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Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh to inaugurate Kalpana Chawla Centre for Research in Space Science & Technology at Chandigarh University, Gharuan MOHALI: Defence Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh at Chandigarh University will inaugurate the Kalpana Chawla Centre for Research in Space Science & Technology (KCCRSST) on Monday, the 3rd of January, 2022. Established with the objective of training students in space science and satellite development, this state of the art space centre would be the earth station for the Chandigarh University's Student Satellite (CUSAT), an in-house developed nano-satellite being designed by the students of Chandigarh University, besides other important projects. Informing about the event, S. Satnam Singh Sandhu, Chancellor, Chandigarh University, said, “The university has taken a giant leap by launching its own ground control station named Kalpana Chawla Centre for Research in Space Science and Technology, dedicated to the first woman astronaut of...

1552 students awarded degrees at Chandigarh University’s Annual Convocation-2021 30 meritorious students get Gold medals, 28 awarded PhD degrees   MOHALI: The annual convocation of Chandigarh University was held at its Gharuan campus on Wednesday, during which 1552 students from the Liberal Arts, Sciences and University Institute of Teacher Training and Research departments were awarded degrees, including PhDs, Masters and Bachelors, for the academic year 2020-21. As many as 30 meritorious students were awarded gold medals, including 18 graduate and 12 postgraduate students while 28 students were awarded PhD degrees in the ceremony, in which In-charge, External Affairs Department, Dr Vijay Chauthaiwale and eminent theatre director, Padma Shri Dr Mr. Neelam Mansingh Chaudhary participated as the Chief Guests and presented degrees to the students. Ashwin Johar, Member of India Russia Bilateral Council and vice-chairman at Centre for Economic Policy Research, Dr Satnam Singh Sandhu,...

Youth largest segment of Indian workforce, to play important role in nation building: Sonal Goyal (IAS) Expert talk on 'Role of youth for nation building' organized at Chandigarh University, Gharuan CHANDIGARH: The youth constitute as much as 47% of India’s workforce presently and will remain the biggest segment for next decade as well. With no dearth of talent, knowledge and resources in the country, the youth is poised to play a very important role in nation building, said ‘Web Wonder Woman’ and eminent speaker Mrs. Sonal Goyal (IAS), while addressing an Expert Talk at Chandigarh University , Gharuan. In its endeavour to apprise youth of its responsibilities in nation building, the Chandigarh University organised an expert talk where IAS officer and eminent TEDx speaker Mrs Sonal Goyal spoke on the topic ‘Role of Youth for Nation Building'.  Addressing the students, Mrs Sonal Goyal said that the role of youth is paramount in nation building for they are the leader of the ...

Workshop on emerging technologies & threats to information security organised at Chandigarh University, Gharuan More than 300 students from 15 universities participate in workshop organised by IIT Guwahati under Government of India's ISEA project CHANDIGARH: A one-day workshop was organized by Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati in collaboration with Chandigarh University under the Information Security Education and Awareness (ISEA) project run by the Ministry of Electronics and IT, Government of India at the varsity campus, here at Gharuan.  The workshop was based on the theme 'IoT Ecosystem: Security Related Challenges and Opportunities' in which more than 300 students from over 15 colleges and universities from various parts of the country including Chandigarh University , CGC Landran, CGC Jhanjheri, Panjab University, Mahatma Gandhi Central University Bihar, Chitkara University, Mumbai University, Guru Nanak Engineering College Ludhiana, Lovely Professional Uni...

Chandigarh University signs MoU with Zell Education to offer range of international financial, accounting qualifications. CU to offer international courses such as ACCA, CPA & CIMA, to prepare industry-ready students  MOHALI: Taking a giant stride towards its goal of preparing industry ready students by equipping them with in-demand skills and internationally recognised certifications, Chandigarh University, Gharuan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India’s leading finance and accounts edtech startup, Zell Education, to offer international professional qualifications like ACCA, CPA & CIMA, along with their ongoing Bachelor`s and Master’s degrees.  With this tactical partnership, Chandigarh University aims to address the current surge in demand for courses such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA and prepare its students beyond textual understanding which will mould them to be industry ready along with meaningful career transition. With the technical assistance from Z...

MOHALI: Chandigarh University celebrated the 114th national day of Bhutan with great joy and fervour, with its Bhutanese students at the Gharuan campus, here.  The brief but impressive event witnessed Bhutanese students studying at Chandigarh University enthusiastically participating in various activities, showcasing their talent and creativity through dance, music and other forms. Dr RS Bawa, Pro-Chancellor of Chandigarh University , who participated enthusiastically in the event, congratulated the Bhutanese students on the occasion. Bawa said that Chandigarh University always celebrates the famous festivals of India and other countries with students from different countries. Events like these, he remarked, give opportunity to the students to get acquainted with the cultures of different countries.

Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi inaugurates National Cadet & Sub-Junior Judo Championship 2021-22 at Chandigarh University, Gharuan CM Channi announces ultra-modern indoor Judo stadium in Punjab, grants Rs 20 Lakh for Judo Association The National Cadet and Sub-Junior Judo Championship 2021-22 kicked off to a flying start at the sports complex of Chandigarh University, Gharuan. Hon’ble Chief Minister of Punjab Charanjit Singh Channi inaugurated the championship, which is being organised by Punjab Judo Association under the aegis of Judo Federation of Indian. As many as 460 players from all 28 states and 9 union territories of the country will be participating in the 5-day-long championship from 9th to 13th November, 2021 . Partap Singh Bajwa, President, Judo Federation of India and Member Parliament, Rajya Sabha, S. Vikram Partap Singh Bajwa, President, Punjab Judo Association, Dev Singh Dhaliwal, Secretary, Punjab Judo Association and Satnam Singh Sandhu, Chancellor, Chandig...

Chandigarh University becomes youngest in Asia to feature in QS Asia Universities Rankings, bags 7th rank among Indian Private Universities  Chandigarh University secures 271-280 rank band among 15812 Universities, 214th in Academic Reputation; 86th in Employer Reputation, first among Indian Private Universities Chandigarh University bags 35th position among all Indian universities, 13th among universities in North India, first among private universities of Punjab, Chandigarh region  Adding yet another accolade to its name, Chandigarh University Gharuan has become the youngest University of Asia to make it into QS Asia Universities Rankings, debuting straight into the stellar 271-280 rank band across the continent in the prestigious annual rankings for the year 2022. The overwhelming ranking placed Chandigarh University as one of the top 1.70% universities among 15812 universities in Asia, even as the varsity also made it to top 1.30% universities across Asia for Academic Repu...

MNCs Coforge and Capgemini establish Centres of Excellence in fields of AI and Data Insights Multinational IT companies Coforge, Capgemini set up Centres of Excellence at Chandigarh University, Gharuan Chandigarh University signs MoUs with Moody's Analytics, Aon Consulting for MBA courses Training to be given to students of North India for emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence in field of Health, Agriculture and Waste Management. Fulfilling its commitment to uplift the socio-economic development and sustainability of entire North India including Punjab, a Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence has been established by Chandigarh University, Gharuan in collaboration with Multinational Information Technology Company Coforge at the University Campus.  The University has also collaborated with Multinational Information Technology Services and Consulting Company Capgemini to set up Capgemini Center of Excellence on the Campus , even as the varsity has signed Memor...

‘Ek Haath Aasha Ka’ camp: 1340 get free-of-cost prosthetic hands 1340 get prosthetic hands at ‘Ek Haath Aasha Ka’ camp at Chandigarh University, Gharuan Rotary Club Chandigarh Central organises free of cost LN-4 prosthetic hand distribution camp A Prosthetic Organ Distribution Camp was organised by Rotary Club Chandigarh Central in association with Chandigarh University, Gharuan in which as many as 1340 needy persons were given LN-4 type prosthetic hands, free of cost over the course of four days. As many as 304 students from the National Service Scheme wing of the varsity took on the various responsibilities from medical check up to fitment of the organs, thus playing a pivotal role in the camp, which was organised under the banner ‘Ek Haath Aasha Ka’ at the University campus. A team of 20 experienced doctors flew down from different parts of the country for the camp, during which besides fitting the limbs, the beneficiaries were provided comprehensive training on the usage of prosthe...

190 cadets trained for BEE, CEE certificate exams during NCC training camp at Chandigarh University, Gharuan NCC cadets learn battle craft, weapon training, field craft, drill, map reading during week-long camp 98% of Chandigarh University cadets achieve Alpha (A) grade in BEE Certificate Examination-2021 A National Cadets Corps (NCC) training camp was organised by the NCC wing of Chandigarh University, Gharuan under the banner of PB 23 Battalion NCC, Rupnagar, and the aegis of NCC Group Headquarters Patiala during which as many as 190 students from various educational institutions in Mohali district including Chandigarh University underwent training. In the week-long training camp, the participant cadets received comprehensive understanding of the military methods, operations and strategies used in the Indian Army.  Photo caption : Col SB Rana, Col LK Agarwal and other training officers during a group photograph with cadets at the NCC training camp at Chandigarh University. Col SB...

India will launch 75 student-made satellites as a part of 75th Independence Day celebrations next year. This was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his recent UNGA speech. CU-SAT satellite, being designed and developed by the students of Chandigarh University, would be part the ambitious project and would be one of the 75 student-made satellites which would be launched in space on the eve of 75th Independence Day in 2022. This is was announced by Dean Academic Affairs (DAA), Chandigarh University, Dr. B. Priestly Shan during his virtual address in the 9th Indian Technology Congress. The 2-day 9th Indian Technology Congress (ITC-2022) on the theme 'Satellites for Everyone and Space for Everyone' was jointly hosted by International Technology Congress Association and Chandigarh University. More than 36 eminent speakers from National & International space agencies and organizations across the globe including the United Kingdom, Japan, the United States of Americ...

Chandigarh University 52nd among Indian Universities in NIRF University Ranking 2021 Chandigarh University grabs first rank amongst Private Universities of North India in Engineering ranking; Also ranked first in Punjab and Chandigarh Tricity region Chandigarh University Mohali ranked 52nd among Indian Universities in the recently released NIRF Rankings 2021 by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Chandigarh University ranked 1st amongst the Private Universities in North India while it bagged 3rd position in Punjab in the NIRF Top Universities category. In addition Chandigarh University ranked 1st amongst the Private Engineering Universities of North India while it ranked 61st amongst the top Engineering Institutions of India with an overall score of 45.01. The B-School of Chandigarh University is the only Management Institution from Chandigarh Tricity to be ranked amongst the Top 50 Management Universities of India, while the Architecture College bagged 16th position among...

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam International Innovation Conclave hosted by Chandigarh University and DST concludes with spectacular display of creative and innovative ideas Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam International Innovation Conclave concludes with spectacular display of  innovative ideas The first-of-its-kind Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam International Innovation Conclave hosted by Chandigarh University concluded today with the  display of new ideas and innovative products developed by the students of universities from 32 countries including India, USA, UK, Australia, Italy, and Russia. Chandigarh University hosted the International Innovation Conclave in association with the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, with a mission to promote the essence of research & innovation amongst the youth so that next generation of entrepreneurs can be identified from the Universities and Institutions all over the world.   The 2-month long International Innovation Concl...

Governor of Haryana honors the Best Private Schools of Punjab during FAP State Awards 2021 at Chandigarh University Noted Punjabi Writer & Poet Dr. Surjit Patar and ECO Baba Seechewal honored with Lifetime Achievement Award during FAP State Awards 2021  569 Schools and 132 Principals honored during first FAP State Awards 2021 at Chandigarh University To recognize the contribution made by private schools of Punjab in the field of imparting quality education to the youth, Federation of Private School & Association of Punjab today hosted the FAP State Awards 2021 which is first-of-its kind ceremony to honor the schools of private sector. The award ceremony was hosted at the campus of Chandigarh University Gharuan which was presided by Shri Bandaru Dattatreya, Governor of Haryana. The other dignitaries present on the occasion included Justice Mahesh Grover, former Judge, Punjab and Haryana High Court, Satnam Singh Sandhu, Chancellor, Chandigarh University, Balbir Singh Seechewa...

Chandigarh University felicitates 65 faculty members with Best Teachers Award 2021 28 honored with Best Researcher Award and 5 faculty honored with Best E-Guru Award for implementing innovating teaching during pandemic   Chandigarh University today honored 65 faculty members with Best Teachers Award 2021 during a felicitation ceremony held at its campus. The ceremony was organized to mark the celebration of the 133rd birth anniversary of the great philosopher, educationist, and former President Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan which is celebrated as Teachers Day in India. Chancellor Chandigarh University honored the best of faculty talent in various categories of Best Teaching-Learning Faculty, Best Researchers, Best E-Guru, Best Digital Innovator and Best Trainer for Career Development of Students.   Amongst those honored, 46 faculty of various University Teaching Departments including Engineering, Hotel Management, Commerce, Applied Sciences, Health Sciences, Manageme...