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Chandigarh 11th October:-Research Promotion Cell (RPC) of Panjab University, Chandigarh initiated a ResearchCapacity Building lecture series specifically for Research Scholars of the University.The overall aim of this series is to develop all-round capability of research scholarsas well as understanding and solving their research related issues.
The first lecture series, attended by faculty and research scholars from alldisciplines, was presided over by Professor Arun Kumar Grover, the Vice-Chancellor ofPanjab University. Professor Grover emphasized the role of such events for enhancingthe reputation of Panjab University as an eminent global varsity. He also underlinedthe importance of research scholars' role in promoting the environment of research andinnovation in the University as well as adjoining areas.
On this occasion, Professor O.P. Katare, Director, RPC and Professor, UniversityInstitute of Pharmaceutical Sciences presented a motivating talk entitled, "Excellencein Research and Innovation, Looking beyond the Science". He presented a case study ofhow his research work could lead to a technology development product in PanjabUniversity and emphasized on the role of meditation for achieving success in life ingeneral and research in specific.
It was followed by an inspirational talk given by Professor Emeritus Jitendra Mohan Department of Psychology who discussed his cutting edge research on excellence. Histalk was based on the real life stories which inspired the research scholars andstudents. This event was coordinated by Dr. Rohit Kumar Sharma, Department ofChemistry. The Research Promotion Cell plans to augment such activities promoting theresearch culture in Panjab University in future.