Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 2009 |
| Location | Bajol , Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Affiliations | UGC |
| Website |
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Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, also known simply as Shoolini University, is a private university located near the village Bajol in Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, India. It is run under the aegis of Foundation of Life Sciences and Business Management.
The university has been awarded research projects from government bodies like DST, ICMR, DRDO, DAE, MNRE.[1]
History
Shoolini University was established in 2009 as India's first biotechnology university.
Academics
The university has a research driven model and offers programmes in Biotechnology, Management Sciences, Liberal Arts, Engineering, Sciences, and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Accreditation
The university is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC)[2] and the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI).[3] In 2016, the National Assessment and Accreditation Council accredited the university as B++.[4]
Rankings
| University rankings | |
|---|---|
| General – India | |
| NIRF (Universities) (2018)[5] | 101–150 |
| Pharmacy – India | |
| NIRF (2018)[6] | 30 |
Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences was ranked in the 101–150 band among universities in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranking in 2018[5] and 30 in the pharmacy ranking.[6]
Activities
Tieups and associations
The university is continuously looking to expand its activities with reputed international and national universities and organisations. Shoolini University has signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) with several. Some of them are:
- University of Arkansas, United States[7]
- Seoul National University
- Chung Yuan Christian University
- University of LA Verne, USA
- British Columbia Institute of Technology
- Bukovinian State Medical University, Ukraine[8]
- Sprott Shaw College, Canada[9][10]
- Ulster University[11]
- Lanzhou University, China
- University of Suwon, South Korea[12]
- Gachon University, South Korea[12]
- Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), South Korea[12]
- Kabul University
- Consortium of Universities — 'One Belt, One Road'[13]
Guru Series of Lecture
Named after the Paramahansa Yogananda, the university has initiated a novel lecture series under the banner of 'Guru Series of Lectures'. Luminaries from various fields are called to the institution to address the students and faculty on topics of their interest. Some of the speakers who have visited under this lecture series include Nobel Laureate Robert Huber, India's first woman IPS Officer Kiran Bedi, Kamal Davar and World Food Prize winner Howarth Bouis.
International Dialogue on Himalayan Ecology
The university in association with 'Dialogue Highway' hosted the first International Dialogue on Himalayan Ecology om its campus from 30-31 January to 1 February 2016. The event brought together activists, experts, academicians, policymakers, environmentalists, scientists, students, and civil society. National Green Tribunal Chairman Justice Swatanter Kumar, Vice Chancellor of several universities including Panjab University Vice Chancellor Prof Arun Grover; Professor Tej Pratap, former Vice-Chancellor of Sher-e-Kashmir University; Dr Shekhar Pathak of PAHAR, Nanital and many more.[14][15][16]
References
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 16 September 2016. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
- ↑ "Consolidated List Private Universities as+ on 14.01.2016" (PDF). Ugc.ac.in. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- ↑ India, Pharmacy Council of. "Approved Degree institutions u/s 12". Pci.nic.in. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- 1 2 "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2018 (Universities)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Human Resource Development. 2018.
- 1 2 "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2018 (Pharmacy)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Human Resource Development. 2018. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
- ↑ "U of A Inks Agreement with Shoolini University". News.uark.edu. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- ↑ "Shoolini University inks MoU with Ukraine varsity". Hindustantimes.com. 16 July 2013. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- ↑ "Shoolini University inks MoU with Sprott College, Canada". news.webindia123.com. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 15 December 2017. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- ↑ University, Ulster (12 December 2017). "Current partners". Ulster.ac.uk. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- 1 2 3 "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Himachal PLUS". Tribuneindia.com. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 19 December 2016.
- ↑ "2-day International Dialogue on Himalayan Ecology to be held at Shoolini University". News.webindia123.com. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 19 December 2016.
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