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Neethu P, a research scholar from the Inter University Centre for Biomedical Research (IUCBR), Mahatma Gandhi University, secured third prize in the poster presentation at EVOLVE 2025, the inaugural conference of the Indian Society for Extracellular Vesicles (InSEV), held at AIIMS, New Delhi, from 24–26 March 2025.   Neethu, under the guidance of Dr Usha […]

Mahatma Gandhi University Innovation Foundation (MGUIF) has launched the “Big Idea Competition,” offering a unique opportunity for students and faculty members to bring their innovative ideas to life. Supported by the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA 2.0), the competition aims to provide budding entrepreneurs with the resources they need to transform their ideas into viable […]

The K.R. Narayanan Chair for Human Rights and Social Justice at Mahatma Gandhi University is set to host the Colloquium on Marginality, Memory, and Resistance on April 1 and 2 at the School of Social Sciences.   The event will open on April 1 at 10 AM with an inaugural address by Vice-Chancellor Dr. C.T. […]

Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) and the Indian Institute of Millet Research (IIMR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their collaborative efforts in education and research. This landmark agreement was formalised by MGU Registrar Dr. Bismi Gopalakrishnan and IIMR Director Dr. Thara Satyavathi.   The online event marking the occasion was attended by […]

The Sneha Veedu housing project, led by the National Service Scheme (NSS) of Mahatma Gandhi University, is a commendable initiative, said Cooperation, Devaswom, and Ports Minister V.N. Vasavan. He was inaugurating the NSS Awards Ceremony and Annual Gathering for 2023-24.   The project has made a significant social impact, with various NSS units from the […]

Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) has been granted Category 1 status by the University Grants Commission (UGC), marking a significant milestone in its academic journey. This elite recognition grants MGU extensive autonomy to launch new initiatives and establish institutions without prior UGC approval, making it the first university in the state to achieve this distinction. The […]

The three-day International Conference on Polymers and Nanomaterials was inaugurated by Prof. C.T. Aravinda Kumar, Vice-Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University.   More than 200 delegates from across the world, both online and in person, are participating in the conference, which is jointly organised by the Inter-University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (IIUCNN), the School of […]

Society holds the primary responsibility for combating child exploitation, stated Dr. C.T. Aravindakumar, Vice-Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University, while inaugurating the international practicum on child rights laws at the Casa Maria Centre, Peroor, Kottayam.   “The vigilance we exercise today will serve as a protective shield for children tomorrow. Given the growing challenges to child […]

Dr. Gautham Chandra, Senior Scientist at Mahatma Gandhi University’s Inter-University Centre for Biomedical Research (IUCBR), Kottayam, has been awarded a prestigious grant of ₹7 crore under the Indian Council of Medical Research’s (ICMR) ‘First in the World Challenge.’   His project, titled “Revolutionising Neural Regeneration: Developing a 4D Bioprinting Method for Neural Tissue and Regenerative […]