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ANRF-PAIR project heads visit MGU for review

Mahatma Gandhi University hosted representatives of the University of Hyderabad, the hub institution of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) – Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) project, as part of a hub-and-spoke visit and project review meeting. The visit aimed to assess the progress of the ANRF-PAIR project at MGU, explore opportunities to […]

Three MGU scholars receive travel grants to present Parkinson’s Disease research at Neuroscience 2026

Three PhD scholars from the Inter University Centre for Biomedical Research and Super Speciality Hospital (IUCBR & SSH) at Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) have received travel grants to attend Neuroscience 2026, the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience (SfN), scheduled to be held in Washington, D.C., USA, from November 14 to 18. All three […]

Mental Health Exhibition at Mahatma Gandhi University

Lehar, a two-day mental health exhibition organised by the School of Behavioral Sciences at Mahatma Gandhi University as part of the World Mental Health Day observances, has commenced. The exhibition is organised with the objective of raising awareness about mental health and introducing various fields of psychology to the general public. Six stalls have been […]

CPR Training Programme Organised at Mahatma Gandhi University

A free CPR training programme was jointly organised under the auspices of Mahatma Gandhi University and Mary Queen’s Mission Hospital, Kanjirappally. The event was held as part of the Union Government’s Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) – PAIR Project. Vice Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) D. Mavoothu inaugurated the initial training session held at the university health […]

International Workshop on Cancer Nanotechnology at Mahatma Gandhi University

Mahatma Gandhi University hosted a three-day international workshop focusing on recent advancements in cancer nanotechnology. Organised from October 8 to 10 under the leadership of the International and Inter-University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, the workshop was part of a research project under the Union Government’s SPARC scheme. The workshop explored new possibilities of nanotechnology […]

Gandhi Jayanti: Campus Cleaning Drive at Mahatma Gandhi University

As part of Gandhi Jayanti, Mahatma Gandhi University organised a campus cleaning drive, “Shramdan,” under the leadership of the National Service Scheme (NSS) units. The cleaning initiative, held on Wednesday (October 7, 2026), was inaugurated by Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) D. Mavoothu. Speaking at the event, he remarked that external cleaning activities are merely symbolic and […]

Four-Year Undergraduate Programme: Review Committee Visits Mahatma Gandhi University

The Review Committee, constituted by the Kerala State Higher Education Council to look into the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme, visited Mahatma Gandhi University on October 6, 2026. A detailed discussion on the programme was also held at the University. The programme, held at the Senate Hall on Tuesday, was inaugurated by Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) D. Mavoothu. […]

Edavanna Grama Panchayat Declared Senior-Friendly

Malappuram: Edavanna Grama Panchayat in Malappuram district has been officially declared a senior-friendly panchayat, following months of initiatives aimed at promoting the well-being and active participation of senior citizens, led by the University of the Third Age (MGU3A) of Mahatma Gandhi University. The declaration was made at a function held at the T.P. Royal Plaza […]

MGU student receives Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarship

Ms. Reshma C. S., an M.Tech Energy Science and Technology student at the School of Energy Materials, Mahatma Gandhi University, has been awarded the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarship (QES) by the Government of Canada. As part of the scholarship, Ms. Reshma will undertake a one year research programme at Toronto Metropolitan University, […]

MGU always addressed farmers’ concerns: Minister Adv. Mons Joseph

Mahatma Gandhi University organised an interaction programme with farmers and Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and an exhibition cum sale at the campus on September 28. Minister for Water Resources and Housing, Adv. Mons Joseph inaugurated the event. MGU has taken steps to address the concerns of farmers right from its early days, he said at […]