ALIGARH, January 18: Department of Physical Health and Sports Education Aligarh Muslim University is organizing a two-day National Seminar on Scientific Support in Sports from, January 30-31, 2011 under the Special Assistance Programme of University Grant Commission.
Dr. Zamirullah Khan, Organizing Secretary said that in sports arena the human potential through traditional training pedagogies has been explored to its maximum possible limits. He further said that the onwards barriers can only be pushed-forth through the scientific support especially from allied sciences. Sports scientists also believe that applied sciences such as sports medicine, exercise physiology, physiotherapy, sports sociology, nutritional sciences, kinesiology and many more obviously can richly contribute to performance but over and above the contribution of sports psychology and biomechanics will remain unparalleled in the years to come.
Dr. Zamirullah added that these viewpoints of the Department of Physical Health and Sports Education under the University Grant Commission’s SAP DRS-I programme is organizing National Seminar on Scientific Support in Sports. This seminar is an effort to bring together the physical education teachers, sports scientists, coaches, researchers and sports performers to share their ideas, experiences and research inputs for the enhancement of performance.
Prof. Jaowad Ali is the Director of Seminar and Coordinator UGC-SAP, DRS-I Programme and Prof. Ikram Hussain, Chairman of the Department is Deputy Coordinator UGC- SAP, DRS-I Programme. Around 300 delegated are expected to participate in this Seminar.
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
National Symposium of Muslim Association for the Advancement of Science, MAASCON-1 held
ALIGARH, October 26: The National Symposium of Muslim Association for the Advancement of Science, MAASCON-1 on “Frontiers in Life Sciences: Basic and Applied” was inaugurated by Dr V. M. Katoch, Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi at the Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University. Dr M. K. J. Siddiqui, Director, Council of Science and Technology, Lucknow and Prof. Abdul Qayyum Siddiqui were the guests of honour.
While addressing the inaugural function of the symposium, Dr. Katoch emphasized on the cutting-edge research for the genome analysis and praised the achievement of the youngsters of department and the faculty members.
Dr M. K. J Siddique pointed out the effects of pesticide on pregnant women. The concentration of the pesticide was more in the blood of the pregnant women than the blood of the foetus. This leads to the growth in retardation of the foetus.
Prof. Asif Ali Khan, Organizing Chairman of the Symposium highlighted the achievements of young researchers and faculty members of the department.
Dr. Yasir Hasan Siddique, Organizing Secretary thanked the Vice Chancellor, Prof. P.K. Abdul Azis for granting permission to organize the National Symposium in the Department of Zoology, AMU, Aligarh. He acknowledged the help and support of the Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi, Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi, Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi, Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi and Aligarh Muslim University for providing financial support in the organization of the Symposium. He also thanked Prof. Asif Ali Khan, Chairman of the Department of Zoology and Dean Faculty of Life Sciences for being instrumental and suggesting every step and guidance since the beginning of the program. Dr. Siddique also thanked the officials of the registrar office for the support in the matter related to the funds.
Prof. Rajendra Prasad of Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, Prof. Kaiser Jamil, of Hyderabad, Prof. Qamar Rahman, Visiting Professor of Rostock University, Germany, Dr. Sarwat Sultana, of Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi, Prof. Mohammad Afzal, of Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University, Prof. Rohtash Chand Gupta, Chairman and Professor of Zoology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana, Prof. Qudsia Tahseen of Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University and Dr. Asad U. Khan of Interdisciplinary Biotechnology Unit, Aligarh Muslim University delivered lectures on the topics related to the theme of the Symposium.
The symposium was concluded with the Award ceremony for the Best Oral Presentation. Ms. Ritu Palliwal of Banasthali, Rajasthan stood first in the oral presentation. Dr. Sarfaraz-ul-Haq, Malaria Research Centre, Civil Hospital, Nadiad, Gujrat stood Second while Dr. Mehavish Haider and Dr. Ayesha Ahmad of Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, AMU secured third in the oral presentation. The awards were given away by Prof. R.C. Gupta, Prof. Qamar Rahman and Prof. Asif Ali Khan. Prof. Iqbal Parwez proposed a vote of thanks. Prof. Mohammad Afzal conducted the programme.
While addressing the inaugural function of the symposium, Dr. Katoch emphasized on the cutting-edge research for the genome analysis and praised the achievement of the youngsters of department and the faculty members.
Dr M. K. J Siddique pointed out the effects of pesticide on pregnant women. The concentration of the pesticide was more in the blood of the pregnant women than the blood of the foetus. This leads to the growth in retardation of the foetus.
Prof. Asif Ali Khan, Organizing Chairman of the Symposium highlighted the achievements of young researchers and faculty members of the department.
Dr. Yasir Hasan Siddique, Organizing Secretary thanked the Vice Chancellor, Prof. P.K. Abdul Azis for granting permission to organize the National Symposium in the Department of Zoology, AMU, Aligarh. He acknowledged the help and support of the Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi, Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi, Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi, Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi and Aligarh Muslim University for providing financial support in the organization of the Symposium. He also thanked Prof. Asif Ali Khan, Chairman of the Department of Zoology and Dean Faculty of Life Sciences for being instrumental and suggesting every step and guidance since the beginning of the program. Dr. Siddique also thanked the officials of the registrar office for the support in the matter related to the funds.
Prof. Rajendra Prasad of Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, Prof. Kaiser Jamil, of Hyderabad, Prof. Qamar Rahman, Visiting Professor of Rostock University, Germany, Dr. Sarwat Sultana, of Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi, Prof. Mohammad Afzal, of Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University, Prof. Rohtash Chand Gupta, Chairman and Professor of Zoology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana, Prof. Qudsia Tahseen of Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University and Dr. Asad U. Khan of Interdisciplinary Biotechnology Unit, Aligarh Muslim University delivered lectures on the topics related to the theme of the Symposium.
The symposium was concluded with the Award ceremony for the Best Oral Presentation. Ms. Ritu Palliwal of Banasthali, Rajasthan stood first in the oral presentation. Dr. Sarfaraz-ul-Haq, Malaria Research Centre, Civil Hospital, Nadiad, Gujrat stood Second while Dr. Mehavish Haider and Dr. Ayesha Ahmad of Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, AMU secured third in the oral presentation. The awards were given away by Prof. R.C. Gupta, Prof. Qamar Rahman and Prof. Asif Ali Khan. Prof. Iqbal Parwez proposed a vote of thanks. Prof. Mohammad Afzal conducted the programme.
Workshop on issues related to the translation of social sciences and natural sciences from English into Urdu organized by the Centre for Distance Education
ALIGARH, October 26: The inaugural session of the Workshop on issues related to the translation of social sciences and natural sciences from English into Urdu organized by the Centre for Distance Education, Aligarh Muslim University was held in the Conference Hall of Administrative Block. The six-day Workshop is organized in collaboration with National Translation Mission (NTM), which is a part of Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), Mysore.
The Workshop was inaugurated by Professor S. Z. Chaghtai, an eminent scholar of Physics who has earned a name in the field of languages as well. Prof. Chagtai emphasized the significance of the topic of the Workshop in today’s scenario. He highlighted the fact that involvement of technical terms in the process of translation of scientific texts becomes a big challenge. He suggested that a translator has to deal with these issues linguistically as well as socially and at times the translators need to coin their own terms/words in target language.
The Coordinator of the Workshop from National Translation Mission, CIIL, Mysore addressed the audience and informed elaborately about the activities of CIIL and NTM. The CIIL is an advisory body of the Government of India that helps in formulating policies and planning for the development of Indian languages. National Translation Mission has been working at documenting and researching the issues in translation of Indian languages.
Prof. Akhtar Siddiqui, Chairman, National Commission for Teacher’s Education, New Delhi was present as the Chief Guest of the inaugural session. Prof. Siddiqui took up the issue of quality in translation of English text into Urdu language. Citing various examples he reiterated the need to provide training as well as regular exposure to those who translate the knowledge text from various social sciences and natural sciences. Professor Siddiqui mentioned that a translator must have full knowledge of source language as well as target language besides the knowledge of the discipline which he is working in. He also mentioned that Urdu translators are found wanting in this competence therefore such workshops will motivate the translators to acquire the much needed skills and technique.
Prof. Kunju, Visiting Professor at AMU also addressed on this occasion. Prof. Kunju spoke on the significance of Indian languages as the medium of instruction in Indian schools and colleges. He recalled Sir Syed Ahamd Khan’s visionary approach towards using Urdu as a language of instruction for sciences and social sciences.
Finally, the Chief Guest inaugurated the official website of Center for Distance Education. The session concluded with a vote of thanks from Dr. S. K. Ehteshamuddin Ahmad. The session was conducted by Dr. Asiya Chowdhary.
Dr. M. Rizwan Khan said that 50 participants from various departments of science and social science will be participating in the Workshop.
Dr. Md. Rizwan Khan, Director, Centre for Distance Education and Coordinator of the Workshop welcomed the guests and eminent scholars from different fields. He highlighted the significance of the training in translation studies/process/technique at Center for Distance Education (CDE) as it has an elaborate system of translating study materials for the students into Urdu and Hindi. Dr. Khan informed that nearly 50 books have been translated by the CDE and various subjects are yet to be translated. The workshop on translation will help the translators at AMU in specializing and updating their skills. He stressed on the need to organize more such programmes in order to facilitate the nation by providing Urdu experts from more than 100 departments at AMU for translation and other related activities.
The Coordinator of the Workshop from National Translation Mission, CIIL, Mysore addressed the audience and informed elaborately about the activities of CIIL and NTM. The CIIL is an advisory body of the Government of India that helps in formulating policies and planning for the development of Indian languages. National Translation Mission has been working at documenting and researching the issues in translation of Indian languages.
Prof. Akhtar Siddiqui, Chairman, National Commission for Teacher’s Education, New Delhi was present as the Chief Guest of the inaugural session. Prof. Siddiqui took up the issue of quality in translation of English text into Urdu language. Citing various examples he reiterated the need to provide training as well as regular exposure to those who translate the knowledge text from various social sciences and natural sciences. Professor Siddiqui mentioned that a translator must have full knowledge of source language as well as target language besides the knowledge of the discipline which he is working in. He also mentioned that Urdu translators are found wanting in this competence therefore such workshops will motivate the translators to acquire the much needed skills and technique.
Prof. Kunju, Visiting Professor at AMU also addressed on this occasion. Prof. Kunju spoke on the significance of Indian languages as the medium of instruction in Indian schools and colleges. He recalled Sir Syed Ahamd Khan’s visionary approach towards using Urdu as a language of instruction for sciences and social sciences.
Finally, the Chief Guest inaugurated the official website of Center for Distance Education. The session concluded with a vote of thanks from Dr. S. K. Ehteshamuddin Ahmad. The session was conducted by Dr. Asiya Chowdhary.
Dr. M. Rizwan Khan said that 50 participants from various departments of science and social science will be participating in the Workshop.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
National Workshop on Ethical Hacking
*ALIGARH August 30:* The Department of Civil Engineering, Zakir Husain
College of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University organized a
two day "National Workshop on Ethical Hacking" in Kennedy House Auditorium
in collaboration with M/s Kyrion Technology Pvt. Ltd. More than 100 students
from Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology, Women's
Polytechnic, Faculty of Science and also from different Engineering Colleges
at Aligarh participated in the Workshop.
The Workshop ran in Four sessions of four hours duration each and the
experts from M/s Kyrion Technology Pvt. Ltd. delivered lectures and
organized training sessions for the students. Kyrion Technologies provided
software worth Rs. 750/- to each participant.
The Chairman, Department of Civil Engineering, Prof. Razaullah Khan, while
addressing the last session of the Workshop, urged the participant to use
this modern knowledge of Ethical Hacking in an ethical manner and use it for
betterment of the society as it is a very powerful instrument against the
menace of hacking and violation of other cyber laws. The workshop concluded
with the distribution of toolkit and certificate to the participants. Dr.
Masroor Alam, Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering and Mr. Ibadur
Rahman, student of B. Tech final year (Civil) were staff coordinator and
overall student coordinator respectively.
College of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University organized a
two day "National Workshop on Ethical Hacking" in Kennedy House Auditorium
in collaboration with M/s Kyrion Technology Pvt. Ltd. More than 100 students
from Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology, Women's
Polytechnic, Faculty of Science and also from different Engineering Colleges
at Aligarh participated in the Workshop.
The Workshop ran in Four sessions of four hours duration each and the
experts from M/s Kyrion Technology Pvt. Ltd. delivered lectures and
organized training sessions for the students. Kyrion Technologies provided
software worth Rs. 750/- to each participant.
The Chairman, Department of Civil Engineering, Prof. Razaullah Khan, while
addressing the last session of the Workshop, urged the participant to use
this modern knowledge of Ethical Hacking in an ethical manner and use it for
betterment of the society as it is a very powerful instrument against the
menace of hacking and violation of other cyber laws. The workshop concluded
with the distribution of toolkit and certificate to the participants. Dr.
Masroor Alam, Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering and Mr. Ibadur
Rahman, student of B. Tech final year (Civil) were staff coordinator and
overall student coordinator respectively.
Friday, November 27, 2009
AMU : Seminar on Child Advocacy
Written by AMU Correspondent
Thursday, 26 November 2009
Dr Zakir Hussain foundation Aligarh is going to organize a seminar on “Child Advocacy: A Need of Contemporary society” to help people to understand the utmost importance to focus attention on the health of the children as they represent the future of the nation.
Foundation hopes that this seminar would spread the new challenges, problems and opportunities confronting children. As India races towards achieving super power Dom, its children are still far behind in terms of healthcare, education and other facilities. Children are considered an asset of a nation and their welfare reflects the nation's prosperity and economic development. Children’s vulnerabilities and exposure to violations of their protection rights remain spread and multiple in nature. This seminar aims to discuss various manifestations of these violations ranging from child labour, child trafficking, to commercial sexual exploitation and many other forms of violence and abuse.
Date of this seminar is January 17, 2010 (Sunday) and location is Assembly Hall of University Polytechnic, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.
Thursday, 26 November 2009
Dr Zakir Hussain foundation Aligarh is going to organize a seminar on “Child Advocacy: A Need of Contemporary society” to help people to understand the utmost importance to focus attention on the health of the children as they represent the future of the nation.
Foundation hopes that this seminar would spread the new challenges, problems and opportunities confronting children. As India races towards achieving super power Dom, its children are still far behind in terms of healthcare, education and other facilities. Children are considered an asset of a nation and their welfare reflects the nation's prosperity and economic development. Children’s vulnerabilities and exposure to violations of their protection rights remain spread and multiple in nature. This seminar aims to discuss various manifestations of these violations ranging from child labour, child trafficking, to commercial sexual exploitation and many other forms of violence and abuse.
Date of this seminar is January 17, 2010 (Sunday) and location is Assembly Hall of University Polytechnic, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.
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