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18th Chandigarh Science Congress (CHASCON) will take place at Panjab University from November 06 – 08, 2025

IQAC Department2025-11-06T05:52:37+00:00November 4th, 2025|Categories: Event, PU in NEWS, University News|

The 18th Chandigarh Science Congress (CHASCON) will take place at Panjab University from November 06 - 08, 2025. Introduced in 2007, CHASCON has grown into a major national conference that brings together young researchers, experienced faculty, industry professionals, and policymakers from across India and beyond. CHASCON provides a platform for sharing research, exchanging fresh ideas, and finding innovative scientific and technological solutions to realworld problems. This year's theme, "Empowering Humanity: Science, Technology, and Healthcare for All," puts the spotlight on the crucial role of scientific discovery and technological advancements in improving lives and ensuring access to quality healthcare for everyone. Across [...]

Panjab University’s 6th Global Alumni Meet 2025 celebrated shared roots, lifelong learning, and global impact.

IQAC Department2025-11-06T05:16:27+00:00November 1st, 2025|Categories: Celebrations, PU in NEWS, University News|

Panjab University’s 6th Global Alumni Meet 2025 celebrated shared roots, lifelong learning, and global impact. Many PU Alumni including Justice Swatanter Kumar (Former Judge, Supreme Court of India), Dr. Sagar Preet Hooda (DGP, Chandigarh), Acharya Krishan Kant Attri, MBE (Hindu Chaplain, HM Forces, UK), Padma Shri Dr. Neelam Mansingh Chaudhary (Theatre Artist), Arjuna Awardee Rajpal Singh (former Indian Hockey team captain), Dr Rajesh K. Pillania (Happiness Professor) and Dr. Amarendra Behera (Joint Director, CIET-NCERT) shared inspiring insights. Vice Chancellor Prof. Renu Vig highlighted PU’s global achievements and alumni-led initiatives driving innovation and excellence. The meet rekindled pride and connection, reminding [...]

Bar Council of England & Wales Delegation Visits Panjab University

IQAC Department2025-10-28T04:44:02+00:00October 17th, 2025|Categories: University News|

Bar Council of England & Wales Delegation Visits Panjab University The University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS), Panjab University, hosted a distinguished delegation from the Bar Council of England & Wales for an insightful conference on “A Lawyer’s Journey: Challenges and Opportunities with the Bar of England & Wales.” The session featured thought-provoking discussions on global legal practice, diversity, and opportunities for young lawyers. It concluded with an engaging interaction between students and the visiting panel. #PanjabUniversity #UILS #BarCouncilOfEnglandAndWales

CERN Physicist Visits PU!

IQAC Department2025-10-28T04:26:55+00:00October 16th, 2025|Categories: University News|

CERN Physicist Visits PU! Prof. Marco van Leeuwen, Spokesperson of the ALICE Collaboration at CERN’s LHC, visited Panjab University and delivered a captivating lecture on “Exploring Quark–Gluon Plasma” at Physics Department. He also met Vice-Chancellor Prof. Renu Vig to discuss future collaborations. #PanjabUniversity #CERN #ALICEExperiment #LHC

Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026

IQAC Department2025-10-28T04:42:47+00:00October 10th, 2025|Categories: University News|

Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh, continues its upward journey in global rankings — improving across all key parameters and securing a place in the 601–800 global rank band among leading universities worldwide. 🌍 PU was ranked in the 801–1000 bracket in 2024. PU continues to rise across global and national rankings, strengthening its performance across various parameters of THE, QS, and NIRF rankings — a reflection of its student-centric approach and growing research excellence. #PanjabUniversity #THEWorldUniversityRankings #GlobalRankings #University #India

Panjab University Scientists Among World’s Top 2%

IQAC2025-09-23T05:26:36+00:00September 23rd, 2025|Categories: Academic Laurels, University News|

Panjab University continues to shine on the global academic stage, with several of its faculty members being ranked among the world’s top 2% scientists in the prestigious Stanford University database. This recognition underscores the University’s commitment to research excellence, innovation, and global impact across diverse fields of science and technology. The rankings are based on comprehensive citation metrics and career-long research impact, published by Stanford University and Elsevier. They reflect the global recognition of Panjab University’s scholars who have contributed significantly to advancing knowledge in their respective domains. This proud moment not only highlights the individual achievements of our distinguished [...]

Panjab University Achieves Significant Leap in QS World University Rankings 2026

IQAC2025-06-24T08:28:41+00:00June 19th, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized, University News|

Chandigarh, June 19, 2025: Panjab University has achieved a remarkable improvement in the QS World University Rankings 2026, jumping to the 901-950 band from its previous position of 1001-1200, marking a significant advancement of 100 positions. The QS World University Rankings 2026, which evaluated 8,467 institutions from 106 countries and published rankings for 1,501 Institutions globally, recognized Panjab University's consistent progress across multiple performance indicators. This achievement represents the university's best performance in recent years, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence and research quality. Key Highlights of Performance Panjab University demonstrated significant improvement in several critical parameters: Parameter QS 2026 [...]

Innovation from Lab to Life!

IQAC Department2025-05-26T04:08:51+00:00May 17th, 2025|Categories: Projects, PU in NEWS, Research, Technology, University News|

Panjab University files Indian + global patent for a solvent-free, eco-friendly nanoplatform by Prof. Indu Pal Kaur, a trailblazer in patent driven innovation & her PhD scholars team ✨ Targets sensitive bioactives - peptides, cannabinoids, vitamins, & more ✨ Uses clean-label, room-temperature processes Transformative technology ✨ Licensed for cosmetic use already! ✨ Gamechanger in pharma, wellness, paediatrics & more #Patent #PanjabUniversity #MakeInIndia

PU Strengthening Global Academic Ties!

IQAC Department2025-05-26T04:03:52+00:00May 17th, 2025|Categories: PU in NEWS, Research, Technology, University News|

A delegation from PU met with the University of Houston’s Chemical Engineering Department to discuss: -Joint research in advanced chemical engineering -Dual-degree and co-supervised PhD opportunities -Collaboration on nanotech, sustainable materials & green hydrogen -Alumni-led engagement through DCET North America #PanjabUniversity #ChemicalEngineering #UniversityOfHouston

Prof. Renu Vig Unveils 10-Point Plan to Improve Quality in State Universities at National Workshop

IQAC2025-05-07T07:29:02+00:00May 6th, 2025|Categories: NAAC, University News|

Prof. Renu Vig, Vice Chancellor of Panjab University presented a strategic 10-point plan to uplift the standards of State Public Universities (SPUs), offering a practical roadmap to reshape the future of higher education in India. Ptof Vig made the presentation at the two-day National Workshop on Multi-Disciplinary Education and Research Universities (MERU) organised by Ministry of Education, Government of India on May 1, 2025. The Ministry of Education had invited vice chancellors from 64 state universities, along with State Project Directors from RUSA 2.0, to work together on draft papers covering twelve key themes. Panjab University led a consortium that [...]

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