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Panjab University to play vital role in shaping future tech leadership: UN envoy

February 16, 2026 10:50 pm

Delivering the live online lecture under the PU Colloquium series, United Nations Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology, Dr Amandeep Singh Gill said institutions like PU can play a significant role in technology development by combining domain expertise with artificial intelligence.

VC Renu Vig said the focus in 2026 will be on academic quality, mental health initiatives, sports facilities and major infrastructure upgrades.

Process is in place for Senate elections, voter lists are being prepared: PU VC

January 14, 2026 8:35 am

Panjab University Vice-Chancellor Prof Renu Vig outlines plans for 2026 including Senate elections, recruitment of new faculty, new BSc courses in AI and Data Science, improved sports facilities and a new multipurpose hall.

The student, a native of Punjab who lives alone in the hostel, is said to be facing acute emotional distress.

Student leader’s quick action saves Panjab University student after suicide attempt

December 05, 2025 10:46 pm

The University has initiated counselling to support him in recovering from the trauma.

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Centre seeks two more months to decide on raising PU teachers’ retirement age

December 04, 2025 10:03 pm

Affidavit says Punjab opposes 65-year proposal; ministry cites need for wider consultations

Student leaders said the shutdown would halt classes, stop administrative work and block entry at all university gates.

Panjab University Bachao Morcha warns of campus shutdown on November 26

November 21, 2025 9:20 am

Students allege threats against activist; FIR yet to be lodged

Panjab University postpones exams

November 17, 2025 9:06 am

The university's decision came after the protesting students announced that they would boycott the exams until the schedule for the Senate polls, which have not been held in over a year, is announced.

The PU Bachao Morcha had led massive demonstrations last week demanding that the university announce Senate elections and roll back recent administrative decisions. (File)

Cracks emerge in PU Bachao Morcha over Punjab–Haryana divide

November 13, 2025 2:13 pm

The PU Bachao Morcha had led massive demonstrations last week demanding that the university announce Senate elections and roll back recent administrative decisions.

HC orders regularisation of 2 long-serving contractual teachers at Panjab University

November 11, 2025 4:07 pm

The ruling condemned indefinite contractual employment as exploitation, directed Panjab University to regularise the teachers appointed through due process for over 12 years.

After a flip-flop, Centre finally withdraws controversial notification on PU

November 08, 2025 8:44 am

The flip-flop came hours after Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann vowed to challenge the move in the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

PU Bachao Morcha says Nov 10 massive protest on: 'Centre is making a mockery of the issue'

November 06, 2025 8:09 am

Meanwhile, confusion prevailed on the Panjab University campus on Wednesday, with the release of the notification by the Ministry of Education, stating that the Centre “withdraws its decision to scrap the Panjab University Senate”.