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HSNC University’s K. C. College wins the title for Best Department of Microbiology in India

Dec 15, 2020 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Dr Niranjan Hiranandani, #Dr. Sejal Rathod, #HOD, #Microbiology, #Provost – HSNC University

New Delhi: One of Mumbai’s prestigious colleges, Kishinchand Chellaram (K. C.) College received National Award as one of the top three colleges for Microbiology in India. The award is conferred by Microbiologist’s Society, India which was established in the year 1996 and today has a presence in India as well as overseas. This community of 500 life members and 7000 students is supporting the incredible work of microbiology by giving awards to worthy institutes for the last three years to recognize their best offerings in the field of Microbiology.

KC College – a Hyderabad (Sind) National Collegiate Board’s educational institution for higher studies, now a constituent of HSNC cluster University has been contributing towards the field of microbiology since past 4 decades. Department of Microbiology was established in the year 1977 and offers BSc and MSc (By research and by papers).

Applauding the outcome of efforts, Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani, Provost – HSNC University said, “We are delighted to add this beautiful father to our cap. The microbiology department has shown its best. The entire department functions with an aim to provide a sound academic background for overall development of personality of students for a successful career in microbiology. With a strong focus on developing scientific and analytical thinking skills of the students, the department has always given importance to develop skills and competencies that have enduring value beyond the classroom so that continuous improvement and innovation in the field of microbiology is witnessed for the best of industry and mankind.”

The college has received Star status by DBT, Govt. of India and has been awarded with FIST programme by DST, Govt. of India, under which Microbiology department organises several co-curricular activities for the students. The department also has, in the past, associated with eminent organisations like BARC, IWSA, NIRRH, HiMedia, etc. to conduct several workshops and seminars.

Mentioning the achievements, Dr. Sejal Rathod, HOD of Microbiology explains their strategies to success stating, “To facilitate practical and hands-on learning, the students are provided with state-of-the-art research lab facilities. To take learning beyond the classroom, the department regularly organises interactive lectures, industry visits and group discussions. Research has been one of the strongest suits of the Microbiology department. Members of the faculty have, over the years, received research grants for many projects.”

The students in the department are placed at significant positions in the industry as well as research institutions. In the difficult times of the pandemic, several students of the department were working as Covid warriors in research labs throughout the year. It is an honour to have received this award by MSI in times where battling with the pandemic is the very first priority and with this badge the microbiology department at KC College is truly contributing at the best capacity.

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Malhotra Weikfield Foundation (MWF) makes dream into a reality

Nov 12, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #Chemistry, #dream into a reality, #Malhotra Weikfield Foundation, #Mathematics, #Microbiology, #MWF Scholarship programme, #Physics, #Statistics, #underprivileged students., #Zoology

The world of science is vast, every student wants to make a mark in that field by furthering their educational pursuits. However, it comes at a cost which is not affordable to many despite their high merits. To solve this issue the Malhotra Weikfield Foundation stretches out its hand to underprivileged students.

Every year, the program assists over 120 underprivileged meritorious students, who have secured 75% and above in their HSC and B.Sc. final year, to pursue their under-graduate B.Sc. degrees and postgraduate M.Sc. degrees respectively. These students are vested in various pure scientific fields such as Microbiology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Zoology, Statistics and Botany and Astrophysics.

The Foundation gives special preference to female students in a 2:1 ratio, as it is well-known that the underprivileged rural families will go all out to find funds to educate their sons, but rarely do the same for their daughters. Another special feature of the MWF Scholarship programme is providing each student with a Mentor to coach, guide and help them cope with issues faced in all aspects of life, thereby ensuring their overall intellectual development.

Malhotra Weikfield Foundation also conducts various workshops with help from their Alumni for students to help them gain knowledge and skills that will help them in their workplace in the future.

MWF lays a foundation for good education and in turn, helps them develop good life skills and character. This additional financial and emotional support helps them secure a good job, improve their social status in society as well as that of their family and look forward to a bright future.

Giving a person a skill is indeed better than giving them a thousand pieces of Gold! As the saying goes “If you give me a fish, I will eat for today, but if you teach me to fish, I will eat every day!!”