Kalpana

The Brainware University Communication Club was off to a great start with Kalpana: A Story Telling Competition, the first event of this semester. Students came together and let their imagination take wings on 26 September, 2020 for an evening filled with fun and cheer. It was a great opportunity for students to put their books aside and instead weave fantastic tales to soothe the heart. We were delighted to witness our students’ vivid imagination and the wonderful stories they came up with. All the stories were enjoyable but after a lot of deliberations we ended up with three winners. Congratulations! It pleases us greatly to provide a platform to our budding writers and innovators. Let’s work together to make life a happy story for all.

Career Objective & Job Opportunities of IT & Computer Science Students

Machine Learning is the latest craze in the IT industry. To help students master this essential skill the Department of Computational Science invited Mr. Subhendu Saha (Technical Lead, Ericsson Global India) to share his expertise with our students and help them understand the implementation of ML. Mr. Saha discussed various ML Techniques. Students were glad to learn that Analytics is one of the highest paying job sectors which relies heavily on Machine Learning technology.

Career Objective & Job Opportunities in Cloud Computing Language for IT & Computer Science Students

Cloud Computing is the latest trend in the job market. The Department of Computational Science, Brainware University invited Mr. Amitava Sengupta, an expert who has worked with Ericsson and Etisalat for our webinar on “Career Objective & Job Opportunities in Cloud Computing Language for IT & Computer Science Students” on 18 September 2020. Mr. Sengupta explained how Cloud Computing is being implemented in Enterprises, what are the prospects and avenues in Cloud Computing, and how we can use Cloud Computing in IaaS/SaaS.

The relevance of Cloud Computing in Infrastructure Management System

Cloud Computing is the way to go for IT graduates . To give them a sense of the opportunities available for them, The Department of Cyber Science & Technology organized a one-day webinar on “The relevance of Cloud Computing in Infrastructure Management System”, on September 30, 2020, from 11:30 AM to 1 PM. Mr. Krishnendu Das (Sr.Technical Faculty, Jetking Infotrain Limited), the guest speaker talked at length about the new research and implementation trends in the market. From the main features of cloud computing such as On demand self-service, Broad network access, Resource Pooling, Measured service and Rapid elasticity to the latest ones he went through it all. Overall the webinar received huge applause from our students since they got a thorough understanding of the job field. We hope this pushes them to master cloud computing and its limitless potential.

Digital Rights Management: Slant to University Libraries

Ebooks and Digital Copyright issues have taken over the publishing market. How can Digital Rights be effectively managed? To answer this question and the role of university libraries in ensuring that digital property remains secure Brainware University, Central Library, IQAC, BWU, and the Central Library of Brainware Group of Institutions organized a webinar on “Digital Rights Management: Slant to University Libraries” on 07 September 2020. Our esteemed guest speaker Dr. Arun Kumar Chakraborty (Librarian, Bose Institute, Kolkata and former Director General, RRRLF, Ministry of Culture, GoI, Director General, National Libraryand Additional Mission Director, National Mission on Libraries) informed us about the different ways to prevent copyright violations and ensure that information is used in a responsible and ethical ways.

WEBINAR on “AMATEUR RADIO & ITS CAPACITY”

HAM radio is one of the most trusted communications systems. To spread awareness and encourage students to consider this as a lucrative career option the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Brainware University organised a webinar on “Amateur Radio and Its Capacity” on 12 September 2020. Our guest speaker Mr. Nilkantha Chatterjee (SPOC, The Smart Future Foundation) explained brilliantly why HAM radio has such an important place even in today’s digital age. The students were amazed to learn how to communicate through HAM radio and the various codes.

Student Industry Interface on Selling & Distribution Action Plans in FMCGs

The School of Management and Commerce has organised a Webinar on Student Industry Interface on Selling & Distribution Action Plans in FMCGs on the 9th September, 2020 to give students the chance to learn about best- selling tactics and distribution plans. Our Speaker Mr. Avik Sarkar, General Manager Sales, Gulf Lubricants (For East and Part of UP), illuminated the students on various job opportunities of sales in FMCGs. He highlighted the basic skills and qualities that are required to join this sector.

● WEBINAR on “APPLICATION OF IOT IN DIFFERENT DOMAINS”

IoT is the next big thing dominating the IT market. To give our students a thorough understanding of this topic the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Brainware University organised a special webinar in “Application of IoT In Different Domains” on 16 September, 2020. Mr. Soumyak Chandra(Robotics and IoT Specialist, TechTree Technology), our guest speaker discussed in detail how implementation of IoT has transformed different sectors such as construction, healthcare, and even art for the better.

"A woman suffers from the womb to tomb - A bird's eye view on the justice delivery mechanism available to women in India”

To reveal the true impact of the pandemic on our justice system the Department of Law, Brainware University invited eminent advocate Jayanta Narayan Chattopadhyay as the guest speaker for our webinar on “A woman suffers from the womb to tomb - A bird's eye view on the justice delivery mechanism available to women in India" on 19 September 2020. The need however, Mr. Chattopadhyay insists, is to treat the problem at its root. Educational institutions play a big role in spreading awareness about such issues. We thank Adv. Jayanta Narayan Chattopadhyay for this incredible session and hope to continue our association in the future.

A Webinar on “Fun with the Strange Paradise: The English Language”

A language is a window into another world, a fresh way of looking at new unexplored horizons. This excitement is often lost in the traditional ways of learning. The Department of English and Literary Studies, Brainware University organised a webinar on “Fun with the Strange Paradise: The English Language” on 12 September 2020 to give our students a sense of how exciting language learning can be. Ms. Labanya Ray Mukherjee(Assistant Professor, Globalstitute of Management and Technology) took us on an exciting journey to explore how we can master the English language without getting overwhelmed.

Genome editing technologies

The Department of Biotechnology, Brainware University, invited Dr. Mrinal K. Sarkar, Assistant Research Scientist, Department of Dermatology, University of Michigan Medical School,as the speaker in the webinar — ‘Application of CRISPR in human diseases: Insight from autoimmune diseases’ on September 29, 2020. Mr. Sarkar, discussed the Genome editing technologies that enable scientists to make changes to DNA, leading to changes in physical traits like eye colour and disease risk. Through his insightful presentation, Dr. Sarkar very effectively described CRISPR as the simplest, most versatile, and precise method of genetic manipulation and why it is causing a buzz in the science world.

Celebration of World Physiotherapy Day 2020

On 8th September 2020 the Department of Allied Health Sciences, Brainware University celebrated The World Physiotherapy Day to honour the contributions of healthcare heroes who make it possible for us to be independent and mobile. To help the students on their journey, our guest experts Dr. Arghyarupa Basu(PT), Dr. Avijan Sinha(PT), and Dr. Satyen Bhattacharya (PT) discussed a variety of topics including the theme of this year’s World Physiotherapy Day which is centered on the contribution of physiotherapists in battling COVID-19.

Webinar on Location Sound Recording

Location Sound is one of the most exciting areas of work. The Department of Multimedia, Brainware University had the wonderful chance to host Mr. Nihar Ranjan Samal for our webinar on “Location Sound Recording” on 7 September 2020. Nihar Ranjan Samal is one of the most talented Sound Designer of Bollywood and has won great acclaim for his work in PADMAVAT, BAJIRAO MASTANI, PIKU, 3 Idiots, Pink, October, PK to name a few. The most exciting part of the session was Mr. Samal’s stories about the various film sets.

Student Industry Interface on “Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Indian context”

India was the first country to make Corporate Social Responsibility a legal mandate. To know more about this, the School of Management and Commerce had organised a Webinar on Student Industry Interface on 'Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Indian Context” on the 18th September, 2020 for its students. Our main aim was to familiarise our students with the recent development related to industrial requirements. Dr. Amir Jafar from Aligarh Muslim University, Murshidabad Campus, discussed the current industrial practices of CSR after inception of the revised Companies Act, 2013.

Webinar on “Searching and Browsing E-Contents from National Digital Library of India(NDLI)”

Immense knowledge is available at our fingertips thanks to the National Digital Library of India, an online library platform that aims to provide knowledge without boundaries. To learn how to make best use of this national asset, the Central Library of Brainware University and Brainware Group of Institutions jointly organised a webinar on “Searching and Browsing E-Contents from National Digital Library of India(NDLI) on 19 September 2020. We had the honour of hosting Mr. Shibabroto Banerjee(Senior Technician, IIT Kharagpur) as our guest speaker. With great skill, Mr Banerjee took us through the different ways to optimise our NDLI search results.

Report of Webinar on “Transforming Global Health: Zebrafish in Biomedical Research” by Dr.Chinmoy Patra

Medical science has improved by leaps and bounds. A tiny fish is at the heart of biomedical research. To learn how the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Brainware University, invited Dr. Chinmoy Patra(Scientist DBT/ Wellcome Trust India Alliance Intermediate Fellow, Head of the Max-Planck Partner Group, Department of Developmental Biology Agharkar Research Institute) for our webinar titled “Transforming Global Health: Zebrafish in Biomedical Research” on 25 September 2020. The occasion was made even more special by the celebration World Pharmacists Day.

Covid19 Impact: Grooming Students for Post Pandemic Job World Challenges & Opportunities

How should students prepare to bag their dream jobs in the post-pandemic world? To answer this question and know the best approach, the Department of Computational Science, Brainware University invited Mr. Indrajeet Chatterjee(Senior Manager(HR), PWC, India) as the guest speaker for our Virtual Leadership Talk on “Covid 19 Impact: Grooming students for post pandemic job world- Challenges and Opportunities” on 5th September 2020. Overall it is the skills, attitude, and passion that will take you one step closer to your dreams. We thank Mr. Indrajeet Chatterjee for being such an engaging speaker and hope this session has motivated our students to fearlessly seek their dreams.

Webinar on “The Role of’ Artificial Intelligence in Computed Tomography”

Artificial Intelligence has made medical diagnosis safer and more accurate. As the quality of medical care improves thanks to advances in technology, radiologists must stay updated with the latest developments in their field. To bring students to the forefront of technological innovation in the medical field the Department of Allied Health Sciences, Brainware University organised a webinar on “The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Computed Tomography” on 12 September 2020. Our guest speaker, Mr. Nitish Virmani (Assistant Professor, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, SGT University, Gurgaon, Haryana) helped our students understand how Artificial Intelligence has made it possible for vast amounts of medical imaging data to be analysed accurately. This is the future of medicine.

Student Industry Interface on “volunteering as a key to leadership”

Brainware Students are trained to be trailblazers in every field. To take it one step further, the School of Management and Commerce, Brainware University organized a Webinar On Student Industry Interface on “Volunteering as a key to leadership” on 26 September, 2020. The guest speaker, Ms. Trina Chakrabarti (Regional Director East, CRY India) highlighted the importance of volunteering as a way to enhance career opportunities. More and more companies are looking for individuals with a flair for leadership. We hope this session has motivated our students to give back to society and be a better person in addition to being successful.

Webinar on Trends in 3D Industry and Job Prospects

3D Modelling allows us to give shape to our imagination. Thanks to its ability to breathe life into design models and films it is an extremely lucrative career opportunity for our students. To help them learn from the best, the Department of Multimedia, Brainware University invited Ms. Moumita Dhar Bardhan(3D Modeller at Sony Pictures ImageWorks) who has worked in films such a Hotel Transylvania-3 and Spiderman: Into the Spider Verse as the guest speaker for our webinar on “Trends in 3D Industry and Job Prospects”on 16 September,2020. Our speaker explained all the career routes open for 3D Modellers and gave an insight into the industry expectations.

A webinar on “National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 Sensitization

The new National Education Policy (NEP) was approved by the Union Cabinet on July 29. To spread awareness about the changes proposed by the National Education Policy(NEP) 2020 Brainware University in collaboration with Unnat Bharat Abhiyan organised a webinar on “National Education Policy(NEP)2020 Sensitization On 23 September 2020 at 4 pm to help us learn about how the New Education Policy can change the education system for the better. Our speaker Dr .Sanghamitra Kundu(Professor & Director, IQAC, Brainware University) provided us a comprehensive view of the National Education Policy 2020, which envisions a contemporary education system that foresees to contribute directly to transform our nation sustainably into an equitable and vibrant knowledge society, by providing high quality education to all. She described in details how this Policy envisages creation, transmission, use and dissemination of knowledge as a part of the continuum. Faculty members and students from all departments joined in for this informative webinar.

NPTEL Awareness Online Workshop Limitless Learning

Time to fine-tune your skills to boost your career!

NPTEL provides you thousands of online courses in specialized subjects taught by expert faculty for free. To introduce our students to this amazing resource, Brainware University in association with NPTEl(IIT-Kharagpur) organised a “NPTEL Awareness Online Workshop” on 19 September, 2020. Students from all departments joined in for this informative workshop. The session covered all aspects of NPTEL courses from enrolling to the different courses available in each discipline. The evaluation procedure was also discussed. At the end students left with a clear understanding of how they can make the best use of this platform to enhance their skills and get job ready. Brainware believes students should explore the world and learn new things. NPTEL is therefore a perfect accompaniment to their academic learning. We hope this motivates our students to foster a spirit of innovation and learn beyond the limits of their textbooks. Our country can reach its height of greatness if we nurture innovation and education for all.

Teacher’s Day 2020

A Teacher is forever the source of light that leads us away from darkness. Since our childhood they have been a steady source of support and inspiration for all of us. Sometimes through a kind word, at other times through gentle scoldings they have reminded us of our truest potential. On the occasion of Teacher’s Day 2020, Brainware organised a digital programme to honour the contributions of teachers who are truly the heroes of society. As always our students touched our hearts through their beautiful performances. Inspired by them we also did our best to honour our senior faculty and mentors who have shown us that learning truly never stops. These are the people we look up to. Through their grace and expertise they inspire us to become better teachers everyday. We took this opportunity to thank them for their guidance. Once again, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our beloved teachers and students. It is our earnest hope that all of us remain open to the joy of learning throughout our lives.

E’en the small violet feels a future power
And waits each year renewing blooms to bring,
And surely man is no inferior flower
To die unworthy of a second spring?

---------------------- John Clare, ‘The Instinct of Hope’