Colosseum 2026, organised at the Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Kurla, unfolded as a well-curated two-day festival that combined entrepreneurial dialogue, technical exploration, alumni engagement, and cultural celebration. The event began with an inaugural session at 9:30 a.m., featuring opening remarks by Saad Kazi and Verushka Fernandez, followed by the National Anthem and welcome acknowledgements. Setting a focused and purposeful tone, the ceremony seamlessly introduced the day’s EC Talks and activities. 

A two‑day national conference titled “Towards 2047: Making India a Global Power Through Philosophical Engagement” sponsored by Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR) concluded at Salesian College of Higher Education, Dimapur, on Friday after a programme that brought together scholars from across India to discuss ethics, technology, indigenous knowledge and the role of philosophy in public life. The conference was organized by the Department of Philosophy, Salesian College of Higher Education, and IQAC, and featured prominent philosophers from Nagaland such as Dr. Venusa Tinyi from Hyderabad University and Dr. Karilemla of Savitribhai Phule Pune University.

Salesian College Sonada hosted the International Tea Conference on 27–28 March 2026, bringing together scholars, industry leaders, and community advocates. Over two days of intense dialogue, the conference reframed Darjeeling Tea as more than a global commodity—it emerged as a heritage, livelihood, and ecological responsibility.

Salesian College (Autonomous), Sonada, in collaboration with Tea Promoters India and Rimpocha Tea, has launched a two-day international conference on “Darjeeling Tea: Leaf, Life, and Legacy – A Multidisciplinary Exploration of Place, People and Possibility.”

On the solemnity of Saint Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church, Bishop Devprasad Ganawa of the Catholic Diocese of Udaipur blessed the foundation for Don Bosco College at Banswara, Rajasthan. The blessing of the foundation stone ceremony was part of the project entrusted to the Salesians of Don Bosco, belonging to the Province of Mumbai, at the behest of Bp Ganawa, to put up infrastructure for higher education, transformation, and development in the region.

A significant step toward international academic cooperation was taken when former Principal of Salesian College, Fr. George Thadathil, Global Coordinator of the Salesian Institutions of Higher Education, met with the University of the Philippines (UP) President, Angelo Jimenez, to discuss potential collaboration between UP and Salesian Universities and Colleges.

Don Bosco’s Konkan Development Society (KDS) organised a specialised dual-phase Professional Empowerment and Career Readiness Session for 26 students at the Goa College of Home Science, Panjim, equipping them with essential tools to transition effectively from academia to employment.

A student team of Salesian College (Autonomous), Siliguri, has launched LuvlyU — Love, Understand and Value Yourself as You Are — a digital platform designed to help young people reconnect with their inner spark and confidently share their authentic selves. The initiative was created by M.Sc Psychology student Anand Kumar and RadioClub members.

Don Bosco College Golaghat (DBCG) marked International Women's Day at the DBCG Assembly Hall with the theme "Give to Gain." Organised by the Research Cell, in collaboration with the Department of Political Science, the NSS Unit, and the Women's Cell, the event brought together approximately 300 students and staff members, as well as 100 women and girls from the wider community. Through speeches, seminars, cultural performances, and hands-on outreach, the day championed gender equality, women's empowerment, and health awareness.

Salesian College (Autonomous), Sonada, in collaboration with Rimpocha and Tea Promoters India Ltd., will host a Two-Day International Conference on “Darjeeling Tea: Leaf, Life, and Legacy — A multidisciplinary exploration of place, people and possibility.” The event will take place on 27–28 March 2026, bringing together scholars, industry leaders, and community voices to celebrate and reimagine the legacy of Darjeeling Tea.

The Department of Mass Communication at Assam Don Bosco University hosted an enriching cross-cultural dialogue, bringing together distinguished media and academic leaders from Sri Lanka for an engaging exchange of ideas.

The Deanery of Sciences, Salesian College (Autonomous), Siliguri, successfully hosted the Two-Day National Conference on Trends in Science and Technology (TIST 2026) on 27–28 February, marking the decennial edition of the event, which started in 2017.

In a landmark move aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP 2020), Salesian College Autonomous Siliguri (estd 2009) has formally introduced the Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) — a four-year dual-degree course designed to prepare future educators with both subject expertise and pedagogical training.

Celebrating a legacy of education in the Salesian cradle of South India, Sacred Heart College, Tirupattur, commemorated its Platinum Jubilee on Monday evening. Marking 75 years of service in higher education with a strong emphasis on value-based formation, the milestone celebration was graced by the Rector Major, Rev. Fr. Fabio Attard, lending special significance to the occasion.

The Department of Sociology and Education, Don Bosco College Golaghat, in association with its IQAC and Research Cell and the Department of Sociology, Furkating College, organized an ICSSR-sponsored national seminar titled “Indian Knowledge System and Artificial Intelligence: Future of Spiritualism through the Lens of Culture, Ethics and Education – under Viksit Bharat.” The two-day hybrid seminar, held on February 5–6, brought together scholars, educators, and practitioners to examine how artificial intelligence can align with India’s cultural and spiritual heritage to support ethical development toward a Viksit Bharat by 2047.