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Controller of Examinations Prof. (Dr.) Sreejith C.M. completes term; additional charge to Prof. (Dr.) Keerthy TR

Controller of Examinations Prof. (Dr.) Sreejith C.M. returned to his parent institution, S.N.M. College, Maliankara, after completing six years of service at Mahatma Gandhi University. A farewell meeting organised in honour of Prof. Sreejit at the university Senate Hall on Monday acknowledged his distinguished service, leadership and contributions to the university’s examination and academic administration. […]

Interdisciplinary Hackathon at MGU

Mahatma Gandhi University hosted an interdisciplinary hackathon on September 9 and 10 as part of Smart India Hackathon 2026. The first such hackathon at the University, it was jointly organised by the Business Innovation and Incubation Centre, School of Computer Sciences, School of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, and School of Data Analytics.   Vice-Chancellor Prof. […]

Prof. Ange Nzihou Honored with Chair Professorship at Mahatma Gandhi University

Kottayam: Prof. Ange Nzihou, Professor of Chemical Engineering at IMT Mines Albi, a renowned engineering education and research institute in France, has been awarded a Chair Professorship at Mahatma Gandhi University. At a ceremony held on September 09, 2026 at the Convergence Academia Complex on campus, Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) D. Mavoothu conferred upon him the […]

Coalition politics and transformative legislation share a circular relationship: R. Mohan

Indian history has witnessed coalition politics triggering transformative legislation and, in turn, transformative legislation reshaping political coalitions, creating a circular relationship between the two, said former IRS officer R. Mohan. He was delivering an expert talk at the School of Social Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, on Thursday. The Travancore-Cochin government formed under the leadership of […]

From Waste to Wealth: The MGU Green Lab Story

MGU Green Lab, initiated in 2021 as a value addition initiative of Nirmmalam MGU, the Green Protocol implementation project of Mahatma Gandhi University, promotes the sustainable management of biodegradable waste generated on campus. Guided by the principles of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Upcycle, the initiative explores practical ways to turn discarded materials into useful resources. […]

Mapping Party at MGU ahead of State of the Map (SoTM) Kerala 2026

Mahatma Gandhi University hosted a Mapping Party as part of the activities leading up to State of the Map (SoTM) Kerala 2026, bringing together students, researchers, faculty members, mapping enthusiasts and OpenStreetMap contributors to promote community driven mapping and open geospatial data. The initiative, jointly organised by Dr. R. Satheesh Centre for Remote Sensing and […]

MGU signs MoU to Advance Homoeopathic Research

Kottayam: Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, and the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), New Delhi, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen joint research, academic engagement, and scientific collaboration in the field of Homoeopathy.   The MoU was signed by Dr. Subhash Kaushik, Director General, CCRH, New Delhi, and Prof. (Dr.) […]

‘Onnichonam 2026’ held at Mahatma Gandhi University

Aug 20, 2026 Mahatma Gandhi University celebrated Onam on August 26 on the university campus. The event, titled ‘Onnichonam 2026’, was inaugurated by Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) D. Mavoothu. Ettumanoor MLA Sri. Nattakom Suresh was the chief guest. In his Onam message, the Vice-Chancellor remarked that Onam serves as a model of unity and inclusiveness that […]

One-day orientation programme for international students at MGU

A one-day orientation programme for international students admitted for the 2026–27 academic year was organised at Mahatma Gandhi University under the aegis of the University Centre for International Co-operation (UCIC). University Registrar Prof. (Dr.) Binu George Varghese inaugurated the event. In his inaugural address, he stated that the university prioritises the needs of foreign students. […]

Students are country’s greatest strength: VC Prof. (Dr.) D. Mavoothu

August 15 Mahatma Gandhi University Vice Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) D Mavoothu said that students are the greatest strength in determining the country’s future, and the younger generation can utilise knowledge and technology for the progress of society and the nation. He was delivering the Independence Day message after hoisting the national flag at the university […]