campus notes

CGC, Landran

The Department of International Affairs of the group signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with three international institutions—Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), Cyprus; Britts Imperial University College, Sharjah, UAE; and Albstadt-Sigmaringen University, Germany. These partnerships will reinforce students and faculty with global exposure, diverse learning opportunities and avenues for academic research, and cultural exchanges.

Aryans Group of Colleges, Mohali

The group organised singing auditions for its students. Out of around 30 students, two made it to the finals. Vandana, Kaushik, Lovedeep, Kamaljeet, Ritesh, Sukhmani, Mahekpreet, Kamaljeet, Avonpreet, Samiksha, Nikki, Harman, Farhat, Dhara, Yuvraj Para, Nawaz, Charan Preet, and Ejaaz were among those who participated in the event. Punjabi model, singer, and actor Ravneet judged the auditions.

Desh Bhagat University, Chandigarh

The university organised a ‘Hip Hop Talent Hunt Show’ to provide students with an opportunity to showcase their talents. In his address, Dr Zora Singh, Chancellor, appreciated the students’ dedication and talent. The winners of the event were awarded certificates.

Chitkara University, Mohali

The university has been ranked 161st in the world and 13th in India in the inaugural Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2025. Developed in collaboration with Schmidt Science Fellows, this ranking celebrates universities excelling in interdisciplinary research-an approach that is becoming increasingly important to tackle complex global challenges. Among 749 universities from 92 countries, the university featured among the top 200. It was also awarded the seventh position in India under the Process Pillar.