Topic: Culinary Principles & Practices, Kitchen Management
Profile of the Speaker:
Chef Sarah Ryan, lecturer in Project Management, Advanced Culinary, Kitchen Management and Culinary Principles & Practices at Shannon College of Hotel Management
Session Summary:
On 26th February 2026, a guest lecture was organized for Semester II first-year students by Dr. P. Manikandan at Classroom 104. The webinar was delivered by Chef Sarah Ryan on the topic “Evolution of European Culinary Principles and Techniques.” The session was attended by 45 students and provided valuable insights into the development of European culinary traditions, classical cooking methods, and professional kitchen practices followed in hospitality education. The lecture also highlighted how regional culinary influences and structured kitchen management contribute to modern culinary standards.
Topic : “History, Culture and Traditions of Indian Cuisine”
As part of the ongoing faculty exchange initiative, P. Manikandan, Associate Dean, School of Hospitality Management, NMIMS Navi Mumbai, delivered an online guest lecture on “History, Culture and Traditions of Indian Cuisine” to the students of Shannon College of Hotel Management, University of Galway, on 24th March 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
During the lecture, Dr. Manikandan presented the historical evolution of Indian cuisine, highlighting how culinary traditions in India are closely influenced by geography, climate, agriculture, and community practices. The session emphasized the farm-to-table approach, where locally sourced seasonal ingredients form an integral part of traditional Indian food systems and support sustainable food consumption. The discussion also covered zero-waste cooking, illustrating how Indian culinary practices efficiently utilize peels, seeds, stems, and leftovers to minimize food wastage.
The lecture further addressed the preservation of heirloom ingredients, including indigenous grains, native spices, and traditional rice varieties that reflect India’s culinary biodiversity and cultural heritage. Another important theme was climate-adaptive cooking, demonstrating how recipes and cooking methods have evolved according to regional climatic conditions and seasonal availability. The webinar was facilitated by Sarah Ryan and was well appreciated by faculty and students, with positive feedback received for continued academic engagement.
SVKM’s NMIMS hosted the G20 Round Table Conference, marking a milestone in promoting the global collaboration of HEIs in shaping a sustainable and better future.
With India leading the G20 presidency, a unique opportunity arose to convene influential voices from global education. The objective was to articulate ideas for promoting international engagement among HEIs to offer quality education, reducing global disparities and equipping students to address global challenges for creating a sustainable world. This initiative preceded the September G20 summit, setting the stage for meaningful discussions. The conference connected with education-contributing countries like like Australia, the UK, Canada, Germany, and the USA. The core aim was to explore international collaborations to facilitate the exchange of ideas and best practices in building capacities of HEIs in promoting quality of education, equipping students with knowledge and skills to promote employability and create a sustainable future.
Eminent global figures attended, including Dr Joanna Newman, Chief Executive & Secretary-General of ACU, as Chief Guest. Dr Monica Kennedy, Senior Trade & Investment Commissioner -Mumbai, India- Austrade, Dr Prachi Kaul, Director, Shastri Indo Canadian Institute (SICI), Mrs Marja-Sirkka Einig, Deputy Consul General, Federal Republic of Germany in Mumbai, Ms Sita Raiter, Public Diplomacy Officer, U.S. Consulate General, Mumbai, Dr Ryan Pereira, Regional Officer, United States-India Educational Foundation and Ms Rittika Chanda Parruck, Director- Education, British Council enriched the dialogue. Notably, guests from various G20 countries reinforced its international significance.
The Commonwealth is a dynamic amalgamation of precisely 54 member states, with a substantial majority tracing their origins to territories once governed by the expansive realm of the British Empire. These member states collectively span diverse continents—Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Pacific—forming a mosaic of diversity and culture. The core objectives of this association embody a tapestry of ideals that bind these nations. This includes fostering mutual understanding and constructing bridges of comprehension across divergent realities. Amid these objectives, we witness a dynamic interplay of expression styles, oscillating between contemplative elaboration and succinct conveyance.
NMIMS’s G20 Round Table working Committee, including Vice Chancellor Dr Ramesh Bhat, Pro VC Dr Sharad Mhaiskar, Dr Meena Galliara, Director, Jasani Center for Social Entrepreneurship & Sustainability Management, School of Business Management, Dr Kaiwan Mehta, Dean, Balwant Sheth School of Architecture, and Ms Meena Saxena, Director, International Linkages, participated, alongside the Deans and Directors of all the schools/campuses.
To read more, please click: G20 Round Table to Build a Better World through Higher Education Institutions (nmims.edu)
From 23rd October 2023 to 4th November 2023, Dr. Mayank Joshipura, Professor of Finance and Associate Dean of Research and Ph.D. at the School of Business Management, embarked on a two-week academic journey sponsored by the University of Adelaide, which provided funding of AUD 4950 for the visit. The purpose of his visit was to facilitate collaboration and academic exchange between NMIMS and Adelaide Business School.
Dr. Mayank Joshipura conducted various sessions and seminars during his visit, including a research seminar on “Does IPO grey market premium predict listing day returns?”. Additionally, he conducted sessions on Professional Ethics in Finance and offered a Master class on Factor Investing. Furthermore, Dr. Joshipura delivered a research seminar to the faculty members and doctoral participants of Adelaide Business School, further enhancing the academic exchange between the two institutions.
Dr. Mayank Joshipura actively participated in meetings with academic leadership, teams, and faculty members of Adelaide Business School to explore potential collaboration areas. These discussions set the stage for future partnerships and initiatives aimed at advancing research and academic excellence between SBM-NMIMS and Adelaide Business School.
Additionally, he had the opportunity to attend the prestigious Financial Research Network’s (i.e., Corporate Finance Research Meeting) annual conference, hosted by Adelaide Business School, further enriching his academic experience and networking.
