Chandigarh University News

   Chandigarh University  has persistently strived to mentor our students in growing up as responsible and global citizens. Among our various initiatives, we focus on giving back to society through intellect by emphasizing the all-round development of a student and keeping the outside factors into account. Since its inception, the varsity has hosted distinguished national & international dignitaries who have mentored our students, and even during the lockdowns in 2020, we ensured there was no lockdown on learning.  Continuing the same in 2021, Chandigarh University is kicking-off the year with a one-of-its-kind and largest international webinar with globally recognized legal professionals. The mega webinar will be graced by esteemed Judges from the Supreme Court of India as well.  The  international webinar on ‘Global Challenges of Modern Times’  will  delve into four topics signifying the  agenda . Representatives of the Corporate Sector...

  Guru Nanak Chair for Studies in Universal Advancements established at Chandigarh University   To underline the importance of medicinal plants during COVID-19; Chandigarh University establishes tricity's first Guru Nanak Bagichi at its campus   To commemorate the on-going 551st Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, Chandigarh University Gharuan in association with Government of Punjab today inaugurated "Guru Nanak Chair for Studies in Universal Advancements''.   Spiritual Guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Technical Education & Tourism Minister Punjab, Charnjeet Singh Channi, Social Activist and Environmentalist Baba Balbir Singh Seechewal inaugurated the Guru Nanak Chair for Studies in Universal Advancements at the campus of Chandigarh University.    The Chair will offer a multidisciplinary platform for quality research along with publications on the teachings of Guru Nanak on the Sustainable Development for humanity. To underline the importance of medi...

  “Indian Education has always churned-out global leadership in every domain” says Union Minister, Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal    “Implementation of New Education Policy will once again make India Vishwa-Guru” says Union Minister for Education, Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal “New Education Policy will lay foundation for Self-Reliant India” says Union Minister Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal “Education is the backbone of any country as it plays a crucial role in technological developments and imparts various skills, values, and awareness” said Union Minister for Education, Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank. The Union Minister for Education was speaking during the inaugural session of International Conference on “Creating Global Perspective rooted in local values for sustainability” virtually organized by Chandigarh University , Gharuan. International dignitaries, renowned academicians and research scholars from 20 countries and 31 Universities took part in the International Conference and reach...

Chandigarh University becomes first University in India to announces special scholarship for wards of Doctors, Para-Medical Staff, Sanitation Workers, Media Persons and Police Personals   While the war against coronavirus is still being waged, Chandigarh University has paid tribute to the real warriors battling at the frontline against the pandemic in India by announcing COVID-19 Warriors Scholarships. While announcing the scholarship scheme, Satnam Singh Sandhu, Chancellor, Chandigarh University said, “Scholarships worth Rs. 5 crores would be given to wards of COVID-19 warriors which includes Doctors, Nurses, Para-Medical Staff, Housekeeping Staff of Hospitals, Police Personals of all Indian States, Para Military forces, Media Persons and Sanitation Workers as a mark of honoring them, who are stepping out of their homes & working tirelessly amid this pandemic crisis risking their lives to ensure that each and every one of us remains safe”. It is important to me...

Chandigarh University comes-up with Special Serving Trolley to maintain social distancing Chandigarh University “CU-AID” campaign kicks off in Tricity; Staff and Management donates one day salary for COVID-19 crisis Social Distancing is the key that would help India to stop itself from entering into the third stage of community transmission and recently the Union Government instructed States and UT’s to observe social distancing while serving the poor. Underlining the importance of the call, Chandigarh University Gharuan has designed a special serving trolley which is being used by the volunteers of university to serve cooked meals twice a day to the poor and needy in the villages of Mohali. “One day I watched a news on television where some NGO was distributing food to poor and suddenly there was big rush near the distribution truck barely maintain any social distancing” said Rakesh Kumar Negi, a technical & maintenance supervisor at University, who is the brain...

Chandigarh University in association with IEEE organizes National Seminar on "Women in Engineering" "In India there is 40% gap in enrollment rate of girls and boys in Engineering" says Bharti Basit, IEEMA State Head Department of Electrical Engineering at Chandigarh University in association with Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) have organized a National Seminar on "Women in Engineering". Women delegates from Academia, Industry, Media, Research Scholars and Entrepreneurs joined in as panelists to discuss the global and national scenario on number of women taking engineering as their careers. Indian Electrical Electronics Manufacturing Association (IEEMA) State head, Bharti Basit, Punjab Institute of Technology Mohali Director, Dr. Prabhjot Kaur, Future Hi-Tech Batteries Director, Savneet Kaur and NIT Hamirpur Professor, Dr. Y.R.Sood were the dignitaries present on the occasion. While addressing the female enginee...

Punjab Government honors sports achievers of Chandigarh University  Chandigarh University announces Dhyan Chand Sports Scholarship worth 2 crores for players  In a glittering ceremony, Punjab Government honored sports achievers and medal winners of Chandigarh University on the occasion of National Sports Day. More than 180 medal winners who have represented India at International Championships and national players who have represented Punjab and University in their respective sports were honored by the Sports Minister Punjab, Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi along with Additional Chief Secretary, Sanjay Kumar (IAS). The university players have won 86 National and International medals in Boxing, Wrestling, Kick Boxing, Weight-Lifting, Power-lifting, Wu-Shu, Taekwondo, Roll Ball, American Football and Gatka Championships.  The felicitation ceremony was organized the mark the 114th birth anniversary of Hockey Legendary Player, Dhyan Chand which is also celebrated a...

CU students from Indonesia celebrate 74th Indonesia Independence Day  Chandigarh University students of Indonesia origin celebrated their 74th Independence Day at the university campus by presenting a Musical & Dance performance. Dressed up in their traditional attire, more than 100 Indonesian students presented a colorful tableau of their rich heritage and culture. It was in the year 1945, Indonesia got independence from the occupation of Dutch and Japan with great struggle and sacrifice.  On the occasion, the students from Indonesia presented their traditional folk dance Roti-Manis which means sweet bread and is performed by the farmer's community during the reaping season. The main attraction of the program was Pendent Tari Bali Dance which was performed by the female students who were dressed as damsels doing prayers in the temple by presenting flowers to Lord Rama. Indonesian students studying in Hotel Management prepared the traditional cuisines & ...

Once again Team Chandigarh University makes India proud at Dance World Cup 2019 Lifts 1st runners-up trophy beating teams from 19 countries  Team from Chandigarh University representing India has once again made country proud by winning the 1st Runners-up trophy at the 12th Edition of the Dance World Cup 2019. In 2018, the university team had lifted the Dance World Cup Trophy for the country. With more than 323 teams from all across the world participated in the Dance World Cup 2019 which was hosted by International Dance Council (CID) at Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. The team from Chandigarh University not only lifted the runners-up World Cup Dance Trophy but also won honors for Punjabi Folk Dance Bhangra which was adjudged as the Best Folk Dance during the competition. Initially 18 teams were shortlisted for the final round of the Dance World Cup 2018 which then competed on the final day of the tournament. The team from England lifted the overall trophy of ...

Chandigarh University leverages emerging tech to transform into ‘smart university’ The higher education sector in India is no stranger to digital transformation; educational institutions have already embarked on their digital journeys. Chandigarh University is has taken several significant steps and is leveraging IT and digital solutions to facilitate an enhanced learning environment for students One of India’s renowned universities, Chandigarh University , since its foundation, has been focusing technology-enabled education ecosystem, having an annual IT budget of Rs 11 crore. The university was recently in news for using 3D printing technology for designing ventilator splitters, in order to help the healthcare sector amidst the global COVID-19 crisis. Chandigarh University had also constituted a Core Research Group on the call made by Department of Science and Technology (DST) which had invited proposals from companies, universities and research institutions to derive ...

UNAI Global Conference concludes at Chandigarh University with the message to Universities & Institutions to take-up Social Oriented Research and Innovation  “It is important to engage with new generation to find solutions to the global problems and this exercise will bring sustainable development for future” said Federico Sales Lotfe, Ambassador of Mexico. The ambassador was speaking during the inaugural session of United Nations Academic Impact Global Conference on “Opportunities and Strategies for Collaborative Higher Education Impact in Emerging Economies” being held at the campus of Chandigarh University, Gharuan. Ambassadors of 7 countries, academicians, research scholars and students from all over the world took part in the two day global conference which is being organized to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of United National Academic Impact (UNAI). Justice Iqbal Ahmed Ansari, Chairman, Punjab Human Rights Commission and former Chief Justice, Patna High Cou...

Chandigarh University draws world's attention towards serious environment Issues by organizing Global Law Conference   “Good economy contributes towards improving environmental conditions for the society” said Piyush Goyal, Union Minister for Railways, Commerce & Industry. He was speaking during the inaugural session of the Global Law Conference at the campus of Chandigarh University , Gharuan. Government of India has taken some major reforms in the form of some progressive schemes such as Ujwala Yojna, Ujala Scheme, Swach Bharat, Ban of Single Use Plastic and Cleaning of Rivers which has contributed towards the protection of environment in a significant way over the period of five years. The minister applauded the efforts of Chandigarh University for making compulsory the subject of Environment Laws for every student studying in any stream from January 2020. Justice Deepak Gupta, Judge, Supreme Court of India, Justice Dhirubhai Naranbhai Patel, Chief Justice...

Chandigarh University Gharuan bags Education Leadership Award 2019 Based upon its remarkable achievements in the field of Higher Education and excellent perception amongst students, parents and Industry community, World Marketing Congress and ABP News has honored Chandigarh University Gharuan with Education Leadership Award 2019. University Vice-Chancellor, Dr. R.S.Bawa received the award from Group Director, ABP News, Aushotosh Tripathi during a glittering ceremony of Punjab Leadership Awards 2019 held at Chandigarh. After receiving the award, Dr. Bawa said, "The year 2019 has been year of achievements, as Chandigarh University became the youngest University of India and the only private university of Punjab to be honored with A+ Grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Agency (NAAC) this year". CU has achieved this remarkable fete within a short time span of 7 years of its inception. "Chandigarh University has placed itself amongst the elite Hi...

In men MDU Rohtak wins North Zone Inter University Chess Tournament: University of Delhi wins in the Women Category Team of MDU Rohtak lifted the overall trophy of AIU North Zone Inter University Chess Tournament in the men’s category which concluded at Chandigarh University Gharuan while team from University of Delhi came second in the tournament. After finishing of round 7, teams of MDU Rohtak, University of Delhi, PEC University Chandigarh and CCS Merrut which lead the final scoreboard have qualified from North Zone for the All India Inter-University Chess Championship which will be played later during the year. In the women’s Category University of Delhi lifted the North Zone Inter University Chess Tournament while Punjab University came close second.  The other teams who have qualified for the All India Chess Tournament in the women’s category are Punjabi University Patiala and Lucknow University. More than 61 university teams from Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal ...

Akshay Kumar, Kiara Advani, Badshah enthralls audience at Chandigarh University Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar also known as Khiladi reached the campus of Chandigarh University along with young & dynamic actress Kiara Advani to perform live for the Musical Night. Both the actors performed the signature step "Hook Step" with a crowd of 8700 which was an attempt to break World Record to perform mass dance step. There is a record of more than 8000 dancers performing at Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. Music Composer and Bollywood rapper Baadshah and Punjabi Singer Hardy Sandhu performed live and enthraled the audience with their peppy dance numbers. Akshay Kumar and Kiara Advani also launched the song "Chandigarh Mein" which is a party dance song from their upcoming movie Good News.     Akshay Kumar, Kiara Advani, Badshah enthrals audience at Chandigarh University Fine-Arts student Parkhi presented a sketch of Bollywood Khiladi showcasing his character in the...

World's No. 1 Entertainment Company Walt Disney Selects 47 Chandigarh University Students Students bag Record 18 LPA Package by US based Multi-National History has been created as World's No. 1 Entertainment Company Walt Disney, USA has selected 47 Chandigarh University students during campus placements 2019-20. This information was shared by Meenu Bhardwaj, Manager, Department of International Relations, Chandigarh University. While giving details about the campus placements conducted by Walt Disney, Meenu said, "Its been fifth year in a row that the US based Multi-National has conducted campus placement and selected students from Chandigarh University." The number of selections, 47 this year has been pan-India highest number of selections made by Walt Disney, she added.  World's No. 1 Entertainment Company Walt Disney Selects 47 Chandigarh University Students Department of International Relations informed that the students have been offered a ...

Arshan Khan of Chandigarh University was declared Mr. All India Inter-University Arshan Khan of Chandigarh University was declared Mr. All India Inter-University during the of All India Inter-University Weightlifting and Best Physique Championship (Men) 2019 at the campus of Chandigarh University , Gharuan. Earlier during the day, Arshan Khan (CU) bagged gold medal in the +90 kg weight category of the Best Physique Championship while B. Ravi Kumar of Andhra University, Visakhapatnam won silver and Ananthu V.R. of Calicut University, Kerala won bronze medal. In the 90 kg weight category of the tournament, Krishna Kadam of SPPU Pune, Maharashtra won gold medal while Mohammed Araf of Kerala University, Kerala won silver and Rohit Pramod of Rani Channamma University, Karnatka won bronze medal in the Best Physique Championship. Sanket Mahadev of Shivaji University, Kolhapur bagged the Best Lifter title during the All India Inter-University Weightlifting Championship 2019 at ...

Team MDU Rohtak wins overall trophy; CU came close 1st runner-up in women and 2nd runner-up in men championship Team MDU Rohtak bagged overall trophy in both men & women categories of All India Inter-University Qwan-Ki-Do Championship 2019 which concluded today at the campus of Chandigarh University Gharuan. Players of MDU Rohtak won 8 Gold Medals & 1 Silver to claim overall championship in the women’s category while host team of Chandigarh University Gharuan finished as 1st runner-up with 1 Gold 2 Silver & 5 Bronze. Team GNDU Amritsar finished closed third by winning 1 Gold, 2 Silver and 2 Bronze medals in various weight categories of women’s championship.   In the men’s championship, team MDU Rohtak won 6 Gold Medals, 2 Silver and 2 Bronze Medals to clinch the overall championship while team GNDU Amritsar won 2 Gold, 2 Silver and 2 Bronze Medals to win 1st runner-up position. Host Team Chandigarh University bagged 2nd runner-up position by winnin...

Slowdown has no Impact on Campus Placements at Chandigarh University Record 4000 Offers Made During First Phase of Campus Placements for Batch 2020 Students of Chandigarh University have bucked the fears of an economic slowdown as the university has registered record number of recruitments by top notch multinationals during the first phase of campus placements for the batch 2020. More than 4000 offers have been made till date in the first phase of the campus placements for Engineering , MBA, Hotel Management, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Media and students of other programs. This was informed by Vice-Chancellor, Chandigarh University, Dr. R.S. Bawa during a media interaction. "Some of multi-nationals which participated in the first phase of the recruitments for batch 2020 students included Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Flipkart, IBM, Nutanix, Capgemini, Cognizant, Accenture, Wipro, Walmart, Deloitte and others. There has been about common 100 multinationals this year which are c...