The Department of Life Long Learning and Extension, Panjab University, Chandigarh organized a Webinar on Training Program for Preschool Teachers. Dr. Parmjit Singh Kang, Chairperson, Department of Life Long Learning introduced the theme of the Training Program and welcomed the participants.
Teachers from Ankur School, Panjab University, Chandigarh and Sehjot Sr. Sec. Dhanas (UT) Chandigarh along with students of Department of LifeLong Learning participated.
Dr. Parminder K. Duggal, Principal, Ankur School, Panjab University and Prof. Prabha Vig were the Resource Persons for the webinar. In the end, Dr. Parmjit Singh Kang proposed the Vote of Thanks.
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Prof. Sanjay Chhibber, who is the senior most professor in the Department of Microbiology, Panjab University, Chandigarh has been appointed by Indian Council of Medical Research as ICMR Emeritus Scientist in its meeting held on 7th, August, 2020.He is the only one from Universities of India to find a place in the list of 11 selected scientists for this award.
The duration of appointment initially is for a period of three years in the first instance. Further extension upto a maximum period of two more years may be granted by the agency depending on the progress of research work.He shall be working on a project entitled “Alternative Roles for CRISPR- Cas System in Bacterial Virulence: Beyond Adaptive Immunity”.
Prof. Chhibber has been associated with teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students of Microbiology (Hons, School) at Panjab University for more than 42 years. During these years he has been actively engaged in research and many post graduate and doctoral students have completed their research projects under his guidance. He has published more than 250 research papers in scientific journals of repute in India and abroad.
His main work in recent years has been on finding alternative strategies to curb drug resistant bacterial infections. During the past more than one decade he has concentrated on bacteriophage therapy and anti-virulence approach to control antimicrobial resistant pathogens using in-vitro and animal models. In recent years bacteria have developed resistance towards commonly used antibiotics and as a result bacteria fail to respond to them. Many times clinicians find it difficult to treat such infections. Bacteriophages are viruses of bacteria that have the ability to kill bacteria. Recent studies have shown that they have the ability to lyse with antibiotic resistant bacteria. Therefore this approach is being explored to treat such infections as an alternate strategy. With more than 60 publications in this area, he is one of the Indian scientists who have made tremendous contributions in this field at the international platform.
At present he is the president of the Society for Bacteriophage Research and Therapy (SBRT). Bacteriophages which are viruses of bacteria are finding many applications in diverse areas and this society is a platform to promote these scientists.Last year, he was honoured by the Society of Microbiologists with “Life time Devotion Award” for his contribution in the field of Medical Microbiology. He is also a member of the central council of Association of Microbiologists of India.
The Interdisciplinary Centre for Swami Vivekananda studies in collaboration with the Department of Ancient Indian History Culture and Archaeology, Panjab University organised a web lecture on the topic Early Cultural Developments in the Saraswati Basin by Professor Vasant Shinde who is a very renowned and eminent archaeologist.
Prof. Vasant Shinde in his illustrative lecture highlighted the cultural development in the Sarasvati basin . For the last forty one years he has been a pioneer in archaeological research. He emphasised that on the basis of scientific data it can be concluded that developments in the area were indigenous in character. On the basis of excavation conducted at various sites such as Bhirrana, Farmana ,Kunal and Rakhigarhi in Haryana gradual cultural growth from pit dwelling to planned cities is noticed .The continuity in traditions with some variations from region to region point out these are indigenous developments.The DNA analysis and stringent methodologies has established the ancestry of South Asians. He stressed the food habits, appearance of people has been reconstructed on the basis of latest techniques and evidence. The Harappan traditions continue to exist. The synthesis of literary and archaeological data show that Harappan were Vedic people and this was an indigenous development.
The lecture was chaired by Prof.V.R Sinha, Dean Research Panjab University.Prof.Sinha welcomed the speaker and emphasised that path breaking research done in this field by Prof Shinde will help young students to understand how scientific data has put an end to many controversies.
Prof.Renu Thakur Coordinator ICSVS introduced the theme of the web lecture
Dr. Vishal Sharma moderated the interaction session and Dr. Paru Bal Sidhu, ChairpersonDepartment of AIHC&A proposed the vote of thanks. The lecture was attended by intellectuals from all across the country.
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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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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.
In continuation with series of stories by Panjab University Alumna, Ms Mansi Jawrani , next story ‘A devoted son’ by famous author ‘Anita Desai’ was discussed, shared Prof. Deepti Gupta, Dean, Alumni Relations, Panjab University
Her novels include Fire on the Mountain (1977), which won the Winifred Holtby Memorial Prize, and Clear Light of Day (1980), In Custody (1984) and Fasting, Feasting (1999), each of which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize.
Her short story , ” A Devoted Son ” depicts how the son of a humble and undistinguished family becomes a successful doctor , marries and raises a family , prospers in his career and looks after his ailing father till his last days
It is for the information of the general public and students of Panjab University Teaching Departments/Colleges in particular that result of the following examinations have been declared:- 1. Bachelor of Pharmacy-2nd Semester,Dec-19 2. B.E(Information Technology)-3rd Semester,Dec-19 3. B.Voc-Medical Lab Technology-3rd Semester,Dec-19 4. B.E(Information Technology)-Ist Semester(Special Chance),Nov-19 5. B.E(Information Technology)-2nd Semester(Special Chance),Nov-19 6. B.E(Information Technology)-8th Semester(Special Chance),Nov-19 7. M.Sc(Instrumentation)-3rd Semester,Dec-19 8. B.Voc-Global Professional in Beauty & Aesthetics-3rd Semester,Dec-19
He shared with the researchers that the deadline for synopsis and thesis submission has been extended up to 31st Dec. 2020.
Researchers can write their concerns/queries directly to the office of Dean Research. PU will facilitate them in the best possible manner. They were informed that online meeting is being allowed for conduct of PhD viva, meeting of Research Degree Committee for synopsis approval. Showing his worry for Research to start at the earliest, he responded to queries of scholars and assured them that PU will facilitate in every possible manner for research activities .
This was part of series initiated by Panjab University in partnership with Research for Resurgence Foundation organised Knowledge Forum: Interactive Sessions with PhD Research Scholars through online mode in order to create the Best Research environment.
Panjab University Neerja Bhanot Hall, Girls Hostel number 10 and International Hostel organised an interactive session today on the topic “Student Reflection: My life during Covid-19”. Wardens, Dr.Archana Chauhan ,Girls Hostel 10, Dr.Harveen Kaur International Hostel , Dr.Ravneet Kaur (GH3),Dr. Sanjeev Gautam Boys Hostel 3, Dr.Varinder Negi .Boys Hostel 2 coordinated the session.
The session started with the address by the Dean Student Welfare (Women) Prof. Sukhbir Kaur. She assured the students that the Panjab University authorities are well aware of the difficulties faced by the students and will take the decision keeping in view the safety and well-being of the students.
During this session, Students representatives such as Manpreet Mahal (Council secretary-2019-20), Paramveer, Kanurpiya, Amandeep Kaur and Diskha Bhanot along with others interacted with the residents of the hostels. The representatives thanked the authorities for starting the webinar and interactive session series as they feel connected with the University. They also expressed their satisfaction on the measures taken by the PU authorities towards the students during this pandemic. Following this, students shared their experiences as well their perspective during the lockdown in wake of COVID pandemic. Different aspects of students’ lives and how the lockdown and the COVID pandemic has affected their life was dealt upon by the students in this interactive session. The issues discussed by the students ranged from self-introspection during lockdown, spending quality time with parents, missing Panjab University campus life, to social issues like stress management during Covid, emotional turmoil etc. Students shared that they took full advantage of the lockdown to pursue their hobbies like cooking, painting, embroidery, story writing etc apart from studying their subjects. They also expressed their happiness that the pandemic allowed them to spend quality time with their families which otherwise, they could not have imagined. Around 100 number of Student participated.
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Panjab University, Chandigarh organized Yoga Day today through Cisco Webex on the theme of the International Yoga Day 2020 – “Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family” to observe social distancing measures adopted due to Covid 19 pandemic.
Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, PU along with his wife Ms Kusum Singh practised Yoga at home. PU VC while inaugurating the same, said that practicing Yoga builds immunity and brings harmony between body and mind. He added that in the current scenario of Covid 19, Yoga is being adopted all over to ease out stress.
Earlier, the programme started with a welcome address by Prof. R.K. Singla, Dean University Instructions. Prof. Karamjeet Singh, Registrar, Prof. Parvinder Singh, Controller of Examinations,Prof Parminder Singh,Director Sports , Dr Neeru Malik,PU fellow, Dr Rakesh Malik, Prof S K Tomar ,DSW,Prof. Sukhbir Kaur, Dean Student Welfare(W) and around 90 faculty members attended.
Similarly, Department of Art, History and Visual Arts presented Yoga Sutra, celebrating Yoga day with Guru Raman Kumar.
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