Michigan State University Scientists Visit PAU

Ludhiana, May 17, 2016: Three senior scientists on behalf of the Borlaug Higher Education for Agricultural Research and Development (BHEARD), Michigan State University, paid a visit to the campus for exploring avenues to fund the doctorate level studies of Bangladeshi students at Punjab Agricultural University.

While interacting with the delegates, the Vice Chancellor said he looked forward to furthering international linkages with reputed institutes through out the world.

Dr Anne Schneller, Co Director, BHEARD, while applauding the excellent infrastructure and student facilities in PAU, said they were looking for a new programme of work for 12 to 15 students from Bangladesh and instead of sending them to Africa for the same; they wanted to explore the Indian State Agriculture Universities with a mission to providing quality education and strengthening linkages. They also showed interest in sponsoring the students from Afghanistan in the near future.

The Registrar, Dr P.K. Khanna , briefed about the fee structure and other guidelines for the foreign students. Director Student Welfare, Dr Mrs. Ravinder Dhaliwal discussed the available academic, hostel and health facilities available at the university.

Earlier, Dr. Neelam Grewal, Deanm Post Graduate Studies, gave a brief about the university’s academic modules and admission procedures regarding the same. The delegates visited the laboratories in the Departments of Plant Breeding, soil science, food technology, biotechnology, farm machinery and power engineering and said they were impressed with the passion of the teachers and students of the university.

They also appreciated the facilities for students at the library and the International hostel.