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Issue - 51

newsletter for students, alumni, and friends

August - 2021

In this issue: Cover Story | Online Campus News | Highlights of the Month | Students Corner | Contacts


Cover Story


Lamp Lighting and Oath Taking Ceremony

Celebrating a New Beginning

‘The Lamp Lighting and Oath Taking Ceremony’ along with the ‘Freshers’ Welcome Programme’ were organized by the Institute of Nursing, Brainware University on August 30, 2021 at the auditorium hall of the Barasat campus. To grace the occasion, the Dean, Students’ Welfare, Dr. Anup Kumar Maity, Mr. Dipankar Satpati, CEO of Daffodil Hospital and Mr. Goutam Bhunia, Coordinator of Daffodil Hospital, was invited as Chief Guests. A small programme was arranged by the first year students of B.Sc Nursing and GNM (2020-21 batch). It was attended by the Principal, Madam Sikha Banerjee, the Vice Principal Madam Rajyasree Lata Mahapatra and other faculty members besides the students and participants.
After the warm welcome speech delivered by the host of the programme, Ms. Dishani Dey and Ms Tiyasa Hati, the lamp lighting was observed. “Like the light of the burning flame, let us dispel the darkness, defeat the dark times and join hands together to make this world a better place to live in,” said the Dean to inspire his students and spark the spirit of enthusiasm at the commencement of the session.
Thereafter, the Principal of the Institute of Nursing, Brainware University presented a report on the journey of the college so far motivating students to live up to Brainware University’s legacy and help spread its glory further.


Online Campus News


Industrial Training on DevOps Methodologies & Implementation Techniques

Reinventing success

Brainware University paves a new path! The pandemic may have put an end to conventional industrial training but we have found an innovative way to keep learning and developing. The Department of Computational Science, Brainware University in association with EDP Software organised an Industrial Training on DevOps Methodologies & Implementation Techniques all through August 2021 to help students prepare for the job market.
Through the four weeks of this intensive programme the students learned firsthand how DevOps is incorporated into modern industries to optimise production. Reputed software trainers, Mr. Subhendu Saha and Mr. Akshya Kumar Jena taught the students the techniques of handling a complex set of tools to shorten the development lifecycle of softwares and hence fasten the production process. The participants were given real-life problems to solve through the processes they had learned to give them a sense of how DevOps works in the IT world.


If Hacking Can Be Ethical, Hacking Can Also Be A Career

Preventing the perils of hacking

To give future technocrats a working knowledge of hacking and how to combat cyber crime, the Department of Cyber Science and Technology, Brainware University in association with EC- Council organized a one day online workshop on “If Hacking Can Be Ethical, Hacking Can Also Be A Career”, on August 18, 2021, from 02:30 PM onwards. The speaker of this session was Shreyans Khanna, (Iconic Trainer - Information Security, Koenig Solution Ltd.). Khanna demonstrated how ransomware can be used to infiltrate systems and what can be done to prevent loss of data. The students were also introduced to more advanced methods of eliminating security breaches. The workshop ended with career guidance for students interested in building a career in data security and cyber science.


A seminar to commemorate the 129th Birth Anniversary of Dr. S.R. Ranganathan

To commemorate the 129th Birth Anniversary of Dr. S.R. Ranganathan, Brainware University Central Library and SDET Library of BGI in collaboration with the Department of Media Science & Journalism & Department of Law organised a national seminar on August 30, 2021. Dr. Ranganathan’s rich legacy of fostering knowledge earned him the title of the Father of Library Science. Through knowledge sharing on different aspects of library science, the seminar was a tribute to his legacy. Dr. Asistabha Das(University librarian, Kalyani University) delivered a special lecture on the ways in which a library becomes an important domain of information dissemination. There were two technical sessions following this where scholars from all over India presented their work on important avenues in the field of library science. Talks on Information Technology Act and library, Information literacy, Use of E-resources in teaching made way for fruitful discussions. The seminar ended with Dr. Kabita Chakraborty’s closing address.


National Webinar on Research, Innovation, and Ranking

MoEs’ Innovation Cell and AICTE organised the National Webinar on Research, Innovation, and Ranking on 11th August 10:30 am as the part of the one-year celebration of National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020). Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, Hon'ble Minister of State for Education and External Affairs, Govt. of India was the ‘Chief Guest’ for the program while Prof. K. Vijay Raghavan, Principal Scientific Advisor, Govt. of India was the ‘Guest of Honor’. The guests discussed the development of quality education in India in Higher Educational Institutions(HEIs) and the ways changes can be made to further boost the productivity of research, urging HEIs to foster collaborative research environments that can boost the country’s growth while making use of the untapped potential of young minds.

Workshop on Soft Skills and Interview Readiness

To help students develop interpersonal skills and crack interviews, the Department of Multimedia, Brainware University organized a workshop titled “Workshop on Soft Skills and Interview Readiness” on August 28, 2021 from 4 PM. Ms. Swati Chakraborty (Director Operations, PR & EM Candid Communication Pvt Ltd.) was the guest speaker for this event. Ms. Chakraborty introduced students to the tried and tested ways of preparing well for interviews. She also discussed the most frequently asked questions in interviews which students can prepare for in advance. The session ended with Ms. Chakroborty urging students to work hard to develop their full potential.


World Entrepreneur Day

Creating future leaders

To celebrate, acknowledge and appreciate innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership, the Department of Management and Commerce, Brainware University along with Institutions’ Innovation Council celebrated World Entrepreneur Day by MIC Driven Activity on August 24, 2021 from 2PM.
The panel members talked about the importance of entrepreneurship and the need to increase the number of job creators.The entrepreneurs present there encouraged the young students to take up chances and make changes. "Our main aim is always to generate avenues of income in an innovative manner. Self employment is our goal and that is why entrepreneurship is important," one of the panel members said. The session gave students a chance to be mentored by leading experts.


Highlight of the Msonth


A Five-Day Workshop on Application of Emerging Technologies

A five day workshop was organised from August 10-14, 2021 on ‘Application of Emerging Technologies in Industry’ by the Institute Innovation Council, BWU, along with the Department of Computer Science & Engineering in association with CSI Brainware University Student Chapter. The objective of this session was to familiarise the students with the concept of technologies that are currently in vogue in the software industries and make students aware of how to become corporate friendly. Attended by more than 500 participants from the different parts of the country, the workshop was conducted online over Google Meet platform.
Eminent industry experts such as Mr. Rounak Saha, software development engineer of Urban Company, Mr. Priyam Sarkar, Senior PHP developer, Codezin Technology Solutions Private Limited, Mr. Subhankar Shaw, the salesforce consultant of DCC Services Private Limited, and Mr. Arindam Das, Technical Lead. Autonomous Mobility System instructed students on the leading industry trends like PHP, IoT, Artificial Intelligence and the amazing interdisciplinary work that has been emerging in the industry.
Each day, the lectures were followed by an interactive session between the guest speaker and the participants. The workshop succeeded in imparting a deep insight on a wide array of topics.


Students’ Corner


Phire Dekha: Brainware University Alumni Meeting

Bonds that last

At Brainware University we encourage our students to create, participate, and lead in ways that positively impact society. Therefore it is a great moment of pride to see our students made good on their promise to create value for our larger global community. “Phire Dekha” is our official alumni meet. Like every year, on August 14, 2021, we welcomed our old students and gathered together to reminisce over old treasured moments while creating some new ones. The programme was led by Ms. Anandita Das(Assistant Registrar) in collaboration with other faculty and student representatives.
Even though the pandemic forced us to meet on an online platform through the words of advice from Registrar Ma’am and honourable Vice Chancellor sir, the students had a chance to walk down familiar lanes and find that though the path has remained unchanged they are no longer the same. How time passes!
The cultural programme performed by their juniors lifted the mood as everyone’s dance, music and recitation added some fun and frolic and made it clear that some bonds cannot be broken. By the end it seemed like barely any time had passed at all. Seeing our students succeed while keeping true to Brainware University’s principles brings us great happiness. Though our paths in life may differ we hope to meet every year and share our happiness together as a family.

Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav

Honouring Sacrifice, Celebrating Togetherness

Education is a pathway to freedom since it teaches us to learn, think, and question. Today India is the largest democracy in the world and a growing superpower because 75 years back there were bravehearts who dared to challenge the norm. Brainware University celebrated India’s 75th Independence Day in advance on August 10,2021 at 11:30 AM to pay homage to the immeasurable courage and determination of our country’s freedom struggle. The ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav’ programme started with Ms. Anandita Das’s (Assistant Registrar, Brainware University) speech about the importance of being together to celebrate this national event.
Following this she presented a short film on India’s journey to freedom which highlighted the rich culture of struggle and perseverance which has come to define the Indian spirit. The students and the faculty members jointly sang the National Anthem and pledged to uphold the brilliance and integrity of our great motherland.
The final part of the event was focused on a cultural performance where everyone recited poems to express the love that they feel for their country. Amongst the recitations in different languages, Bangla, Nepali, Hindi, one thing was common--- an understanding that truly even with all our differences and diversity our hearts beat together as one nation always sharing the heritage of a glorious past. Faculty members like Ms. Krishna Ghosh, Dr. Kabita Chakroborty, Ms. Satavisha Haldar, Sipra Kundu, & Abhilash Tripathi recited poems which helped us understand the true meaning of freedom. The programme ended with the National Anthem.

75th Independence Day Celebration at Brainware University

Brainware University proudly celebrated the 75th Independence Day at our Barasat campus on 15 August 2021. The love that beats in our heart for our motherland cannot be expressed in words but during the flag hoisting ceremony and while singing the National Anthem, somewhere we could all feel the tricolour that is forever in our soul. We wish to extend the happiest Independence Day greetings to our extended Brainware Family. It is a privilege and a great responsibility to ensure that the independence that was won with blood and tears is protected with all our might. Our country has been battling a pandemic and though we have been tested we have remained united. In the spirit of that bond Brainware University students organised a small cultural programme after the flag hoisting ceremony led by Ms. Mahua Pal (Registrar, Brainware University) to help them tide over the difficult times.

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