Highlights

Dr. Rajnesh Kumar pandey (Faculty, JMC) had presented a research paper in Interdisciplinary International Conference organized by MGM College of Journalism & Mass Communication, MGM University, Aurangabad. The theme of the conference was ‘Women in 21st Century: India and Abroad’. This conference was held on 7th & 8th March, 2020.

Dr Mukta Shirke (Faculty, Art and Design) was selected for the International Women's Day show at The Monalisa Kalagram, Pune.

Prof Rahul Mate, Faculty, JMC attended workshop on “Technical Paper Writing: Plagiarism issues, H-Index” at AISSMS Institute of Information Technology, on 25th and 26th Feb 2020.

Prof. Abhishek Bhosale, Faculty of JMC was invited as Resource person for Interdisciplinary International Conference on Women In 21st Century: India and Abroad. This conference was organised by MGM College of Journalism and Mass Communication, MGM University, Aurangabad on 7 - 8 March 2020. Prof. Bhosale moderated a panel discussion "Born to Struggle : Interview of Women from Suicide zone of Maharashtra," also presented his work on Land and Feminization of Agriculture.

Prof. Unmesha S. Patil, from the Department of Law presented a paper titled, ‘Towards Effective Equality in India: A case for the Egalitarian Concept of Equality’ on the 6th of March, at the Three Day, Remembering S.P. SATHE: 14th International Conference On Contemporary Trends In Comparative Public Law, conducted by ILS Law College, Pune.

Prof. Ashwini Sonawane Presented paper in two days 7th SIMSR International HR Conference on "Communication as Pivot Of Leadership-the study of the role of effective communication in developing Professional Relation". The Conference was organized by the K.J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies & Research on 30th – 31st January 2020 at Mumbai Maharashtra.

Dr. Bhupender Singh (Faculty, HSS) and Two Students (Ms Sanjan Ravikumar & Ms Firasat Shaikh) from MA Psychology First Year, participated and presented a research paper titled “Resilience, Locus of Control, Imagery in Sports and Non-Sports Players” in Two days National Conference on “Modern Trends in Psychology and Sports Psychology” held at S. P. College, Pune, from 14th – 15th February, 2020. Both the students got special appreciation for the research paper presented.

Prof Mrs Vijaya Hake Presented a paper in three day international conference on "Lokmany Tilak Maker on Modern India". The Conference was organized by Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune on 22, 23 and 24 January 2020 at Pune, Maharashtra. The Presented paper entitled as “A study of perceptions and risk factors of Investors to select commodities."

Dr. Radheshyam Jadhav and Mr. Abhishek Bhosale, Faculty of JMC, Presented paper in two day International Gender Conference 2020. The Conference was organized by Symbiosis School of Liberal Arts, Pune on 7 – 8 February 2020 at Pune, Maharshtra. The Presented paper entitled as “Development With Dignity: Dalit Women's Struggle for Land Rights in Drought-hit Marathwada."

Prof.Pashmina Doshi and Dr.Rahul Waghmare Presented paper in two days 9th SIMSR International Finance Conference (SIFICO) on "Risk Management in Banks and Financial Markets." The Conference was organized by K.J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies & Research on 17th – 18th January 2020 at Mumbai Maharashtra.

Prof.Ruchira Kedar was recently invited by SPIC MACAY to perform for the East Zone National Convention at Patna. She was also invited to conduct intensive workshops on Hindustani music for students from various schools in and around Patna. Delhi Public School, Patna was the host institution for the event.

Dr. Radheshyam Jadhav and Mr. Abhishek Bhosale ,Faculty of JMC Presented paper in two days National Conference on "Sustainable Development Goals-2030: Ideas and Innovations for Better Tomorrow." The Conference was organized by St. Wilfred’s PG College, Jaipur and Grassroot Empowerment and development by Youth (GEDY) on 17 – 18 January 2020 at Jaipur Rajasthan.

Prof Shubham Sherekar (Faculty, Vishwakarma University) from Department of Psychology, presented a research paper titled ‘Fear of mission out, Narcissism and Emotional Regulation among Social Network Addicted Users’, in the two day State Level Seminar on the theme of “Impact of Social Media on Psycho-social Behavior” held at R. B. Narayanrao Borawake College, Shrirampur, from 20th – 21st January, 2020.

Mr. Bhupeshkumar Malviya (B.Arch first year) won first prize in sketching competition "#Letsketch" This competition was organized by Arcon and Harness and over 300 students of architecture from all over Maharashtra participated in the competition.

Prof. Mukta Shirke (Faculty, Art and Design, VU) was invited as a judge for a state level 'On the Spot' sketching competition for the students at SNDT Women's University (Arts and Commerce College) Pune, on 15th February 2020. Competition was organized by IQAC and undergraduate Department of Drawing and Painting in the memory of Dr. Bhayyasaheb Omkar and Mukund Kelkar.

Ms. Shreya Joshi (First Year B.A. Music) won the “Third Prize” in ‘Swaramadhuri’ competition (inter-university classical vocal singing competition) organized by Savitribai Phule Pune University and Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Ganeshkhind, on the 4th February 2020.

Prof.Ruchira Kedar Bartake (HoD, Music Department, VU) was recently invited by Bharat Bhavan, M.P.Govt, Bhopal on 17th January 2020 to perform in the "Dinmaan Samaroh" featuring young maestros. Her performance was attended and applauded by connoisseurs and music lovers. Her concert was reviewed by leading newspapers of Bhopal.

Dr. Abhijit Kelkar (Faculty, Commerce and Management, VU) conducted a session at Head-Quarters of Centre for Police-Research at Pune. Session was conducted on 01st January 2020 from 12.45 P.M. to 02.15 P.M. The session was for the batch of 50+ Investigation Officers who would be getting promoted to PSIs and PIs in the next six months. As a part of their work exposure, the said training was organized for them by CPR. Session threw some light on the overview of Forensic Audit and role of Forensic Audit in Police investigation.

Prof Vaishali Gambhire (Faculty, VU School of Pharmacy) had been invited as a resource person and judge for e-poster presentation as a part of International seminar on “Intervention of Nanotechnology in Targeted Drug Delivery System”, held at Sinhgad College of Pharmacy, Pune from 13th to 14th November 2020.

Prof Vivek Nimbolkar (Faculty, Art and Design, VU) participated in National Show 79th All India Art Exhibition Hyderabad Art Society Hydrabad. His two paintings were displayed in this show. Exhibition started on 26Junuary tilll 10 Feb 2020 at "Art Gallery", Exhibition Grounds Nampally, Hyderabad Art Society 79th All India Art Exhibition - 2020

Prof. Ruchira Kedar Bartake, (HoD, Music Department, VU) was invited to perform at the 40th Samrat Sangeet Sammelan at Ponda, Goa on 11th January 2020. This festival is one of the oldest and prestigious Classical music festivals in India. The festival was co-hosted by Indian Council Cultural Relations, Govt. of India. Connoisseurs and music lovers attended the performance in big numbers.

Prof Vivek Nimbolkar participated as “Invitee Artist” in Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath. Banglore - Art Exhibition from 5th jan2020.

Prof Vivek was invited as Judge for Drawing Competition organized by P.N. Gadgil and Sons, Art Initiative on 29/12/2019.

Prof.Ruchira Kedar's (HoD Music, VU) performance at INS Shivaji, Lonavala Spic Macay Pune Chapter had organized Prof.Ruchira Kedar's concert at INS Shivaji, Lonavala on 27th December 2019. The concert was organized on the occasion of the Passing Out ceremony of Naval Engineering officers. The concert was attended by various high ranking Naval officers and was highly appreciated by all.

Prof Mukta has successfully completed her Viva-voce which was on 5th December 2019 and have been awarded the doctorate degree (PhD) on the subject "The Pedagogical Approach of Practice Based Research in Indian Art Education".

Prof Vivek Nimbolkar (Faculty, A&D, VU) participating in 'a PHRASE' a national group art exhibition of 25 artists from various states and schools. 'a PHARSE' is a group of multi framed visual expressions by twenty five noted artists, which are painted in a distinctive way, especially ones which are particularly memorable and artful.

Prof. Vivek Nimbolkar's work has been selected in 'a PHRASE' a national group art exhibition. 'a PHARSE' is a group of multiframed visual expressions by noted artists, which are painted in a distinctive way, especially ones which art particularly memorable and artful

Prof Vaishali M. Gambhire presented a research paper on “Emerging Trends in Delivery of Phytoconstituents and Ethnopharmacology- Validation of Traditiona Medicine- II” at Interrnational conference of Ethnopharmacology, held at Poona College of Pharmacy from 29th to 30th November 2019. Prof Vaishali M. Gambhire also received third prize at International conference.

Dr. Nazia Wahid has been awarded her Ph.D. degree during convocation ceremony at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow on 11th November 2019.