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A new genus of earthworm has been identified and added to Mahatma Gandhi University’s extensive collection, which now surpasses 21,000 specimens. The discovery, part of ongoing research at the Advanced Centre for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development (ACESSD), has been published in the international journal Zootaxa, based in New Zealand.   The research team, comprising […]

Universities should prioritise academic and research activities that directly address societal needs, stated Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Hon’ble Governor of Kerala and Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University, during an interaction with the University’s Syndicate members.   “All university activities should be designed to benefit society. The National Education Policy offers vast opportunities for restructuring curricula to […]

Mahatma Gandhi University is honoured to welcome its Chancellor and the Hon’ble Governor of Kerala, Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, on his first visit to the university since assuming office. The Hon’ble Governor will be received at 11:00 AM at the Administrative Block by Vice-Chancellor Dr. C.T. Aravindakumar, along with other university officials. Following this, he […]

Mahatma Gandhi University showcased new possibilities in drone technology to a group trained in drone operations. A workshop organised by the School of Environmental Sciences demonstrated how drones can be used to clean high-altitude solar panels and glass surfaces of buildings.   Medium-category drones are used for this purpose. The cleaning process is carried out […]

The Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) unit of the global organisation University of the Third Age (U3A) has been selected to be showcased as a model from India at the international conference of the Association of International Universities of the Third Age (AIUTA), hosted by Hong Kong Metropolitan University from March 31. A 22-member delegation, led […]

How should the cities of the future be planned? The younger generation put forward a range of creative and practical suggestions in response to this question, envisioning a future where development is transparent, inclusive, and sustainable.   One key proposal was the need for greater public involvement in government-funded projects. Participants emphasised that if beneficiaries […]

Many of Donald Trump’s statements and actions since the beginning of his second term have been outrageous. Trump’s policies will bring a plethora of challenges to Indian diplomacy and foreign policy, particularly in maintaining its strategic autonomy said Ambassador Venu Rajamony. He was delivering a talk on ‘Trump 2.0: What Should India Expect?’ as the […]

The School of Gandhian Thought and Development Studies, in collaboration with the Centre for Technology and Human Development Studies at Mahatma Gandhi University, will organise a landmark Youth Consultation on Future Urban Policy Framing on 7th February 2025. The event, held under the leadership of The Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) Urban Policy Cell […]

Dr. Sali Augustine, Chancellor of Sophia School Corporation, Tokyo, and distinguished Professor at Sophia University, Japan, will deliver an invited lecture at Mahatma Gandhi University on 7th February 2025.   The lecture, scheduled for 2 PM at the School of Chemical Sciences (SCS) Auditorium, will explore the theme: Challenges and Prospects in Higher Education Amidst […]

The School of International Relations and Politics (SIRP) at Mahatma Gandhi University is set to host a seminar titled ‘Trump 2.0: What Should India Expect?’ under the KPS Menon Chair for Diplomatic Studies. The event will take place on 7th February 2025 at 10:30 AM in the New Seminar Hall, SIRP.   The keynote address […]