The Zoology department society 'Oyster' has been very active in organising events over the year for keeping students involved in various extra and co-curricular activities. Competitions such as quiz and poster making have been highlights of these events as they have helped students think 'out of the box'. Seminars and lectures have been organized as well under the aegis of the society, where eminent speakers have enlightened the students and their interaction has inspired them to pursue careers in pure sciences.
Department of Zoology, Shivaji College, organised a webinar on Zoom platform on April 29, 2020 at 10.30 AM on the topic, “Biosafety measures and Biocontainment of pathogens in research.” The speaker for the event was Dr. Manpreet Kaur who is a Scientist (Biosafety and Biocontainment), Biosafety Support Unit of Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India and Regional Centre for Biotechnology, India.
A poster making competition was organised by ‘OYSTER’ the Zoological society, Shivaji College under the aegis of IQAC in the last week of April, 2020. The theme for the poster was entitled ‘Psychological, Socio-Economic and Health Effect Of Covid-19 Pandemic’. It was a first of its kind ‘open to all undergraduate students’ competition and entries were received from all over the country.
Department of Zoology organised a four- week Summer Training Program, “Disease & Diagnostics” under DBT Star College Scheme from June 17- July 12, 2019.
Health Camp, “Know your Wellness” was organised on July 5 and 9, 2019 for the admission seeking students, accompanying parents and faculty members at Shivaji College under DBT Star College Scheme.
Campus Dragonfly Count Survey, workshop and Lecture was organised on August 20, 2019 under DBT Star College Scheme in collaboration with WWF India, Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) & CEC Delhi.
Campus Butterfly Count Survey, workshop and Lecture September 19, 2019 under DBT Star College Scheme in collaboration with WWF India, Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) & CEC Delhi.
A National Seminar on “Recent Trends in Biological Research and Career Prospects” organised by Department of Zoology under the auspices of the DBT Star College Scheme Program on September 27, 2019. Inter College Lab Skill Training Programme organised at Shivaji College under DBT Star College Scheme from November 27- December 3, 2019.
