HRDC Activities/Other Programmes 2004-2007 :

1. Workshop on Video Film Making by Barbara Castleton, Senior English Language Fellow, U.S.A. from June 20-26, 2007 organized in collaboration with Institute of Journalism and Mass Communication at Academic Block.
2. Workshop on Creative Writing as an Extension of Learning by Barbara Castleton, Senior English Language Fellow, U.S.A. on June 19, 2007 at Academic Block.
3. Workshop on CV and Port-Folio Management by Barbara Castleton, Senior English Language Fellow, U.S.A. on June 18, 2007 at Academic Block.
4. Workshop on Designing a Multi-Discipline ESP Course by Barbara Castleton, Senior English Language Fellow, U.S.A. on May 05-10, 2007 at Academic Block.
5. Workshop on Creative Writing - Want to be a Writer- II by Barbara Castleton, Senior English Language Fellow, U.S.A. on April 29, 2007 at Academic Block.
6. Workshop on Creative Writing - Want to be a Writer- I by Barbara Castleton, Senior English Language Fellow, U.S.A. on April 22, 2007 at Academic Block.
7. Special Lecture by Prof. K. Ram Krishna Rao, Chairman, ICPR, New Delhi on Philosophy- A Global and Regional Symbiosis on December 12, 2006 jointly organised by UGC-Academic Staff College, University of Lucknow and ICPR, Lucknow at ICPR Centre.
8. Interface with Professor Franz Josef Durst, Technical University Stuttgart, Germany on December 05, 2006 jointly organized with Topper’s Academy, University of Lucknow at Auditorium of Business Administration, University of Lucknow.
9. Organised Special Lecture by Mr. Ajai Agarwal, Director, Rapid Learning Systems, Kolkatta on Unlocking your potential on December 01, 2006 with Topper’s Academy, University of Lucknow, Lucknow at Auditorium of Business Administration, University of Lucknow.
10. Senior English Language Fellow arrives. Ms. Barbara Castleton and Mr. Richard Boyum Regional ELF Programme Coordinator, American Embassy, New Delhi launch the second session of collaborative work with the UGC-HRDC, University of Lucknow.
11. Interface with Ms. Marian Scheugraf, Science Counsellor, German Embassy, New Delhi and Inauguration of German Film Festival from November 16 to 21, 2006 jointly organised by UGC-Academic Staff College and Topper’s Academy, University of Lucknow at Academic Block.
12. Interface with Mr. Adnan Siddiqui, Counsellor for Cultural Affairs, American Embassy and Board Chairman USEFI, New Delhi on U.S. – Higher Education on November 08, 2006 jointly organised by UGC-Academic Staff College and Topper’s Academy, University of Lucknow at Malviya Hall.

13. Organised Public lecture on Indo-US Relations by Prafull Bidwai and Nuclear Disarmament by Gauhar Raza on October 14, 2006 by UGC-Academic Staff College, University of Lucknow at Malviya Hall.
14. Organised Seminar and Essay Competition on Challenges of Globalisation and India on September 26, 2006 jointly with University of Lucknow Research Scholars’ Association at Malviya Hall.
15. Organised workshop on India Corruption Study 2005 on September 15, 2006 jointly with Transparency International India (Central & Eastern UP Chapter) at Malviya Hall, University of Lucknow.
16. Organised UNICEF Programme from June 16, 2006 to August 16, 2006 jointly with International Affairs Cell, University of Lucknow at Academic Block.
17. Organised a Special Lecture on Communal Harmony and the role of a Teacher by Mr. S.K. Agnihotori, IAS (Retd.) on August 16, 2006 at Academic Block, University of Lucknow.
18. Special lecture organised on Teaching of Physics with Information Technology by Prof. George Simon, University of California Longbeach, USA on August 08, 2006 at Academic Block, University of Lucknow.
19. Organised a Seminar on Women’s Empowerment Forward-looking Strategies for the XIth Plan of Uttar Pradesh jointly with Institute of Women’s Studies, University of Lucknow, and Department of Planning Government of Uttar Pradesh on June 19, 2006 at Education Department University of Lucknow.
20. Organised the Regional Level Refresher Course in Persian for University Teachers from April 26-May 08, 2006 jointly with Cultural House, Islamic Republic of Iran, New Delhi at Academic Block, University of Lucknow.
21. Interface with Lyngdoh Committee on Student Union Elections in Indian Unversities Jointly organised by UGC-Academic Staff College, University of Lucknow and Department of Planning Govt. of U.P. Lucknow on March 27, 2006 at Yojana Bhawan, Lucknow.
22. Organised Seminar on Pluralism, special papers presented by Prof. Vibha Chaturvedi Delhi University and Ms. Robin D. Diallo, Cultural Counsellor American Embassy, New Delhi on March 22, 2006 at Academic Block, University of Lucknow.
23. Organised Special Lecture by Professor R.K. Megh, Chandigarh from March 29-31, 2006 at Academic Block & Auditorium of Education Department University of Lucknow.
24. Organised workshop for Apprentice Trainees for Rural Development by Pradan on February 18, 2006 with NGO Pradan & Department of Women’s Studies, University of Lucknow at Academic Block on February 18, 2006.
25. Special lecture organised on Technical Education in India by Prof. B.K. Patnaik, IIT Kanpur on December 20, 2005 at Sociology Auditorium, University of Lucknow.
26. Organised a Workshop on The Technology of Study” by Scientologists Ms. Marion Whitta & Ms. Sharon Wilson, USA on December 06, 2005 at Academic Block
27. Special Lecture organised on Role of Youth by Dr. Kiran Bedi, IPS (First Woman Police Officer of India) on December 17, 2005 at Malviya Hall, University of Lucknow.
28. Special Lecture organised on Women’s Rights as Human Rights by Prof. Vibha Chaturvedi, New Delhi on December 16, 2005 at Academic Block.
29. Special Lecture organised on History of Women’s Movement by Prof. Zarina Bhatty, New Delhi on December 08, 2005 at Academic Block.

30. Senior English Language Fellow Programme launched with the arrival of Ms. Carole Beauclarke sponsored by American Embassy & US Department of State Washington from November 08, 2005 to July 2006 at Academic Block.
31. Organised an Interface with John Keay, Author of numerous classic history and travel works on India-A History on September 28, 2005 in collaboration with ABS Lucknow Chapter at I.T. College Auditorium, Lucknow.
32. Organised a Workshop on The Technology of Study by Scientologist Ms. Marion Whitta, USA on September 27, 2005 at Academic Block.
33. Organised a Special Lecture on Gandhian Thought by Prof. S.R. Chauhan, M.S. University, Baroda on September 19, 2005 at Academic Block.

34. Organised a one-day seminar on British Council online inaugurated by Mr. Rod Pryde, Director British Council of India in collaboration with ABS, Lucknow Chapter on September 02, 2005 at Malviya Hall, University of Lucknow, Lucknow.
35. Magic Pencil Exhibition jointly organised with British Council, New Delhi and ABS Lucknow Chapter at Rashtriya Lalit Kala Adademy, Lucknow from 31st March to 9th April 2005.
36. Organised National Seminar/Workshop for Senior Academicians on Employment Opportunities Through Higher Education in Uttar Pradesh jointly with University Grants Commission, New Delhi and Department of Planning, Government of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow on March 28-30, 2005 at Hotel Clarks Avadh, Lucknow.

37. Interface with Mr. Bernie Meyer, American Gandhi, Roman Catholic Priest of Washington (U.S.) on March 11, 2005 at HRDC Seminar Hall, Academic Block.
38. Organised an Open Lecture and Interface with Justice Leila Seth, the first Woman Chief Justice of a High Court in India on February 24, 2005 at HRDC Seminar Hall, Academic Block, University of Lucknow.
39. Interface with the author Ms. Natasha Pratap, Wanna Study in the US? 101 Tips to get you there jointly organised with Publishers – RUPA & Co. on February 21, 2005 at HRDC Seminar Hall, Academic Block, University of Lucknow.
40. Organised Open Lecture on Intellectual Tradition of India & the West by Prof. Kapil Kapoor, Professor of English & Concurrent Professor Centre for Sanskrit Studies, J.N.U., New Delhi on February 19, 2005 at Malviya Hall, University of Lucknow.
41. Organised a Festival of Films in English based on literary texts by women authors on their lives jointly with British Council India, Association of British Scholars Lucknow Chapter at Malviya Hall, University of Lucknow form February 15-20, 2005.
42. Organised an Open Lecture on Feminist Movement in India by Prof. Zarina Bhatty, New Delhi on February 14, 2005 at HRDC Seminar Hall, Academic Block, University of Lucknow.
43. Organised Communication Capacity Building Workshop for the students of Management, Mass Communication & Journalism jointly by ICC and UGC-Academic Staff College, University of Lucknow at HRDC Seminar Hall, Academic Block, University of Lucknow on January 25, 2005 & January 28-29, 2005.
44. A seminar on Negotiating Spaces: Women & Media jointly organised by All India Women’s Conference (AIWC), New Delhi, Department of Women & Child Welfare, HRD Ministry, Govt. of India and UGC-Academic Staff College, University of Lucknow at Malviya Hall, University of Lucknow on December 12, 2004.
45. Visit for an Interactive Session with the women of the village –Pipersand, Thana – Sarojini Nagar, Distt. Lucknow on December 11, 2004 jointly organised by All India Women’s Conference (AIWC), New Delhi and UGC-Academic Staff College, University of Lucknow on December 11, 2004.
46. Organised seminar on the occasion of the release of Hindi edition of the Talisman Report on Human Rights and Poverty Eradication unveiled by Justice Virendra Saran, Chairperson, Human Rights Commission, Uttar Pradesh and Mr. Amal Verma (I.A.S.), Principal Secretary, Department of Planning, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh jointly with British Council of India, Association of British Scholars Lucknow Chapter and Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative, (CHRI) at Conference Hall of RCUES, University of Lucknow on December 8, 2004.
47. Organised a special lecture on Indian Logical Thought by specialist from Liverpool University, U.K. Prof. Janardan Ganeri at Seminar Hall at Academic Block, UGC-Academic Staff College, University of Lucknow on December 01, 2004.
48. Open Lecture Series on Trends in Modernity & Trends in Post-Modernity jointly organised by Department of Philosophy and UGC-Academic Staff College, University of Lucknow at Seminar Hall, Academic Block, UGC-Academic Staff College, University of Lucknow on November 24, 2004.
49. Organised seminar on The Message of Buddha on the eve of International Philosophy Day jointly with Indian Council of Philosophical Research and Department of Philosophy, University of Lucknow at Malviya Hall on November 18, 2004.
50. Special Lecture Series delivered by Prof. S.K. Mukherjee, Mumbai on Secularism & Tolerance and Problem of Evil jointly by Indian Council of Philosophical Research, Department of Philosophy and UGC-Academic Staff College, University of Lucknow on November 16-17, 2004 at I.C.P.R., Lucknow.
51. Film Exhibition on A Narmada Diary of Anand Patwardhan & Simantini Dhuru organised by British Council of India, Association of British Scholars Lucknow Chapter and UGC-Academic Staff College, University of Lucknow at Academic Block, Lucknow on October 29th, 2004.
52. Organised Lecture for students of Mechanical Engineering & Computer Science on Robotics by Prof. Amanda Sharkey, University of Sheffield, U.K. jointly with British Council of India and Association of British Scholars Lucknow Chapter at the Institute of Engineering & Technology, Lucknow on October 27th, 2004.
53. Organised Lecture on Our Friends the Robots by Prof. Amanda Sharkey, University of Sheffield, U.K. jointly with British Council of India and Association of British Scholars Lucknow Chapter at Study Hall School, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow on October 26th, 2004.
54. Exhibition of Paintings of Dr. Lizzie Burns on Bio-Medical Research Inaugurated by Mr. Navneet Sehgal (I.A.S.), Secretary, Science & Technology, Government of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, Prof. Mahendra Bhandari, Vice-Chancellor, K.G.M.U., Lucknow and Dr. Guru Gujral, Head, SET, British Council of India jointly organised by British Council of India; Association of British Scholars Lucknow Chapter and UGC-Academic Staff College, University of Lucknow at King George Medical University - White Hall, Lucknow on October 26th, 2004.
55. Organised Lecture on Artificial Intelligence & Robotics by Prof. Amanda Sharkey, University of Sheffield, U.K. jointly organised with British Council of India and Association of British Scholars Lucknow Chapter at King George’s Medical University Auditorium - Brown Hall, Lucknow on October 26th, 2004.
56. Organised Debate Competition for the Tata Steel Rolling Trophy on the topic “In the Opinion on the House Rainwater Harvesting should be Legislated” jointly organised with British Council of India and Association of British Scholars Lucknow Chapter at Crystal Hall, Hotel Taj Residency, Lucknow on October 19th, 2004.
57. Special Briefing & Open Session on Scholarship Opportunities in United Kingdom (U.K.) for Art, Design, Architecture, Philosophy, English Literature, Law, Fashion Technology, Information Sciences, Humanities and Finance & Accounting students jointly organised with British Council of India and Association of British Scholars Lucknow Chapter at Malviya Hall, University of Lucknow on October 19th, 2004.
58. Special Briefing & Open Session on Scholarship Opportunities in United Kingdom (U.K.) for Management students and Media persons jointly organised with British Council of India and Association of British Scholars Lucknow Chapter at Education Department Auditorium, University of Lucknow on October 18th, 2004.
59. Seminar-cum-Workshop on Quality Assurance in Higher Education : Assessment & Accreditation of Colleges jointly organised with British Council of India and Association of British Scholars Lucknow at Malviya Hall, University of Lucknow onJuly 5th, 2004.