• An orientation lecture for M.Sc (I) Chemistry students was organized by department of Chemistry at WIRC, University of Mumbai Kalina. The students were accompanied by Dr. Santosh Katariya and Dr. Madhav Mane on Tuesday 30th January 2024. This was on job training which is mandatory paper for M.Sc Chemistry semester -II according to NEP
The Department of Commerce organised an Environment Quiz on account of World Environment Day from 5th June 2023 to 8th June, 2023 on digital platform. The quiz was prepared on google form and was circulated among various departments and student groups within College. The quiz consisted of 20 questions, requiring a 60% score by the participants to qualify.
The Tattvam Philosophy Association, jointly with the NCC and NSS units of SIES and SIES Past Students’ Association commemorated the International Yoga Day on 21st June, 2023. The theme for this year’s International Yoga Day lecture cum demonstration was ‘Prana : Life Force’. ‘The lecture aimed to provide the learners with the external knowledge of life/prana as a cosmic force and how one is able to feel its existence. The event took place in the college Auditorium of SIES College of Arts. Science and Commerce (Autonomous) started around 9:30 am and then was further directed with friendly environmental demonstrations in the surroundings of the college quadrangle.
The Department of English had organized a guest lecture on Psychoanalysis for the TYBA English Literature students on 10th July, 2023. The speaker Ms. Shama Todurkar is the coordinator of the Psychology Department at SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce. Ms. Todurkar has a teaching experience of 17 years. Her areas of interest include indigenous psychology, social psychology and qualitative research. The lecture began by a warm introduction given by Jasleen Kaur Sehgal, Secretary of the English Association. Ms. Todurkar explained about psychoanalysis and its importance. Psychoanalysis includes a set of theories established to understand the unconscious mind and is widely used for treating various mental disorders. She elaborated on the theories put forward by Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung. The lecture helped the students to know about the history of psychoanalysis, the developments in this field and several archetypes. Psychoanalysis is also included in literature as a significant mechanism to evaluate any piece of work. Psychoanalytical criticism helps the readers to analyse what the writer wants to convey through the characters and their psyche. Hence, this guest lecture has indeed helped the students to broaden their knowledge on these theories and their applications. The lecture ended with an interactive conversation where the students came up with curious doubts.
The Department of Microbiology held a talk on “Preparation for competitive exams†by Ms Ankita Shenoy (TYBSc, 2022-2023 batch) for under graduate students under the aegis of STAR DBT and Microbiologists Society India (MSI) on 11/7/2023.
Guest lecture of Dr. A. M. Deshmukh was organized on "Recent trends in Microbiology". Dr. Deshmukh also inaugurated Microbiologist societies student unit for academic year 2023-2024
The Alumina talk session was held on July 15th, 2023 at 11:00 PM, in Room no 8 of SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous). The session was organized by the Tattvam Association, Philosophy Department and featured four graduates who shared their views on the value of philosophy and its practical and ethical applications in life and work. The session aimed to explore the role and relevance of philosophy in the contemporary world, and to inspire and motivate the students and faculty who attended. The session was moderated by Professors present and likewise facilitated the discussion alongside.The interactive session helped the students to develop their critical thinking and ethical reasoning skills, as well as to explore their academic interests and career goals.
BT Talk on ‘My Academic Journey’ by Vishal Kandula, PhD Scholar, IISc Bangalore.
They spoke about the problems that prevent children from having access to education. Furthermore, the effects of these problems were also presented with accurate data. This event turned out to be helpful for all the students as it made them aware about this organization that works for massive social improvement. The speakers also introduced the students to volunteering, internship and fellowship opportunities offered by the organization. They also shared about their personal experiences throughout the fellowship. Aarti Konar, a student from TYBA English Literature course has been volunteering there for few years and her valuable inputs also provided the students with more knowledge. The event ended by an interactive session where the students cleared their doubts.
Alumni Interaction with Ms. Shristi Achar and Ms. Shweta Kushe of TYBA 2018-19 batch
A Career Centric Activity exclusively for the third-year students to acquaint them with the concept of entrepreneurship and motivating them to aspire for entrepreneurship as a future option.
Department of Microbiology organized a guest lecture on Research design and implementation by Mr. Anees Ahmed on 5/8/2023 for MSc I & II students.
A one-day excursion to this place was conducted for the students of SYBSc, TYBSc, M.Sc.-I and II as per their curriculum.
An interactive session was organised for the UG and PG students. Details of the sessions: o Session 1 - Reflective practice of critical thinking by Dr. Kamala Srinivas, Department of Philosophy, SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Sion (W) o Session 2 - 18th Avishkar Research Convention 2023-24 by Dr. K.irtikumar Badgujar, co-ordinator, Zone II, Avishkar Research Convention 2023-24 o Session 3 - Creating an Effective Presentation for Avishkar by Dr. Lynn D'Lima, Department of Microbiology, SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Sion (W)
Expert Talk: Academia to Industry – Fascinating World of Oenology and Related Career Prospects was conducted by Dept of Botany for FY, SY, TY And MSc Students. Name of Resource Person: Mr. Pranil Parab
The Department of English had organized an alumni meet on 26th August 2023 in order to provide the students some insights about the B.Ed course. The speakers of the event were Ms. Marina Kumar and Ms. Sneha Jacob. Both the speakers helped the students to broaden their knowledge about the course and its prospects. All the students who attended the event could clear their doubts from the speakers as they were currently pursuing this course. The speaker Ms. Sneha Jacob is also an English teacher while she is pursuing B.Ed. Her experiences and ideologies could act as valuable information and advice for all the students. They also talked about entrance examination and its process. The variations in course and structure were also well explained by them. They also talked about the colleges to apply to and the institutions that provide hybrid teaching as well. All the students could have a clear picture of the course and its benefits. The students who aspire to have a career in teaching could gain the information in a detailed manner. This paved a road for them with more clarity and better ideologies.
A seminar on Ideas for Storyboard was conducted by the Department of Mass Media which was hosted by Mr. Rugwed Kulkarni.
57th A.D Shorff Memorial Elocution Competition organised by Economics Association in collaboration with Forum for Free Enterprise on August 29,2023 in the Mini Auditorium, SIES ASCS.
Dr Krishna Iyer from Bombay College of Pharmacy enlightened students on how a molecule is identified as a target when it comes to developing the drug. Also, the students understood the importance of enzyme kinetics in drug discovery. The various stages of research and development carried out to introduce a drug in the market made the talk more captivating.
Conducted Hands-On Training Workshop on Plant Tissue Culture for TYBSc and MSc students
A workshop on Language of Visual Communication was organised by Department of Mass Media hosted by Mr. Vhal Murthi
The English Association in collaboration with SIES Institute of Comprehensive Education had organized a Career Workshop on 8th September 2023. The speakers of the event, Dr. Vidhya Satish- Director at SIES ICE and Ms. Lakshmi Shivakumar explained the students about several courses offered by the institute. The students were provided with detailed information about the Diploma and PG Diploma courses in Counselling, Early Childhood Education and Special Education. Dr. Vidhya Satish explained the structure as well as scope of these courses. Ms. Lakshmi Shivakumar too shared her experiences in this field. Through this event, all the students could have a clear understanding of the opportunities offered through such courses. Their team provided brochures of the courses to the students which encapsulates all the details. The event ended with an interactive doubt clearing session.
Parents – Teachers meeting to brief students as well as their guardians about the higher studies & career opportunities in biotechnology.
The Department of Philosophy conducted a study visit to 'Chinmaya Mission trust' located in Powai, Mumbai. The second year and third year students together with our professors visited the Chinmaya Ashram. Ms. Varsha, senior volunteer from the mission, gave a guided tour of the place, explained the journey of Swami Chinmayananda, his teachings and how they manage to keep those teachings alive. The ashram is built in an infinity shape & the philosophical teachings are beautifully portrayed through its intricate architecture
The symposium was organized to provide the students an opportunity to share their ideas and creativity. The students of the Third Year BA English Literature Course presented their research papers on gender issues. All the students could utilize this opportunity in the best possible ways. Unequal gender pays, female infanticide, conditions of housewives under patriarchy, body image and status of women, stereotypes on academic achievement by women were some of the topics on which the papers were presented. The students had undertaken this task as a part of their internal assessment for Paper 6 in English Literature titled ‘Gender and Literature.’ The prize was bagged by Ms. Ananya Nair and Ms. Pooja Nair who had presented a paper on Women and their safety on the streets of Mumbai. The event ended by a vote of thanks given by the Head of the Department- Ms. Lakshmi Muthukumar.
Students of SYBSc (10 students) and FYBSc(12 students) Environmental Science decided to interact with school students through presentations, models, and quiz games to spread awareness to impart awareness regarding environmental problems caused due to negligence, especially during festivals, and highlight practical solutions for the same to the young minds.
A seminar on Copy Brief and Marketing Brief in Advertising was organised by Department of Mass Media which was conducted by Mr. Rugwed Kulkarni
BT Talk on ‘Progress, not perfection- the hitchhiker's guide to doing a PhD’ by Shalini Roy Chaudhary, Doctoral student at Life Science Munich, Ludwig Maximillian University Germany, and ‘A fickle mind’s journey towards the commercial facet of health care’ by Rangaraja Konar, associate consultant at Global Pricing Innovations India.
A seminar on Noam Chomsky's Theories under Media Studies was organised by Department of Mass Media and conducted by Mrs. Rajalakshmi Ganesh
The Department of Philosophy arranged a movie-viewing event in the Auditorium on 25th September, 2023. Students from different streams attended the film screening of – “Dead Poets Society.” The movie screening began at 11:30 am, and went on for around an hour before it was paused, and the attendees had a discussion about what they had observed in the film by then, and what takeaways they had. After a short question and answer session, the students learnt that the Society represented individual expression of students, free from the bounds of the prep school that they attended
This guest lecture by Ms. Sukhada Bhatte was done in association with Gender Sensitization Cell as a part of Poshan Month. The speaker emphasized on the significance and measures of healthy eating for everyone in today’s hectic life. Importance was placed on having a balanced diet. She also debunked some myths pertaining to food and lifestyle.
The session on "Journey to Entrepreneurship and Innovation" by Mr. Bhavesh Kothari was a valuable learning experience for all attendees. It equipped them with the knowledge and insights needed to embark on their entrepreneurial journey successfully. The session highlighted key steps in starting and growing a startup, the essential elements for success, and the art of planning funding rounds and pitching effectively.
Conducted a seminar on Rabies: Deciphering the Enigma by Dr. Sandeepan Mukherjee, Scientific Officer, Haffkine Institute, Parel, Mumbai.
A photo walk session was organised for SYBAMMC students by Department of Mass Media conducted by Mr. Devkiran Chetty
Department of EVS organized an Industrial visit to Glenmark’s ETP and STP plant on 27th October, 2023. The water treatment process is studies by the students of second year of environmental studies as a part of the theory. Through this visit they were able to get the firsthand experience of the process carried out at the Effluent and sewage treatment plant. The visit to ETP and STP was organized for the experiential learning of the students.
• Department of chemistry had Organized an Industrial visit to HPCL (Vashi Terminal) on 7th November 2023 to know the reality of how the Petroleum industry functions and bridge the gap between academia and industries for SYBSc and TYBSc Chemistry Students. 38 students and 3 staff members visited the HPCL.
An online interactive sessions were organised to emphasise the importance of Research among students and empower them with self confidence and critical thinking.
India’s journey in Science and technology is a remarkable story of innovation, perseverance and national pride. From the pioneering work of Sir C.V. Raman in the early 20th century to the development of robust nuclear program, India has made significant contributions to the global scientific community. The lecture delivered by Dr. R. Chidambaram a luminary in Indian science, sought to explore this journey, highlighting the milestones that have shaped India’s landscape.
A Academic Talk on Virtual Production and Media was organised by Department of Mass Media hosted by Mr. Jason Bevan
Visit to cancer research institute (ACTREC) Kharghar. No of students:- 10(BSc & MSc II) with Dr. Lynn D'Lima (Staff member) on 30/11/2023.
18th Inter-Collegiate/Institute/Department Aavishkar Research Convention 2023-24 was organized by Department of Students Development, University of Mumbai.
A workshop on Broadsheet Making was organised by Department of Mass Media which was conducted by Mr. Saju Varghese
Shri Khalid Quiser (Senior poet & IPS Officer ) was invited on 14 December 2023.He recited best of his poems & threw lights on his writing process.
Guest Lecture on Securing Employability through Algorithmic Thinking by Dr. Amlesh Kanekar
Organized a seminar on Decoding Metagenomics: Concepts, Tools, and Applications by Dr. Vikrant Bhor, Scientist E & Head, Department of Molecular Immunology and Microbiology, ICMR - National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health (ICMR-NIRRCH), Mumbai
It was interactive storytelling in a bilingual way to create awareness among students about the practical use of morals and values to build their confidence while giving them freedom of creative expression by listening to them narrate stories.
The Department of Philosophy, visited the NSS Camp at Asangaon in Maharashtra to conduct an activity titled “Tell a Tale: Ethics Through Stories” for the children of the school. It was a captivating interactive storytelling event for children that was an immersive experience that encouraged young minds to explore the realms of ethics, empathy, and decision-making in a fun and engaging way through traditional Indian ethical stories of the Jataka tales, Panchatantra and more. Students brought in their philosophical perspectives towards the end which signified success of the field visit.
The Department of Philosophy, visited the NSS Camp at Asangaon in Maharashtra to conduct an activity titled “Tell a Tale: Ethics Through Stories” for the children of the school. It was a captivating interactive storytelling event for children that was an immersive experience that encouraged young minds to explore the realms of ethics, empathy, and decision-making in a fun and engaging way through traditional Indian ethical stories of the Jataka tales, Panchatantra and more. Students brought in their philosophical perspectives towards the end which signified success of the field visit.
Department organized the ISR activity along with the NSS Unit of college during the NSS Camp at Gotheghar Ashram, Asangaon, on 19th December 2023. History students conducted various learning activities such as- narrating Story of great heroes from Indian History, learning History through games etc.
The Department of Mass Media of SIESCollege organized an Industrial Visit to Lokmat Printing Press and Mahabaleshwar for the FYBAMMC batch of 2023-2024 students.
Dr. Rajalakshmi Amudan Lecture Series on ‘Know your enemy - Cancer and conquer with Immune Army. Cancer screening and support awareness Abhiyaan’ was conducted by Department of Biotechnology and SIES College Past Students Association supported by ACTREC Alumni Association and Mumbai Immunology Society
Our very own alumnus Niev Nadar has completed Masters in Forensic Science. he enlightened our students about career opportunities abroad after pursuing Forensic Sciences
An interactive event on household budget management with school students of Gotheghar Adivasi Ashramshala Asangaon conducted by the Economics association in collaboration with NSS Unit, SIES ASCS.
Nature trail is an integral part of Environmental Science course. To experience what the students are learning in their classroom such nature trails are important. For the holistic development of the students the experiential learning plays a very important role. Environmental science course includes the topics like composting, plant and animal adaptations. The visit to the Maharashtra Nature Park will help the students to have firsthand experience and also appreciate the beauty of nature.
Conducted free health check up camp at gotherghar Ashram shala, Asangaon, Total of 133 samples were tested for Blood grouping, hemoglobin, height and weight, Blood pressure by out ADMLT students
The students had a first-hand experience of what it means to be part of a tribal village school. They truly experienced the kind of situation teach for India in the villages would entail. They actually used their knowledge of Marathi and Hindi to explain concepts in English grammar. Through activities such as Scavenger Hunt they were able to get the tribal children to communicate. Students and staff gave them chocolates, pencils, erasers, sharpeners and crayons as Christmas gifts.
The Department of Environmental Science, SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Empowered Autonomous), organized an enriching and educational visit to the Gir National Park and Narara Marine Life Sanctuary located in Gujarat for FYBSc and SYBSc Students. The visit aims to provide participants with practical insights into the challenges and importance of conserving these vital ecosystems.
The session was designed to bridge the gap between AI & ML theoretical concepts and real-world applications, preparing students for future opportunities in these dynamic fields.
A business Dumb Charades competition To test the student's creativity and presence of mind to enact commerce, business and financial terms and by submitting wrong answers.
• One day Institutional Visit was organized by Chemistry Department for the TYBSc Chemistry and MSc Inorganic Chemistry students to Department of Oils, Oleochemicals and Surfactant Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Matunga Mumbai – 400019 on 12th January 2024. 17 UG and 9 PG students and 2 staff members visited the laboratory. The students learnt the technique, procedure and scope of Column Chromatography, and insight into extraction of oil from cold press machine.
The Department of Mass Media organized an alumni interaction workshop hosted by alumni Mr. Arvind Krishnan on fact-checking and fake news for BAMMC students
A Motivational Talk on Recent Development in Research and Scientific Research as a Career by Dr. Amit Roy, INSA Young Scientist, Department of Biotechnology, SPPU, Pune
Event 1: RANGEELA…. (Chase 'd' Colours) RANGEELA was a game event about correlating colors with magical 'd' elements, transition elements. The winners were: • 1st prize: Zinia Soares (FYJC) and Anusri Nair (FYJC) • 2nd Prize: Siddhi Sharma (FYBCOM) and Muthulakshmi (FYJC). Event 2: K -Mystery—The Chemical Treasure Hunt K -Mystery, the treasure hunt was a game held on 18th January 2024. It was a team game in which each team consisted of 2 members.The winners who found the treasure were: • 1st Prize: Shaikh Wasim and Vivek Singh (MSc part 2 students). Event 3: Varnah—The Abstract Reality The CHROMOBLAST theme was imparted to provide a platform to build up innovative experiments on ‘Colour Chemistry’ which are involved in our day-to-day life through an exhibition titled ‘Varnah-The Abstract Reality’ was held in the chemistry main laboratory.
In the year 2024, the team of iTERATIONZ(); organized three events : Cicada 4.0, Mind-Set-Play and The Gaming Zone.
On 18th January, 2024 the Physics Department of SIES College of Arts, Science & Commerce conducted its annual departmental festival named “Gravity” under Utkarsh. The theme chosen this year was “Time” and the hence the tagline: “The Temporal Odyssey”. The core of the festival was an exhibition, in which the volunteers, with crucial assistance from professors, managed to design, create, and put on display various exhibits, experiments and associated charts providing the attendees with a deep insight into the subject. The list of exhibits is as follows: Marx Generator (Model) James Webb Telescope (Model) Space Origami Chandrayan (Model) Core of Nuclear Bomb (Model) Laser Spirograph (Working) Illustration of Centrifugal Force (Experiment) Sound Resonance (Experiment) Non-Newtonian Fluid (Experiment) Invisibility using Lenses (Working) Chaos Theory (Theoretical) Tensegrity (Working) Ames Room (Working) Total Internal Refraction (Experiment) Young’s Double Slit Experiment (Experiment) Projectile Motion (Working) Speed of Light (Experiment) Book to PDF Converter (Working) Insulin Signaling (Simulation) Quantum Computing (Theoretical) Mobius Strip (Model) Along with exhibits, the exhibition also housed two games, which were prepared by the volunteers themselves. The games were: Wire Buzzer Hydraulic Maze To summarize, the exhibition as a mix of ingenuity, creativity and skill of the volunteers fostering the curiosity and interest of the attendees. Along with the exhibition, various games were also organized by Gravity, which received a wide and enthusiastic response from the participants. The games organized under Gravity were: Chrono-Poly (14 Participants == 7 teams) Era Escapade (52 Participants == 13 teams) Meme-o-logy (8 Participants) These games aimed at stimulating not only the intellectual abilities of the participants, but also their critical thinking and decision-making abilities. With the mixture of enthusiastic participants and determined volunteers, all the games organized were a huge success.
A treasure hunt event organized by the department of Philosophy/ Tattvam Association on 18 January 2024. The event titled Aseem khoj: Boundless search focused on the theme of the endless search that an individual engages itself in his life. The intercollegiate event began with participants being given a briefing about the treasure hunt. A team of three participants was made.
An activity competition to test the student's mental, physical and skill-based capabilities with respect to business, creatives, marketing, health, sales, IT and administration.
• The Department of Chemistry organized an Intercollegiate event ‘Chemorisis’ on behalf of the College Annual Cultural festival “Utkarsha” on 18th January 2024. The entire programme was well appreciated and was overall a grand success.
The Department of Environmental Science held its annual festival, Vasundhara on January 18, 2024. Two games and three events was organized in the Fest. It helped students to develop their soft skills, explore their creativity, and strengthen qualities such as unity, leadership, and teamwork.
Department of Botany organized celebration of Departmental festival - ‘Kalpavriksha’ on 18th January 2024. It was held offline in Biology laboratory 1 & 2 sponsored by Zoot Digital and Biren Daftary Biology. The fest consisted of two events Green Genius Gala and Artistic Botany Blitz and a stall named as the Blossom Bazaar.
The Google Developer Students Club organized this workshop to provide college students with hands-on experience using Postman, a popular tool for API testing and development.
The BSc and MSc students visited Pure Gold Cheese Factory (Panchgani), Mapro factory (Mahabaleshwar) and Katraj Dairy (Pune).
A study tour for students of TYBA ( Philosophy, Economics, and History departments) was organized to Sahyadri Farms, Nashik. Students visited Kapse Foundation as well, as a part of the tour. It enhanced student’s understanding about varied interdisciplinary topics. Kapse foundation enhanced the student’s understanding about the process of making a Paithani Saree. Its intricate crafting process, values attached with the place, origin etc, was brought to attention. Students, professors as well as the founders of the kapse foundation had an engaging session which included shared questions and experiences.
History Association along with the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastusangrahalaya, Time Unboxed- Unveiling Treasures at The Trunk Museum. Two treasures were opened by the Trunk Museum. One, on 6th February 2024 -The Harappan Civilization. Second on 8th February 2024- The Egyptian Civilization. Students very enthusiastically enjoyed both the sessions attending and interacting in a large number.
A guest talk on inheritance planning organised by the Department of Commerce exclusively for the teaching staff to make them aware about the meaning, process, significance and benefits of inheritance planning. The talk was delivered by CA Hiral Shah who is a practicing Chartered Accountant and is also a proud alumnus of SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce, batch 2004.
A gucst talk on inheritance planning organised by the Department of Commerce exclusively for the non-teaching staff to make them aware about the meaning, process, significance and benefits of inheritance planning. The talk was delivered by CA Hiral Shah who is a practising Chartered Accountant and is also a proud alumnus of SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce, batch 2004.
Workshop organised by the Economics Association in collaboration with Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd. to provide participants with insights into base metals trading and risk management strategies.
A guest talk was organized by the department of philosophy where Prof. Vasileios Syros was invited on a virtual mode to acquaint students with his knowledge on Ancient Greek Philosophy. The talk began with highlighting the features and relevance of Ancient Greek Philosophy, which then later focused on areas of professional success achieved by the Greek philosophers. The talk ended with students asking questions out of curiosity which then led to an engaging discussion which enabled the students to understand the relevance and scope of Philosophy.
The seminar was organized by Nisarga Green Club on 17th February 2024 to sensitize the students towards increasing noise pollution and how it affects human health and environment. The lecture was held by the expert in this field.
The workshop aimed to introduce students to the fundamentals of Android app development, equipping them with the skills needed to create functional and engaging mobile applications.
The Department of Philosophy invited Dr. Varsha Muley, Associate Prof., Head, Department. Of History to share her expertise on the public health policy to help the students with understanding the importance and relevance of the Public health Policy. The talk provided a great insight to the students in understanding the relevance of public health policy during the pandemic especially. The talk also highlighted the history and origin of the policy. The students gained insight into the origin and history of the procedure of public health policy which was beneficial.
Dr. D.P. Singh (Senior grammarian & linguist ) was invited on 23rd February, 2024.he delivered a talk on the topic Mastering English.
The Department of Mass Media organized a seminar on Covering Courts by Advocate Maansi Gupta,in two series TYBAMMC journalism students.
The Department of Mass Media of SIES College organize d an Industrial Visit to Jodhpur and Jaisalmer Printing Press, Milk Cooperative, Mehrangarh Fort & JaswantThada, for the SYBAMMC and TYBAMMC batch of 2023-2024 students.
Career Avenues in the field of Translation and Journalism workshop was jointly organised by Department of Mass Media and Department of Hindi
Workshop The Dept. of Hindi with the Dept. of Mass Media jointly organized one day workshop on the topic ‘Anuvaad va Hindi Ptrakarita ke liye aavshyak kaushal va rozgaar ki sambhavanayein’ on 28th Feb. , 2024 Shri Bhuvendra Tyagi (Editor, Dainik Bhaskar, Mumbai Edition) & Shrimati Chhaya Puranik (Chief Manager Official Language Central Bank of India ) were the resource persons of the workshop. Chhaya puranik with help of PPT presented different skills & carrier avenues in the field of translation. Shri Bhuvendra Tyagi shared his expertise in the field of reporting, editing, page designing & feature writing in the field of journalism. Dr. Dinesh Pathak introduced the resource persons & Dr. Vanita Rane welcomed the resource persons. The workshop was well attended by the students.
The interactive session was filled with real-life examples which helped the audience understand the various forms of IPRs and the criteria to classify scientific /novel work into a particular type of inteJlectual property. Participants got an overview of the procedure for filling of the patent by persons/companies/educational institutes. The role of Patent Cooperation treaty and World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) was explained. The speaker emphasized the management of IP systems in pharmaceutical industries.
The interactive session was filled with real-life examples which helped the audience understand the various forms of IPRs and the criteria to classify scientific /novel work into a particular type of inteJlectual property. Participants got an overview of the procedure for filling of the patent by persons/companies/educational institutes. The role of Patent Cooperation treaty and World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) was explained. The speaker emphasized the management of IP systems in pharmaceutical industries.
One day Guest lecture organized by Department of DMLT. Mrs. Anupama patil Assistant Commissioner FDA delivered lecture on Food Safety. Students of SYBSC microbiology, DMLT, SYBSC analytical science attended this guest lecture.
Nisarga green club organized a workshop where students were involved in crafting, creating and learning the art of transforming the waste into useful items by raising the concern about solid waste and its impact on human health and environment.
National seminar The Dept. of Hindi and the Export Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) jointly organized a national seminar on the topic ‘Bhartiya gyan prampara samruddh virasat va ujjwal bhavishya’ to celebrate international mother language day on 4th March, 2024. The seminar was divided by four sessions resource persons like Prof. Devi N Ganesh , Prof. (Dr.) Ujjwala Chakradev (VC, SNDT University ), Ila Arun (theatre & film personality )Dr. T P Shashikumar , Shri Khalid Quaiser( ADG Police Maharashtra ) , Dr. S.P. Dubey, Dr. Satish Pandey , Dr. Rajendra Srivastav, Dr. Rekha Sharma & Dr. Usha Mishra have shared there expertise on Indian knowledge system. The key note address was delivered by Dr. Uma Shankar (Principal, SIES College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Autonomous ). Harsha Bangari (Managing Director of EXIM Bank) welcomed the dignitaries & participations. Dr. Dinesh Pathak & Shri Navendu Bajpyee proposed the vote of thanks. The seminar was well attended by academicians, bankers & students of different colleges of Mumbai University & SNDT University.
Experiential learning by encouraging the students to participate in the large scale experiments at research institutions/National facilities
The main objective of the visit was to offer students, practical exposure beyond the confines of traditional classroom learning. Recognizing the pivotal role that experiential learning plays in shaping a holistic understanding of environmental science, the department seized the opportunity to facilitate this immersive educational experience.
The Department of Philosophy organized a guest talk on ‘Future Career Prospects in Philosophy’ , by Dr. Uma Shankar, Principal and Head, department of Philosophy which was also followed by the inaugural of the newsletter 'Effulgence to Reality’. The session began with highlighting the importance of Philosophy and its relevance in everyday life. This was followed with understanding broader aspects of careers related to philosophy. The session brought in awareness about the scope and field of study in philosophy to the students. The talk enhanced the students with career options in Philosophy after graduation. The talk ended with helping students feel motivated toward their future making them aware of the scope of the field.
The Department of Philosophy arranged for a guidance talk by Ms. Tejashwini H to help students with their anxiety and stress during exams. The talk started with great enthusiasm by first understanding where anxiety related to exams came from. The talk highlighted how due to our irrational beliefs and thinking we bring stress upon ourselves. The talk then moved forward with the students asking questions and understanding where their self defeating thoughts come from. A philosophical touch with logic to deal with the stress during exams was helpful to the students to focus only on those things that we have control over. The talk ended by giving philosophical antidotes to bring in a better structure to help organize and strategise a study routine for the students.
The Research meet aimed to demystify research. Its purpose was to inculcate research aptitude among students, thereby motivating them to pursue research. It gave them an ideal platform to present their research and exchange their ideas with peers and faculties.
Dr. Rajam Natarajan (Senior Poet & Critic ) was invited on 14th March 2024. she recited her poems from collection Uttaradhikar & also discussed women issues & problems in Indian society.
NCC all activities for the academic year 2023-24
The campaign aimed to enhance students' understanding and skills in Generative AI, a cutting-edge technology with vast potential across various fields
Consolidated event reports for the Academic Year 2023-2024