SAINTGITS · 2026

AURA

Artificial Intelligence for Understanding, Research and Application

A student-led platform focused on exploring Artificial Intelligence, experimenting with emerging technologies, and creating opportunities to learn, build, and collaborate.

AURA

Exploring the AI frontier.

AURA is being established as a space where students can explore Artificial Intelligence through learning, experimentation, projects, events, and collaboration.

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Learn

Create opportunities for students to learn about Artificial Intelligence, emerging technologies, tools, and real-world applications.

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Explore

Explore new developments in AI and encourage curiosity through discussions, workshops, events, and technology-focused activities.

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Build

Encourage students to turn ideas into practical AI projects and solutions through experimentation and collaboration.

What AURA does.

AURA will operate through a combination of learning, knowledge sharing, technical exploration, and community activities.

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AI Knowledge

Share useful information about Artificial Intelligence, emerging technologies, research, tools, and important developments.

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Learning & Discussion

Encourage discussions, knowledge-sharing sessions, technical conversations, and student-led learning.

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Community

Build a community where students interested in AI can connect, exchange ideas, and work together.

From ideas to action.

AURA will turn its activities into practical opportunities for students to learn, create, compete, and collaborate.

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Monthly Newsletters

Curated for Curious Beginners. Includes latest news and insights.

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Hackathons

Technical challenges and hackathons that encourage participants to solve problems using AI and emerging technologies.

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Expert Talks

Hear from academicians, techies, students.

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Workshops

Participate in hands-on workshops covering AI concepts, tools, technologies, and practical applications.

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AURA at a glance.

A snapshot of the people and activities that make AURA what it is today.

125 Members
24 Core Team Members
3+ Events Under Planning

AI, every month.

AURA Insights is our monthly newsletter covering notable developments, research, technologies, and conversations from the world of Artificial Intelligence.

LATEST 01 AURA INSIGHTS
ISSUE 01 · INAUGURAL

AURA Insights — Inaugural Edition.

The inaugural edition of AURA Insights, featuring messages from the institution, developments from the world of Artificial Intelligence, India's growing AI ecosystem, and a special feature on connectomics.

MONTHLY AI NEWS 2026
READ ISSUE 01 →

Explore previous issues.

Browse the complete AURA Insights archive.

The people behind AURA.

The team leading AURA's journey in Artificial Intelligence, innovation, and collaboration.

Akhila - President

Akhila

President
Mohammed Jasil - Vice President

Mohammed Jasil

Vice President
Nevil MS - Secretary

Nevil MS

Secretary
Nikhil S - Joint Secretary

Nikhil S

Joint Secretary
Aman Roni - Treasurer

Aman Roni

Treasurer
Sherin Mathews - Associate Treasurer

Sherin Mathews

Associate Treasurer
Lakshmi Priya D Nair - Media Lead

Lakshmi Priya D Nair

Media Lead
Sidharth Menon V - Design Lead

Sidharth Menon V

Design Lead
Nandana G - Content Lead

Nandana G

Content Lead
Sabari J S - Marketing Lead

Sabari J S

Marketing Lead
Yadhu Krishna Shibu Anju - Marketing Lead

Yadhu Krishna Shibu Anju

Marketing Lead
Amrutha P - Associate Design Lead

Amrutha P

Associate Design Lead
Athira Binu - Associate Design Lead

Athira Binu

Associate Design Lead
Anakha Sasidhara Kurup - Project Lead

Anakha Sasidhara Kurup

Project Lead
Akshaya A - Event Coordinator

Akshaya A

Event Coordinator
Vasudev V - Public Relation Officer

Vasudev V

Public Relation Officer
Joel Garvaziz - PR Assistant

Joel Garvaziz

PR Assistant
Allen Shaji Varghese - Associate Media Lead

Allen Shaji Varghese

Associate Media Lead
Anagha Santhosh - Associate Content Lead

Anagha Santhosh

Associate Content Lead
Devikrishna S - Associate Content Lead

Devikrishna S

Associate Content Lead
Amal Jomy - Associate Project Lead

Amal Jomy

Associate Project Lead
Gaurav S Pillai - Associate Event Coordinator

Gaurav S Pillai

Associate Event Coordinator
Joel Boby Daniel - Assistant Event Coordinator

Joel Boby Daniel

Assistant Event Coordinator
Alvin Biju Mathew - Associate PRO

Alvin Biju Mathew

Associate PRO