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Sri Aurobindo University Opens International Virtual Conference 2026 on Nursing Without Walls

The Department of College of Nursing at Sri Aurobindo University brought together ideas from nursing education, technology and global healthcare. It launched a three day International Virtual Conference 2026 on 22 October. The conference ran from 22 to 24 October 2026. The theme was Nursing Without Walls: Integrating Education, Technology and Collaborative Practice, for Global Health.

The first day looked at the sub-theme Learn Without Walls – Transforming Nursing Education Through Digital Innovation showing how digital platforms, simulation-based learning and new technologies are changing the way nursing students learn and get ready for practice.

The opening academic session Digital Learning and Virtual Education in Nursing was presented by Dr. Bindhu Mathew, Principal, St. John’s College of Nursing, Bangalore. The session was led by Dr. Shreeraja Vijayan, Principal, Choithram College of Nursing, Indore.

The second session, Ready Nursing Education: Global Innovations in Simulation and Immersive Learning was hosted by Dr. Vijayalakshmi Gopalan Nair, Assistant Professor, College of Health Sciences, University of Buraimi, Sultanate of Oman. Dr. Soney Toppo, Principal, Career College of Nursing, Bhopal chaired the session.

The third session focused on Artificial Intelligence in Nursing Education and Practice. Dr. Sheela Upendra, Deputy Director and Professor at Symbiosis College of Nursing Symbiosis International (Deemed University) in Pune shared insights on how artificial intelligence's growing in importance within nursing education and nursing practice. Dr. Blessy Antony, Principal of St. Francis Nursing College, in Indore led the session.

The inaugural day offered an academic space for talking about new ways in nursing education and how technology can be used responsibly. The wide range of participants also showed how important the sharing of knowledge and collaboration is to prepare nursing professionals for a world that's more connected in global healthcare.

The conference shows Sri Aurobindo University dedication to improving healthcare education through new ideas, teamwork and real academic conversation.