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.
