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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 […]

Prof. Dr. Sabu Thomas, a distinguished academic leader and former Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University, has been awarded the  prestigious 2023 Vice-Chancellor’s Distinguished Award for Global Excellence and Stature 4.0 by the University of Johannesburg (UJ). Vice Chancellor Letlhokwa George Mpedi presented the award at a ceremony held at the University of Johannesburg.  Prof. […]

K.N. Gopinath, Chairman of the Kerala Institute of Labour and Employment (KILE), emphasised the importance of scientific research in effectively utilising labour resources. Speaking at the inauguration of a workshop organised by KILE in collaboration with the Centre for Migration Policy and Inclusive Governance (CMPIG) at Mahatma Gandhi University, he urged young researchers to concentrate […]

The Business Innovation and Incubation Centre (BIIC) at Mahatma Gandhi University is organising a Faculty Development Programme on Entrepreneurship, focusing on the Honours degree Programme (FYUGP). The event will take place from September 25th to 29th, 2024, at the University Campus in Kottayam. The programme aims to provide faculty members from universities and colleges across […]

Mahatma Gandhi University extends congratulations to 13 students from 11 foreign countries who have successfully completed their studies at the University. Vice Chancellor, Prof. C.T Aravindakumar inaugurated the programme. One of the students has completed his PhD, 11 students have earned their master’s degrees, and one student has attained his bachelor’s degree. Eleven of these […]

MG University became a vibrant platform for international students to celebrate their grand and colourful cultural diversity. With pride in their heritage, students from 31 countries, spanning from India to Colombia, shared their unique traditions, art forms, and even served traditional dishes from their homelands. Students from various academic departments within the University, as well […]

Under the  Coaching cum Guidance Centre for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, a competitive examination training programme, ‘Samanvaya’ has been started at the Employment Information and Guidance Bureau of Mahatma Gandhi University.   This programme, tailored for students belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes , was officially launched by Dr. Rajesh Many, the […]

Dr. Ajith Kaliyath, Urban Chair Professor at the Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) and Associate Director of PASCAL International Observatory (Asia), stressed the urgent need for context-specific urban design strategies tailored to Kerala’s unique urban demographic patterns. Speaking on Kerala’s Urban Turn: Strengthening Urban Local Governments through Creativity, Innovation, and Digital Governance, Dr. Kaliyath […]

Students from 31 countries, studying in various departments of Mahatma Gandhi University and its affiliated colleges, will participate in the International Confluence on Cultural Diversity, which will be held at the University on August 23, 2024. Participants will have the opportunity to present the major art forms of their countries. They may present individually or […]

Independence Day was celebrated at Mahatma Gandhi University, marking a profound sense of patriotism and pride . The  Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. C.T. Arvindakumar hoisted the national flag and accepted salute from the dedicated security personnel. In his Independence Day address, the Vice Chancellor  delivered an inspiring message, underscoring the crucial role of the academic […]

The Centre for Migration Policy and Inclusive Governance, School of International Relations and Politics, in collaboration with the Institute of Kerala Labour and Employment is organising a one-day workshop on “Perspectives on Public Policy: Managing Labour as a Critical Resource”, on 31 August 2024.The workshop will be held in the newly inaugurated seminar hall at […]

Mahatma Gandhi University has announced a significant initiative to support students affected by the recent landslides in Wayanad district. In its inaugural meeting, the new Syndicate of the University decided to offer free education to these students, removing financial barriers and enabling them to continue their academic pursuits.Affected students will have the opportunity to enrol […]

Secure your place in Mahatma Gandhi University’s online M.Com and MBA programmes before September 15. These programmes are recognised as equivalent to the regular programmes according to UGC’s guidelines and regulations.They  have garnered significant attention both within and outside Kerala. These programmes are recognised as the basic qualifications for higher education and employment purposes. Notably, […]

The College Development Council, MGU, organised a comprehensive training  programme for the non-teaching staff of affiliated colleges of Mahatma Gandhi University in connection with the Honours Degree programmes.  Dr. Biju Thomas,  Syndicate  Member, inaugurated the programme.  Registrar, Dr. K. Jayachandran presided over the event. Among the illustrious speakers were Controller of Examinations Dr. C.M Sreejit […]

The Mahatma Gandhi University community bestows warm felicitations to Dr. P.T. Baburaj, Director of the Inter-University Centre for Disability Studies (IUCDS), on his recent appointment as the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (SCPWD). “This appointment is a well-deserved recognition of Dr. Baburaj’s dedicated service as a teacher, researcher, and subject expert, who has made […]

Boost your academic profile with the skill-focused short-term courses offered by the Directorate of Applied Short-term Programmes, Mahatma Gandhi University .  These courses are designed to provide individuals with specialised knowledge and practical experience, which can greatly facilitate the path to employment.In an effort to provide students with diverse learning opportunities, DASP offers a wide […]

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, and the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA), New Delhi, have agreed to collaborate on studies related to international issues and India’s foreign policy. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Vijay Thakur Singh , ICWA Director General and Prof. K. Jayachandran, Registrar, M G University, on 10th May 2024 ,which […]

The Inter University Instrumentation Centre at Mahatma Gandhi University is set to launch its short-term training programme in Advanced Analytical Instrumentation and Analysis. The first batch is scheduled to commence from October  2024.The course is designed to offer aspiring candidates, a comprehensive training experience seeking career in quality control laboratories, particularly those focused on food […]

Discover the power of effective communication with Certificate Courses in Communicative English & Basic Spoken French, organised by the University Centre for International Cooperation at Mahatma Gandhi University. Applications are accepted until July 31, and the deadline for payment is August 2. These courses are exclusively designed for students from the University’s departments and affiliated […]

In a momentous display of gratitude and accolade, Mahatma Gandhi University proudly acknowledged those who contributed to achieving the A++ rating in the fourth cycle of re-accreditation by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. The function was inaugurated by the Vice Chancellor, Dr. C.T. Aravindakumar. Tokens of appreciation were presented to all those involved in […]

Mahatma Gandhi University has achieved a prestigious milestone, being ranked among the top two percent of Universities in Asia by the Study Abroad Aide rankings. The rankings consider academic quality and affordability of education as the primary criteria for assessing Asian Universities suitable for international students. Apart from MG University, only Tata Institute of Fundamental […]