Chandigarh University News

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.