Vision

Set in a biodiversity-rich heritage site, The University of Burdwan envisages itself as a beacon of holistic academic excellence through teaching, research, innovation, social responsibility and stakeholder engagement.

It aspires to co-create with its stakeholders an environment where curious minds can invent and reinvent themselves and disseminate traditional and modern wisdom.

The University earnestly wishes to empower the weaker social clusters in its hinterland with emphasis on the rural region. It aims to promote unity, inclusivity, and equity. It also seeks to reinvigorate India’s rich heritage in alignment with the global higher educational milieu while addressing local and regional issues and challenges.

Mission

  • To promote holistic education by facilitating human resource development through intellectual growth, scientific temper, skill development and human values
  • To support research, innovation, and IPR sensitisation by nurturing a culture of impactful and interdisciplinary research and innovation that addresses regional, local, and global challenges and opportunities
  • To facilitate community engagement and empowerment by actively engaging with the weaker social clusters of the community and promoting equity, inclusivity, gender equality, and social justice
  • To foster an enduring commitment to environmental sustainability through eco-friendly practices and promoting research activities that contribute to practices of sustainable development
  • To enthuse stakeholders about cultural preservation by promoting cultural heritage, traditions, customs, and artifacts to ensure their continuity and reinvigorate India’s rich heritage through educational activities, cultural programmes, research and community outreach and engagement
  • To emphasise global collaboration and networking by expanding global partnerships to facilitate academic exchange, research collaboration and student opportunities
  • To instil a spirit of entrepreneurship, incubation and startup by supporting entrepreneurship and skill development through dedicated centers and programmes that translate research into business opportunities and social innovation through practical solutions
  • To continuously carry out infrastructure and technological upgrades through a sustained commitment to infrastructure development and acquisition of technological capabilities to facilitate academic excellence and administrative efficiency
  • To support faculty development and professional advancement by undertaking policy commitment to continuous professional development for faculty to ensure that they remain at the forefront of their disciplines
  • To ensure enduring commitment to student accomplishments and accolades by facilitating and encouraging them to become innovative thinkers and responsible global citizens and equipping them to gain success in both personal and professional domains