Chandigarh August 12, 2021

          Subject to the approval of the Chancellor of the University, the following candidates have been declared elected as Ordinary Fellows of the Panjab University from the Constituency of the Professors on the Staff of the Teaching Departments of the University under Sub Section (1) (b) of Section 13 of the P.U. Act. (one Member each from Arts and Science Departments).

Chandigarh August 11, 2021

The Department of Zoology, Panjab University Chandigarh hosted today, virtual distinguished lectures under the aegis of Indian Sciences Congress Association and Zoological Society of India in collaboration with Chandigarh forum for Sciences and Technology Communication.

The session was chaired by Prof. R. C. Sobti former Vice-Chancellor, Panjab University Chandigarh, and Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar Central University, Lucknow. Dr. Harpreet Kaur, Chairperson of, Department of Zoology welcomed the distinguished guests and eminent speakers.

The first distinguished lecture entitled “Small stories big impact DNA in life science research” was delivered by Prof. Gulab Khedkar Director, Paul Hebert Centre for DNA Barcoding and Biodiversity Studies, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad India. He discussed DNA barcoding and International Barcode of Life (iBOL) initiatives. He elaborated upon the applications of DNA barcoding in taxonomic studies on fishes, food forensic and wildlife monitoring, exploration and impact of exotic species. Further, he also highlighted the importance of beta-actin markers in microsatellite genotyping and metagenomic profile of uterine samples to improve the in-vitro fertilization success ratio.

The second lecture entitled “Protein-based Biomarkers methods of discovery and clinical application” was delivered by Dr. Sudarshan Kumar, Sr. ScientistAnimal Biotechnology Center, ICAR-NDRI Karnal. He discussed bovine proteomics using mass spectrometry. He emphasized the working and methodologies of various techniques in isolating protein and the importance of proteomic research. He provided an insight into the various high throughput data analyses pipelines and various protein sequences databases. He also discussed the apoptosis pathways in different organs and different biomarkers for pregnancy discoveries using protein content in cow urine.

The session ended with vote of thanks form Dr. Archana Chauhan, coordinator of the event.

The session was attended by more than 100 participants.

University Business School(UBS), Panjab University e-inaugurated its four MBA programs (the batch of 2021-2023) – Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Business Administration (International Business), Master of Business Administration (Human Resource) and Master of Business Administration (Entrepreneurship) today.

Senior alumni and industry stalwarts were part of the program. The chief guest for the Program Mr. Subhash Kumar, Chairman & Managing Director Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (UBS Batch 1983), graced the Inauguration Ceremony with his presence and advised the students to know their immense potential. He further added that life is like different branches of a tree and any branch can be used to reach to the top. He also mentioned the importance of being redundant and making available a replacement as soon as you leave a position so that there is no remorse afterwards.

This was followed by the address by Guest of  Honor, Mr. Dinesh Moudgil, Partner, Ernst & Young (UBS Batch 1994) in which he talked about the rise of disruptive competitors under the COVID scenario and how it compelled them to become self-dependent. He advised the students that there will be many opportunities but they should be ready for the uncertainties. Be ready to learn and unlearn, don’t avoid the perils of volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous world, quicker students  accept this,  the better it will be. In order to support the student on how to survive in this quickly transforming era he suggested to develop their own perspective as knowledge is not enough.

Prof. Dinesh Kumar Gupta advised the students to become a perfect professional and sensitized that discipline is the prerequisite to success.  Prof. Meena Sharma while addressing the students stated that UBS provides opportunities and the world of possibilities for the students

Prof. Purva Kansal welcomed the students and gave inputs for students to condition themselves for next 2 yrs. Prof. Kansal advised the students to be a learning system in themselves and incorporate Peter Senges Principles to make best use of these 2 years at UBS.

 Prof. SK Chadha gave a brief introduction of UBS followed by Prof V.R Sinha, Dean of University Instructions, PU highlighting the heritage and milestones achieved by the University nationally and globally.