Chandigarh November 8, 2019
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. B.Pharmacy-Ist Semester, August-2019 (Golden Chance)
2. B.Pharmacy-2nd Semester, August-2019 (Golden Chance)
3. BA/B.ed-4th Semester, May-19
The students are advised to see their result in their respective Departments/Colleges/University website.
Chandigarh November 8, 2019
The 5th year students of University Institute of Legal Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh performed 8 different street plays on the theme Environment spreading awareness about increasing pollution,
deforestation, wastage of water and the adverse effects of the same at
Sector 17 plaza Sukhna lake from from 4th -7th November.
The plays titled Parivartan, Surat Badalni Chahiye, Prakriti se Panga
and Trahimaam were performed at sector 17 plaza and the plays titled
Vote for Vatavaran, Krishi Sangrakshan, Prakritika Darpan and Umeed
were performed at Sukhna lake. The students through the medium of
Nukkad Nataks encouraged the public to save our mother earth by
conserving resources and banning the use of single use plastic.
The students of UILS, Panjab University also conducted a survey on
effectiveness of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan was conducted in Sector 15, 24
and 37 of Chandigarh. An analysis of the collective data of the
concerned area brought out that-
Around 80% (1089) of the people in the sample space knew about the
Mission, and still about 75% (947) people felt the need of improvement
in the policies.
About 55% (638) People in the sector feel there are enough dustbins
available around, while other negate it or aren’t sure.
35% (364) of the population is not at all aware of the concept of
single use plastic and is continuing to use the same.
Chandigarh November 7, 2019
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:-
The students are advised to see their result in their respective Departments/Colleges/University website.
Chandigarh November 7, 2019
The special issue of Panjab University Research Journal Social Sciences (PURJSS) on the theme of ‘Discourse of Citizenship in Contemporary India’ was released by Prof Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University, here today. He appreciated the efforts of editorial team.
Out of 30 papers presented in VIII Chandigarh Social Science Congress (CHASSCONG) March 2018 on the theme, nine papers presented by research scholars across the disciplines of humanities and languages have been published after double blind peer review under the editorship of Prof. Pampa Mukherjee, Department of Political Science and Prof Archana R. Singh, School of Communication Studies.
Prof. Akshaya Kumar of the Department of English and Cultural Studies, has guest-edited the journal. The papers address diverse range of issues related to citizenship in the volatile contexts of globalization, climate change, nationalism, colonialism, trans-national migrations, subaltern politics and human rights. The paper-writers have drawn their research insights from fieldwork as well as from various sources of literature and arts. The journal bridges the gap between social sciences and literary studies to flag complex tensions of contemporary citizenship.
This is for the first time that the selected papers presented in CHASSCONG have been published by the University. Apart from the Editors of the Journal, others present during the release included Prof Karamjeet Singh, Registrar, Prof Sanjay Kaushik, Director ICSSR & Dean College Development Council, Prof Renu Thakur, Editor PURJSS and Mr. Vikram Nayyar, Finance & Development Officer.
Chandigarh November 7, 2019
The fourth day of the International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) -Asia Pacific Regional Committee (APRC) supported seminar on the theme ‘Blood-Brain-Barrier: From Basic Physiology to Neurological Disorders’, focused on treatment strategies to combat neurological disorders, here today.
Dr. Jiban Jyoti Panda, Institute of Nanoscience and Technology, Mohali informed that blood brain barrier seems to be a bottleneck and restricts drugs to cross through the brain and treat neurological disorders. Yet, the advent of peptide nanostructures which can cross blood brain barrier can be a possible cure for gliomas, informed Dr. Panda. This was followed by a talk related to destruction of blood brain barrier during Alzheimer’s by Dr. Sachin Tiwari, AIIMS, New Delhi.
Prof. Dheeraj Khurana, Department of Neurology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, highlighted his work on an implant that can promote the stimulation of sphenopalatine ganglion nerve which can lead to increase in the blood flow to the brain of stroke patients. Increased cerebral blood flow can help to prevent further damage to region of the brain affected by stroke.
Prof. B.R. Mittal, Department of Nuclear medicine, PGIMER, Chandigarh, discussed imaging techniques like Positron Emission Tomography (PET) for diagnosis and follow up for treatment of brain-related disorders.
The day ended with a heritage walk of the city.
Chandigarh
November 6, 2019
The third day of the ongoing MOOCs workshop was dedicated to the latest methodologies used in e-content development under E-PGP(Post Graduate Programme) and pedagogy and developing online courses with Google. Prof. Jatinder Grover, CALEM Coordinator, PU, and Dr. Vishal Sharma, SWAYAM Coordinator PU, introduced the theme and topics to be discussed on the day three of the seven days workshop for developing MOOCs.
Prof. Vinod K. Garg from Central University of Punjab, Bathinda discussed intricacies of e-PG Pathshala. He informed that there are 22,000 plus modules available for the students for e-learning. He also shared that e-PG Pathshala is free, affordable and provides access of quality self learning study material developed by the subject experts. He also explained that in API the module development carry marks for the promotion of teaching faculty. He demonstrated the working of Vidyamitra channel on YouTube and various aspects of SWAYAM website.
The other sessions were dedicated to Digital Pedagogy and developing online courses with Google and Eliademy respectively by Srinivasa K.G., Prof. (IMCO) from NITTTR, Chandigarh. He shared the importance of Digital pedagogy for developing effective MOOCs. The tools may vary as per pedagogy. He further explained about the other aspects of digital pedagogy viz flipped classroom, blended learning, online education resources, markspace, value based education etc. The MOOC is a very big platform and there are many players in the MOOC, and it is big business nowadays. He also explained the concept of nano-degrees and commercial benefits to educational institutes. He shared that MOOC creators are learning about the learning experience of the learners. The teachers should adopt technology and develop MOOCs for reaching large number of students. He explained the Moodle and Google Classroom for teaching learning process. Besides that the Assessment with the help of Learning Management System (LMS), use of social media, cloud based services, use of mobile phones, setting up of Rubrics for various pedagogies was also discussed in the last academic session.
Chandigarh November 6, 2019
The celebration of the 550th birth anniversary of Sh Guru Nanak Dev Ji was observed at Sarojini Hall, Girls Hostel no 3, Panjab University, Chandigarh, here today. Prof. Karamjeet Singh, Registrar; Prof. Parvinder Singh, Controller of Examination, Prof. Emanual Nahar, Dean Student Welfare(DSW) Prof. Neena Caplash, DSW(W), Dr. Parminder Singh, Director of Sports) and Wardens of other hostels marked their presence on this pious event.
The programme started with an imminent “Shri Sukhmani Saheb Path” followed by a devout Shabad Kirtan performed by the residents to commemorate the teachings of the Divine, Waheguru.
An inter-hostel calligraphy competition was also organized based on the theme “ Quotes from Guru Granth Sahib by saints other than Sikh Gurus.” Sonepreet Kaur, Girls Hostel-6 was declared as winner of this competition. Sukhmanpreet Kaur, Girls Hostel-3 was 2nd and Akanksha Bhatia (Girls hostel-2) & Komal (Girls Hostel-3) were declared as third. At the end of the programme guests and residents were served langar by the hostel volunteers.
Chandigarh November 6, 2019
The Criminal Justice Practicum Cell (CJPC) of University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS), Panjab University, Chandigarh, successfully organized a workshop on “Making of a Research Proposal” under the aegis of Prof. (Dr.) Rattan Singh (Director, UILS), Dr. Anju Choudhary (Faculty Coordinator, CJPC, UILS), Dheerja Kalra (Student Coordinator, CJPC).
The workshop was aimed at honing the research skills of the students in making research proposals. The workshop was conducted by the esteemed guest of honour Dr. Jayanti Dutta, Deputy Director, Academic College Staff, Panjab University. She has been one of the main proponents of this program for several years and is a true standout in her field. The workshop holistically developed students efficiency in linguistic, ethnographic and text-based research. It was an interactive comprehensive workshop which dealt with several aspects like scientific ways of conducting research, data analysis, and modern techniques of quantitative and qualitative research. The workshop concluded with fruitful discussions and deliberations. It was received among the students with great enthusiasm.
Chandigarh October 18, 2019
The Department of Art History and Visual Arts, Panjab University, organized a special lecture by Professor Saroj Rani Eminent Art Historian and Art Critic on the theme of “Wall Paintings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji ” to commemorate the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji here today. She presented a visual show where the audience was left spellbound looking at the beautiful murals and frescos from different guruwras of north India. Professor Saroj Rani stressed the need to preserve the spectacular wall art and also urged the audience to follow the path of love and equality propounded by the Sikh Guru.
Chandigarh October 18, 2019
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. MA-Public Administration-Ist Year (Golden Chance)-Aug-19
2. B.Sc (Hons.)Zoology-4th Semester, May-19
3. MA-Psychology-Ist Semester (Golden Chance), Aug-19
4. MA-Psychology-2nd Semester (Golden Chance), Aug-19
5. BA (Hons.)Economics-3rd Semester, July-19(Re-appear)
6. B.Sc-Ist Year, Aug-19(Golden Chance)
7. B.Voc-Global Professional in Beauty & Aesthetics-2nd Semester, May-19
8. Add-on-Course (Certificate Course), May-19
9. B.Com-Ist Year, Aug-19(Golden Chance)
The students are advised to see their result in their respective Departments/Colleges/University website.