PU VC interacts with UIPS faculty
A meeting with the faculty of University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh was chaired today by Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice chancellor, PU with regard to scope for improvement of NIRF Rank of UIPS to No. 1. Prof. VR Sinha, Dean of University Instructions, PU was also present.
At the outset, PU VC extended his congratulations to UIPS for achieving NIRF Rank 2. He urged on focusing and identifying thrust areas keeping in mind the interdisciplinary collaborations to march towards excellence. The need of the hour is also to keep in mind the policies of Government of India while keeping an eye on international perspective also. PU VC added to explore avenues for consultancy and industrial collaborations and associate with NGOs for societal outreach.
The department submitted their request for filling the vacant posts of their department in order to meet the deficit and ensure that teaching and research is not affected. Even, the request to adjust serving staff at UIPS against vacant technical positions was submitted to the Vice Chancellor. It was further requested that the Phd Fellowships be provided to the UIPS researchers, so that UIPS can enrol them for the same. PU VC assured of all possible help for the growth of the department. He also assured of upgradation of various UIPS labs.
Prof. Indu Pal Kaur, Chairperson, UIPS also discussed scope for improvement of NIRF ranking by proposing solutions for various NIRF parameters. The department strongly requested to divert more funds to UIPS. The department also asked to increase the hostel seats for the Masters programme.
