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Going Global Workshop on Green Chemistry Education for a Sustainable Tomorrow

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A three-day Going Global Workshop was organized from 27th to 29th May, 2022, under the prestigious Going Global Partnership project awarded by British Council. The workshop, titled "Green Chemistry Education Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow," was jointly organized by the Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence, University of York, Hindu College, University of Delhi, Green Chemistry Network Centre, University of Delhi, and the University of Ladakh. The workshop aimed to design a course on Green Chemistry Education and facilitate an exchange program between India and the UK.

Key Takeaways:

  • The workshop was attended by Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, who emphasized the importance of adopting and implementing real green chemistry in daily life.
  • He also suggested cyclical practices such as cycling for an hour on World Environment Day, water management through self-control, and using electronic vehicles to save electricity.
  • The workshop included a highly interactive and brainstorming session between practitioners and students, where students worked in groups to come up with effective suggestions for the course design.
  • Prof. Anju Srivastava, Hindu College Principal, mentioned that the workshop's efforts were directed towards designing a course on Green Chemistry Education through which talented and potential students can undergo an exchange program between India and the UK.
  • Dr. A. S. Matharu emphasized the need for internationalization of Higher Education, equipping teachers with the latest technology and education methodology, and developing a Green Chemistry curriculum to enable increased mobility and address local and global challenges.
  • The workshop was graced by the presence of renowned academic experts, industry practitioners, and dynamic personalities from multinational companies.

Statistics:

  • The workshop was organized from 27th to 29th May, 2022.
  • The workshop was attended by Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal and several other distinguished guests.
  • The Green Chemistry Network Centre provided thought-provoking research-based interactions.
  • The workshop included a dynamic panel discussion with Vice-President, API, R&D, Dr. Rakeshwar Bandichhor, and Dr. David Constable, Director, ACS GCI, ACS.

Sources:

  • Sarkaritel. (Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission).

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