The Horticulture Division,Panjab University organised a plantation today near UIET Workshop.100 plants of Lagerstomia donated by Sh. Jatin Salwan were planted along with plants of Ashoka and Chandni.The plantation had the presence of Prof. R.K. Singla, Dean of University Instructions as the Chief Guest . Prof. Karamjeet Singh, Registrar presided over the plantation. Prof. Parvinder Singh, Controller of Examinations was the Guest of Honour.
Prof. Ashwani Koul, Chief of University Security and faculty members of Deptt. of Biotechnology, Ms.Renuka Salwan, Director Public Relations were among the attendees.
Er. Anil Thakur, Divisional Engineer (Hort.) said on this occasion that the plantation drive of Horticulture Division carried out in the monsoon season is in full swing and various departments are participating enthusiastically in this drive. He further said that in pursuance of the initiative of Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, the Horticulture Division is also carrying out the family plantation drive in the university in which a large number of residents are taking the initiative to plant the trees along with their family members.
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University Institute of Fashion Technology & Vocational Development (UIFT&VD), Panjab University, Chandigarh, conducted a Webinar titled –Design Process, Adaptation of Trends, Execution of Design Developments practiced in the industry (Export Oriented) today.
Chairperson of UIFT&VD, Dr. Prabhdip Brar, gave an introductory note, welcoming the speaker, Mr. Chetan Chittauria who holds an experience of working with fashion design from India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. His extensive field of expertise includes managing designs and developing products for Cecil, Zara, Cleo, American Rags, Pepe Jeans, Silver Jeans, Club Monaco, Kenneth Cole, River Island, Promod, Camaieu among others. The speaker expressed design as the one that puts logic into art based on the objectives and socio-cultural factors of the customers. The talk spanned from sources of inspiration to visualization of the final sketch. Students were made aware of the importance of understanding customer psyche along with the know-how of how brands infuse their thoughts in the global forecast. It was an interactive session with abundant learning for students of fashion technology that would help them in their future entrepreneurial ventures as designers in the industry.
Department of History, Panjab University, Chandigarh organized today a Web Lecture by Prof. Divya Bansal, Dean Alumni, Corporate & International Affairs, Punjab Engineering College (deemed to be University) . The faculty and research scholars of social sciences and engineering departments of Panjab University and affiliated institutions, participated in the Web Lecture which continued for about 1.5 hours.
Prof. Divya Bansal, the distinguished speaker delivered her lecture on the theme, “Contribution of Digital Technology to Social Sciences and Its Relevance During the Present Pandemic” as a part of Series, “Pandemics Across Ages” initiated by Department of History in April, 2020 in a comprehensive and candid manner. Her detailed, fact-based and critical presentation on how digital technology has become an integral part of our social lives, especially in the present COVID era, was immensely informative.
Professor Anju Suri, Chairperson, Department of History was the Director of the Webinar, Dr. Priyatosh Sharma, Associate Professor, Department of History was the Convener and Dr. Veenu Mangat, Associate Professor, UIET, was the Co-Convener of the Webinar.
PU Vice-Chancellor, Professor Raj Kumar was the inspiration and driving force for conduct of this webinar. It was his encouragement that has led to this endeavour to connect the social sciences with the CRIKC institutes. The benefit of this collaboration is that in the future, it can lead to multidisciplinary research which utilizes the strengths and competencies of researchers from both areas, which will be more fruitful for the society.
Professor Anju Suri, Chairperson welcomed the esteemed Speaker and the participants. In her introductory address, while underlining the purpose of organizing the Series, ‘Pandemics Across Ages’ by the Department, she said that it helps to sensitise the present generation to understand the causation of Pandemics and the huge devastation brought by them. This enables us to collect socio-political responses for our preparation to deal with the pandemics effectively. Prof Divya Bansal’s talk shall help to understand the usefulness and limitations of digital technology to the teaching and research in social sciences especially during Covid-19 and further enable us in responding to the pandemic.
Dr. Veenu Mangat, Associate Professor at UIET, PU introduced the invited speaker Prof. Divya Bansal by highlighting her research achievements in terms of international collaborations and awards. Prof. Divya Bansal has been instrumental in ICT projects of the state police and drafting of policies related to information security.
Prof. Divya Bansal, began her insightful talk by defining sociology as the study of society, patterns and behaviour. She then deliberated how technology plays a key role in each of these aspects. She asserted that digital technologies like other material cultural artefacts are part of human behaviour.
She provided various examples to illustrate how technology can help in providing deeper understanding of various aspects of human behaviour. Nowadays, digital and mobile apps monitor and mediate almost all aspects of sociology ranging from our movements, likes, dislikes, spending habits, political opinions, personal preferences, interactions with relatives and friends, interactions with colleagues, communities we are a part of, etc. These pervasive technologies collect and analyze huge volumes of data for every individual. As an instance, a company like Google through its multitude of apps such as Maps, Wallet, YouTube, Contacts, Search, etc. can easily mine and integrate the data to build a comprehensive profile of each user including his personality, interactions, movements, behaviour, etc. Another example is of wearable devices such as Fitbit which collect health related information of users. Such information can aid pharmaceutical companies and the healthcare industry to study demographics and in diagnosis, prognosis, development of treatments, etc. But most of these technologies are privacy invasive. She touched upon how some database marketing companies sell user information to potential buyers. There should be strict laws in place to avoid misuse of users’ data. Prof. Divya beautifully expressed how sociology and technology are interrelated by saying that life is digital nowadays. Sociology should make the study of digital technologies central to its scope. She spoke about digital social research and digital traces being the behavioural traces. Prof. Divya later spoke about how in present COVID times, there is a compelling need to turn setbacks into comebacks. She discussed a few psycho-social issues that have arisen out of the present pandemic situation and how technology can be used to address them. This requires human factors in addition to tools provided by technology. She ended her lecture by saying that we should rediscover ourselves in this current period and be aware of both the pros and cons of digital technology.
The highly informative and incisive lecture was followed by a Question-Answer Session conducted by Dr. Priyatosh Sharma of the Department of History. It was a vibrant session with participants engaging speakers to comment on issues like privacy, addiction to social media and need for human touch. The lecture ended with the formal vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Rani Mehta, Chairperson, Department of Sociology, Panjab University, Chandigarh.
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The Interdisciplinary Center for Swami Vivekananda Studies organised a web lecture on the topic Thought and Philosophy of Swami Vivekananda for the Youth by Prof.A. Palainswamy, Chairperson of the department of Physical Education and Coordinator Center for Vivekananda Studies, Bharathidasan University Tiruchirappalli,Tamil Nadu.
Prof.Palaniswamy through the illustrated talk threw light on the relevance of thought and philosophy of Swami ji for the youth of today. Through different quotes of Swamiji he emphasized the importance of positive energy in life which help us to transcend impermanence. The fourfold mantra of Swami ji physical, social, intellectual and spiritual quest will elevate us to lead ideal life. He said young population of India will help India emerge as a global leader.The youth of the country is it’s strength and the success of the nation depends on the success of youth.Youth should follow the philosophy of this great Saint to excel in life and have faith in themselves.They should strive to be good human beings and do good to others in society.
Prof.Nandita Singh Dean International Students presided over the lecture and said that Swamiji had a magnetic personality and commanding intellect.His teachings are relevant for all of us in the present times.
Prof.RenuThakur Coordinator ICSVS introduced the speaker and Dr Monika Aggarwal conducted the proceedings of today’s Web lecture.
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A Plantation Drive was undertaken today by the Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, Panjab University. Total number of 30 saplings of ficus plants were planted in a row outside the Departmental Museum,informed Dr. Paru Bal Sidhu, Chairperson . The Horticulture staff and JE Mr. Singla provided all necessary help and support for this endeavour undertaken by the department.
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With the initiatives of Ministry of Human Resource and Development, under the aegis of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching, the Center for Academic Leadership and Education Management (CALEM) running in Panjab University Chandigarh took an initiative to arrange an online seven days Faculty Development Programme from July 15-20, 2020 on the theme of “Technology and Instructional Reforms with reference to Online Teaching, Learning and Evaluation”.
The course was coordinated by Dr Vishal Sharma,Coordinator, Swayam, Dr Kanwalpreet Kaur ,Chairperson, IETVE, Prof. Kirandeep Singh ,Chairperson, Deptt. of Education; Prof. Jatinder Grover ,Coordinator CALEM and Dean, Faculty of Education, Panjab University, Chandigarh.
Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, Panjab University, Chandigarh welcomed all the dignitaries and participants. He shared that the main objective of this faculty development programme is to train the faculty participants and fully prepare and equip them with online teaching-learning tools. Learning of these tools and techniques will help the faculty members to design their own online courses as well as E-content for the online teaching, learning and evaluation. He said that our teachers have to use this opportunity to refine their skills for managing instructions in the virtual classroom.
Prof. S.P. Bansal, Honourable Vice-Chancellor, Himachal Pradesh Technical university, Hamirpur (H.P.) was the Chief guest in the valedictory session of this one week workshop. He highlighted that the lockdown has provided enough space as well as an opportunity to the faculty for learning and practicing the various tools and techniques necessary for managing online teaching. The need is to train the teachers about using the technology tools to supplement and complement the learning. He further stress upon the use of various digital learning initiatives of Government of India in the online teaching and learning.
Prof. Jatinder Grover, Dean Faculty of education and Coordinator CALEM shared that Centre for academic Leadership and Educational Management read the report of this one week Faculty development program. He told that more than 700 participants from 35 universities from India got registered for this workshop and successfully completed the same. Various resource persons from different national institutes delivered their lectures and conducted training in workshop mode. In these sessions all the participants performed the hands on training on different tools and techniques and also submitted their assignments. They have been told about the best practices to be followed in online teaching, best virtual learning platforms and use of open education resources in their teaching. Dr. Kanwalpreet Kaur, proposed vote of thanks to all dignitaries and participants.
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University Institute of Hotel and Tourism Management, Panjab University, Chandigarh organized a National Level webinar today on “Wellness Tourism” .
Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University while speaking on the topic said wellness of all helps in removing tensions and keeps one physically and mentally fit. He also shared that from last few months Panjab university has organized 250 webinars and has submitted 30 projects till date. He congratulated Dr. Anish Slath Director UIHTM and the entire organizing team of UIHTM for the excellent topic of the webinar and shared his wish to sign a MOU with S-VYASA University, Bengaluru in the near future.
Dr. H.R Nagendra, Padma Shri awardee, Chancellor S-VYASA university, Bengaluru chief guest of the event talks about the wholesome wellness which just not include the physical body but also the mind .He also talked about the great personalities which are full of spirituality from different parts of India like-Shankaracharya ji from Karnataka, Guru Nanak Dev ji from Punjab etc. He suggested to work on the immune system which is like an army is there to defend us from various problems and any virus. He said everyone needs to focus on four principles of a healthy life – Ahar, Vihar, Achar, Vichar and one has to work on all these aspects in order to stay fit. Moreover, yoga and Ayurveda are the contribution of India to the world. Everyone must spread holistic vision to the whole world and turn from illness to wellness.
Chef Ram Babu, key speaker who is known as millet chef add the importance of millets in the food. He said that a chef must have the quality of kindness and must prepare the food as one does meditation. One must be happy and cooking must be taken as God’s blessing and as an opportunity to feed the souls and he compared the food with prasad. He insisted to take local and seasonal food. He said millets are full of protein, energy and are gluten free. So, everyone must add and replace the wheat and rice with millets in their daily routine. He said we are privileged to be Indian as there is plenty of millets available. He said even millets are good for high B.P patients, diabetic patients and pregnant ladies too.
Dr. O.P Singh another key speaker Prof. O.P Singh, head kaya chikitsa, Banaras Hindu University talked about Ayurveda and yoga and advice to improve the spiritual and social health. He also talked about panchakarma to purify the body and remove the toxins .He also talk about the indigenous cows’ milk which is available in India and is healthy and full of nutrition. Moreover he adds that one should remove wheat and white rice from diet and must add millets, gur and black rice to stay fit.
For the first time through this webinar, UIHTM has taken the initiative to donate the fee collected through the webinar to PM Care fund . 40 Participants registered for the webinar and each participant paid Rs 200/- for the registration.
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Dr. Dipti Sareen, Associate Prof from Department of Biochemistry, Panjab University received Grand Jury’s special recommendations for their innovation, Roseocin which can efficiently and effectively act as a synergistic antimicrobial agent, especially against drug-resistant bacterial species, at C-CAMP AMR-Quest 2020 grand Finale through a webinar on July 17, 2020 in the presence of Dr. Renu Swarup, Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Biotechnology, and Chairperson BIRAC.
The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms(C-CAMP), a Department of Biotechnology (GOI) supported initiative with mandate to foster high-end research and innovation along with CARB-X, a Global Accelerator Network (GAN) under a public-private partnership led by Boston University to fund and support R&D and early development of products to combat AMR, held AMR-Quest 2020 Grand Finale.
Dr. Richard Lawson, Director of the Project Management Office, CARB-X delivered a special address and said, “Investing in public health was never more important than it is today. Organizations, both public & private are now looking to engage creatively with the innovation community and that they are happy to partner with C-CAMP in cultivating AMR innovations in India through AMR-Quest. Dr. Taslim Arif Saiyed, CEO & Director, C-CAMP moderated the Panel discussion on “Fostering AMR Innovations”. The eminent panelists were Dr. Sundeep Sarin, Scientist ‘G’/Advisor, Department of Biotechnology, Government of India; Dr. Richard Lawson, CARB-X , USA; Dr. Kamini Walia, Scientist ‘F’, Division of Epidemiology and Communicable Diseases, ICMR and India Country Head, WHO and Dr. Anand Anand kumar, CEO and MD, Bugworks.
Dr. Renu Swarup, in her keynote address at CCAMP AMR-Quest Grand Finale, proposed a globally connected AMR-dedicated incubation hub in India in order to foster AMR innovations from ground-up. She said, “Funding is only one form of support. What innovators need is hand holding/acceleration”.“Covid-19 pandemic caught us unawares. But we cannot say the same for antimicrobial resistance. An infection without cure like the present pandemic is a curtain-raiser for the gravity of the public health challenge AMR poses. We need to fight back through a holistic, cohesive approach by all stakeholders including end users to build and sustain the next crop of AMR innovations. The AMR Quest is an attempt in this direction,” said Taslim Arif Saiyed, CEO and Director, C-CAMP.
The Department of Gandhian and Peace Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh has received a grant of Rs 1 crore 40 Lakhs from the Getty Foundation, USA as an announcement“ Keeping It Modern Grant”. As an exceptional case, this is the second grant given by the Getty Foundation for Gandhi Bhawan. Earlier in 2015 PU received grant of around 87 Lakhs Rs for the Conservation Management Plan(CMP) of Gandhi Bhawan.
Professor Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University, expressed that this excellent announcement of grant for Gandhi Bhawan will enable Panjab University to do more research based projects related to Architecture and Heritage. This will boost the morale of the faculty and students to take up similar projects in the future. Such grants for innovative techniques will take a University to a new level of research. As Panjab University has a rich history, iconic architectural heritage and artefacts too, we appreciate such grants for preserving our repository of heritage for future generations, he added. He congratulated Dr. Manish Sharma and his entire team for bringing such positive and inspiring news during this pandemic.
It is pertinent to mention here that Gandhi Bhawan is the only building of any Institution of India which has received the grant in 2015 and now in 2020 again. Earlier the work against grant received in 2015 was completed in 2017 with the support of the inhouse PU team, CMP was prepared by Development and Research Organisation for Nature, Arts and Heritage (DRONAH), Gurgaon with support of IIT Madras and other associate experts which was duly approved by the Chandigarh Heritage Conservation Committee and guides all Implementation works for the site now.
With the approval of the project by Getty Foundation, now the major conservation works of the exterior which include the conservation of the exterior cladding panels and the reflecting pool are to be undertaken, thus completing total conservation of the Gandhi Bhawan exteriors. The project team includes Gandhi Bhawan, Chandigarh College of Architecture and DRONAH architects, conservation architects and landscape experts. The project will be started by November 2020 with all implementation works to be completed in a period of 1 year after which it will be monitored for another year to determine the impact of the water filled pool on the microclimate of the interiors of Gandhi Bhawan.
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Panjab University Alumni Association organized a Webinar on ‘Eat Well to Live Well’ by Dr. Rakesh Kochhar, Professor and Head, Department of Gastroenterology, Sub – Dean, Research, PGIMER, Chandigarh, today .
Prof. Deepti Gupta, Dean Alumni Relations, welcomed and introduced Dr. Kochhar who has a rich experience of 42 years with PGIMER. She informed that the webinar was aimed at demystifying diet fads and reinforcing the importance of healthy eating.
Dr. Rakesh Kochhar gave a very informative presentation on various aspects of diet, weight and health like how to chew food, what is a healthy weight, intermittent fasting, calorie count of popular food items, myths and facts about diet, food poisoning, milk intolerance, energy intake and energy expenditure to name some.
Towards the end there were many interesting questions from the participants. Dr. Kochhar answered them in detail which shed more light on various myths about food and cleared everyone’s doubts. The remaining questions will be sent to Dr. Kochhar by email. A lot of appreciation and thanks poured in on the chat from the participants for Dr. Kochhar and PUAA. The participants even requested for another session with Dr. Kochhar which PUAA will try to organize.
Prof. Deepti Gupta proposed a vote of thanks to Dr. Kochhar and concluded the event. The recording of the event will be made available on request.
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