Monthly Newsletter : May 2023 - Issue 72

Campus News

The IIC in collaboration with the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and Cyber Security Centre of Excellence (CSCOE), Department of IT, Government of West Bengal organised a one-day workshop on 'Process Design and Development' on May 12, 2023.
Sanjay Das, Joint Secretary, Department of IT and Electronics , Government of West Bengal; Zeeshan Khan,WBCS, Officer-on-Day, IT & E Department and Subhendu Chakraborty, Technical Supervisor, Barrackpore Police Commissionerate and Deb Kumar Roy, Cyber Security Expert, CTS were the speakers at the event.

The inauguration of Y20 series of seminars 'Y20 India Talks' took place at Brainware University on May 12, 2023. Dr. Sudipta Narayan Roy, Chairman. AYUSH Task Force and MD, Powell Group was the guest for the inaugural session.
As the largest democracy in the world, India's G20 presidency will play a crucial role in building upon the significant achievements of the previous 17 presidencies. From the G20 platform, there has been a call for 'Bharat @ 2047' when India will assume a leading position to challenge the major SME hubs including China. Brainware University is proud to be associated with this initiative.
In his session, Dr. Sudipta Narayan Roy motivated the students by saying that they will be the driving force when India will become the 'Viswaguru' as envisioned by the government. With a culmination of the rich Indian tradition and modern technological advancement, India will certainly be the driving force of the world.

In order to provide the students with an opportunity to tell their stories, the Communication Club in collaboration with the Department of English and Literary Studies organised 'Kahaani', a story-telling competition on May 12, 2023.
It was a treat to hear the innovative story ideas of the students. Their stories varied across genres. It must also be noted that this event was an exercise in the communication skills of the students.

A one-day webinar on 'Radiographic Contrast Media and its Applications' was organised by the Department of Allied Health Sciences on May 12, 2023. Ms. Sheila Elangovan, Associate Professor and Radiology Manager, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai conducted the session.
She spoke about the various types of contrast media used for imaging, modes, and dosage of contrast administration, and the risk associated with contrast media in Medical Imaging that the students need to acquire knowledge before entering the Radiology department at any hospital. The students also interacted with the speaker and resolved their queries related to contrast media selection and got an insight into the prospects of Contrast Media and its applications.

Want to start a business of your own?: You can venture with Kolkata Ventures!
"People don't know what they want until you show it to them. That's why I never rely on market research. Our task is to read things that are not yet on the page." - Steve Jobs
“If you cannot spell entrepreneur, what should you do? You have to be the one and hire someone who can!” said Avelo Roy, MD, Kolkata Ventures. On May 15, 2023, Roy was present at Brainware University to conduct a session on 'Prototype/Process Design and Development'.
While decoding the pointers to develop a new product, Roy said, "One needs to identify one's target market. The person needs to choose a market and identify the pain point,"
Those who want to start something of their own, a practical piece of advice for them - "Focus on innovation that is feasible and viable."
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To throw some insights into the careers of Optometry students, a seminar on 'Career Management for Bachelor in Optometry students' was organised by the university's Campus-2-Corporate (C2C) cell on May 16, 2023.
Vijay Kumar Yelagondula, Registrar, Bausch & Lomb School of Optometry, Brien Holden Institute of Optometry and Vision Sciences - L V Prasad Eye Institute was the guest speaker for the session. He started with the options available to the Optometry students after graduation. He highlighted that the students have a chance of pursuing higher studies, they can also work as an academician or can move into an hospital or retail eyecare chains. Another important career aspect that is often overlooked by the students is entrepreneurship. These students can involve in designing new products and services related to Optometry and eye care.
The session was an insightful one for the budding Optometrists.
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A few days ago, we celebrated the 100th birth anniversary of legendary filmmaker Mrinal Sen. But did you know that Mrinal Sen was once forced to take up the job of a medical representative?
There is an uncanny similarity between Mrinal Sen and Canon Brand Ambassador Apratim Saha who also works as a photographer with National Geographic, Getty Images, and Stocksy United. Saha also started working as a medical representative but his first love of photography has always been there by his side.
Recently, he met with the Daasanach people and their tribe chief which is an ethnic group inhabiting parts of Ethiopia, Kenya, and South Sudan. Saha had a lot of insights and experience to share with the Media Science and Journalism students with whom he conducted a workshop on 'Creative Portraiture'.
Saha started his photography career with analog camera when he used to click black and white photos. With digitalisation, he was forced to digital instead of film. The session was inspiring for the Media Science students and they learnt a lot of tips and techniques in handling the camera.

"Do you think that there is a connection between Biology and Computer?" asked Dr. Deborshi De, Founder Director, Vedaantic Organic Research Foundation while interacting with the students of Brainware University. Dr. De was present to conduct a seminar on 'The Role of Life Science graduates in the Field of Sustainable Agriculture and Food Processing, Creating a Safe Food World for Everyone' on May 24, 2023.
The session conducted by Dr. De stood out as it was more of an interactive one and the students who attempted to answer received small sculptures made by Dr. De himself. An ardent follower of the 'Local for Vocal' theory, Dr. De practises his passion of sculpting under Fakir Lalon Studio.
Dr. De believes Science and Entrepreneurship is the way out of poverty and all his initiatives aim at realisation of this conviction. To motivate and aware the students about the need of the hour, He discussed about the agri-tech innovations to enhance the agricultural sector. Consequently, the career options for the Biotechnology and Agriculture students were also discussed.

A workshop on 'Women's Empowerment: Motivational Bi3o-sketch of Achievers' was organised by IIC in collaboration with the Department of Law and Gender Sensitisation Cell.
Dr. Madhumita Mohanty, Professor, IISWBM addressed some of the common issues with her spontaneous lecture. "What is empowerment? And what is woman empowerment?" she asked. "It means what I want; I can do!"
In an interesting manner, Dr. Mohanty decoded the boost behind performance! Ability with motivation instigates performance. Dr. Mohanty also raised the issue - 'Are women entrepreneurs different from their male counterparts?"

While addressing the students at a session on 'The Importance of Internal and External Communication', Rita Das, Chief Coordinator, Communication and Development, Saroj Gupta Cancer Centre and Research Institute emphasised on the importance of communication in healthcare. "In case of a disease like cancer, you have to communicate with the whole patient party," she said.
The patients and their close relatives need to be informed about their case details. This is one of the major functions that the healthcare professionals need to perform.

A workshop on the 'Business Model Canvas' was conducted by Dr Manebhanjan Sahu, Professor, Department of Management for MBA and BBA students. This business model canvasing workshop aims at encouraging the students in creating a business model of innovative thinking.
This exercise has been immensely helpful for students who are aspiring to start business ventures of their own. The session involved hands-on practice with the help of drawing sheets to design the business model which is the 1st step of the business plan.

Ajay Kr Bhootra, Executive Director, Himalaya Optical was present at Brainware University to conduct a session on 'Dispensing and troubleshooting PALs and Ophthalmic Lenses'.
As an industry insider, Bhootra shared his experience in the eye care sector with the Allied Health Science students. He recalled that Optometry was not a recognised discipline in the past as it is now and with the facilities and prospects currently available, the Optometry students really have a lot of opportunities to pursue a successful career and make a difference in the society where it is necessary!

Perfusion Technology is the study of physiology and the pathology of the lungs and the allied respiratory organs of the human body. A study of this domain will provide insight into the associated equipment that is used to support or assume the function of the lungs and the heart during surgical procedures.
The Department of Allied Health Sciences time and again conduct workshops and masterclasses for the students so that they are familiar with the latest technologies and equipment. Recently, Kamal Das, Perfusion Technologist, R.G Kar Medical College conducted a 'Workshop on Perfusion Technology' to upgrade the students on the latest technological advancements.

"Shoulder is one of the most common pathologies, we do not appreciate, recognise and treat. It creates a pathway towards rehabilitation and creating a better life," said Dr. Avishek Das who was present to interact with the students to conduct a workshop on 'Advanced Post-surgical Rehabilitation for Orthopedic Conditions in Neck and Shoulder'.
Most neck and shoulder pain is due to sprains and strains from sports, overexertion, or incorrect posture and it is the most common orthopedic condition among people. Dr. Avijan Sinha spoke about shoulder rehabilitation with his insightful presentation."The most important and vibrant part of the movement is associated with muscle," he noted! The students also got hands-on training on treating patients with orthopedic conditions from these two experts.

What is New Media? The term is used to define all that is related to the internet and the interplay between technology, images, and sound. Over the years, the evolution of media has led to the use of the term 'media science' to reflect the increasingly scientific and data-driven approach to studying and understanding the media landscape.
Under the curriculum of this discipline, the students get to learn the techniques of SEO-optimized content writing, blog writing, writing for digital media platforms, news anchoring as well as photography, videography, editing, filmmaking etc. Recently, a 2-day workshop on 'The art of multi-camera setup, sync sound and music production in cinema' was organised by the Department of Media Science and Journalism.
These workshops attempt to mentor Media students into skilled professionals in the industry.

To provide necessary support, facilities, and mentorship for all those who wish to start a venture of their own, a blueprint of the business plan is necessary! A 'Business Plan Competition' was organised in this regard, where the budding entrepreneurs came up with various business ideas and plans - from marketing food products to address the rising demand for cultured pearls.
Dr. Anant Kumar Srivastava, Dean, School of Management and Commerce, and Dr. Manabhanjan Sahu, Professor, Department of Management were the judges of the competition and guided the students on the successful implementation of their ideas.

Highlight of the Month

Modernity affects traditional Indian way of life. There is always a dilemma - whether to follow modern way of life or to continue their own tradition and customs. This debate becomes all the more important when it comes to Tagore, especially for the Bengalis.
On the occasion of 162nd birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, Brainware University's initiative to popularise Tagore's songs among the music lovers of the world and more impartantly among the present generation, was launched. This initiative is the brainchild of our Hon'ble Chancellor Phalguni Mookhopadhayay. Each episode of this initiative highlights certain areas of Tagore's musical genius.
Tagore’s early compositions were based on ‘shuddh’ or pure ragas and taal system of Dhrupad and Dhamar style, which were devotional songs. Theme was always more important to him than maintaining the authenticity of the ragas. Thus, he never hesitated to experiment. The 'Bard from Bengal' liberally borrowed from all musical forms. Many of his tunes are influenced by Scottish, Irish, and British folk tunes and also by the Baul and religious music of Bengal.
During the poet’s lifetime, 104 artists recorded Tagore’s songs. Since then, over 5,000 recordings have taken place at HMV. Today, out of every five Bengali albums sold, one is of Rabindrasangeet. Countless Rabindra sangeets have been used in Bengali cinema. Furthermore, a number of popular Hindi songs which adorned the golden age of Bollywood cinema were inspired by Rabindra sangeet.
The cultural programme designed by the university has been a welcome deviation from conventional initiatives. The afternoon dedicated to Tagore with the launch of a new initiative to know the 'unknown' Tagore seems a fitting tribute to this versatile genius personality.

"Our fest will go on fire..."
This was the slogan shouted by the students. The 20th and 21st of May were filled with festivities, celebrations, power-packed performances, and more! This year, 'Anandadhara 2K23', the annual fest of Brainware University took place at Kachhari Maidan, Barsat.
The DJ evening, the fun and merriment, and the wonderful melody of Anurag Halder made it the most trending fest in town on the first day. The second day turned out to be even more spectacular with the mesmerising performances from the 'Fan' singer Nakash Aziz! And it is a reality that Aziz successfully expanded his fandom! With the power-packed performances the annual fest of Brainware University was a welcome gateaway for the studnets from their daily classes, assignments, and exams! Anandadhara 2K23 came to a close with a grand success and yet with the hope 'Asche Bochor Abar Hobe'!
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"The celebration of World Thalassemia Day serves as a reminder to rally in support of those battling this disease."
Since Thalassemia is a genetic disease, it cannot be controlled, Brainware University observed 'World Thalassemia Day' to raise awareness about the struggles of patients suffering from genetic disorders and Thalassaemia on May 8, 2023. On this occasion, Dr. Prantar Chakrabarti, Director, Hematology and BMT, AMRI Hospital, Mukundapur discussed the importance of raising awareness about thalassemia and the need for proper treatment and management of the condition.
A 'Voluntary Blood Donation Camp' was also orgnised by the NSS unit of the university in collaboration with Indian Red Cross Society, North 24 Parganas District Branch. Asani Mukhopadhyay, Chairman, Barasat Municipality,North 24 Parganas was the Chief Guest at the event. Hon'ble Chancellor Phalguni Mookhopadhayay was also present at the event.
Brainware University is dedicated towards a social cause. It believes in mentoring a future generation of students who will emphathise with all sections of society and will always come forward for the betterment of society.
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You have undoubtedly heard of the Hippocratic oath!
On International Nurses Day, the oath-taking ceremony for the nurses took place at the Institute of Nursing of Brainware University.
Incidentally, International Nurses Day is celebrated on the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale. Following the oath-taking, the Nursing students organized a spectacular cultural program. A series of short plays highlighted the contribution of nurses in the healthcare sector.

Brainware Advantage

To widen the research horizon among the students, the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology of Brainware University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists and Technologists (IAPST). Dr. Biswajit Mukherjee, Executive Secretary, IAPST signed the MoU on behalf of IAPST. On behalf of Brainware University, Mahua Pal, Registrar signed the document. The exchange of resources between these two institutions will certainly prove to be an advantage for the researchers and will build a platform to conduct serious research activities.

Whenever the topic of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) comes up, the name of Jagadish Chandra Bose comes up inevitably. Bose's reluctance to file a patent for his discovery of radio waves cost him the Nobel Prize which ultimately went to Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi.
At Brainware University, the repeated seminars and workshops on IPRs aim to spread awareness among the students regarding Intellectual Property. Recently, Dr. Umesh V Banakar, President, Banakar Consulting Services was present to conduct a session on 'Comprehensive Understanding of the Domain of IPR'.
At the end of the session, the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology of Brainware University also signed an MoU with Goa- Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Property (G-CEIP), an organisation that was founded by Dr. Banakar. Hon'ble Chancellor Phalguni Mookhopadhayay was also present at the MoU signing.
"Intellectual Property is becoming an important part for the growth of the university. This MoU will help our institution in terms of intellectual input. With Dr. Banakar's advice, we are hopeful that we will perform in this area also," said Mookhopadhayay.

Industrial visits provide the students with an opportunity to learn practically through interaction, working methods, and employment practices. It provides the students with exposure to current work practices as opposed to theoretical knowledge being taught at college classrooms.
Recently, an industrial visit to West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL) was organised for the Electrical Engineering students of Brainware University. The technical head of the sub-station conducted an informative session for the students and guided them to show various components like a transformer, circuit breaker, relay, CT, PT and others.

“Technology like art is a soaring exercise of the human imagination.” – Daniel Bell
STEM is an educational program developed to prepare primary and secondary students for college, graduate study and careers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
This year, on World Technology Day, IIC in association with the NSS Team and Department of Computational Science undertook a commendable initiative. To spread the shroud of logic, Science, and Technology among young children, a demonstration of some scientific experiments applicable to our daily lives was put up for many school students at Saptarshi Sangha, Barasat.

The BBA Hospital Management students got a sneak peek into the organisational structure and hospital operations with their industry visit to BMRC Hospital Barrackpore.
The exposure to healthcare industry has been really insightful for the students. They have gained enough knowledge about the workflow of different departments of a hospital. They also got an idea on how to deal with the patients and visitors in the hospital. Furthermore, they have learned about the importance of coordination among the different departments of the hospital.

Disclosing the death of a patient to the patient party!
Breaking bad news!
Handling aggressive patient parties!
These are a few difficult situations that the doctors and other healthcare workers have to face! This is where therapeutic communication comes in. The ultimate goal of this communication style is to help the patient, or the patient party overcome some form of emotional or psychological distress.
Brainware University took a landmark initiative in this regard. It successfully conducted the first training on Therapeutic Communication and Behavioural Sciences for the doctors of AMRI Group of Hospitals, Kolkata at AMRI Hospital, Mukundapur.
A higher educational institution is undoubtedly a guiding force for society! Brainware University attempts to provide support to the various sectors of the society and economy to ensure a better place for survival.
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It gives us immense pleasure to inform you that our colleague Dr. Sudipta Adhikary, Assistant Professor, Department of Law has received a certificate from 'The Institution of Engineers (India)' that certifies him to use the style and title of Chartered Engineer (India).
IEI is one of the world's oldest and largest professional bodies of Engineers that plays the role of recognition and acceptance of one's techno-academic qualification and professional attainment on a global platform.
In this regard, it must also be mentioned that Dr. Adhikary also holds an MTech degree!

Quantitative methods provide a scientific base for management for taking timely and effective decisions about their problems. Management is a multi-dimensional concept because the problems and solutions in management affect various fields including social, economic, and political.
To make 'quantitative methods' easily comprehensible to the students, the professors of Brainware University have come up with a student-friendly book titled 'Quantitative Models for Professionals'. The book has been co-authored by Dr. Kaushik Banerjee, Professor, and HOD, Department of Law; Dr. Sudipta Adhikary, Assistant Professor, Department of Law and Debabrata Chattopadhyay, Department of Management and Commerce and published by Notion Press.
This book offers, in a nutshell, step-by-step solutions to all the problems and is a handy collection for BBA LLB, BBA, and MBA students.

One of the most significant difficulties faced by scientists in booking and scheduling laboratory equipment is the lack of centralized scheduling and management systems. Today’s dynamic research laboratories must be well-equipped with a plethora of sophisticated instruments to ensure work is carried out efficiently and accurately.
To provide exposure to the Biotechnology students, the Department of Biotechnology organised an industry visit to the S. N. Bose Innovation Centre of Kalyani University. With this industry visit, the students got introduced to various laboratory instruments that have great importance in medical, pharmaceutical, and other areas.
The industry visit taught the students about the production process and various other tests like neutralizer test to increase the shelf life, detergent test, sugar test, adulteration test, quality tests, fat tests, and organoleptic tests to find out the purity of the milk.

Industry visits are a great source of learning for the students. The primary objectives of industrial visits are to provide insights regarding internal working, operations, and process of the organisations. Recently, the Department of Biotechnology organised an industry visit to K. C. Das, a reputed sweet production company since 1946.
With this industry visit, the students have learned the production process and various other tests like neutralizer tests to increase the shelf life, detergent test, sugar test, adulteration test, quality tests, fat tests, and organoleptic tests to find out the purity of the milk.
What we consume as 'Rasagolla' goes through a lot of processes before it is considered safe for consumption. The same is true for the other favourite sweets of the Bengalis as well.
But learning the processes behind the sweet shop has been an insightful experience for the MSc Biotechnology students. This was an exposure to them about the food industry which can be a lucrative career option for them.

Students Corner

The pride with which they perform their performing arts makes us proud! Our students are leaving their signature styles, tunes, and steps!
Prapto Pratim Pritom stole back-to-back competitions with his astounding dance moves. The boy from Sylhet has bagged the winnes prize at the solo-dance competition 'Go with the Moves' organised by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan! Prapto is currently pursuing B.Sc in Psychology at Brainware University!
Pritom also stunned the audience with a mesmerising performance the Indian classical dance face-off 'NRITYANJALI' organised by Future Institute of Engineering and Management where he bagged the 1st Runner's Up prize!
Another accomplishment came with Anirban Sarkar from the Department of Media Science and Journalism with his team at a fashion show 'RAMPAGE' organised by Future Institute of Engineering and Management. The team won the 1st Runner's Up prize! The budding singer also won the second prize in the singing competition ‘SARGAM’!
The winners met with Dr.Sannkar Gangopadhyay, Vice Chancellor with their certificates and trophies.

Computers, control systems and information technology are handling industrial processes and machinery. The technology has replaced manual labour improving efficiency, speed, quality and performance. But one thing has to be remembered - the efforts of several human minds are involved behind this Artificial Intelligence. The next generations do not need to work hard but they need to work smart!
Brainware University is proud to mentor the students who will be the pillars of future technology and progress. It gives us immense joy to inform you that 16 students from B.Tech CSE have been selected for Intel Summer Training Programme 2023.
These 16 students were selected on the basis of a test on Artificial intelligence and Machine Learning.
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Our warmest congratulations to B.Tech CSE students Debarun Joardar and Sayan Mondal for securing the 2nd position in InnovateNSUT of Moksha-Innovision '23 organised by Netaji Subash University of Technology, Delhi.
The participants were required to submit a proposal and/or a small implementation of their idea. These ideas were evaluated and selected participants were invited to attend the 24hr Hackathon on campus.
Debarun and Sayan as Team Alt F4, represented Brainware University.
This has been a great achievement. We are hopeful that more such success stories will follow in future.

A nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice JS Khehar, ruled in 2017, that the Right to Privacy is a fundamental right for Indian citizens under the Constitution of India. Thus, no legislation passed by the government can unduly violate it.
Privacy is the protection from possible abuses of personal information or searches by the state, while Data Protection is the tool the law uses to make sure that an individual is protected from abuse of his personal information by another individual.
It gives us immense pride when we see our students are involved with these issues and trying to do their part. Recently, LLM student Subham Chatterjee's article 'Data Protection Vis-a-Vis Right to Privacy in India' has been published in Law Journal Vol. I Issue I (2023) of IILM University, Gurgaon.

We extend our heartiest congratulations to Saikat Mainan for successfully completing the global exam for RedHat Certified System Administrator. The future of Cyber Science is a bit more secure with people like Saikat. He is a 6th-sem B.Sc.(H) student in Advanced Networking & Cyber Security. Saikat received a certificate from RedHat and also got a digital badge for his achievement.

Heartiest congratulations to our LLM students for successfully qualifying the All India Bar Examination (AIBE). LLM students Arjita Mondal, Riya Ojha, Eshita Roy and Mitu Bala came out in flying colours at the AIBE!
We wish you all the best for your future endeavors!
Upon successful qualification of the AIBE, the qualified candidates are awarded a certificate of practice and are eligible to practice in any courts in India. The qualified members can attend court hearings in any tribunals courts and administrative bodies.

"There have been discussions on Agriculture and Intellectual Property Rights. However, there are not many discussions on the law facilities available for crop productivity and sustainability," said Piyali Mukherjee, Practising Advocate and LLM student at Brainware University while talking about her latest book 'Crop Sustainability and Intellectual Property Rights'. The book has been published by Taylor and Francis under Apple Academic Press.
Mukherjee has co-edited the book and has written and co-written several chapters regarding Geographical Indication, Plant Patent, and others.
The online version of the book is currently available, and the hard copy of the book will be available in September 2023.

Our students Kishan Acharya, Rohit Adhikari and Shreejit Saha from the Department of Cyber Science and Technology bagged the top two positions at 'Penetrate It', a 'Capture the Flag' competition of Innovarium, the techfest hosted by Scottish Church College, Kolkata.
Kishan Acharya and Rohit Adhikari secured the first position and Shreejit Saha secured the second position. Indeed, it is a matter of pride because our students competed against various other reputed colleges but in the end both the positions were bagged by Brainware students!
There was also cash prizes for the victorious students - the winners received an amount of Rs 3000 while the runner up received Rs 1500.

Earlier, we reported the brilliant accomplishment of our BBA students Ankita Saha, Prannoy Mondal, Sayan Chanda, Subho Jana and Sumon Mondal. These five students received a Presidential scholarship of $63,730 (Rs 52.75 lakhs) from Livingstone College, USA and were a part of a student exchange program, pursuing their 4th-sem studies from Livingstone College, USA.
After successfully completing their 4th-sem studies, these five students are back to India and subsequently their alma mater. The excited bunch of students have several stories to tell about their 'American Dream', especially when it has been a dream come true for them!
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