SNDT Women?s University to go hi-tech to connect campuses

MUMBAI: According to the annual report presented at the 62nd convocation at Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey (SNDT) Women's University on Tuesday, all three campuses of the university, (Juhu and Churchgate in Mumbai, and one in Pune), will be connected via a fibre optic network and a single server to boost campus interaction. The university is moving towards using information and communication technology (ICT) for classroom learning.

"For the first time, not just winners but all PhD holders were felicitated on the dais at Tuesday's convocation programme," said vice chancellor Vasudha Kamat. Compared to 29 PhD scholars in the 2012-11 academic year, this year 68 students completed their doctoral degree. Research work completed by PhD scholars ranges from the fields of music to management, and Hindi to telecommunication. The university awarded degrees and diplomas to, 21375 students from its range of 155 programmes for the completion of their PhD, MPhil, Masters and PG diplomas in addition to Bachelor's and undergraduate degrees. Dr Rani Abhay Bang, social activist and co-director, of SEARCH, Gadchiroli was conferred the degree of Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa) for her contribution in public health, clinical research and social change.

Chief guest Dr Amrita Patel, chairperson, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) delivered the convocation address.

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