Refresher course in Chemistry underway

DIMAPUR, FEBRUARY 23 (MExN): The UGC-Academic Staff College and the Department of Chemistry, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong have jointly organized a Refresher Course for College and University Teachers which started from today, February 23 to March 15.  The Inaugural Function held today in the Academic Staff College, North-Eastern Hill University and was presided over by Prof. B. Myrboh Head, Department of Chemistry, stated a press note issued by Director of UCG-Academic Staff College, NEHU.
The chief guest was Prof. A. N. Rai Vice-Chancellor of North-Eastern Hill University, while speaking  on  the occasion emphasized the need  of direct interaction between  the participant teachers and  the faculty members of the department as  it provides a  unique opportunity in understanding  the  problems/difficulties  in implementing the course curriculum/syllabi apart from  the academic enrichment. This direct interaction is superior to the feedback that we receive from other channels.
Prof. Rakesh Mohan, Director UGC-Academic Staff College, North-Eastern Hill University emphasized in his speech the importance of Refresher Course in general for career advancement  of the  teachers, but most  importantly he pointed out that after attending this course, whatever updates in their  professional  knowledge they receive, should be passed  on to their  students at their respective work places.
While speaking on the occasion as Chairperson Prof. B. Myrboh informed that year 2011 is being celebrated as International Year of Chemistry with the Theme: “Chemistry–OUR LIFE, OUR FUTURE”. This is to celebrate the achievement of chemistry and its contribution to the well being of human kind and to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Madame Marie Curie getting Noble Prize and the foundation of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC).