anjab University Vice Chancellor Prof. Meenakshi Goyal inaugurates the Panjab University Centre for Media Studies (PUCMS)
Panjab University Centre for Media Studies (PUCMS) was inaugurated by Panjab University, Vice Chancellor, Prof. Meenakshi Goyal, at Golden Jubliee auditorium today.
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Oct 7, 2026 09:37
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Chandigarh, October 7, 2026: Panjab University Centre for Media Studies (PUCMS) was inaugurated by Panjab University, Vice Chancellor, Prof. Meenakshi Goyal, at Golden Jubliee auditorium today.
The centre kicskstarted its first workshop in collaboration with Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune on the topic “Film Appreciation”. The workshop is being attended by 48 participants from the community.
In her address, PU Vice Chancellor, Prof. Meenakshi Goyal said “The launch of PUCMS is an important milestone for Panjab University and particularly for the School of Communication Studies. Envisioned as an outreach arm of the School, the Centre aims to bring together the media industry, academia and the community through a range of meaningful academic and professional development, but also for dialogue, knowledge exchange, intellectual partnerships and community engagement. Keeping this vision in mind, the Centre has organised its first workshop in collaboration with FTII. I believe that this is a particularly appropriate beginning for PUCMS”.
Prof. Renu Vig, Chief Guest of Honour and former Vice Chancellor of Panjab University, highlighted how film making has changed a lot through the past decades. "Nowadays, social media has changed everything. Individuals are making videos and uploading it online." Alongside, she also mentioned that the PUCMS received its grant from PU alumnus Shri H.K Dua and the university values its relationship with its alumni.
Chairperson of School of Communication Studies, Prof Archana R Singh, envisioned the PU Centre for Media Studies as a platform for continuing exchange between the university and larger media ecosystem. "PU CMS will provide opportunities for students , professionals, educators, and members of wider community to learn from one another.
The workshop on Film Appreciation will create cinema literacy and its our first step towards our dream of media literacy amongst the community members" she added.
