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Student Engagement: Clubs & Societies

Student Engagement: Clubs & Societies

Student engagement is a central component of sustainability initiatives at Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU). The University promotes structured student participation through a diverse range of clubs and societies that address environmental sustainability, public health, social equity, and community development in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

These platforms enable students to apply academic learning to real-world challenges while contributing to positive social and environmental outcomes.

The Champions Club of Swami Rama Himalayan University is a student-led initiative dedicated to promoting awareness and action towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The Club encourages students, faculty, and staff to adopt sustainable practices through workshops, seminars, campaigns, and community outreach programs.

It fosters leadership, social responsibility, and environmental consciousness among young minds. By collaborating with IQAC, NSS, and other stakeholders, the Club integrates sustainability into academic and social activities. Through continuous efforts, it strengthens the University’s commitment to inclusive growth, environmental protection, and the creation of a responsible and sustainable future.

Some of the reports of club activities are summarized below:

Club Name Report Link
Gender Equality & Inclusion View Report
Clean Water & Sanitation View Report
Climate Action View Report
Green Innovation & Renewable Energy View Report
Health & Wellbeing View Report
Local Community Impact View Report
Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security View Report
Zero Waste View Report

The Public Health, Social Welfare, and Community Outreach Clubs of Swami Rama Himalayan University are dedicated to promoting health awareness, social responsibility, and community development. These clubs actively engage students and faculty in organizing health camps, awareness programs, cleanliness drives, blood donation camps, and social welfare activities for underprivileged sections of society.

Through regular outreach initiatives, the clubs address key public health issues, promote preventive healthcare, and encourage healthy lifestyles. They work closely with local communities, NGOs, and government agencies to support education, sanitation, nutrition, and skill development programs.

By fostering empathy, leadership, and civic responsibility among students, these clubs strengthen the University’s commitment to inclusive growth and social well-being, contributing meaningfully to national development and sustainable community empowerment.

Some of the reports of club activities are summarized below:

Club Name Report Link
Community Outreach Programme View Report
Health Equity View Report
Blood Donation & Organ Awareness View Report
Disaster Preparedness and Response View Report
Eco (Public Health, Social Welfare, & Community Outreach Clubs) View Report
Electoral Literacy View Report
Health Education and Awareness View Report
Rural Health and Primary Health Care View Report
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International Endowed Chair Professor

Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.