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Unlocking the Green Secrets: A Digital Guide to MGU Campus Trees through QR Codes

Exploring the lush green campus of Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) has become an enriching experience for visitors and students alike, thanks to the innovative initiative of placing QR codes on select trees. Following a meticulous survey conducted by the Advanced Centre for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development(ACESSD) of MGU, in collaboration with the Tropical Institute […]

MGU Green Lab Table Calendar-2024: Captivating Snaps of Green Campus

As part of the ‘Nirmmalam -MGU – the Green Protocol implementation Programme’ of Mahatma Gandhi University, the MGU Green Lab has unveiled a table calendar showcasing the natural colours and charm of the campus with a special eye on the beauty of its cool and shady walkways. Vice Chancellor Dr. C.T. Aravindakumar released the calendar, […]

University College Triumphs in Econspire Quiz Competition

University College, Thiruvananthapuram, clinched the top position in the All Kerala Inter-Collegiate General Quiz Competition – Econspire, organised by K.N.Raj School of Economics, MGU, surpassing 49 teams from various universities. S.S Harikrishnan and V.S. Sabarinathan, representing University College, showcased their expertise in the competition. The team from Mahatma Gandhi University’s School of Letters, with members […]

MGU Secures Overall Championship in South Zone Inter-University Arts Fest

Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) emerged as the overall champion at the 37th South Zone Inter-University Arts Fest held in Visakhapatnam. Students from 23 universities across South Indian states participated in 27 different items.   MGU’s commendable performance included first-place victories in eight events, second prizes in four, third places in five, and a fourth-place finish […]

IIUCNN Hosts Three-Day Conference on Macromolecules

The International and Inter-University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (IIUCNN) at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, is organising a three-day international hybrid conference on “Macromolecules: Synthesis, Morphology, Processing, Structure, Properties, and Applications” (ICM 2024) from January 12 to 14, 2024.   The conference will feature internationally renowned speakers covering various topics, including Synthesis and Characterisation of […]

Prof. Ajit Dayanandan Advocates Fintech Transformation for India’s Informal Sector

The renowned economist, Prof. Ajit Dayanandan, highlighted the imperative need to redefine policy frameworks in his policy talk at MGU’s Centre for Technology and Human Development Studies. Delving into the theme, “Can Fintech Innovations Formalise India’s Informal Sector Economy? Opportunities and Challenges,”  he addressed the transformative impact of emerging financial innovations such as digital payments, […]

CMS College, Kottayam Excels in NSS Awards at Mahatma Gandhi University

CMS College ,Kottayam has achieved significant recognition in the National Service Scheme (NSS), with its unit securing the prestigious ever rolling trophy for the Best Unit Award from Mahatma Gandhi University for the academic year 2022-23. The college’s commitment to NSS activities has been further acknowledged with individual accolades.   Dr. Varghese C. Joshua, the  […]

Digital Archiving Workshop at MGU from January 11 onwards

MGU is set to host a two-day workshop on digital archiving starting from January 11 onwards. This programme, organised as part of the RUSA Project, is a collaborative effort between the School of Gandhian Thought and Developmental Studies, the Mar Chrysostom Chair, and with support from the French Institute, Pondicherry.   The workshop’s agenda covers […]

Projects of MG University Budget Focused on Creating a Knowledge Society

The annual budget for Mahatma Gandhi University for the fiscal year 2024-25 is strategically directed towards initiatives that aim to foster the development of a knowledge-based society. Dr. Biju Thomas, the convener of the Finance Subcommittee of the Syndicate, presented the budget during the Syndicate meeting, presided over by Dr. Beena Mathew, the Vice-Chancellor in […]

MGU Partnering with M. Auezov University for Socially Relevant Research

Dr. C.T. Aravidakumar, Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University, has spotlighted the University’s commitment to socially relevant subjects in their joint research programmes with M. Auezov South Kazakhstan University. Notably, topics such as climate change and water purification will be accorded prime importance. Currently visiting Kazakhstan, Dr. Aravidakumar has revealed that proposals for these research […]