A good business school cannot operate in isolation.
Management education is constantly evolving, influenced by changes in industry, technology, society and the expectations of the next generation of professionals. At NSB Academy, Bangalore, we believe that staying connected to these changes is an important part of building a relevant and meaningful learning environment.
Over the years, our leadership and faculty have had the opportunity to participate in a range of industry interactions, academic discussions, institutional forums and knowledge-sharing platforms. These engagements allow us to meet people from different parts of the education and professional ecosystem, exchange ideas and bring new perspectives back to our campus.
A recent example was the participation of Dr. Avinash Rao, Chief Operating Officer, NSB Academy, Bangalore, at the Academic RoundTable held as part of The Festival of Joy 2026, curated and hosted by YourDOST at IIIT Bangalore on September 12, 2026.
A conversation around caring campuses
The Academic RoundTable brought together academicians and representatives from higher education institutions to discuss an important aspect of campus life — creating educational environments where wellbeing and academic growth can go hand in hand.
The discussion explored themes such as mental wellness, emotional wellbeing and the idea of Caring Campuses.
For institutions working with young people, these conversations are particularly relevant. Students spend an important part of their formative years on campus, and the environment around them can have a meaningful impact on how they learn, interact and develop as individuals.
Dr. Avinash Rao's participation provided an opportunity for NSB Academy to be part of this wider academic conversation and to exchange perspectives with professionals from other institutions.
Why these interactions matter to a business school
At NSB Academy, we see academic learning and external engagement as complementary.
Classroom learning gives students a strong foundation, while interactions with industry professionals, academic leaders and institutions provide another perspective on how ideas translate into the real world.
This is particularly important in management education. Business and organisations are changing continuously, and management students need exposure to different viewpoints, current practices and emerging conversations.
Our participation in academic and professional forums also gives our faculty and leadership an opportunity to learn from peers across institutions. In many cases, a simple conversation at a conference, roundtable or institutional event can lead to a new idea, a future collaboration or a different way of looking at an existing challenge.
Being part of a larger academic ecosystem
Being based in Bangalore gives NSB Academy a natural connection to a vibrant ecosystem of businesses, entrepreneurs, professionals, technology companies and educational institutions.
We believe that being an active part of this ecosystem is important for a contemporary business school.
Our engagement goes beyond inviting industry professionals to campus. It also involves participating in discussions and events hosted by other institutions and organisations, meeting fellow academicians, attending professional forums and contributing to conversations that are relevant to higher education and management.
These experiences help build relationships over time.
Leadership that represents NSB beyond the campus
Institutional engagement is not limited to students and classrooms. The participation of our leadership and faculty in external forums is equally important.
When members of the NSB Academy team participate in academic discussions, industry events, conferences and institutional initiatives, they represent not only their individual expertise but also the perspective of the institution.
At the same time, they bring back new ideas and experiences that can enrich the academic environment at NSB.
The participation of Dr. Avinash Rao at The Festival of Joy is one such example.
Looking beyond one event
While The Festival of Joy was centred on mental wellness, emotional wellbeing and caring campuses, the larger significance for NSB Academy lies in being part of a community that continues to exchange ideas.
Higher education is at its best when institutions learn from one another, engage with industry and remain open to conversations happening outside their own campuses.
At NSB Academy, Bangalore, we hope to continue building these connections — with industry, academic institutions, professional communities and organisations working to create a stronger future for education.
For us, these engagements are not simply about attending events. They are about meeting people, exchanging ideas, building relationships and bringing meaningful learning back to our own campus.
NSB Academy, Bangalore — connected to industry, engaged with academia, and open to the conversations shaping the future of management education.