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Prof. Sabu Thomas, former Vice Chancellor and Director of the International and Inter-University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at Mahatma Gandhi University, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the prestigious Mines-Télécom Institute (IMT) in France. The recognition is in honour of his distinguished contributions to the advancement of science, particularly in the field of […]

Mahatma Gandhi University and the UK-based International Skill Development Corporation (ISDC) have signed an agreement for collaboration in the fields of Data Science and Data Analytics. This strategic partnership will enable MG University to offer globally accredited courses, fostering international research and placement opportunities.   By leveraging the vast potential of emerging fields in Data […]

Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kottayam, in association with the Dr. N Radhakrishnan International Centre for Medical Innovation (NRICMI), is set to host the CVDM Summit 2025, a Global Summit on Innovations in Cardiovascular and Venous Disease Management. The event will be conducted in a hybrid mode on December 13–14, 2025, at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. […]

Eliminating unhealthy habits is crucial for controlling diabetes and preventing it, said Dr. K. Sreekumaran Nair, a renowned endocrinologist and researcher at the Mayo Clinic in the United States. He was delivering a talk on “Altered Energetics and Health Ramifications” at Mahatma Gandhi University.   Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to severe health issues, including dementia. […]

As part of the 76th Republic Day Celebrations at MG University, Vice Chancellor, Dr. C.T. Aravindakumar has hoisted the Tricolour and took the salute of the parade. In his address, the Vice Chancellor emphasised the significance of safeguarding the Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression as guaranteed by the Constitution.   The parade was […]

  Students should strive to make use of the opportunities in the field of space studies, suggested Dr S. Unnikrishnan Nair, Director of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre in Thiruvananthapuram. He was delivering the P.K. Iyengar Memorial Lecture at Mahatma Gandhi University.   Space studies, a field that continues to evolve with time, offer immense […]

The P. K. Iyengar Memorial Lecture, organised as a prelude to the 37th Kerala Science Congress, will be held on January 24 at Mahatma Gandhi University. Dr. S. Unnikrishnan Nair, Director of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre in Thiruvananthapuram, will deliver the lecture.   The event, scheduled for 10:30 AM at the School of Chemical […]

In a significant move towards advancing the higher education sector, the state government has initiated steps to establish a Centre of Excellence at Mahatma Gandhi University by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU was handed over to university representatives by Dr. Rajan Gurukkal, Vice Chairman of the Kerala State Higher Education Council, in […]

  The K.R. Narayanan Chair for Human Rights and Social Justice at Mahatma Gandhi University is set to host a two-day lecture series titled ‘Epistemology of Writing’ on the 29th and 30th of January, 2025. The sessions will be held at the Seminar Hall of the School of Social Sciences, MGU.The event will feature renowned […]

The Vaikom Muhammad Basheer Chair at the School of Letters, Mahatma Gandhi University, has been reconstituted, with Dr. K.M. Krishnan, former Director and Senior Professor of the School of Letters, as its new Chair Professor. Dr. Krishnan has served as a member of the University Syndicate and Academic Council. He has also held positions such […]

  The younger generation is adding new laurels to the illustrious theatrical legacy of Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU). Aaramathe Viral (The Sixth Finger), a play by MGU’s School of Letters, has earned a prestigious spot at the International Theatre Festival of Kerala (ITFoK), organised by the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi and set to take place […]

A two-day national seminar titled “Invasives and Habitat Loss: A Threat to the Biodiversity of Kerala” commenced at Mahatma Gandhi University. Vice Chancellor Dr. C.T. Aravindakumar inaugurated the event. The seminar focuses on critical concerns affecting Kerala’s biodiversity, including habitat loss, invasive species, biodiversity conservation, and eco-restoration.   Dr. K. Jayachandran, Director of the Graduate […]

The office bearers of the Department Students’ Union of Mahatma Gandhi University for the year 2024-25 assumed charge.   At a ceremony held at the university, Senior Professor Dr. Beena Mathew administered the oath. Dr. Abraham K. Samuel, Director of the Department of Student Services, presided over the function. Senate members, office bearers of the […]

The National Institute of Plant Science Technology (NIPST) at Mahatma Gandhi University, in association with the Kerala State Biodiversity Board, is organising a national seminar titled “Invasives and Habitat Loss: A Threat to the Biodiversity of Kerala.” The event, scheduled for January 16 and 17, 2025, at the Auditorium, Convergence Academia Complex, Mahatma Gandhi University, […]

An expert talk on research career development will be held on January 10th, 2025, at 3:30 PM, at the Convergence Academia Complex, IIUCNN, Mahatma Gandhi University. The event will feature two distinguished researchers, Dr. Nishar Hameed and Dr. Nisa Salim.   Dr. Salim, Academic Director at the School of Engineering and Group Leader of the […]

Mahatma Gandhi University will host a lecture titled “Epistemology of the Disease: Practice as History and Technique as Knowledge in Vernacular Healing” on 14th January 2025, at 2 PM, at the School of Social Sciences. Organised as part of the KR Narayanan Chair for Human Rights and Social Justice Lecture Series, the session will be […]

Prof. Sabu Thomas, former Vice-Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University and Director of the School of Nano Science and Nano Technology, has been honoured with the 2024 Distinguished Alumnus Award by IIT Kharagpur. The award was presented to 13 alumni this year in recognition of their significant contributions across various fields. This accolade acknowledges Prof. Thomas’s […]

Dilip Menon, historian and Mellon Chair in Indian Studies at the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa, has urged a reimagining of Kerala’s history beyond the conventional land-based narrative. Speaking at a special lecture on “Thinking Beside the Ocean,” organised by the Inter-University Centre for Social Science Research and Extension (IUCSSRE) at Mahatma Gandhi University, Menon […]

The Inter-University Centre for Social Science Research and Extension (IUCSSRE), Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), is organising a Special Lecture by Dr Dilip M. Menon, Professor and Director of the Centre for Indian Studies in Africa at the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, on Tuesday, 7th January 2025. The theme of the lecture is Thinking […]

Mahatma Gandhi University’s athletes ended the year 2024 on a high note, securing two prestigious titles and finishing as runners-up in another championship during the final week of December.The university emerged victorious in both the All-India Inter-University Women’s 3X3 Basketball Championship, held in Kanjirappally, and the South Zone Inter-University Men’s Football Championship, which took place […]

  The annual budget for Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) for the 2025-26 financial year highlights a strong emphasis on empowering students through innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic sustainability. Presented by Financial Sub-Committee Convenor P. Harikrishnan at the Syndicate meeting chaired by Vice Chancellor Dr. C.T. Aravindakumar, the budget projects a revenue of ₹650.87 crore and an […]

Dr. C.T. Aravindakumar, Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University, expressed his sincere condolences on the passing of M.T. Vasudevan Nair, the renowned Malayalam writer and screenwriter. Dr. Aravindakumar lauded M.T.’s unparalleled contributions to literature and academia, emphasising the profound and enduring influence he had on diverse literary genres, while fostering and mentoring a multitude of […]

Mahatma Gandhi University published the first semester results of its four-year honours degree programmes on the third day after the exams concluded. Theory exams ended on December 16, 2024, followed by practical exams on December 18, with results announced on December 21. M.G. University is the first in the state to publish results for four-year […]

Mahatma Gandhi University has been allocated ₹20 crore under the comprehensive financial assistance package of the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) scheme aimed at enhancing infrastructure in the higher education sector.   The amount has been granted under the Grant for Strengthening Universities (GSU) category. The PM-USHA scheme implements various projects funded by the […]

The School of International Relations and Politics at Mahatma Gandhi University hosted a workshop titled International Student Migration: Review of International Documents and General Experiences.The event was inaugurated by Binoy Immanuel, a member of the Manjoor Grama Panchayat. Prof. A.M. Thomas, former Director of the School of International Relations and Politics, presided over the function. […]