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Central Placement Cell, PU organized a scholarship distribution function at the Vice-Chancellor’s office; sponsored by “Sarbat Da Bhala” charitable trust.

IQAC2024-05-20T10:13:53+00:00May 14th, 2024|Categories: Academic Laurels, Scholarships, University News|

Central Placement Cell, Panjab University, Chandigarh organized a function at the Vice-Chancellor’s office to distribute scholarships to the students of the Panjab University, Chandigarh, on 14thMay 2024. “Sarbat Da Bhala” charitable trust sponsors these scholarships. Honourable Vice Chancellor, Prof. Renu Vig congratulated the students and thanked the trust for their generous scholarship to help these students. She spoke about the importance of persisting against all odds. She encouraged the students to put in their best effort and make their country proud one day. Prof Meena Sharma, Honorary Director of Central Placement Cell enlightened the students about the help provided [...]

BioNEST-PU along with other members launched Coffee table book “INNOVISION 2024”.

IQAC2024-05-14T04:44:13+00:00May 11th, 2024|Categories: Book Launch, University News|

BioNEST-PU "Board of Directors" chaired by Prof. Renu VIg, Hon. Vice Chancellor, PU and Co-Chaired by Dr. Santanu Dasgupta, Senior Vice President, RIL, Dr. Manish Diwan, Head- Biofoundry, BIRAC with other members launched Coffee table book "INNOVISION 2024".

Panjab University, Chandigarh signed MoU with Intel India

IQAC2024-05-14T04:23:08+00:00May 9th, 2024|Categories: Academic Laurels, University News|

Panjab University, Chandigarh has signed a MoU with Intel India in the event organized by Intel India at New Delhi on 8th May 2024. The event was presided over by Sh. Sanjay K Murthy, IAS, Secretary, Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India. MoU between PU Chandigarh and Intel India was signed and exchanged in the presence of Mr. Gokul V Subramaniam, President IntelIndia and Ms Shweta Khurana, Senior Director, AsiaPacific Japan, Intel India. This MoU would enable PU to offer joint programs with Intel India under NEP 2020 using Intel’s Digital Readiness Platform. With Intel's expertise and support, these [...]

AERB accords approval for M. Sc. Nuclear Medicine program at Panjab University.

IQAC2024-05-06T07:27:55+00:00May 4th, 2024|Categories: Inaugrations, Research, University News|

Panjab University has been granted approval by Atomic Energy Regulatory Board of India to conduct M. Sc. program in Nuclear Medicine with Fortis hospital, Mohali, as clinical collaborative partner. Centre for Nuclear Medicine established in the year 2007, at Panjab University, was conducting the said program in collaboration with PGIMER, which discontinued as PGIMER started its own course. Recently, PU inked an MOU with Fortis hospital, Mohali, as collaborative partner, to impart clinical training to students in the second year of the program. To demonstrate high standards of professional skills and competency, the Centre has basic and state of art [...]

Panjab University Elevates to Category I Status: A Triumph of Academic Excellence

IQAC2024-05-03T10:07:06+00:00April 30th, 2024|Categories: Academic Laurels, Awards, IQAC, NAAC, PU in NEWS, University News|

In a significant development, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has conferred Panjab University with the prestigious Category I status, acknowledging its outstanding contributions and academic prowess. Deliberating on Panjab University's proposal during its 579th Commission meeting on April 16, 2024, the UGC deemed it fitting to grant the university Category I status under its Regulations of Categorisation of Universities for the bestowal of Graded Autonomy, 2018. This accolade places Panjab University among the select elite institutions recognized by the UGC, aligning with the commission's mission to uphold global standards of excellence by empowering high-performing institutions and fostering excellence in [...]

Breakthrough Patent Granted for a Dual-Function Peptide for Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Semen Identification in Rape Cases

IQAC2024-04-25T04:23:49+00:00April 24th, 2024|Categories: Academic Laurels, Awards, Research, University News|

In a groundbreaking development in the realms of healthcare and forensic science, a pioneering patent has been granted for a novel peptide and its conjugate designed to detect Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) which is a protein produced by prostate gland in males. PSA is used for early diagnosis of prostate cancer in the healthcare system and semen detection in sexual assault cases. The novel peptide specific to PSA is used as a biorecognition element in order to fabricate the biosensor for the detection of PSA. Presence of PSA was detected based on the change in colour of the novel [...]

NSS Panjab University organized the Marathon on the theme world health day & Say no to drugs

IQAC2024-04-22T09:46:25+00:00April 20th, 2024|Categories: Environmental Initiatives, Event, NSS, University News|

NSS Panjab University organized the Marathon on the theme world health day & Say no to drugs in the morning on 19th april 2024 at Gandhi Bhawan Panjab University Chandigarh. The marathon was organised under the leadership of Dr.Parveen Goyal, Programme Coordinator, NSS alongwith Dr Sonia Sharma, Progamme officer,NSS.The marathon was a resounding success with the participation of 190 students. Smt. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Commissioner, Municipal corporation, Chandigarh was the chief guest of the event.

Develop Strategies to Capitalize on the Goodwill for Panjab University: Prof Renu Vig

IQAC2024-04-24T11:20:56+00:00April 10th, 2024|Categories: Meeting, University News|

Prof Renu Vig, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University while chairing a meeting of the chairpersons of various Departments and Regional Centres. She stated that the strong goodwill and best practices developed by PU over a period of time have ensured resilience and flexibility across the different aspects of the educational ecosystem. Prof Vig advised heads of the teaching Departments and Administrative units to design appropriate strategies to continue serving the educational needs with distinction. Vice Chancellor evaluated the preparedness of various departments for implementation of the NEP 2020. She underlined the need to ensure syllabus is duly approved by the Board [...]

Dr. Rakesh Tuli, an eminent scientist of the country, has been conferred upon 10th Professor SR Kashyap Oration Award

IQAC2024-04-22T09:59:06+00:00April 8th, 2024|Categories: Awards, Faculty, University News|

Dr. Rakesh Tuli, an eminent scientist of the country, has been conferred upon 10th Professor SR Kashyap Oration Award in the Department of Botany, Panjab University, Chandigarh. Prof. Kamal Jit Singh, Chairperson, Department of Botany briefed about the award that has been instituted in the revered memory of an eminent Botanist Prof. Shiv Ram Kashyap, an alumnus of the Department, through a lecture corpus nucleated by his daughter, Ms. Kamini Kaushal, a famous actress, and supported by Department of Botany. The award is conferred on the renowned scientists of the country every year.

Department of Laws, Panjab University, in collaboration with Mediation and Conciliation Centre, Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh organised a successful Mediation Workshop

IQAC2024-04-24T11:28:37+00:00April 6th, 2024|Categories: Event, Faculty, University News|

The Family Law and Alternate Dispute Resolution Centre, Department of Laws, Panjab University, in collaboration with Mediation and Conciliation Centre, Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh organised a successful Mediation Workshop on April 6, 2024. The workshop, aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of mediation techniques in family law disputes by three eminent speakers Advocate Swarn Sandhir, Advocate Ekta Thakur and Advocate Kunal Vinayak from Punjab & Haryana High Court. The event, which ran from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, attracted a significant number of students eager to enhance their knowledge and skills in alternative dispute resolution methods. Throughout [...]

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