NIT-Kurukshetra 51st in chemistry research
Kurukshetra: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) secured 51st position in chemistry research and stood third in NITs across the country, according to the 2020 ranking released by the Nature Index. The head of the institute’s chemistry department said the index was a database of author affiliation information collected from research articles published in an independently selected group of 82 high-quality science journals. A database compiled by Nature Research and Nature Index provides real-time proxies of high-quality research output and collaboration at the institutional, national and regional level. He said the index was updated monthly and a 12-month rolling window data was available on its website. Institute director Satish Kumar congratulated all professors, researchers and students.
Webinar on new tech trends
Karnal: An online webinar series “New Trends in Technology” was organised here at RKSD College, Kaithal, by the department of computer science. Keynote speaker on “Cloud Computing” was engineer Arun Singla, lead consultant, cyber risk and security, Wipro India. The webinar was inaugurated by department head Anil Narula with the reception and presentation of all participants. Principal Sanjay Goyal welcomed the keynote speaker and explained the importance of cloud computing for students. Singla talked about the growing field of cloud computing, its related security, different aspects, its importance and limitations. He said: “Today’s time does not require hardware to secure knowledge and data, but as a new technology, cloud computing has provided new and secure stores which are available free in limited quantity”. The programme was coordinated by Prof Matish Garg.
GJUST secures slot on global level
Hisar: Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology (GJUST) has secured 801-1,000 rank band with overall score between 25.1 and 30.1 in The Times Higher Education World University rankings, 2021, released by The Times Higher Education, London. In teaching sub-category, the university scored 29.5 with which it stands at 25th national rank. In citations sub-category, it scored 41.4 and got 18th rank at national level. In research, it scored 8.9 and 51st place at national level. The university has secured 19th rank under overall category in India. At international level, it has been ranked 481st in teaching category. Vice-Chancellor Prof Tankeshwar Kumar and Registrar Avnesh Verma congratulated the university fraternity for the achievement. “The dream to see GJUST on the international platform is now taking real shape,” the VC said.
International webinar held
Hisar: The bio and nano technology department of the Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology conducted an international webinar series on biotechnology and life sciences. Experts from across the country and abroad gave presentations on emerging trends in biotechnology. Over 500 attendees from 16 states and UTs took part in the webinar, which was streamed live on Facebook. Its recording is available on YouTube channel of the department. The Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, had sponsored the webinar lecture series. Vice-Chancellor Prof Tankeshwar Kumar said, “We have practically transformed the Covid-19 pandemic into an opportunity of live interaction between students and experts from across the world.” Prof Vinod Chhokar, chairperson, department of bio and nano technology, said the expertise of the speakers would benefit students in new dimensions of biotechnology amid current lockdown.
