DOON UNIVERSITY DEHRADUN

SSR PART-I
DOON UNIVERSITY, DEHRADUN
Research: Joint research programmes with research institutes have helped the
faculty and students in conducting research in diverse areas like natural
resources and environmental monitoring. Students and faculty are able to
access sophisticated equipments and on line journals.
Publication: Joint research publications with universities and research
institutions have enhanced the academic standard of faculty and students. This
has resulted in a wider academic recognition to the University.
Consultancy: The collaborations with local bodies, NGOs and other institutes
have helped us in identifying our strengths in various areas. These are
instrumental in enhancing competency and expertise in faculty and students.
Extension: Associations with various GOs and NGOs helped in strengthening
our network with the community and were also instrumental in fulfilling our
social responsibilities.
Student placement: The number of industries visiting the University for
Campus Interviews has increased due to linkages with industries. Large
number of students have benefited in getting placement offers through on thejob
training and internship programmes.
3.7.3 Has the university signed any MoUs with institutions of
national/international importance/other universities/ industries/corporate
houses etc.? If yes, how have they enhanced the research and development
activities of the university?
Yes: University has signed MoU with premier research Institutions of repute
such as:
1. Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun.
2. Wadia Institute of Himalayan, Geology, Dehradun
3. Indian Instiute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun
4. Instruments Research and Development Establishment (IRDE),
Dehradun
5. University of Osnabruck, Germany
3.7.4 Have the university-industry interactions resulted in the
establishment / creation of highly specialized laboratories / facilities?
Chair for Public Policy has been established by NTPC in School of Social
Sciences, Doon University. The centre has developed documents and reports
on various socio-economic aspects of the governance of the state. The Centre
has been instrumental in supporting policy making in the state.
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