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Call to Reimagine Kerala’s History through an Oceanic Perspective

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 […]

Thinking Beside the Ocean – Special Lecture by Dilip 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 […]

MG University Athletes Celebrate Year-End with Two Titles and a Runner-Up Finish

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 […]

MGU Budget: Empowering Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability

  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 […]

Vice Chancellor expresses condolences on the demise of M.T. Vasudevan Nair

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 […]

Four-Year Degree: M.G. University publishes first semester results on the third Day after exams

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 […]

PM-USHA Scheme: ₹20 Crore Allocated to M.G. University

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 […]

International Student Migration: Workshop Held

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. […]

International Water Conference Concludes at MGU

The International Conference on Water, themed “From Pollution to Purification,” successfully concluded at Mahatma Gandhi University. The three-day event, inaugurated by Dr. B.S. Madhava Rao, former Director of the National Centre for Free Radical Research, featured insightful discussions and presentations on critical water-related issues.   Vice Chancellor Dr. C.T. Aravindakumar delivered the keynote address, highlighting […]

Electricity Generated from Tender Coconut Husk by MGU Research Team

Researchers at Mahatma Gandhi University have developed a technology to generate electricity from tender coconut husk, a material that contributes to environmental pollution. The discovery was part of the research conducted by Er.Abin John Varghese under the MTech programme at the School of Energy Materials.The technology, named ‘J.P Kiran,’ generates energy by biodegrading tender coconut […]