World class stem cell research to come at BHU

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) will be setting up state-of-the-art Stem Cell Research and Bone Marrow Transplantation Centre in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

"There are not many centres in the country that carry out such stem cell research. In Uttar Pradesh, though there is sporadic research going on, no such organized state-of-the- art facility is available," said Prof Lalji Singh, vice-chancellor, BHU.

"BHU will have a sophisticated Center like the stem research centre in Hyderabad and Mumbai, meant for inter-disciplinary research for development of new technology in stem cells. It will be a centralised facility where researchers from other life sciences departments as well as Indian Institute of Technology-BHU will be able to carry out research," said Prof Lalji Singh, vice-chancellor, BHU.

Workshop on “Advanced Techniques in Biological Sciences” commenced

A 7-day workshop on “Advanced Techniques in Biological Sciences” organized by the Centre for Research, Innovation and Training (CRIT) of The IIS University commenced on Tuesday. In the inaugural session, Prof. Pradeep Bhatnagar, Dean, Faculty of Sciences introduced the gathering with the aims and objectives of the workshop. “This workshop will be helpful for the participants to learn various techniques associated with animal cell culture and molecular biology, including DNA & protein isolation, electrophoresis, PCR etc., he said.”

96th Convocation Of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) organised on Thursday 27th March 2014

Banaras Hindu University (BHU), India's premier university, organised its 96th convocation ceremony on Amphitheater Ground on Thursday 27th March 2014 Degrees were conferred upon 10,757 students and 29 meritorious students were awarded medals on the occasion. Padma Vibhushan Dr. Jayant Vishnu Narlikar, Inter-University Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics was the chief Guest. While delivering convocation address, Dr. Jayant Vishnu Narlikar emphasised that education and research should go together.

Law School, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) to introduce new courses

The Law School at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) will introduce 5 year BA LLB course, one-year LLM and several diploma courses. All these new courses will commence from 2014-15 academic session. The new one-year diploma courses include diploma in mass communication and media laws, information technology law, forensic science and medical jurisprudence, tax management, human resource management services and industrial law, and corporate governance. These courses are being introduced in view of their increasing demand.

BHU teacher nominated to Commonwealth Legal Education Association (CLEA)

BC Nirmal, Head and Dean of BHU faculty of law has been nominated to the executive council of Commonwealth Legal Education Association (CLEA), Asia-India. CLEA is a charity formed in 1971 to foster high standards in legal education and research in the Commonwealth countries. It has regional chapters and committees in South Asia, southern Africa, west Africa, the Caribbean and the UK. It organises conferences, moots, newsletters, letter series, curriculum development and activities for students.

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) releases dates for PMT 2012 examination

BHU to hold All India competitive written test for admission in MBBS course in two stages , PMT 2012 Screening and PMT 2012 Main while only 2012 PMT Screening will be held for admission in BDS, BPharm and BAMS. PMT 2012 screening will be done on 16th May 2012 at Varanasi, Delhi, Kolkata and Hyderabad centers. PMT 2012 Main exam will be held on 17th June 2012 at Varanasi center only. Last date for receipt of application form is - 15th March 2012 For more information view - http://www.bhu.ac.in/admission/admin_index.htm