Date: 13th September 2024
Venue: Auditorium and Building 2, Vishwakarma University
Faculty Coordinator: Prof. Aarti Patel

The Engineer's Day event at Vishwakarma University was a grand celebration held on 13th September 2024. The day began with an Inauguration Ceremony in the university's auditorium at 10:30 AM, attended by our esteemed Chief Guests:

• Dr. Sidhharth Jabde, Vice Chancellor
• Dr. Vasudev Gade, Vice President
• Dr. Sanjesh Pawale, Director of Research
• Dr. Kailash Patil, Director of CISO

Treasure Hunt & Fun games

After the inauguration, the crowd eagerly moved to Building 2 for the much-anticipated Treasure Hunt, which kicked off right after the ceremony. Both students and faculty members enthusiastically participated in the hunt, which spanned across the entire campus. The excitement was palpable as participants raced to find the hidden treasures, navigating clues and challenges along the way.

At the conclusion of the Treasure Hunt at 1:20 PM, the winners were announced, and they were greeted with applause and prizes. 

Simultaneously, we also hosted a Quick Games Room in Room 2001, featuring engaging puzzles and activities to test participants’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Shark Tank Event

Following the Treasure Hunt, we resumed activities with the Shark Tank event at 1:30 PM, held in Room 2001. Here, students presented their innovative projects and business ideas, demonstrating their creativity and technical prowess. The audience was left in awe by the variety of ingenious ideas, and the best projects were rewarded with prizes during the prize distribution ceremony.

On September 5, 2024, the Faculty of Science and Technology celebrated Teachers' Day in Classroom 2001A, organized by the Department of Artificial Intelligence in collaboration with the Department of Computer Engineering. The event, held from 2:15 PM to 5:15 PM, aimed to honor and appreciate the dedication of our educators. Highlights included moving speeches and creative student performances that showcased the students' deep affection for their teachers. Each educator was presented with thoughtful gifts, making the occasion truly special. The celebration was a resounding success, offering a meaningful and enjoyable experience while reinforcing teachers' crucial role in shaping the future and garnering widespread community support and appreciation.

Department of AI, Science and Technology, Vishwakarma University, Pune

On the 12th of August, 2024, the Department of Artificial Intelligence organized the highly anticipated AI Appreciation Day. This grand event, held at the VU Auditorium in Building No. 2, was designed to celebrate the tremendous strides made in the field of Artificial Intelligence and to provide a platform for students to showcase their innovative talents. This event encompassed two competitions: CodeCraftAI and Generative AI, followed by a guest session on “latest trends in AI” by Mr. Shashank Deshmukh, Senior Business Consultant, Enterprise Solutions, TCS. In total, 35 teams had registered for the competitions. There were three winners announced for each competition. They were awarded trophies and certificates in recognition of their outstanding performances. AI Appreciation Day was not only a celebration of the advancements in AI but also a platform that nurtured intellectual and academic growth.

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Vishwakarma University, School of Pharmacy, organized a field visit to the Regional Ayurveda Institute for Fundamental Research in Kothrud, Pune, on August 29, 2024, for second-year B. Pharm students in their third semester.

Objectives

The field visit was designed with the following academic goals:

- To provide students with hands-on exposure to medicinal plants and their therapeutic applications.

- To bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and practical knowledge in the field of Ayurveda.

- To enhance students' understanding of herbarium documentation and the traditional Ayurvedic system of medicine.

Regarding Regional Ayurveda Institute for Fundamental Research

To enhance its research initiatives, the Council merged the Pharmacognosy Research Unit at the Indian Drug Research Association in Pune with the Jawaharlal Nehru Ayurvedic Medicinal Plants Garden and Herbarium in 1980. This integration led to the establishment of a Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory in 1990. Recently, the Institute further advanced its research capabilities by developing a molecular biology laboratory focused on fundamental research in Ayurvedic principles. Additionally, a Quality Control Laboratory has been set up for drug standardization. The center also houses a small library, a herbarium, and a reference museum dedicated to medicinal plants, particularly those of Ayurvedic significance.

During the visit, Dr. Archana guided the students through various herbs and medicinal plants, explaining their uses and the processes involved in the preparation and maintenance of a herbarium. The students explored a wide variety of plants in the medicinal plant garden, gaining valuable hands-on experience. A total of 33 students, accompanied by Dr. Amrita Thakur, participated in the visit. The knowledge gained at the Institute will significantly contribute to the student's future careers in herbal drug technology.

Prepared by 

Dr. Amrita Thakur

School of Pharmacy 

Vishwakarma University, Pune

The Hands-on Training Series for Diploma students at the School of Pharmacy, Vishwakarma University, Pune, commenced successfully under the guidance of Prof. (Dr.) S. Sunitha and coordinated by Prof. Kirti Deshpande. The sessions in series scheduled on Monday of every week of August month, were mainly focused on enhancing effective utilization of various software applications and AI tools.

The series featured five sessions led by esteemed faculty members, each focusing on a critical aspect of academic and professional skill development.

The training series covered a range of topics essential for the students' academic and professional growth. On 12th August, 2024 Prof. Vipul Parab conducted a session on Microsoft PowerPoint, providing students with advanced techniques for creating impactful presentations. Prof. Kirti Deshpande followed with a session on Microsoft Word, emphasizing the importance of mastering document formatting and editing tools. Prof. Archana Shaha addressed plagiarism checking, educating students on ethical academic practices and the use of plagiarism detection software on 19th August 2024. Then Prof. (Dr.) S. Sunitha conducted her session on 26th August 2024 and introduced the students on AI tools for literature review, highlighting how artificial intelligence can streamline research processes. Then Prof. Prajakta Kapadnis introduced students to various referencing styles, crucial for proper citation in academic writing.

Overall, the Hands-on Training Series exemplified the School of Pharmacy’s commitment to providing comprehensive education that extends beyond theoretical knowledge, focusing on skill development that prepares students for real-world challenges in the pharmaceutical field and better preparing for project works.

Regional Ayurveda Research Institute (CCRAS) Nehru Garden (Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India), Kothrud, Pune

Vishwakarma University, School of Pharmacy, organized a Field visit at the Regional Ayurveda Institute for Fundamental Research, Kothrud, Pune, on 29/8/2024 for second-year B.Pharm students III Semester.

Objective

The field visit was planned with the following objectives-

• To get exposure to medicinal plants and their therapeutic uses
• To bridge the gap between theory and practical knowledge 
• To acquire knowledge about the Herbarium file and the traditional Ayurveda system.

About Regional Ayurveda Institute for Fundamental Research

To accelerate the research activities, the Council merged the Pharmacognosy Research Unit functioning at Indian Drug Research Association, Pune with Jawaharlal Nehru Ayurvedic Medicinal Plants Garden and Herbarium in 1980 and established a Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory in 1990. Recently, the Institute developed a molecular biology lab focused on the fundamental research on the principles of Ayurveda. One Quality Control Laboratory, for drug standardization has been set up. Furthermore, the centre maintains a small library, a herbarium and a reference museum of medicinal plants particularly of Ayurvedic importance.

Dr.Varun guided students regarding various herbs, medicinal plants and their uses. They also explained about the preparation and maintenance of the herbarium. Students got exposure to a large number of plants in a medicinal plant garden. A total of 35 students along with Dr.Neeta Rai visited the institute.  The knowledge received by students at the centre will help them to build a career in herbal drug technology. 

Prepared by 

Dr.Neeta Rai

School of Pharmacy 

Vishwakarma University, Pune