Chandigarh University Annual Convocation

  

 

Nobel laureate Sir Michael Mayor advised the students to be more curious in life to solve the mysteries of the world

 

Nobel Laureate Sir Michael Mayor awarded degrees to 860 students at Chandigarh University’s Annual Convocation-2022

 

We know only 5% of our university 95% is still a mystery for us says Noble Laureate Sir Michael Mayor

 

Noble laureate Sir Michael Mayor visited the campus of Chandigarh University for Annual Convocation Ceremony held for the Sciences and Computer Application students of 2021 batch where he gave lesson to never give up the unique learning tool of being inquisitive or being curious for resolving various mysteries and provide its possible solutions.

Noble Laureate advised that the world is changing rapidly. So, we need to pace up to understand the technology advancements in every field of science.. 

Also on the occasion, Pro-Chancellor of Chandigarh University, Dr. R.S Bawa congratulated the passing-out students and wished them luck for their future endeavours.

 

“Evolution of mankind in this universe has been possible only because we have the ability to ask questions. As a student you should never give-up the unique learning tool of being inquisitive or being curious. Like Universe, our life is full of un-resolved mysteries and hence the right way of learning is try and find the solutions of such problems or mysteries "said Noble Laureate Sir Michael Mayor. Sir Michael Mayor was speaking during the Annual Convocation ceremony of Chandigarh University held for the Sciences and Computer Application students of 2021 batch at the university campus, Gharuan.

 

A total of 890 students of the 2021 batch of Sciences and Computer Application programs were awarded degrees. Pro-Chancellor Dr R S Bawa, Vice-Chancellor Dr. Anand Agrawal and Pro-Vice Chancellor, Dr. Devinder Singh along with other university officials were present on the occasion. Sir Michael Mayor was also awarded with the Honorary Doctorate Degree here at the campus of Chandigarh University for his contribution in the field of Astro-physics and also working for the promotion of Sciences amongst the youth. More than 16 University toppers of Biotechnology, Physiotherapy, Nutrition, Medical Lab Technology, Agriculture, Pharmacy, Optometry and Computer Applications department were awarded gold medals on the occasion.

 

While addressing the students and parents, Noble Laureate Michael Mayor said, "The world is changing fast and therefore you have to keep pace with the changing surroundings and happenings of the world. We have to understand that Technology has helped us reach at the current position where we are today. No matter how advanced we are here today but it is because of the ancient technologies developed by the scientists in the early ages of mankind that we have been able to make advancements in every field of sciences".    

 

He further added that, “In my field of Astro-physics, it is because of technology that we know some of the wonders in our universe. In my view we have been able to know 5 percent about the universe while 95 percent is still a mystery which also means that there is lot potential for the young and budding students like you to explore in the sky.  

 

During the convocation ceremony, Sir Mayor conferred degrees upon 890 students of the 2021 batch including 663 students of University Institute of Sciences and 227 bachelors' students of University Institute of Computing.

 

 

Speaking on the occasion, Pro-Chancellor of Chandigarh University, Dr. R.S Bawa congratulated the passing-out students and wished them luck for their future endeavours.

“As you begin to start your professional journey, it is expected from you that you all will use your knowledge to fuel your passion and create great things, eventually making this world a better place to live in".