Briefs from PU Chandigarh

Chandigarh, August 1, 2019: Workshop at Microbiology Dept PU: A UGC SAP sponsored two-day workshop was started in the Department of Microbiology, Panjab University, by the Chandigarh Unit of Association of Microbiologists of India (CU-AMI) dealing with Next Gen Oxford Nanopore Genome Sequencing Technology. The aim of the workshop is to spread awareness about new technologies among the University and college students of Microbiology and Biotechnology. Students and teachers from various colleges in Chandigarh participated with enthusiasm. The workshop started with a talk by Dr. Jaysimha from Imperial Life Sciences followed by a knowhow demo for the students. The CU-AMI President Prof. Prince Sharma and Secretary Dr. Naveen Gupta have been making efforts for a long time to make students aware of Microbiological issues and developments through conferences, workshops and awareness programs. It is for these reasons that the unit has been adjudged the best in the country for four consecutive years. The workshop will also include elaborations on recent developments in RT-PCR technology by LCGC- Agilent Technologies Co.
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PU extends date for Radio Production Course: The last date for submitting admission forms for 25 seats for Post Graduate Diploma in Radio Production at the School of Communication Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh has been extended. Candidates interested in seeking admission in the One Year Program may now submit their forms till August 5. The newly introduced Diploma will train students in the various aspects of curating and producing content for Radio. The students will get first hand experience of how a radio station works at PU in-house Community Radio Station. The course has been introduced keeping in mind the current boom in commercial and community radio stations which opens up a plethora of jobs in the sector. Interested candidates can visit the PU website for more details and for filling the admission form. The selection process includes a written test followed by personal interview.