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MGU’s coastal clean-up at Alappuzha beach

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 […]

Building entrepreneurial skills in academia: 5-day Faculty Development Programme on FYUGP

  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 2024 at MGU Set for October 9th and 10th

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 […]

MGU NSS to form new folk song troupe

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 […]

Infrastructure development to boost growth of the University: Minister V.N. Vasavan

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. Sabu Thomas honoured with 2023 Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Award

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. […]

Researchers focus on effective utilisation of labour resources-K.N. Gopinath

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 […]

Faculty Development Programme on Entrepreneurship at Mahatma Gandhi University

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 […]

Global academic excellence : MGU congratulates students from foreign countries

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 […]

Global fusion: Students from 31 nations united in cultural celebration

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 […]