Five Day DST INSPIRE (Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research) Camp, held at Akal University was inaugurated by Prof. R.K. Kohli, Vice-Chancellor, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda on January 17, 2017. The Chief guest, Prof Kohli, said that everyone is a born scientist and motivated students to explore their talent and the opportunities around. […]

Five Day DST INSPIRE (Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research) Camp, held at Akal University was inaugurated by Prof. R.K. Kohli, Vice-Chancellor, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda on January 17, 2017. The Chief guest, Prof Kohli, said that everyone is a born scientist and motivated students to explore their talent and the opportunities around. Prof. Gurmail Singh, Vice-Chancellor, Akal University extended a warm welcome to the distinguished guests and the meritorious participants. Prof. K.K. Bhasin, CSIR, Emeritus Scientist and Panjab University Emeritus professor inspired the students through his lecture on “Some fascinating aspects of Chemistry”, which focused on popularizing the role of pure sciences in general and Chemistry in particular. Professor M.S. Saini, Professor Emeritus, Former Dean Academic Affairs, Punjabi University, Patiala discussed about the ill effects of First Green Revolution on the Environment of Punjab which lead us towards numerous health hazards. In the post lunch session, the students were engaged in various laboratory experiments to practically implement the theoretical knowledge of life sciences as well as physical sciences. The first day concluded with the interaction of students with the mentors over dinner.