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Focus on research: Barnala

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Addresses second convocation of SRM University at Kattankulathur

TAMBARAM: Governor Surjit Singh Barnala on Wednesday underlined the significance of pursuing higher education and the need for educational institutions to accord priority to research activities.

"Universities should be dynamic and application oriented," the Governor told the second convocation of SRM University in Kattankulathur.

"The expansion of knowledge in research fields is necessary for the development of a nation," Mr. Barnala said. He added that priority should be given for research, as it would help widen intellectual horizons.

Pointing out that education did not end with graduation, he called upon the students to continue updating their knowledge, specialise in their respective fields, and allot time for higher studies. He also handed over medals and certificates to rank holders.

Vice-chancellor P. Sathyanarayanan said 1,459 graduates of SRM University and 535 graduates in colleges of the SRM group and affiliated to Anna University received their degrees on Wednesday.

The function was held in the new auditorium constructed at a cost of Rs.15 crore.

The university received grants to the tune of Rs.2.1 crore from the Central Government for research in the fields of nanotechnology and biotechnology, Mr. Sathyanarayanan said.

Chancellor T.R. Pachamuthu and pro vice-chancellor T.P. Ganesan spoke.

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