Nurturing global leaders

ASYL, A Platform For Young Minds Explore Subjects Beyond Conventional Curriculum

This summer a landmark initiative envisioned and guided by Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Chairperson, Amity Group of Schools and RBEF, was heralded under the aegis of Amity Educational Resource Centre (AERC) and Amity Group of Schools. A joint collaboration of Oxford Global, UK, and Amity Group of Schools, the Oxford Global Academic Summit for Young Leaders was held from June 2-6, 2025, at Amity University, Dubai and Amity School, Dubai. Curated as a global platform for young minds to explore subjects beyond the conventional curriculum, the summit brought together a diverse cohort of 20 students, and experts from India, UAE (Sharjah and Dubai), the UK, Lithuania and Indonesia for a transformative academic experience. This included 17 students from Amity Group of Schools pan India. Together they engaged in thought-provoking discussions, interdisciplinary academic exploration and research paper writing across three disciplines: Artificial Intelligence, Economics, and Psychology – Mental Health & Wellbeing.
The academic sessions were led by an esteemed panel of Oxford University alumni Dr Joana Perrone, Jesita Ajani, Simranjeet Singh, and Dominykas Regalis, who mentored students in university-style lectures, research writing, and formal academic presentations. Special workshops on university and job application writing and communication skills were also conducted. During a session at Amity School Dubai, Amitians showcased values of Amity through the powerful narrative of BHAAG, the success mantra of Founder President Dr Ashok K. Chauhan and a patriotic dance on ‘Vande Mataram’.
One of the key highlights of the summit was the first chapter of alumni meet, Dubai, at Amity Univerisity, Dubai, on June 6. It was a nostalgic moment with 5 alumni along with their families, which also included a parent who himself was an alumni of Amity, interacting with Chairperson. The summit concluded with a formal felicitation ceremony graced by HE Satish Kumar Sivan, Consul General of India in Dubai, as the chief guest. Participants were honoured for their academic excellence during the ceremony. In Artificial Intelligence, top honours went to Adhiraj Chauhan, Vidhushi Mathur, Anuradha Arora, and Abhishek Tyagi. In Psychology, Angela Lin and Yashika Agarwal won both Best Essay and Best Presentation. In Economics, Rehaan Kapoor and Daksha Sibin received Best Essay awards, while Maheer Singh, Yukti Dahiya, and Paridhi Kaushal earned accolades for Best Presentation. All the delegates received certificates and medals, recognising their commitment to academic excellence and cross-cultural leadership.
Participants also interacted with chief guest and his insights on leading the evacuation of over 5,000 Indian nationals from conflict-hit Sudan in April 2023 as a challenging role was a mind opener for them. He shared about the sudden outbreak of civil war trapping civilians amid intense fighting and communication breakdowns. He threw light upon how through complex negotiations with local community coordinators they were able to evacuate citizens. He highlighted the proactiveness of the Government of India to ensure that no one was left behind.
In the closing address, reflecting the spirit of global collaboration, Angela Lin of Oxford International College, UK, shared, “This summit was not just about learning my favourite subject Psychology but also about forming meaningful connections across cultures.” In her address  Chairperson remarked, “ASYL is a step towards creating empowered global leaders — curious, compassionate, and ready to shape the future.”