The Future University: Academic Excellence Meets Emotional Well-being | CIPU Webinar

What does it take to build a future-ready university where academic excellence and emotional well-being go hand in hand? The Confederation of Indian Private Universities (CIPU) brings together distinguished experts in mental health, psychology, higher education and workforce well-being for an insightful conversation on building healthier, more inclusive and supportive university environments. This webinar explores the importance of mental health in higher education, student well-being, faculty and staff wellness, emotional resilience, preventive mental health care and institutional support systems. Key Discussion Areas: 🔹 Mental health and emotional well-being in universities 🔹 Student mental health and early identification of concerns 🔹 Faculty and staff well-being 🔹 Building a culture of listening, acceptance and support 🔹 Moving from reactive counselling to preventive mental health practices 🔹 Integrating well-being into university policies and everyday campus life 🔹 Creating safe spaces where students and faculty feel comfortable seeking help 🔹 Practical approaches to building future-ready and human-centred universities Distinguished Speakers Chairperson: Dr. Jyoti Bindal Principal Advisor & Founder Vice Chancellor, Sri Aurobindo University, Indore Panelists: • Dr. Rajani Parthasarathy – Psychiatrist, Deputy Director, Mental Health and NTCP • Dr. Pulkit Khanna – Dean & Professor, Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences, O.P. Jindal Global University • Rtn. Prof. Elizabeth Cherian – President, Alliance for Health Promotion, Geneva • Dr. Suhani Sharma – Holistic Integrative Psychologist, Workforce Well-being Consultant & Founder, FlowRise Mental Health Services The conversation highlights a critical question: Should universities only respond when someone reaches a crisis, or should they create environments where people feel recognised, supported and safe enough to ask for help? Watch the complete webinar to explore meaningful insights and practical perspectives on mental health, academic wellness and the future of higher education. 📌 Organised by: Confederation of Indian Private Universities (CIPU) 🔔 Subscribe to the CIPU YouTube channel for more webinars, expert conversations and initiatives shaping the future of higher education. #MentalHealth #HigherEducation #StudentWellbeing #FacultyWellbeing #UniversityLeadership #AcademicWellness #FutureUniversity #MentalHealthAwareness #CIPU #EmotionalWellbeing #CampusWellbeing #WorkplaceWellbeing #MentalHealthInEducation