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Experts highlighted the significant influence of Chavittu Natakam on Kerala’s theatrical heritage at the Karika Folk Lore Fest held at MG University’s School of Letters. While Sanskrit dramas often dominate discussions on the history of theatrical tradition, they emphasised that the contributions of Chavittu Natakam cannot be overlooked. Participants noted that a renewed vitality is […]

Mahatma Gandhi University’s School of Letters has launched “Karika,” a four-day folklore festival in association with Mumbai Keli, as part of V.C Harris Vaijnanika Sadas. The festival promises to be an extravaganza featuring international seminars, memorial lectures, face-to-face interactions with artists, exhibitions, art dinners, and film screenings. Sajaneev Ithithanam introduced the rhythms of Mayilpeelithookkam and […]

  The newly inaugurated FIFA-standard natural turf football court at Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) will play a pivotal role in advancing the sports development of both the University and Kottayam district, said Dr. R. Bindu, Minister for Higher Education and Social Justice, during the inauguration ceremony. Mahatma Gandhi University, known for producing 11 Olympians and […]

Mahatma Gandhi University’s School of Letters presents “Karika,” a folk lore festival, in collaboration with Mumbai Keli, as part of VC Harris Vaijnanika Sadas, from October 22-25. This four-day extravaganza promises to be a treasure trove of intellectual and artistic delights, featuring international seminars, memorial lectures, face-to-face interactions with artists, exhibitions, art dinners, and film […]

Mahatma Gandhi University, renowned for nurturing many stars in the sports arena, including 11 Olympians, now boasts a FIFA-standard football court. Vice Chancellor Dr. C.T. Aravindakumar announced that Minister for Higher Education and Social Justice Dr. R. Bindu will inaugurate the new natural turf floodlit football court at the MGU stadium on October 22, as […]

Selected Kudumbashree members from various districts of Kerala spent a day exploring the applications of drone technology in their livelihoods. Although some participants already possessed basic knowledge about drones used in agriculture, the one-day workshop held at Mahatma Gandhi University significantly boosted their confidence.The workshop took place at the School of Environmental Sciences (SES) on […]

The Kudumbashree Mission, in collaboration with Mahatma Gandhi University’s School of Environmental Sciences, will train its members to leverage drone technology in agriculture. Earlier, a drone training programme was organised for select Kudumbashree members across all districts in the state under the central government’s Drone Didi programme. This new initiative aims to enhance knowledge and […]

The International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (IIUCNN) at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, and Satbayev University, Kazakhstan, are jointly organising a 3-day international conference on Polymers, Composites, Nanocomposites, and Biocomposites (ICPCNB 2024). Scheduled for November 8-10, 2024, the conference is expected to welcome over 200 delegates from around the globe. Participants will […]

The Business Innovation and Incubation Centre (BIIC) of Mahatma Gandhi University, in collaboration with Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), is organising a 3-day Entrepreneurship Development Programme from 15th to 17th October 2024 at the University Campus in Kottayam. The programme is open to anyone interested in entrepreneurship, including UG, PG students, research scholars, and faculties, at […]

Mahatma Gandhi University has marked a significant stride in the London-based Times Higher Education’s latest World University Rankings. The University has advanced to the 401-500 rank band in the 2025 rankings, up from the 501-600 category in 2024.Apart from MGU, there are only three other universities from India in the 401-500 rank category: Anna University […]

A seminar titled ‘Contemporary Issues in Intellectual Property Rights: Emerging Technologies, Access to Medicine, and Sustainability’ was held at Mahatma Gandhi University’s School of International Relations and Politics (SIRP) on October 7, 2024. In collaboration with the Intellectual Property Rights Information Centre – Kerala (IPRIC-K), the event convened experts to explore the intricate relationships between […]

Mahatma Gandhi University has launched initiatives to foster entrepreneurship among students as part of its Honours Degree Programmes. Under the auspices of the University’s Business Innovation and Incubation Centre, a five-day workshop was organised in connection with the Honours degree and entrepreneurship programme, with additional activities aimed at nurturing students as prospective employers. The system […]

Former Education Minister Sri  M.A. Baby emphasised the need for political and cultural vigilance to safeguard freedom of religion and belief in India. He made this remark while delivering the keynote address at a colloquium titled ‘ The State of Religious Freedom in India,’ a joint initiative by the Inter University Centre for Social Science […]

Dr. Bismi Gopalakrishnan has formally assumed the office of Registrar at Mahatma Gandhi University. With her appointment as Registrar, Dr. Bismi Gopalakrishnan marks a milestone in MGU’s history as its first woman to be appointed as Registrar .   Dr. Bismi Gopalakrishnan holds multiple roles, including Head of the School of Indian Legal Thought and […]

Dr. C.T Aravindakumar, Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University, inaugurated the Gandhi Jayanti Day celebration, honouring the Father of the Nation. He  offered floral tributes and garlanded the statue, emphasising the relevance of Gandhiji’s ideals . Dr. P.P. Naushad, Director of the School of Gandhian Thought and Developmental Studies and Coordinator of the Gandhi Jayanti […]

Prof. Sabu Thomas, former Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University, and Dr.M.S.Sreekala and Dr.E.K.Radhakrishnan, University faculty members, have retained their prestigious positions among the world’s top 2% scientists in the 2024 list compiled by Stanford University ,USA and Elsevier, Netherlands. This esteemed recognition is based on the criteria evaluating the quality and impact of their […]

Dr. Bismi Gopalakrishnan has been appointed as the Registrar of Mahatma Gandhi University. She holds multiple roles, including Head of the School of Indian Legal Thought and the Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension, as well as Director of Research at MGU.   Dr. Bismi Gopalakrishnan’s academic journey has been marked by numerous distinguished roles […]

Mahatma Gandhi University’s Syndicate approved the proposal to start online language courses as part of its Honours degree programmes. Chaired by the Vice Chancellor Dr. C.T Aravindakumar, the meeting recommended the introduction of courses in French, German and Tamil language in the first phase. These language courses can be studied in the first two semesters. […]

A group of five students from the Institute for Multidisciplinary Programmes in Social Sciences at Mahatma Gandhi University participated in the Indian Youth Parliament held in Jaipur from September 15 to 17. The students – Aiden George, S. Advaitha, Hashim Shahid, Vijay Shankar, and Abhinav B. George – were accompanied by two faculty members, Dr. […]

Mahatma Gandhi University is organising a Colloquium on “The Status of Freedom of Religion in India,” hosted by the Inter University Centre for Social Science Research and Extension (IUCSSRE) and the Mar Chrysostom Chair at MGU. The event, organised in collaboration with the Mumbai-based Centre for Study of Society and Secularism (CSSS), will be held […]

The School of Environmental Sciences at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, observed International Coastal Clean-Up Day on September 21 with a clean-up activity at Alleppey beach. This programme serves as a prelude to the University’s upcoming campaign to phase out single-use plastics on campus. A team of 30 volunteers, including MSc students, PhD scholars, staff, and […]

  The Business Innovation and Incubation Centre (BIIC) of Mahatma Gandhi University is organising a 5-day Faculty Development Programme on entrepreneurship focusing on the FYUGP framework. Ada E. Yonath, the esteemed Israeli Nobel laureate in Chemistry, will inaugurate the programme online on September 25th.This event aims to foster collaborative networking and provide guidance to nurture […]

NanoFest-24, the second edition organised by the School of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at Mahatma Gandhi University in connection with International Nanotechnology Day, will take place on October 9th and 10th. Renowned nanotechnology researchers, students, scientists, and industry visionaries from around the globe will participate in this prestigious two-day event, which will be held at the […]

The National Service Scheme (NSS) at Mahatma Gandhi University  is set to form a folk song troupe. Twenty students from various teams that participated in the University-level competition for NSS units have been selected for this initiative.   The troupe will begin stage performances after completing special training and is expected to perform at various […]

Minister for Co-operation and Devaswom V.N.Vasavan stated that the ongoing infrastructure development projects at Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) will enhance the University’s growth momentum. He was inaugurating a new high mast lamp installed near the main gate of the University. It is a source of pride for the entire state that MGU continuously maintains excellence […]