Book on Steve Jobs presented to Guv

Professor in the Himachal Pradesh University Dr Pramod Sharma presented his book titled ‘Steve Jobs’ to Governor Bandaru Dattatreya at Raj Bhavan. The Governor appreciated the writer and said the book on the life of Steve Jobs, who was an American business magnate, industrial designer, investor and media proprietor, would motivate young generation, particularly new entrepreneurs.

Research centre at varsity soon

The APG Shimla University has decided to work on new research projects for which a research project centre will be established on the campus, said Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Ramesh Kumar Choudhary. He said the objective was to provide a platform for Himachali students and youth in the field of science and technology for honing their research thoughts and skills. He stressed the need to work on research works along with quality education for motivating research capacity and job-creating capacity among students.

Webinar on bioengineering

The Shoolini University School of Bioengineering and Food Technology has started a webinar series on diverse areas in the field. It was inaugurated by university Chancellor Prof PK Khosla. He emphasised on the role of food in maintaining good health and highlighted the research being undertaken in the university. Dr R Sharma from Palampur dwelt upon “Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods: Role in Healthy Aging”. He highlighted the role and uses of functional components from plant sources to maintain health and to delay the aging process. He also emphasised on the role of probiotics in improving immunity and healthy aging.