Chandigarh University Celebrates World Student Day, Emphasizing the Role of Education in Nation Building

On the eve of World Student Day, which is marked on October 15 to honour the birthday of former Indian president, late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, an event was held at CU on Saturday under theme ‘Role of Education in Nation Building’ in which students of different nations participated. CU Chancellor Satnam Singh Sandhu along addressed the students during the event.

 

World Students Day

While discussing on the theme, the students said that the introduction of major policy changes aimed at complete overhaul is revolutionising India's education sector. The CU students said that the shift in the teaching and learning processes is in line with the changing aspirations of the students – which is nurturing them effectively and making them future ready.

 

Chandigarh University has remained at the forefront of delivering high-quality education and research opportunities that contribute to knowledge creation and innovation – contributing to India's aim of becoming a global knowledge superpower. The University is home to over 55000 students from almost all states and UTs of the country and over 1860 international students.

 

CU Chancellor Satnam Singh Sandhu, said that students are the driving force of our future. “The dreams and ambitions of the students shape the future of any nation. It is important that policies related to education sector are aligned with the aspirations of the students