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Daman Singh Unveils Memorial Plaque at Dr. Manmohan Singh Hall, PU | Delivers PU Colloquium on His Legacy Noted author and daughter of the late Dr. Manmohan Singh, Ms Daman Singh, today unveiled a memorial plaque at the Dr. Manmohan Singh Hall, Arts Block 3 of Panjab University—now named in honour of the former Prime Minister. The ceremony was attended by PU Vice Chancellor Prof. Renu Vig, Shri Raghav Tankha, and several other distinguished dignitaries. Later, Ms Daman Singh delivered an inspiring lecture titled “Dr. Manmohan Singh: The Quintessential Scholar” as part of the PU Colloquium series. She spoke about [...]

AICTE-Sponsored Faculty Development Programme on Innovation & Entrepreneurship Underway at PU Panjab University has kickstarted an engaging week-long Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, sponsored by AICTE. Bringing together 37 faculty members from 28 leading institutions across India, the programme aims to empower educators with the tools to inspire entrepreneurial thinking and innovation on campus. The FDP features expert-led sessions, hands-on skill development, and opportunities for cross-institutional collaboration—fostering a vibrant innovation ecosystem in academia. #Innovation #panjabuniversity

A walk through history, innovation, and timeless design. On World Creativity and Innovation Day, Panjab University unveiled a rare exhibition of original campus architectural drawings from the 1950s–60s, curated by Ar. Inder Gulati and inaugurated by PU Registrar Prof. Y.P. Verma. Featuring works of visionaries like J.K. Chowdhury, B.P. Mathur, and Pierre Jeanneret, the showcase beautifully blended heritage with the future—introducing concepts such as regenerative design and identity-driven architecture. The exhibition was organised by IIC-PU, BioNEST-PU, EYUVA, and the Department of Microbial Biotechnology (DMBT). #WorldCreativityAndInnovationDay #PanjabUniversity #PUArchitecture

Panjab University & University of the Fraser Valley, Canada Strengthen Global Ties Panjab University, Chandigarh, and the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV), Canada, are taking a major step towards global academic collaboration! 🎓🌎 Senior leaders from both universities met to finalise a joint degree programme that aligns with regulations in both India and Canada. The discussions also focused on launching a dedicated start-up accelerator and global program initiatives, enhancing student mobility and international learning opportunities. With a partnership dating back to 2004, PU and UFV continue to work together to strengthen innovation, research, and student success on a global [...]