Chandigarh University News

  Film stars enthrall audiences during Chandigarh Music and Film Festival CMFF 2023   Renowned filmmakers and artists from the Hindi and Punjabi film industries participated in the three-day festival being organized by Chandigarh Welfare Trust (CWT) in association with Chandigarh University (CU) from May 7 to 9. The opening ceremony of the third edition of this festival, on Sunday (May 7) was a star-studded event, that was also attended by Satnam Singh Sandhu, founder of Chandigarh Welfare Trust (CWT) and chancellor of Chandigarh University (CU). The festival aimed to project Chandigarh as a hub of the entertainment industry in north India and advocate the need for a film city here. The second day of the festival (Monday) saw talk shows of renowned artists and film screenings at the CU campus.   The star-studded event saw the participation of big names such as Rakul Preet Singh, a Bollywood Actress; Yashpal Sharma, a Hindi and Punjabi film actor, and theatre Art...

  CU marks 43 rd anniversary of Zimbabwe’s independence     We, at Chandigarh University, believe in celebrating diversity and honouring the rich cultural traditions of our students. As we marked the 43rd anniversary of Zimbabwe's independence, our students from Zimbabwe came together to celebrate their heritage and honour their country's journey to independence. Cherish these beautiful moments from the celebrations of the 43rd Zimbabwe Independence Day on the CU Campus.  

    CU organises alumni meet in Ontario Canada The bonds forged during one's time at university are special, and the Alumni Meet organised by Chandigarh University in Ontario, Canada, was a testament to that.   CU alumni from all over Ontario showed up in large numbers for this grand reunion event, catching up with their fellow CUians, reminiscing about old times, and forging new connections for the future. The atmosphere was electric as alumni from different batches and streams came together, united by their shared experiences at Chandigarh University. It was a truly unforgettable experience and one that will be cherished for years to come.  

    Graduation ceremony hosted by CU   Aiming to make the final days of the academic journey of our splendent students striking and memorable, recently, Chandigarh University hosted Convocation Ceremony for its UG and PG students who passed out in the Year 2022. Moreover, Mr Sushil Suri, Chairman and Managing Director, Morepen Laboratories Ltd. was invited as the Chief Guest to confer our radiant students with their hard-earned degrees. He also interacted with the students and taught them that determination is the secret to success.  

    National Award Winner play ‘King of Pop’ based on life of Michael Jackson staged by Chandigarh University students   The two-day theatre festival ‘Chandigarh Rashtriya Natya Mahotsav- 2023’ concluded at Tagore Theatre, Sector 18, with staging of two theatre plays namely ‘King of Pop’ by and ‘Be-Libas’. It was organised by Haryana Kala Parishad in association with Chandigarh University with an aim to provide a platform of the theatre artists to showcase their talent and allow the audiences to connect themselves with the quality entertainment.   The play ‘King of Pop’ staged by students of Chandigarh University had won the Best One Act Play at National level competition, organized by Association of Indian Universities (AIU). It written, designed, and directed by KD Kashish Devgan, and was performed by Gaurav, Sukant, Tanvi Sattee, Anmol Gajrani, Akash, Purva, Diya, Chahat, and Shreya, the students of Chandigarh University. The play narrates the stor...

  Chandigarh University organized Annual Convocation for the 1 st Batch of Open and Distance Learning; 325 degrees awarded   Chandigarh University Gharuan held the annual convocation of the first pass-out batch of Open and Distance Learning in Management, Computer Applications, Commerce, and Arts at its main campus. The chief guest of the occasion was Akash Sureka, Managing Director JP Morgan Chase & Co. Dr. (Prof.) R S Bawa, Pro-Chancellor Chandigarh University; Dr. Manpreet Singh Manna, Vice Chancellor Chandigarh University; Dr. Pawan Kumar Paras, Registrar Chandigarh University; and Vishwas Kshirsagar, Executive Director Marketing Chandigarh University, were also present on this auspicious occasion.   Akash Sureka awarded degrees more than 325 degrees to the students of MBA, MCA, MCom, and MA in English and Psychology through online and distance learning. As many as 150 students of distance learning in MBA received their degrees during the ceremony. Addit...

  Theatre festival by Chandigarh University and Haryana Kala Parishad A two-day theatre festival ‘Chandigarh Rashtriya Natya Mahotsav- 2023’ was held at Tagore Theatre, Sector 18, Chandigarh, on April 6 and 7 to celebrate the different shades of theatre. The festival which began on Thursday, is being organised by Haryana Kala Parishad in association with Chandigarh University . The two-day festival will provide an opportunity to theatre enthusiasts and practitioners to come together and share their experiences and knowledge. it showcased the talent of theatre artists and provide a platform for the audiences to connect themselves with the quality entertainment.     The inaugural ceremony of the event was presided over by Jai Prakash Dalal, minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Animals Husbandry and Dairying Fisheries, and Law and Legislative, Government of Haryana. Dr RS Bawa, Pro-Chancellor Chandigarh Univers...