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The screening cum interactive session will be organised in the English Auditorium , Panjab University, Chandigarh

Chandigarh May 1, 2019

The Panjab University Alumni Association, Panjab University, Chandigarh 
invites you to a film screening and discussion session with Professor M.L. Raina, who has been Emeritus Fellow and Professor at the department of English and Cultural Studies. The film to be screened is 'The Remains of the Day, based on a novel of the same name by Kazuo Ishiguro. The screening cum interactive session will be organised in the English Auditorium , Panjab University, Chandigarh, from 10 AM to 1 PM on May 2, 2019. 

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University Institute of Fashion Technology & Vocational Development, Panjab University, Chandigarh.

Chandigarh April 30, 2019

Students of the M.Sc. Semester IV of University Institute of Fashion 
Technology and Vocational Development (2017-19 Batch) put up a show of Bold and Beautiful Victorian Gowns as part of their syllabus in Structured Clothing. 

 This is the year that a new revised syllabus has given an opportunity to the 
young designers to exercise their creativity and play with yards and yards of fabric material, twist and turn it on Dress-forms till it draped perfectly to take the shape of Bouncy and Flouncy Gowns resembling the Royal Clothing from the 1600s.

Use of basic non expensive muslin, folding into exquisitely shaped Corseted 
Bodices and Jackets, slyly hiding Boning of various sizes in its seams could be seen in all the 11 creations.

The display is the entire effort of Dr. Rita Kant, Senior Professor of 
University Institute of Fashion Technology & Vocational Development, Panjab University, Chandigarh.  

Ruffles and Bouffant Skirts finished with the use of Cancan and Crinoline in under layers added to the elegance of the period costumes.

Dr. Prabhdeep Brar, Chairperson informed that the assignment was prepared in just 15 days. She added that every cut in the fabric and every stitch sewn in the material was the work of the students themselves.  It was hard to believe that no tailor help was taken. 

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CET (UG) ENTRANCE TEST

Chandigarh April 30, 2019

Combined Entrance Test (CET) (UG) was conducted smoothly and peacefully here today by Panjab University, Chandigarh.  PU Controller of Examinations Prof. Parvinder Singh Informed that 30 centres (2 in PU, 22 in Colleges of Chandigarh and 6 Centres in Punjab) to conduct the examination. No unwanted and unpleasant incident of any kind
was reported from any quarter. 

 Details of number of candidates seated, present, absent for the conduct of PU-
CET (U.G.) – 2019 held on 30.04.2019 (Tuesday) are as under:-
Subjects        Seated  Present Absent  %age of Attendance
Mathematics
Paper-I 5017    4748    269     94.64
Chemistry
Paper-II        9000    8497    503     94.41
Physics
Paper-III       9000    8496    504     94.40
Biology
Paper-IV        4601    4337    264     94.26

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PU,Chandigarh, organized its two day National Seminar on “Changing Contour of Open and Distance Education in New Millennium” from 30th April to Ist of May, 2019.

Chandigarh April 30, 2019

University School of Open Learning, Panjab University, Chandigarh, organized its two day National Seminar on “Changing Contour of Open and Distance Education in New Millennium” from 30th April to Ist of May, 2019.  Dr. Raghurao Akkinepally, Director of NIPER, Mohali, an alumnus of Panjab University and having more than thirty two years of teaching experience underscored the importance of Open Learning and said that a lot of openness was being offered by knowledge/data sources like Wikipedia. 
The contemporary education scenario was witnessing the intersection of education, teaching and learning with information and technology.   An integrated instructional approach blending the actual and the digital was now the order of the day.  He listed the various benefits of Open and Distance Learning-massification, democratising education, cost effectiveness, second chance to those who missed out and a guarantee 
of Life Long Learning.  In the wake of the onslaught of digitalisation, he opined that actual learning was losing its importance.  He added that online media communications like Twitter, You Tube, Face book etc. also allow for a rapid sharing of ideas.

Prof. Raghurao cautioned that over-dependence on digital platforms and 
accepting Google as the Guru was leading to excessive information and confusion thereby.  The crucial question thus is the validation of this knowledge.  Prof. Raghurao advocated the best out of the actual and the digital modes by developing hybrid models, encouraging hands on training and putting teaching experience to the maximum use.  He did emphasise the importance of video-lectures and on-line discussion forms to supplement the actual learning of professional courses.

 The Dean University Instruction, Prof. Shankarji Jha underscored the 
importance of the objectives of education and the value of putting our knowledge into practice.  Professor Karamjeet Singh, Registrar, Panjab University, emphasised that Open Learning was the future of all universities and that teachers have to use innovative methods for dissemination of education.

 The inaugural session concluded with the release of a book written by 
Professor Ravi Mahajan “Open and Distance Education in the New Millennium: A Chronology in the Making” and also the release of our annual report for the session 2018-2019.  

Professor Yojna Rawat introduced the theme of the Seminar and highlighted the achievements of the department.  

The speakers in the first and second plenary sessions were Prof. A.K. 
Sahajpal, former Professor and former Vice-Chancellor, Baddi University, Solan and Professor Ravi K. Mahajan, a very senior Professor and Coordinator of Statistics Department, USOL.  Professor Mahajan spoke on “ODE: Timeline Beneath New Millennium”.  Around 15 (fifteen) participants presented their research papers on the theme of the seminar.  

The afternoon session was presided over by Prof. Neelam Grover, former 
Chairperson of USOL.  The Seminar will continue for another day.

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Panjab University will hold its first ever Convocation on 4th May.

Chandigarh April 30, 2019

Department of Hindi, Panjab University will hold its first ever Convocation on 4th May. Dr. Gurmeet Singh, Chairperson , Dept of Hindi informed today that it had been a long pending request from the students that they should get their degrees in a ceremonial way and therefore we decided to hold the Convocation for the Department. He thanked the Vice Chancellor for granting permission for the same. 

Director General of Police, Haryana , Mr. Manoj Yadav will be the chief guest on this occasion and senior officials from University will grace the event. More than 50 students will receive their MA degree and Diploma in Translation at the convocation. Dr. Singh informed that those candidates who are interested in participating in the Convocation can submit their confirmation in the Department by 3rd May. The Department will also hold an alumni meet the same day to strengthen the alumni network of the Department.

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The Screening cum interactive session will be organized in the English Auditorium, Panjab University, Chandigarh from 10 am to 1:00 pm on 02-May-2019.

Chandigarh April 29, 2019

The Panjab University Alumni Association invites to a Film screening and 
discussion session with Professor M.L. Raina, who has been Emeritus Fellow and Professor at Department of English & Cultural Studies. The Film to be screened is ‘THE REMAINS OF THE DAY’ based on the novel of the same name by Kazuo Ishiguro. The Screening cum interactive session will be organized in the English Auditorium, Panjab University, Chandigarh from 10 am to 1:00 pm on 02-May-2019. 

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Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, Panjab University, Chandigarh, released the XII Volume of Research Journal of University School of Open Learning titled “Indian Journal of Distance Education”,

Chandigarh April 29, 2019

Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, Panjab University, Chandigarh, released the XII Volume of Research Journal of University School of Open Learning titled “Indian Journal of Distance Education”, here today in the presence of Prof. Yojna Rawat, Chairperson, University School of Open Learning, and other members of the Editorial Board.  The Indian Journal of Distance Education (IIDE) during the last over three decades has been bringing out research papers and scholarly articles in the field of ODL.  The current issue of this peer reviewed journal is twelveth in the series and carries a dozen papers ranging from MOOC’, distance learners,   their characteristics, 
teacher education through distance mode, M-Learning, Criteria of success among distance learners and many more.

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Oxford University Press India in collaboration with PU,Chandigarh, organized a workshop on ‘How to prepare for NTA UGC-NET’

Chandigarh April 29, 2019

Oxford University Press India in collaboration with Panjab University, 
Chandigarh, organized a workshop on ‘How to prepare for NTA UGC-NET’. The workshop was led by Ms. Harpreet Kaur, author of NTA UGC-NET Paper I (English) that covers the latest 2019 NET syllabus. Over 150 students attended the workshop that introduced them to the tips & tricks to crack the exam. The students also got an opportunity to interact with the author during an engaging Q&A session post the workshop.

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Department of SAIF/CIL/UCIM, PU, Chandigarh organized its 3rdannual Alumni Meet ACES-19

Chandigarh April 29, 2019

Department of SAIF/CIL/UCIM, Panjab University, Chandigarh organized its 
3rdannual Alumni Meet ACES-19- an evocative event that marked the homecoming, celebration and unparalleled joy of communion with the Alma Mater, at Panjab University today. The department, known for its state of the art high end instrument facilities, organized a number of activities this year, the GrandAlumni Meet being one of the more prestigious events. The meet witnessed morethan 100 present and old staff and students
from various batches coming together to celebrate and share experiences. The event commenced with the lighting of the lamp, followed by the welcome address of Prof. S.K.Mehta, Director, highlighting the major achievements of the department. He informed the alumni that there is tremendous increase in the facilities for the users during this year. Former Directors of the Department Prof. Akhtar Mahmood, Prof. J.B. Singh and Prof. Rupinder Tewari also graced the occasion. Participants enjoyed various indoor games organised by the department.  The oldest alumnus retired in year 2000 was honoured. 

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He was addressing the 68th Annual Convocation of Panjab University of which he is the Chancellor, in Chandigarh today.

Chandigarh April 28, 2019

[UTF-8?]“Youth to adhere to the traditions of tolerance and respect and to protect our pluralistic [UTF-8?]culture”- Vice President of India

The Vice President of India, Shri. M. Venkaiah Naidu said
today that the youth of our nation must shoulder the greater social
responsibility of exercising judgement in looking at social issues. He
urged them to adhere to the traditions of tolerance and respect and
protect our pluralistic culture.

 He was addressing the 68th  Annual Convocation of Panjab
University of which he is the Chancellor, in Chandigarh today.
Shri.Naidu said that Panjab University had a glorious past and is one
of the oldest Universities in India, set in a land which has witnessed
centuries of civilisation & dedication to spreading knowledge in
ancient centres of learning like Takshila.


   He expressed his happiness at the [UTF-8?]University’s relentless
quest for academic excellence and the rapid progress it has made in
providing quality education to its 15000 students enrolled in about
200 affiliated colleges, 3 regional centers, 6constituent colleges and
one rural center.

 The Vice President congratulated Panjab University for
having secured the 34th position among all academic institutions in
the nation, in the recent rankings under the National Institutional
Ranking Framework. He also applauded the [UTF-8?]University’s focused effortstowards cultivating innovation and entrepreneurship among students. Iam very happy that the University has been recognized by the UGC asthe University with potential for excellence in Biomedical Sciences
with facilities for stem cell Research and Drug development, he added.


 The Vice President opined that Institution building is not
an easy task and added that it requires vision, passion, competence,
commitment, dedicated hard work and the ability to tap into the
infinite potential within individuals and a network of institutions.
He urged all stake holders of the Panjab University to keep up the
momentum of their good work and not let complacency set in.

Shri. Naidu affirmed that India of the future would be
powered by the dreams and ambitions, the character and competence of
young people. He stated that we will be able to fully realize the vast
demographic dividend in the years to come only if we can empower our
youth with the right skills and attitudes.

The Vice President proposed that we must rethink and
re-orient our educational system in the context of the twenty first
century when the concerns of ecology, of human welfare and the welfare
of the planet are equally imperative. It is possible only if we turn
our system around, including aspects of curriculum and evaluation,
towards critical  thinking, he said.

Observing that access to higher education has been
improved considerably in our country, Shri. Naidu said that we have to
focus upon raising the quality of education and ensuring that we offer
the best possible education to our young people.

 The Vice President suggested that we have to have
institutions which are continuously nourished by five important
streams of inquisitiveness, innovation, ethos that inspire
inspiration, integration  which encourages inter-disciplinary and
collaborative learning and an internalized value system, just like
Panjab which is irrigated by 5 rivers

 Shri Naidu also urged the youth of the nation to use the
means of communication that technology has provided, responsibly.  He
emphasized that these modern means of communication must be used to
facilitate social harmony and to cultivate a culture of healthy and
civilized discussion on many of the pressing problems such as class
and gender inequalities and the needs of the less privileged in
society. We need to address these problems with empathy and sincerity,
he added.

 The Vice President also extended felicitations to Dr. K.
Sivan, the Chairman of ISRO and one of our [UTF-8?]country’s foremost space scientists who was being honored by Panjab University with the Vigyan Ratna Award. Dr. [UTF-8?]Sivan’s outstanding work is an eloquent testimony of [UTF-8?]India’s extraordinary capability in space science and technology, he said.

On the occasion, [UTF-8?]Hon’ble Chancellor, PU and Vice President
of India, Shri. M. Venkaiah Naidu conferred Vigyan Ratna Award to Dr.
K.Sivan, Chairman, ISRO and Secretary, Department of Space, Bangalore.


 Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, PU in his address said
Panjab University remains a leader in its contribution towards
preparing the best minds in the service of the country by producing
outstanding scientist & academicians, jurists, philosophers, writers,
great statesmen, leaders, industrialists, and social workers.
Imparting education to thousands of students every year through its
vast campus, affiliated colleges, regional and rural centers, the
University is playing a significant role in fulfilling the dream of
[UTF-8?]‘shikshit bharat, sashakt [UTF-8?]bharat.’

He further added that the University has expanded its
influence by 100+ functional MoUs globally. During the financial year
2018-19, agencies such as the UGC, DST, GOI and ICMR have granted
funding to 60+ projects worth more than Rs 21 crore. He informed that
the University has taken lead in strengthening Chandigarh Region
Innovation and Knowledge Cluster (CRIKC) and a gallery of over 50+
deliverables to bring all researches, patents and products on one
common platform is underway. This will showcase the contribution of
not only Panjab University but also of all research institutes of the
region while providing impetus to entrepreneurship and innovation
capabilities.

 Shri V.P.Singh Badnore, [UTF-8?]Hon’ble Governor of Punjab and
Administrator, UT. Chandigarh, was guest of honour.

Prof. Shankarji Jha, Dean of University Instruction and
Prof. Karamjeet Singh, Registrar, Prof. Parvinder Singh, Controller of
Examination, Sh. Vikram Nayyar, Finance & Development Officer, former
Vice Chancellors, PU fellows, faculty members and its affiliated colleges, PU Alumni, Ph.D holders, Post Graduates and Graduates were also present on the occasion.

 PU Ph.D. Degree awardees were from three other countries
like Iran, Mayanmar and , Thailand and 16 States of India. Punjab with
200 Doctorates led the tally of eligible Ph.D. degree awardees among
the states followed by UT, Chandigarh with 88, Haryana with 73 and
Himachal Pradesh with 65 students.

There were total 863 number of students bestowed with
degrees out of which 235 were males and 628 females.  491 students
were given Ph.D Degrees and 372 other than Ph.D. However, there were
291 number of students awarded with Merit certificates, medals and
cash prizes.

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