PU Hosts National Seminars to Explore Humanities in the Age of AI
The Department of English and Cultural Studies at Panjab University hosted two national seminars focusing on the challenges and transformations facing the humanities in an era of technological advancement, particularly in the context of Artificial Intelligence.
City Air News
Dec 2, 2024 09:47
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Chandigarh, December 1, 2024: The Department of English and Cultural Studies at Panjab University hosted two national seminars focusing on the challenges and transformations facing the humanities in an era of technological advancement, particularly in the context of Artificial Intelligence.
The seminars titled “Reinventing Humanities: Possibilities and Prospects in the Face of Crisis” and “Transitions in Folklore and Folk Studies” were aimed to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and explore innovative possibilities for the humanities in addressing societal changes.
The seminars featured eminent speakers, including Prof. Parmod Kumar from Indira Gandhi National Open University, Delhi, who delivered the keynote address. Prof. Harjinder Singh Laltu, a senior scientist from IIIT Hyderabad presented the valedictory address.
During the three days, PU scholars presented over 60 research papers, offering diverse perspectives on the evolving role of the humanities and cultural studies.
On the final day, a focused discussion on Folk Studies was led by Prof. Raj Kumar from Delhi University and Prof. Devender Kumar from Banaras Hindu University. The session engaged more than 50 scholars from across the country, fostering dialogue on traditional and cultural studies in contemporary academia.
Dr. Sudhir Mehra from the Department of English and Cultural Studies coordinated the seminars, which saw participation from faculty and scholars across disciplines, including Philosophy, Sociology, Women’s Studies, Hindi, Urdu, and Indian Theatre. Esteemed professors such as Prof. Akshaya Kumar, Prof. Deepti Gupta, Prof. Abhik Ghosh, and Dr. Surbhi Goel chaired the keynote and valedictory sessions.
A team of 20 scholars, led by Arunjot Kaur, Siddharth Singh, Nivedita, and Vikas Chaudhary, ensured the seamless execution of the seminars, which were highly praised for their academic rigor and organizational excellence.
