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FLAME University

Coordinates: 18°31′N 73°44′E / 18.52°N 73.73°E / 18.52; 73.73
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FLAME University
FLAME University Logo
Other name
Foundation for Liberal and Management Education (FLAME)
TypePrivate University anchored in Liberal Education
Established2015[1]
Vice-ChancellorDishan Kamdar
Academic staff
170+
Location,
India

18°31′N 73°44′E / 18.52°N 73.73°E / 18.52; 73.73
Campus70 acres (28 ha)
Colors    Orange, yellow, blue
Websiteflame.edu.in

FLAME University is a private, coeducational and fully residential liberal education university located in Pune, India. It is known as FLAME - Foundation for Liberal and Management Education.

Leadership

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The academic program at the FLAME University is led by Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Dishan Kamdar.[2] Kamdar was previously the Deputy Dean, Academic Programmes & Professor of Organisational Behaviour at the Indian School of Business, the top ranked global business school in India.

Former Vice-Chancellor Dr. Devi Singh,[3] who stepped down after a term at the helm, continues to play a leadership role as a member of the Governing Body. In the past, Singh served as Director of the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow.

Earlier, as the Foundation for Liberal And Management Education institute, it was headed by Prof. Indira Parikh,[4] former Dean of Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad.

Academics

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The university offers programs at undergraduate, postragraduate, and doctoral levels in subjects such as Arts, Science, Business, Design, etc.[5][6]

Campus

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The 60-acre campus of FLAME University is in Pune, Maharashtra.[7] The campus was designed by Vastu Shilpa Consultants, an architectural firm established by B.V. Doshi, the 2018 Pritzker Prize laureate.[8]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "FLAME University". FLAME University. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  2. ^ Abhay, Anand (9 August 2018). "ISB Professor appointed FLAME University Vice Chancellor".
  3. ^ "ISB Professor appointed FLAME University Vice Chancellor". Careers360. 9 August 2018. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Faculty Gets Prof. Indira Parikh 50 Women in Education Leaders Award - Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham". www.amrita.edu. 22 July 2019. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  5. ^ "Undergraduate (UG) Program Courses | FLAME University". www.flame.edu.in. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  6. ^ "MBA Program- FLAME University, Pune India". www.flame.edu.in. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  7. ^ UGC Expert Committee Report: FLAME University (PDF) (Report). University Grants Commission (India). 10 March 2020.
  8. ^ Robin, Pogrebin. "Top Architecture Prize Goes to Low-Cost Housing Pioneer From India". The New York Times.