This is to inform that the result / evaluation sheet of examination May /September, 2020 of the following courses have been declared/made public today.
1. M.Sc-Forensic Science & Criminology-4th semester,Sept-2020
2. B.Sc(H.S)-Geology-VIth Semester,Sept-2020
3. Certificate Course in German,Sept-2020
4. B.Voc-Medical Laboratory Technology-6th Semester,Sept-2020
The same can be seen at the respective Departments/Colleges or Panjab University website.
The identification of badly damaged and commingled human remains excavated non-scientifically from an abandoned well at Ajnala was the most challenging task for the experts at Panjab University, Chandigarh, when these remains were handed over to them in 2014.With years of strenuous scientific endeavours and the unflinching efforts of Dr. JS Sehrawat, Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, the identified establishment of Ajnala skeletal remains saw a reality as evidenced from his recently published research findings about Ajnala skeletal remains in leading international scientific journals like Forensic Science Review, Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports, Forensic Radiology, Bulletin of International Association of Paleodontology etc.
In these publications, Dr. Sehrawat has claimed that the application of multiple forensic anthropological methods like odontological and radiological examinations, mitochondrial DNA and stable isotope analyses, AMS radiocarbon dating etc., have revealed that the excavated human remains from Ajnala well belong to adult males, who were non-local to the site, ate mixed diets, shared a common geographic area during their childhood and they lived at different locations during last ten years prior to their death. The stable isotopic and mitochondrial DNA results endorsed the written facts mentioned in the historical accounts that the victims of 26th Native Bengal Infantry regiment killed in 1857 at Ajnala came from the states of West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Awadh (presently eastern Uttar Pradesh) and parts of Meghalaya and Manipur and other north-eastern and coastal states as potential regions of their geographic identity. The AMS calibrated radiocarbon dates did show high probabilities that the remains belong to the mid-19th Century. The application of Kvaal’s radiological, PTR and AAS dental age estimation methods showed that most Ajnala teeth belonged to adult males between 20-50 years of age. The advanced scientific analyses were conducted in collaboration with California State University, Chico (USA), Newfoundland University, Canada, Atomki Isotoptech, Hungary, Max Planck Institute of Human History, Germany and Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, Lucknow and this project is funded by DST-SERB, new Delhi.
We aim to extend our deep respects and tributes to those departed souls through scientific means by establishing their biological identity as to their age, sex, stature, cause and manner of death, time since death, dietary status, mobility history, geographical affinity, traumatic or pathological reconstructions etc., said Dr. Sehrawat.It would be just an unqualified and sweeping conclusion to claim their identity until a sufficient number of bones and teeth along with items of personal identity are examined with multiple scientific techniques to arrive at some valid conclusions about theirbiological identity, he said. More results of different scientific analyses have been obtained and communicated to different scientific journals and we cannot disclose the detailed findings until they are published. The stable isotope analysis of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, strontium and sulfur with larger samples of teeth and bone samples is underway to provide detailed information about the geographical identity, migration history and dietary patterns of these non-scientifically excavated human skeletal remains.
He informed that there is hope to obtain the list of martyred soldiers available with the British authorities and the known skull of Mr. Alum Bheg (the group leader of 26th Native Bengal Infantry battalion) from Prof. Kim Wagner ofQueen Mary University of London. The list of martyred soldiers has been requested through the British High Commissioner in India and,a professor from Department of War Studies, King’s College London (UK) has also promised to be a part of present research project and help us in getting the list of martyred soldiers of India’s First Freedom struggle against the Britishers. We plan to collect DNA samples and other forensic anthropological information from this skull and then collect biological samples of the descendants of the martyred soldiers from the places from where they belonged to as no changes in DNA composition have been anticipated during last 160 years, said Dr. Sehrawat.It is the unique study in India being conducted at Panjab University, Chandigarh and no other Indian university/institute has such a huge collection of skeletal remains to be studied forensically.
“Our research will provide future directions to be adopted by experts for identification of badly damaged and mixed human remains recovered in forensic or bio-archaeological contexts,” said Dr Sehrawat. “Some had questioned the credibility of the written records and argued that these remains could belong to the victims of Hindu-Muslim partition conflicts of August 1947. But neither the reported manner of death nor their post-1857 burial period could be confirmed from the traumatic lesions on the recovered crania or from the years of make indented on the recovered coins and medals, respectively,” said Dr Sehrawat.
For more detailed information, contact: Dr. J.S. Sehrawat- 9988031199
The Department of Life Long Learning and Extension, Panjab University organized a Tree Plantation and Cleanliness Drive around Emerging Area Building. Fresh Winter Annuals and Flowering Plants were planted in the Old Flowering Beds and some New Flowering Beds were created. Besides this, a number of plants were replanted where there were causality of old Plants. Dr. Parmjit Singh Kang, Chairperson, Department of Life Long Learning & Extension, conveyed that Plantation Drive was organized with the help of Horticulture Wing of Panjab University and cleaned the surroundings of Emerging Area Building. All corona protocols were observed by wearing masks and maintaining social distancing.
The Department of Information Technology, University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Chandigarh under the guidance of Prof. Savita Gupta, Director UIET and Prof.Krishan Kumar, Coordinator, Department of Information Technology, UIET, organized a TEQIP-III sponsored online Webinar on ‘Technology Trends & Skills of the Future’.
Ms. Vandhana Aggrawal, Delivery Manager, Infosys, Chandigarh, provided insights regarding the evolution of IT technologies over the decades and created awareness how technology effects our day to day life. She stressed that all of us, specially youngsters have to be innovative and up-to-date as IT technology is growing at a fast rate.
This event was coordinated by Dr.Amandeep Puri, Assistant Professor, IT department, UIET and Dr. Puneet Jai Kaur,Assistant Professor, IT department, UIET,Panjab University, Chandigarh.
The webinar was sponsored by the third phase of technical education quality improvement programme (TEQIP-III). This Webinar was attended by 75 participants which included faculty,
Ph. D research scholars and ME/BE students.
The webinar was a fruitful learning experience for everyone. It was an interactive session with many participants giving positive feedback. Overall it was an Interactive Learning Process.
University School of Open Learning, Panjab University organised a webinar on the theme “Connecting the World with Data we can Trust” to celebrate the 3rd World statistics Day, today. Eminent speakers Prof. David D. Hanagal from University of Pune and Prof. B. K. Hooda from CCSHAU, Hisar delivered lectures.
Prof. Madhurima Verma, Chairperson, USOL delivered the welcome address. Over 140 participants joined this webinar.
Prof.David D. Hanagal highlighted three different software reliability growth models and found their estimates with the use of three real data sets.
Prof. B. K. Hooda enlightened on the contributions of Statisticians and presented statistical methods for research workers we can trust.
Vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Manoj Tiwari,Statistics Coordinator, USOL. The whole program was coordinated by Dr.Richa Sharma, USOL and Mr. Sucha Singh, USOL with their entire team.
Panjab University Alumni Association in collaboration with Institute of Educational Technology and Vocational Education organized a webinar “ Transforming Indian Education Through NEP 2020: A Roadmap” by Prof. Sanjay Deshmukh,Professor of Life Sciences at Mumbai University.
Prof. Deshmukh discussed the role of Universities in 1960’s which was Creation, Preservation and Dissemination of knowledge. He compared it to role of Universities as viewed today, i.e, Creation of research and innovation, Preservation of academic infrastructure, Dissemination of Knowledge: perception of students on teaching and learning. He said that Universities should not prepare for the future rather they should mould the future.
He discussed different types of Intelligence and approaches to learning. Speaking about IQ he said that an individual’s intelligence cannot be a fixed quantity that cannot be increased, to which a lot of participants agreed. Then he discussed the seven steps that led to NEP 2020 and the challenges in contemporary times in education, assessment, transformation of agenda etc. Prof Deshmukh discussed the key elements and features of NEP 2020 in detail. He explained every aspect of the policy and said it is the policy for the next generation. He discussed the vision for schools, success indicator of the policy, multidisciplinary approach, ODL for all institutions etc.
Prof. Deshmukh discussed many other key features of the policy and concluded by explaining the last lines of the Gayatri Mantra and quoting from the Rigveda ‘ May all thoughts be inspired by that divine light and dispel the darkness’.
Earlier, Dr. Kanwalpreet Kaur, Chairperson, Institute of Educational Technology and Vocational Education Panjab University welcomed and introduced Prof. Deshmukh.She informed that
Prof. Sanjay Deshmukh is an internationally acclaimed Life Scientist who holds vast experience of all shades of the academic and education administration paradigm. Prof. Deshmukh is PhD (Mumbai University), DSc (Honoris Causa, RML Avadh Univ., UP) – India; FNESA [LEAD Fellow (INDIA) – Cohort 11] Professor of Life Sciences; Formerly, Vice-Chancellor University of Mumbai. He was the youngest Vice Chancellor of University of Mumbai. He holds extensive field level research experience- spanning over 50 countries. He is also the r ecipient of DSc (honoris causa) from Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, Uttar Pradesh, in recognition of monumental research and academic contributions to Higher Education.
Ms. Sonia Chandel from Panjab University Alumni Association proposed a vote of thanks.
University Institute of Fashion Technology & Vocational Development (UIFT&VD), Panjab University, Chandigarh, conducted a Webinar titled – From Lakmé Fashion Week to London Fashion Platform on Friday 16th, 2020. It was attended by 100 participants including faculty members, research scholars and students of Fashion Technology. Chairperson of UIFT&VD, Dr. Prabhdip Brar, gave an introductory note, welcoming the speaker, Mr. Armaan Randhawa from United Kingdom, a creative and visionary fashion designer and fashion stylist with 8 successful years of producing exceptional minimal clothing lines for fashion house, buying house and Lakme fashion week. He believes that, to be a successful designer one has to have his/her own signature style. Highly versatile with in-depth knowledge of current trends, strong budgeting and marketing, the speaker explained how the garment presentation being sent to qualify for a Fashion Week carries only 20% weightage while the rest 80% includes story board, mood board, colour palette, styling, photoshoot among others
The importance of books for research over social media platforms in creating an original artwork and creating a story was discussed. Also, the designer advised the curious fashion students that they should make commercial merchandise rather than avant-garde. Also, the styling done by the designer is minimal with less make up and not much accessories. This session would definitely help the young, budding fashion designers, fashion photographers, fashion stylists, fashion editors in the making, to apply for various fashion weeks and establish themselves in the fashion industry.
Panjab University Alumni Association organized a web lecture on “Things
to Know to keep your Heart Healthy” by Dr. Rajesh Vijayvergiya , MD, DM,
FSCAI, FACC, FISES, Department of Cardiology, PGIMER , a senior
interventional cardiologist performing coronary and peripheral
intervention at PGI for over 20 years.
Ms. Sonia Chandel from PUAA welcomed and introduced Dr. Vijayvergiya to
the participants.
He has published over 150 research papers in both national and
international journals, received many awards and is a member of many
professional bodies like Cardiology Society of India, Fellow of Society
of the Cardiac Angiography and Intervention, International Society of
Heart Research to name a few.
Dr. Vijayvergiya discussed about Major Cardiovascular Diseases like
Heart Attack, Stroke, Rhythm etc and the reasons for their increase. He
said smoking is the major reason for heart diseases and went on to
discuss hypertension, obesity etc. He then discussed how to manage these
problems. He discussed diet and exercise, stress and cardiovascular
risk, warnings for heart attacks. Dr. Vijayvergiya concluded by
describing what is angiography/ angioplasty and showed a video of the
treatment to dispel the fear about this procedure.
Next, the participants asked a lot of questions regarding Cardiovascular
Diseases and treatment which Dr. Vijayvergiya answered to their
satisfaction.
Ms. Sonia Chandel gave a vote of thanks. Dr. Vijayvergia also thanked
PUAA for the interaction .
Panjab University Chandigarh launched the website
www.icamse2021.weebly.com for the International Conference on Aspects of
Materials Science and Engineering to be held on 05th – 06th March 2021.
All accepted papers of the conference will be published in Elsevier’s
Scopus indexed journal: Materials Today: Proceedings. Conference
coordinator Dr. Shankar Sehgal who is also Managing Guest Editor of
Materials Today: Proceedings welcomed the guests and informed them that
more than 250 papers are expected to be presented during the conference.
The website www.icamse2021.weebly.com was launched jointly by Prof. J.K.
Goswamy, Dean Faculty of Engg. & Tech. and Prof. Renu Vig through an
online method. Prof. J.K. Goswamy apprised the audience about the
importance of Materials Science and its impact on life. Prof. Renu Vig
motivated the audience to participate in the conference as it is a
multi-dimensional domain related to materials. Dr. Parveen Goyal,
Secretary Faculty of Engineering and Technology and Fellow Panjab
University thanked Prof. Raj Kumar Honourable VC and others for their
guidance and support in proper planning of the conference. Last date for
submission of the papers is 25th December 2020.
This is to inform that the result / evaluation sheet of examination May
/September, 2020 of the following courses have been declared/made public
today.
1. M.Sc(Hons.School)Zoology-4th Semester,September-2020
2. B.Sc-Fashion & Lifestyle Technology-2nd Semester,May-2020
3. MA-Music Instrumental(Tabla)-2nd Semester,May-2020
4. Post Graduate Diploma in Library Automation & Networking-2nd
Semester,September-2020
5. Masters in Remote sensing & GIS-4th Semester,September-2020
6. M.Phil Psychiatric Social Work-2nd Year,September-2020
7. M.Phil Clinical Psychology-2nd Year,September-2020
8. M.Sc(Information Technology)-4th Semester,September-2020
9. M.Sc(Microbial Biotechnology)-4th Semester,September-2020
The same can be seen at the respective Departments/Colleges or Panjab
University website.
