Faculty Development Program on Research Methodology at GNA University 

Jalandhar, January 1, 2023: Research and Development Cell at GNA University conducted one week Faculty Development Programme on Research Methodology. The main objective behind this FDP was to make all the basic concepts pertaining to research clear to the research scholars and faculty members. 

The eminent speakers of this faculty development programme addressed various aspects related to Fundamentals of Research writing, Process of setting the Objectives, Introduction to Review of Literature, Searching and writing a quality Literature, Identification of research gaps & Theory Building using Literature Review, searching the relevant database, journal and literature. Introduction and Use of Mendeley for Referencing, Bibliography generation from Mendeley, Importing and Exporting references, Correlation and Regression, Hypothesis Formulation, Concept and types of Hypothesis, Hypothesis Procedure ,One-tailed and Two-Tailed Tests, Type-I and Type-II Error along with the  Practice Sessions.

Dr. Neeraj Puri, Dean, Research & Development welcomed the participants and shared the importance of this programme. During the Inaugural Ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor Dr. VK Rattan while addressing the participants said that such programmes help in creating and sustaining a culture of research excellence and advances new initiatives in research. He stressed on professional development by supporting the research goals of individual faculty members. 

Dr. Hemant Shama, the Pro-Vice Chancellor said, “The FDP programme will be really beneficial for the participants during their research Journey and open new vistas in the field of research.”

Dean Academics, Dr. Monika Hanspal encouraged the faculty members to participate in more such programmes. Dr. Yogesh Bhalla, HOD, School of Natural Sciences presented the vote of thanks in the closing ceremony and said, “I am sure that this Faculty Development Program will contribute significantly to the development of research productivity and excellence at our institution.”

The Chancellor Gurdeep Singh Sihra said, “GNA University is proud of the dedication shown by the participating faculty members and commends their enthusiasm for advancing their research capabilities.”