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Mahatma Gandhi University is offering a unique opportunity for individuals to explore the field of drone technology and obtain certification from the Director General of Civil Aviation. The upcoming certificate course, set to commence in January 2024, is strategically crafted to empower students for prospective careers in science and technology. Facilitated over 12 weeks, the programme focused on remotely piloted aircraft systems […]

  Dr. B. Prakash Kumar, the former Registrar of Mahatma Gandhi University has completed his term and vacated the position. Dr. Prakash Kumar has served in this capacity since February 15, 2020. He will continue to contribute to the university fraternity as a Professor at the School of Biosciences. In the interim, Dr. K. Jayachandran, […]

Prof. Bernard Haykel, a distinguished Professor at Princeton University, USA, and the Chair Professor of the Nelson Mandela Chair for Afro-Asian Studies at Mahatma Gandhi University, delivered the opening lecture of the chair for the current year. Emphasising the critical need for non-military solutions to the Israel-Palestine conflict, Prof. Haykel outlined the complexities involved and […]

Mahatma Gandhi University has granted accreditation to the research centre operated by the private bioscience company Agro Bio-Tech (ABTEC) in Kottayam. This move is part of implementing the triple helix system, where educational institutions, private industry, and the government collaborate for social and economic development.   V.N. Vasavan, Minister for Co-operation and Registration, handed over […]

  Commemorating the fortieth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi University, a statue of Mahatma Gandhi was installed in front of the administrative office of the university. The statue was unveiled by the Vice-Chancellor Dr. C.T. Aravindakumar in the presence of syndicate members, staff, and students. Syndicate member Adv. Job Maichil M.L.A honoured the sculptor Mr. Thomas […]

In the pursuit of establishing four-year undergraduate programmes, Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) has commenced the formulation of  the draft syllabi. Following the successful completion of the initial phase dedicated to launching these extended-degree programmes, workshops have been initiated across various centres to meticulously craft the syllabus. Higher Education Minister Dr. R. Bindu inaugurated the workshops, […]

Ananya Jahanara Kabir , the distinguished scholar and Professor of English literature at King’s College, London, has been chosen for the Mar Chrysostom International Visiting Fellowship for the year 2023-24. The fellowship is instituted by Mar Chrysostom Chair at Mahatma Gandhi University for the scholars of international standing to conduct a study visit to India […]

Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) has undertaken a commendable initiative by establishing a substantial volunteer force dedicated to disaster relief efforts. The disaster management team, named ‘MGU Team On Spot,’ comprises 4800 individuals, including volunteers from the National Service Scheme (NSS) and NCC cadets from affiliated colleges of the University. Remarkably, this marks the first instance […]

As the sun set over the University College, Thiruvananthapuram, the main venue came to life with a Western group song performed by Anna.C.Xavi and her fellow students from S.H. College, Thevara. This captivating performance set the stage for a memorable evening.   Aryavrunda Nair, another student from the same college, followed with a delightful rendition […]

The conversion of research findings into practical products, such as fabric from pineapple leaves, nutrient-rich food from banana peels, wound-healing patches from coconut fibre, and innovative speaking gloves for mute individuals, underscores the remarkable potential within academic and research pursuits. Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kottayam, has proudly presented a diverse array of such accomplishments at […]

The prospect of converting all organic materials, from food waste to dried leaves, into a valuable resource is a message powerfully conveyed by Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) to visitors at the Keraleeyam programme in Thiruvananthapuram. At MGU’s exhibit at University College, a remarkable transformation is on display. Organic waste generated on the campus has been […]

The Mahatma Gandhi University’s presentation on the conversion of academic and research ventures into startups has garnered attention in the ‘Keraleeyam’ programme held in Thiruvananthapuram. This presentation took place during a micro-event organised by the Higher Education Department at the University College, Thiruvananthapuram. Dr. Santhosh Thampi, the Director of the School of Management and Business […]

                                                                                                The South Korean Ambassador to India, Chang […]

The International Conference ‘Engaging with Polar Regions: Science, Human Ecology, and Geopolitics’ (EPR 2023), hosted by the International Centre for Polar Studies (ICPS) at Mahatma Gandhi University in collaboration with the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, Goa, was inaugurated by K.P. Sudheer and chaired by Prof. (Dr.) C.T. Aravindakumar, the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor. […]

                    The International Centre for Polar Studies (ICPS), Mahatma Gandhi University, in collaboration with National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, Goa, will be hosting a three-day international conference on ‘Engaging with Polar Regions:Science, Human Ecology and Geopolitics’(  EPR 2023 ).   Scheduled to commence on […]

Dreams are now on the cusp of becoming a reality at Mahatma Gandhi University, where sports enthusiasts, including aspiring athletes and those pursuing higher education in sports, are seeing new opportunities to realise their ambitions. The university’s long-cherished dream is on the verge of materialising with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between […]

                                                          Mahatma Gandhi University, which has established a pioneering model in business innovation and incubation, has received recognition from the Kerala Startup Mission for its outstanding performance […]

Mahatma Gandhi University, a pioneer in promoting elderly-friendly activities through the University of the Third Age (U3A) movement, is now extending its successful model to rural areas. In collaboration with the Elikkulam Gram Panchayat, which recently received recognition as the State’s best neighbourhood organisation for the elderly, MGU is embarking on a pilot project to […]

Ange Nzihou, a Professor at IMT Mines Albi, France, suggested that Indian cities should utilise modern technologies for scientific waste management. While delivering a lecture at Mahatma Gandhi University on municipal waste management strategies, he emphasised the importance of the following specific practices of waste management adopted by European countries. When garbage removed from cities […]

            For the third consecutive year, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, has secured a place in the World University Rankings published by the London-based Times Higher Education. It shares the Second Position with Anna University ,Tamil Nadu and Jamia Millia Islamia University ,New Delhi.   MGU, which was previously ranked in […]

MGU Maintains Its Streak in Times World University Rankings   For the third consecutive year, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, has secured a place in the World University Rankings published by the London-based Times Higher Education. It shares the Second Position with Anna University ,Tamil Nadu and Jamia Millia Islamia University ,New Delhi.   MGU, which […]

The Chief Minister’s NavaKerala Post-Doctoral Fellowships Programme is now open for applications, offering eligible candidates a unique chance to engage in groundbreaking research at Mahatma Gandhi University’s inter-university centres. This prestigious programme, established by the Higher Education Department of the Government of Kerala and Kerala State Higher Education Council, seeks to drive research for the […]

Istvan Perczel, a renowned Hungarian scholar of early Christianity has been appointed as Mar Chrysostom Chair at Mahatma Gandhi University. Currently professor at the Department of Medieval Studies, Central European University, Vienna, Perczel  has conducted extensive  research on the history of  the Saint Thomas Christians of Kerala, and has been heading a project since 2000,  […]

Two M.Tech students from the School of Energy Materials,Mahatma Gandhi University, have received fellowships of foreign universities. Satyajit Shaji will study at Curtin University’s Western Australian School of Mines , Australia and Ali Abubakar  at Berkeley National Laboratory in the United States as part of their final year internship.   Satyajit Shaji, who has been […]

  Fourteen students of the School of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology have been selected for coveted fellowships in top universities in foreign countries. Students of M.Tech and M.Sc courses have received fellowships in America, Poland, Germany, Australia and Taiwan as part of their final year internship. One of the M.Sc students will conduct research at the […]