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| Thursday, May 10, 2007
Focus on research, Barnala urges universities
Addresses second convocation of SRM University at Kattankulathur
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION: Governor Surjit Singh Barnala handing
over a certificate to a student at the second convocation
of SRM University on Wednesday. Chancellor T.R. Pachamuthu
(centre) and Vice-Chancellor P. Sathyanarayanan are in the
picture
Chennai: Governor Surjit Singh Barnala on Wednesday underlined
the significance of pursuing higher education and the need for
educational institutions to accord priority to research activities.
"Universities should be dynamic and application oriented,"
the Governor told the second convocation of SRM University
in Kattankulathur.
"The expansion of knowledge in research fields is necessary
for the development of a nation," Mr. Barnala said. He
added that priority should be given for research, as it would
help widen intellectual horizons. "Increasing the level
of knowledge, competency and capability in the youth is the
need of the hour," he said.
All educational institutions, he added, should come forward
and chalk out plans to tie-up with renowned institutions the
world over for providing "value-based and international
level education."
He urged students to sacrifice themselves for the welfare of
the society and nation. "Be optimistic in mind, word and
deed," he said.
Pointing out that education did not end with graduation, he
called upon the students to continue updating their knowledge,
specialise in their respective fields, and allot time for higher
studies. He also handed over medals and certificates to rank
holders.
Vice-chancellor P. Sathyanarayanan said 1,459 graduates of SRM
University and 535 graduates in colleges of the SRM group and
affiliated to Anna University received their degrees on Wednesday.
The function was held in the new auditorium constructed at a
cost of Rs.15 crore.
The university received grants to the tune of Rs.2.1 crore from
the Central Government for research in the fields of nanotechnology
and biotechnology, Mr. Sathyanarayanan said.
Chancellor T.R. Pachamuthu and pro vice-chancellor T.P. Ganesan
spoke.
Courtesy: The Hindu
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