SDGs in higher education are no longer limited to policy discussions or academic references. They are now becoming part of how institutions prepare students for real-world challenges.
They also influence responsible decision-making, employability, entrepreneurship, and social impact.
At ForthFocus, we believe education, technology, and industry should work together. The future belongs to learners who can understand problems deeply, use technology meaningfully, and think responsibly about the impact of their decisions.
This is why conversations around Sustainable Development Goals, curriculum design, research, and Outcome-Based Education are becoming increasingly relevant for colleges, faculty members, students, and industry professionals.
As part of this larger conversation, V Gautham Navada, Founder & Director of ForthFocus, will be addressing a one-day Faculty Development Program at Acharya Bangalore B-School, Bengaluru.
Faculty Development Program on Embedding SDGs in Curriculum and Research
The Faculty Development Program, titled “Embedding SDGs in Curriculum and Research,” is being organised by the Department of Management, Undergraduate Programs, Acharya Bangalore B-School, in association with IQAC and the Research Centre.
The program is scheduled for 23rd May 2026, Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM at BMR Auditorium, ABBS, Bengaluru. It will be conducted in both online and offline modes.
As part of the FDP, V Gautham Navada will lead a session titled “From Awareness to Action: Embedding SDGs in Outcome-Based Higher Education.”
The session will focus on how Sustainable Development Goals can move beyond awareness and become part of academic planning, curriculum design, outcome-based education, teaching delivery, student learning outcomes, and practical application.
Why SDGs in Higher Education Need Practical Integration?
For many institutions, SDGs are introduced as broad global goals. However, awareness alone is not enough.
The real value begins when these goals connect with what students learn. They should also influence how students think and how they apply knowledge in real situations.
In this context, SDGs in higher education can connect academic learning with real-world issues. These include responsible consumption, climate action, innovation, inequality, sustainable communities, economic development, and ethical leadership.
Moreover, when SDGs are integrated into Outcome-Based Education, they become more measurable and actionable.
Faculty members can align Program Outcomes and Course Outcomes with relevant sustainability goals. As a result, students understand what they are learning and why it matters.
At the same time, this approach helps students develop a wider perspective. They begin to see business, technology, management, entrepreneurship, and innovation as tools for meaningful impact.
Connecting Outcome-Based Education With Real World Relevance
Outcome-Based Education gives institutions a clear structure. It helps define the knowledge, skills, and abilities students should gain through a course or program.
When SDGs are embedded into this framework, academic outcomes become more relevant. They also become more connected to society, industry, and future needs.
For example, a management student can learn about entrepreneurship through sustainable business models. A technology student can explore accessibility, inclusion, and responsible digital adoption.
Similarly, a student studying operations can examine resource efficiency, circular economy concepts, and environmental impact.
This is where SDGs in higher education become more than a subject. They become a lens for evaluating problems, building solutions, and making decisions.
ForthFocus and the Larger Education, Technology, and Industry Connection
ForthFocus works at the intersection of web solutions, branding, digital marketing, hospitality technology, and custom digital products. Over the years, our work has involved businesses, institutions, hospitality brands, government-related projects, healthcare organisations, and education-linked initiatives.
This experience has shown us one thing clearly: education becomes more powerful when it is connected with real-world application.
Students today need more than theoretical knowledge. They need exposure to digital tools, business thinking, ethical decision-making, communication, problem-solving, and adaptability. Faculty members play a crucial role in shaping this readiness.
That is why platforms like Faculty Development Programs are important. They create space for educators, industry professionals, and academic leaders to discuss how teaching and learning can evolve.
For ForthFocus, participating in such conversations is part of a larger commitment to knowledge sharing, digital innovation, and future-ready learning.
A Practical Industry Perspective on Sustainability and Learning
With over a decade of experience in digital solutions, entrepreneurship, WordPress, technology adoption, and industry-led learning, V Gautham Navada brings a practical perspective to the discussion on sustainability in higher education.
His work across business, government, healthcare, education, hospitality, and digital ecosystems gives the session an industry-connected lens. This helps bridge the gap between academic frameworks and real-world implementation.
As a WordPress Core Contributor and entrepreneur, he has actively engaged with students, educators, institutions, entrepreneurs, and the wider technology community. His work continues to focus on helping people understand how digital platforms, open source ecosystems, and technology adoption can create opportunities beyond traditional boundaries.
Beyond business and technology, V Gautham Navada is also an avid traveller who has explored 14 countries. This global exposure continues to shape his understanding of people, cultures, digital adoption, sustainability, and international opportunities.
About the FDP Sessions and Resource Persons
The Faculty Development Program will include expert sessions from industry and academia.
Mr. Aravind Warrier, Lead, Learning Business Partner at VOLVO AB, will conduct a session on “Teaching for Sustainability: Innovative Methods and SDG Impact Evaluation.”
V Gautham Navada, Founder & Director of ForthFocus, will speak on “From Awareness to Action: Embedding SDGs in Outcome-Based Higher Education.”
Dr. Suma Singh, Registrar, Academics, Mount Carmel College, Autonomous, will address the relevance of SDGs and how they are shaping education and industry.
Together, these sessions are expected to offer faculty members a broader understanding of sustainability-driven education, innovative pedagogy, SDG-linked outcomes, and industry relevance.
Institutional Leadership and Organising Team
The program is being conducted under the patronage of:
Dr. B. Vijaypal Reddy, Chairman, ABBS
Mrs. Poornima Reddy, Managing Director, ABBS
Mr. Ajitesh Basani, Executive Director, Administration, ABBS
Mr. Nakul Basani, Executive Director, Operations, ABBS
The FDP is convened by Dr. Rajesh C, Principal, ABBS.
It is organised by Dr. C B Gopinath, Associate Professor, Department of Management, ABBS.
The coordinators are Mr. Raghavendra K and Mr. Joswa Stalin S, Assistant Professors, Department of Management, ABBS.
The organising committee includes:
Mr. L.N Maroli
Dr. Lakshmi Kantha
Mr. Sweth Vardhan Rao
Mr. Vivek T R
Mr. Nikesh E
Ms. Meghana G
Ms. Anusha S
Key Event Details
- Event: Faculty Development Program on “Embedding SDGs in Curriculum and Research”
- Organised by: Department of Management, Undergraduate Programs, Acharya Bangalore B-School, in association with IQAC and Research Centre
- Date: 23rd May 2026, Saturday
- Time: 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM
- Venue: BMR Auditorium, ABBS, Bengaluru
- Mode: Online and Offline
- Session by V Gautham Navada: From Awareness to Action: Embedding SDGs in Outcome-Based Higher Education
About V Gautham Navada
V Gautham Navada is the Founder & Director of ForthFocus, a Kundapura-based digital solutions company.
ForthFocus has served 350+ clients across 8+ countries, including organisations such as NIMHANS and the Government of Karnataka.
He is a WordPress Core Contributor, an entrepreneur, a digital solutions professional, and an active contributor to the global WordPress ecosystem.
His areas of work include digital innovation, web solutions, entrepreneurship, technology adoption, hospitality technology, and industry-oriented learning.
Through his work, he continues to engage with students, educators, entrepreneurs, and institutions. His focus is on future-ready skills and meaningful technology adoption in real-world contexts.
About ForthFocus
ForthFocus is a digital solutions company based in Kundapura, Karnataka, offering web solutions, branding, digital marketing, hospitality technology, and custom digital products.
With over a decade of industry experience, ForthFocus works with businesses, institutions, and organisations across India and international markets to build reliable, scalable, and result-oriented digital solutions.
Closing Thought
Embedding SDGs in higher education is not just about adding sustainability as a topic in the curriculum. It is about helping students understand the world better, think more responsibly, and apply their learning in ways that matter.
For ForthFocus, engagements like this reflect a continued belief in practical learning, digital innovation, entrepreneurship, and the role of education in preparing students for a more responsible and opportunity-driven future.
