Lecture on qualitative research methods

The Department of Extension Education organised a guest lecture on “Qualitative research methods in social science research” as part of an ongoing series of lectures. Dr Pampa Mukherjee, Professor, Department of Political Science, Panjab University, Chandigarh, was the keynote speaker of the session, in which as many as 100 MSc and PhD students participated. Dr Mukherjee informed participants about the basic tools of qualitative research methods. She also stressed that there was no actual cause-effect phenomenon in qualitative research. TNS

World Cultural Diversity Day observed

The Department of Extension Education celebrated World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development to deepen the understanding of the values of cultural diversity. In his welcome remarks, Dr Kuldeep Singh, head of the department, said: “Diverse cultural perspectives can inspire creativity and drive innovation.” Extension scientist Dr Lavleesh Garg said cultural diversity was a driving force of development not only with respect to economic growth but also as a means of leading a more fulfilling intellectual, emotional, moral and spiritual life. TNS

International Day of Biodiversity observed

The Department of Forestry and Natural Resources organised a forum to mark International Day of Biodiversity. The theme of the day was “We are part of the solution for nature”. The programme was held with the financial support of the Punjab Biodiversity Board. On the occasion, Dr NS Bains, director of research, PAU, laid stress upon raising and conserving indigenous trees. A plantation drive at University Seed Farm, Ladhowal, and University Health Centre was also organised. Dr SK Chauhan, head, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, called for conserving biodiversity and the lesser known plants for their future use. A technical session was also organised on the occasion. The resource persons for the session were Dr Viktor Bruckman from Austrian Academy of Science, Vienna; Dr Satish Narkhede, Dapoli, Maharashtra; and Dr Adarsh Vig, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar. They spoke on the importance of biodiversity. TNS