Today at GNDU: 3-Days Workshop on Robotics; Engineers’ Week Celebrations; 7-day workshop on Gurbani Manuscripts begins
Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in News/ September 16,2024
3-Days Workshop on Robotics organized GNDU
A three-day hands-on workshop titled “Robotics Workshop, Kickstart Your Robotics Journey: Beginner’s Workshop on Robotics” was held at Golden Jubilee Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (GJCEI) of Guru Nanak Dev University. The workshop aimed to provide foundational knowledge and practical experience in robotics, drawing enthusiastic participation from 40 students across various departments.
Dr. Rajdeep Singh Sohal, Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronics Technology, led the workshop sessions centered on. He was supported by Ishan Sehgal and Kanish Arora, B.Tech. Electronics and Communication Engineering Seventh semester students. Dr. Sohal introduced essential robotics concepts, virtual machines with a focus on the robot operating system (ROS) and the Ubuntu. The first day laid the groundwork for understanding ROS, while the second day involved practical live examples. On the final day, participants gained hands-on experience with live robots running on ROS 2, preparing them to explore advanced robotics applications. Dr. Sohal said that this workshop was organized under the visionary leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Jaspal Singh Sandhu, Vice-Chancellor and Prof. Pratap Kumar Pati, Coordinator of the Centre,
This initiative is part of GJCEI’s ongoing efforts to integrate cutting-edge technologies into academic learning. The event was also attended by faculty members Dr. Jaipreet Kaur and Dr. Kuldeep Singh, from Department of Electronics Technology, and Dr. Pahulpreet Singh from Department of Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Sohal highlighted that this Incubation Centre has always been at the forefront of initiatives aimed at skill development for students and startups. Dr. Pati congratulated the team on the workshop’s success and announced that more such workshops, will be organized by the center in the future. He mentioned that workshops like these will be beneficial for electronics, computer science, and mechanical engineering students.
Engineers’ Week Celebrations at Guru Nanak Dev University
The Engineers’ Week Celebration 2024 was organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering of Guru Nanak Dev University. The students of B. Tech. (Mech. Engg.) and M. Tech. (AI and Robotics Engg. – Five Year Integrated Programme) enthusiastically showcased their technical skills, creativity and talent in a range of competitions including AI and Robotics based project making and 3D printing during this programme.
A key highlight of this Engineer’s week celebration was an Expert Talk by Dr. Kuldeep Singh, focusing on the Recent Trends in AI and Robotics. The talk offered valuable insights into emerging technologies, the future of automation and the potential impact of AI and robotics on various engineering disciplines. The students had the opportunity to engage in discussions and explore the cutting-edge advancements reshaping the engineering landscape. Er. Pahulpreet Singh, Cultural coordinator said that this event was organized under the esteemed guidance of Vice Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Jaspal Singh Sandhu and Dr. Harminder Singh, Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering.
The event kicked off with a vibrant opening as students engaged for top positions in various competitions, including extempore, photography, PPT presentation, best out of waste and talent hunt. Each event was designed to encourage participants to think creatively and demonstrate their skills. Dr. Harminder Singh, Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, conveyed his best wishes to the participants and encouraged them to maximize the opportunities presented during this event.
In the closing ceremony, the event also crowned Mr. Fresh Engineer and Ms. Fresh Engineer chosen from the first-year students who showcased their personality, talent and communication skills. The event concluded with a prize distribution ceremony where winners of all events were awarded certificates of appreciation and trophies for their outstanding performances.
Seven-day workshop on Gurbani Manuscripts: Tradition, History and Study inaugurated at Guru Nanak Dev University
The Centre on Studies in Sri Guru Granth Sahib of Guru Nanak Dev University inaugurated a seven-day workshop focused on “Manuscripts of Gurbani: Tradition, History, and Study” to mark the first Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Granth Sahib.
Dr. Amarjit Singh, Director of the center, inaugurated the workshop. The event brought together researchers from various departments within the university to delve into the essential subject matter. Dr. Amarjit Singh emphasized the significance of manuscripts containing internal references to Sri Guru Granth Sahib and engaged in meaningful discussions regarding the purpose and importance of this scholarly gathering.
Prof. Dr. Amar Singh delved upon the topic ‘Writing tradition and content of manuscripts of Gurbani.’ His presentation covered various aspects including paper-making techniques, ink materials and methods, as well as collections of Gurbani referencing Janamsakhi literature, Ahiyapur Pothi, Damdmi Bir, Kartarpuri Bir, Darbar-e-Khalsa Wali Bir among others. Profound insights were shared on topics such as availability for scribes’ usage; Kashmiri Gurmukhi script; detailed information about Shikshata script; and stone-printed script. Following this session was an engaging discussion as researchers prepared reports based on Prof. Dr.Amar Singh’s presentation.
