNCA were present for the launch of the project website.  The project website, www.iacbe.bnca.ac.in  was unveiled at the hands of Mr. Ranjeet Naiknavare, President of CREDAI Pune.

In the welcome address, Dr. Anurag Kashyap, Principal of BNCA spoke about BNCA‘s vision towards global education and strategies, which allows students to go beyond the four walls of the classroom and have believed that many of the students have gone beyond the syllabus. BNCA always encourage their students to interact with professionals from the industry who are living success stories. Dr. Vaishali Anagal, a professor at BNCA, stated in her introduction that special efforts could be taken to impart talent to the learner in all of its nuances and simplicity. In order to achieve that, the knowledge and skill gaps in the field should be filled, the hourly structure should be established, and a sustainable training environment should be developed while conducting new research.

The goal of the workshop that was held on this particular occasion was to introduce the knowledge and abilities needed for this course, as well as to enhance the new graduates’ skills and prepare them for this work. For this event, the brightest brains in the construction industry came together to discuss, validate and restructure the curriculum that is based on project research. Dr. Vaishali Anagal and Dr. Sujata Karve conducted the workshop. Dr. Mohan Siriwardena, a professor at Liverpool John Moores University’s School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, said that as part of this international collaboration, we are considering a degree-based apprenticeship as a potential model to close the skills gap.  Not only is training important but so is teaching new skills. It’s important to use the apprenticeship in a purposeful and pertinent capacity. Additionally, he discussed the common framework of the program structure, which includes fundamental criteria like industry-developed professional standards. Mr. Ranjeet Naiknavare, President of CREDAI Pune Metro, who hailed the various initiatives undertaken by BNCA, spoke about the challenging part of making fresh graduates employable. According to Mr. Naiknavare, the nature of the Civil Engineering and Construction sector requires hands-on exposure, therefore we need to have a transformational educational system to meet the requirements of the industry.

On the second day of the workshop, Dr. Mohan Siriwardena, a professor at Liverpool John Moores University’s School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, presented a lecture on lean construction, its principles, and its future prospects.  He says we need to put more effort into streamlining the intricate construction process and reducing waste. He also discussed the importance of filling skill gaps, upskilling, and reskilling, as well as how institutions may play a crucial part in putting this concept into practice.

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