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An International Centre for Asian Modernisation (ICAM) will be established at Mahatma Gandhi University with the aim of conducting in-depth social science studies and research on the transformations occurring in various sectors across Asia. The centre will function in collaboration with Toulouse Jean Jaurès University in France and Taylor’s University in Malaysia. The initiative was […]

The School of Gandhian Thought and Development Studies at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, is offering a completely free three-day intensive course on “Applied Quantitative Methods for Development Research” from August 4 to 6, 2025. This is a rare opportunity to receive internationally benchmarked training under the guidance of Prof. Ajit Dayanandan, a distinguished academic from […]

  Pulpatta in Malappuram district has now become a Complete U3A Village under Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. A total of 1,370 senior citizens gathered yesterday at MKH Auditorium, Thrippanachi, Palakkad, to join the international initiative of U3A (University of the Third Age), which aims to ensure a joyful and meaningful life during the third stage […]

The infrastructure development projects being undertaken by the State government in the sports sector will significantly strengthen Mahatma Gandhi University’s progress in this field, said V.N. Vasavan, Minister for Cooperation, Devaswom, and Ports. He was inaugurating a felicitation ceremony at the university honouring colleges and athletes who excelled in sports during the academic year 2023–24. […]

Mahatma Gandhi University will honour students who won medals in the All India Inter-University Sports Championships during the academic year 2023–24, along with colleges that demonstrated outstanding performance in the sports arena during the same period. The felicitation ceremony will be held on June 30.   V.N. Vasavan, Minister for Cooperation, Devaswom, and Ports, will […]

The second allotment for single window admission to the Honours Degree programmes in affiliated colleges of Mahatma Gandhi University and the 4+1 programmes on the University campus has been published.   Candidates who received an allotment must secure admission in the respective colleges before 4:00 PM on June 25. Those opting for provisional admission can […]

The Reading Day celebration, organised by the Mahatma Gandhi University Library, will be held on June 19 at 11 AM. The event will be inaugurated by Dr. Athira Prakash, Assistant Professor, N.S.S College Changanassery. Speakers include Joy Mathew, Administrative Officer, University Library, M.D. Ebin, Research Scholar, School of Letters,Seema V. Madhu and V.T. Vinaya, Chairperson, […]

The School of Letters at Mahatma Gandhi University has invited applications for a six-day workshop on Research Methodology and Academic Writing in Humanities, aimed at newly registered doctoral students in the disciplines of Languages, Theatre Arts, and Fine Arts. The workshop will be held from 9th to 14th June 2025 at the School of Letters […]

The Korea Centre at Mahatma Gandhi University, in collaboration with the UniKorea Foundation of South Korea, has launched an English-language essay writing competition open to students across India. The competition provides a platform for students to explore and reflect on significant themes related to Korean culture and politics.   The competition includes two categories:   […]

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. […]

The International Child Rights Practicum 2025, hosted by Mahatma Gandhi University, officially begins today, March 19. The event will be inaugurated by Prof. C. T. Aravindakumar, Vice-Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University, at 10 AM at Casa Maria Centre, Peroor.   This international initiative, designed to enhance awareness and advocacy for child rights, will run until […]

The Inter-University Centre for Social Science Research and Extension (IUCSSRE), in association with the K.R. Narayanan Chair for Human Rights and Social Justice, Mahatma Gandhi University, is organising a workshop on “Migration and Ageing in Kerala” at 10:30 AM on 14 March 2025 at the IUCSSRE, Convergence Academia Complex, Mahatma Gandhi University Campus, Kottayam.   […]

The Indo-French Workshop on Functional Materials for Emerging Applications will take place from March 16 to 18, 2025, at Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU). Organised jointly by MGU and the University of Technology of Troyes, France, the event is supported by the Indo-French Centre for the Promotion of Advanced Research (IFCPAR/CEFIPRA). It aims to foster scientific […]

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, is set to host the International Conference on Polymers and Nanomaterials (ICPN 2025) from March 23 to 25, 2025. Jointly organised by the International and Inter-University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (IIUCNN), School of Energy Materials (SEM), and School of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (SNSNT), the event will bring together over 250 […]

Mahatma Gandhi University’s Institute for Integrated Programmes and Research in Basic Sciences (IIRBS) marked National Science Day with a vibrant celebration inaugurated by Vice-Chancellor Dr. C.T. Aravindakumar.   As part of the event, the Vice-Chancellor also released the latest edition of the science magazine Logios. Institute Director Dr. K.R. Baiju, Joint Directors Dr. Mahesh Mohan […]

The K.R. Narayanan Chair for Human Rights and Social Justice at the School of Social Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, invites abstracts for the colloquium on “Marginality, Memory, and Resistance,” scheduled to be held on March 20 and 21, 2025, at the university’s Pullarikunnu Campus. The event aims to provide a platform for young scholars and […]

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 […]

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 […]

A special book launch ceremony will take place on February 5 at the School of Letters, Mahatma Gandhi University.   Artha Tharavali, a collection of articles, notes, and interviews by Aju K. Narayanan, a faculty member at the School of Letters, will be launched by Kripa John, a research student in the department.   The […]