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Despite five to six decades of reservation policies, significant improvement in the socio-economic condition of Scheduled Castes (SCs) in India remains elusive, remarked Prof. Sukhadeo Thorat, former Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC), the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), and Professor Emeritus at Jawaharlal Nehru University. Prof. Thorat made this statement while […]

The International Polymer Conference, “POLYMERA-2024”, was inaugurated by Vice Chancellor Dr. C.T. Aravindakumar at Mahatma Gandhi University. The conference was organised jointly by the School of Polymer Science and Technology at MGU and the Rubber Technology Centre at IIT Kharagpur. Presided over by Prof. Sabu Thomas, former Vice Chancellor and Director of the International and […]

  The School of Social Sciences at Mahatma Gandhi University is set to host the Ambedkar Memorial Lecture, titled “Revisiting the Problem of Slavery: The Indian Experiences,” on December 2. Professor Sanal Mohan of the School of Social Sciences will deliver the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial Lecture at 3 p.m. Prof. Sukhadeo Thorat, former Chairman […]

  The International Polymer Science Conference, ‘POLYMERA 2024’, is scheduled to commence tomorrow, December 2, 2024, at the Convergence Academia Complex, Mahatma Gandhi University. This prestigious event is jointly organised by MGU and IIT Kharagpur.The conference will be formally inaugurated by Vice Chancellor Dr. C. T Aravindakumar at 9 AM. Focusing on the theme “Polymers […]

A three-day workshop on Chavittunatakam, a unique performance tradition of the Latin Christians in South India, will be held from December 26-28, 2024, at the Muziris Heritage Project Conference Hall in Kodungallur and Gothuruth, Cochin. Organised by the Mar Chrysostom Chair, School of Gandhian Thought and Development Studies, in collaboration with the Kerala Council for […]

Minister for Industries and Law ,P. Rajeev emphasised the importance of the younger generation to gain a deeper understanding of the Constitution and history, especially in an era where democracy faces various threats. He was speaking at the inauguration of the Dakshayani Velayudhan Digital Archive, organised by the School of Indian Legal Thought, Mahatma Gandhi […]

The first AKRUTI Centre of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is set to launch  at Mahatma Gandhi University. Dr. S. Adhikari, Director, Knowledge Management Group, BARC and University Registrar Dr. Bismi Gopalakrishnan formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding this. The event was presided over by  Vice-Chancellor Dr. C.T. Aravindakumar.   The AKRUTI Centre […]

The School of Indian Legal Thought at Mahatma Gandhi University is offering the younger generation an opportunity to delve into the life and legacy of Dakshayani Velayudhan, the sole Dalit woman and youngest member of the Indian Constituent Assembly. Digital archives documenting her remarkable life, invaluable contributions, and service to the nation will be inaugurated […]

Following the strong acceptance of its M.Com and MBA programmes, Mahatma Gandhi University is expanding its online offerings. Vice Chancellor Dr. C.T. Aravindakumar mentioned that the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) at the University has secured approval from the University Grants Commission (UGC) to conduct 13 online programmes, comprising 10 postgraduate and 3 […]

The School of Gender Studies at Mahatma Gandhi University organised a two-day national seminar titled “Re-reading Towards Equality Report: Understanding Gender Questions of the Present” on November 18-19, 2024. The seminar commemorated the 50th anniversary of the publication of the landmark “Towards Equality Report”. It served as a platform for academics, activists, and students to […]