The School of Sciences at Noida International University (NIU) early this month organized its first guest lecture under the Dialogue Series titled “Saving the Wild: Entrepreneurial Solutions to Wildlife Challenges” to raise awareness among students and faculty about wildlife conservation through innovative and entrepreneurial approaches. The expert lecture was delivered by Sameer Bakshi, Founder of Beyond Tigers.
Among those who were present included Prof. Dr. Uma Bhardwaj, Vice Chancellor, NIU, Dr. Mukesh Parashar, Registrar, Prof. Dr. T.A. Wani, Dean (Q&A), Ishan Kapoor, Founder, Hoping Mind and Prof. Dr. Deepshikha Pande Katare, Dean, School of Sciences, along with faculty members and students.
Drawing from his extensive field experience, Sameer Bakshi emphasized how entrepreneurial models, community engagement, and sustainable practices can play a crucial role in addressing challenges such as habitat loss, biodiversity decline, and human–wildlife conflict.
The session concluded with an interactive question-and-answer segment moderated by Dr. Varun K. Sharma, which witnessed active participation from students.
