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The Review Committee, constituted by the Kerala State Higher Education Council to look into the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme, visited Mahatma Gandhi University on October 6, 2026. A detailed discussion on the programme was also held at the University. The programme, held at the Senate Hall on Tuesday, was inaugurated by Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) D. Mavoothu. […]

Malappuram: Edavanna Grama Panchayat in Malappuram district has been officially declared a senior-friendly panchayat, following months of initiatives aimed at promoting the well-being and active participation of senior citizens, led by the University of the Third Age (MGU3A) of Mahatma Gandhi University. The declaration was made at a function held at the T.P. Royal Plaza […]

Mahatma Gandhi University organised an interaction programme with farmers and Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and an exhibition cum sale at the campus on September 28. Minister for Water Resources and Housing, Adv. Mons Joseph inaugurated the event. MGU has taken steps to address the concerns of farmers right from its early days, he said at […]

Mahatma Gandhi University’s School of Pedagogical Sciences celebrated ‘Merit Day 2026’ to honour students for their academic excellence and hard work. The event was inaugurated by Minister for Water Resources and Housing, Adv. Mons Joseph. Mahatma Gandhi University Vice Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) D. Mavoothu presided over the function. Minister Adv. Mons Joseph said that the […]

Caring for the elderly is deeply rooted in our culture, said Kerala Legislative Assembly Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan. He was speaking as the chief guest at an international seminar on the care and welfare of persons living with dementia, held at Mahatma Gandhi University. He said that developed countries have established dedicated centres and systems for […]

Mahatma Gandhi University hosted an interdisciplinary hackathon on September 9 and 10 as part of Smart India Hackathon 2026. The first such hackathon at the University, it was jointly organised by the Business Innovation and Incubation Centre, School of Computer Sciences, School of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, and School of Data Analytics.   Vice-Chancellor Prof. […]

August 15 Mahatma Gandhi University Vice Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) D Mavoothu said that students are the greatest strength in determining the country’s future, and the younger generation can utilise knowledge and technology for the progress of society and the nation. He was delivering the Independence Day message after hoisting the national flag at the university […]

Kottayam, August 6, 2026 The School of International Relations and Politics (SIRP), Mahatma Gandhi University, organised an international academic session on “Human Rights and Social Policy” on August 6, 2026, in collaboration with the United States-India Educational Foundation (USEFI). Held under the Freedom 250 initiative, the programme brought together students, researchers and faculty members for […]

The 9th Special Convocation of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala will be held on May 25, 2026, at 9.30 a.m. at the University Assembly Hall. At the convocation, honorary doctorates will be conferred on actor Mammootty, Nagaswaram maestro Thiruvizha Jayashankar and vascular surgeon Dr. N. Radhakrishnan in recognition of their outstanding contributions in their respective fields. […]

The International and Inter-University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (IIUCNN) of Mahatma Gandhi University will host a three-day international conference titled “World Conference on Hybrid Materials: Micro and Nano Length Scales (WCHM-2026)” from March 13 to 15.   The conference will be jointly inaugurated by Vice-Chancellor Prof.Dr.C.T. Aravinda Kumar and Mr. M. Vasanthagesan, Executive Director […]

SKILL CONNECT 2026 , an Industry-Academia Convergence for future-ready talent concluded at Mahatma Gandhi University. The programme under the Vijnana Keralam, popular campaign of the Government of Kerala, was inaugurated by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. C.T. Aravindakumar at the University Assembly Hall on 21 January 2026. The Vice Chancellor called upon the student community for attaining […]

The Inter University Centre for Biomedical Research & Super Speciality Hospital (IUCBR & SSH), Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), in association with the Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC), conducted a distinguished lecture under the Global Perspectives Lecture Series as part of the Brain Gain Programme. The lecture, titled “Systems Without Silos: Building Full-Stack Pipelines for […]

  The National Institute of Plant Science Technology (NIPST) at Mahatma Gandhi University is organising a three-day hands-on workshop on Plant Tissue Culture Techniques. The workshop is open to students, research scholars, faculty members, and members of the general public who have an interest in plant biotechnology. The programme will include expert-led technical sessions, live […]

Mahatma Gandhi University will host its First Alumni Meet on January 26 and 27, 2026, at the University campus. The grand reunion aims to bring together former students from various departments, reviving connections and strengthening alumni participation in the University’s academic, social, and developmental initiatives.   The event is expected to offer a memorable homecoming […]

The Mahatma Gandhi University Innovation Foundation (MGUIF), the entrepreneurship and innovation facilitation centre of Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) alongwith Merstra Foundation is organizing a two-day Women Entrepreneurship Bootcamp and Community Event on November 18 and 19. The initiative is supported by the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA).   The event is being organized in connection […]

The Benjamin Bailey Chair at Mahatma Gandhi University was inaugurated by Malayala Manorama Editorial Director Jose Panachippuram. The inaugural ceremony, held at the Educational Theatre of CMS College, was presided over by the Vice-Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University, Prof. (Dr.) C. T. Aravindakumar. Prof. M. V. Narayanan, former Vice-Chancellor of Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, delivered the keynote address on “Theoretical Frameworks and Translation: […]

  The Benjamin Bailey Chair instituted at Mahatma Gandhi University is all set to start functioning. The formal inauguration will be done by Hon. Minister for Cooperation, Ports and Devaswom, Shri. V. N. Vasavan, on Tuesday, October 28, at the Educational Theatre, C.M.S. College, Kottayam. Prof. (Dr.) C. T. Aravindakumar, Vice-Chancellor, Mahatma Gandhi University, will […]

To make Kerala a global hub for higher education by the year 2031 is our aim ,said the vision document presented by the Minister for Higher Education and Social Justice, Dr.R.Bindu at the seminar titled “Vision 2031 – Future Development Goals of the Department of Higher Education” in Kottayam. Presenting the document at K C […]

As Kerala approaches the 75th anniversary of its formation in 2031, the Department of Higher Education is set to organize a one-day state-level seminar titled “Vision 2031-Future Development Goals of the Department of Higher Education” on October 18 at K C Mammen Mappillai Hall, Kottayam.   Dr. R. Bindu, Minister for Higher Education and Social […]

The two-day bilingual international conference on “(Un)dying Colonialism: Deferring Centres, Dissenting (Post) colonial Voices” commenced at the School of Letters, Mahatma Gandhi University. Prof.Dr. C. T. Aravindakumar, Vice-Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University, formally inaugurated the conference.    The event held as part of the V. C. Harris Vaijnanika Sadas, commemorates the birth centenary of Frantz […]

Ambassador Venu Rajamony, a distinguished diplomat, stressed the need for a reality check regarding the challenges that confront India in the foreign policy arena and to strategically reset its foreign policy and strictly adhere to a policy of retaining the middle ground in its global diplomatic engagements without alignment to any one side. He said […]

K P S Menon Chair for Diplomatic Studies under School of International Relations and Politics, Mahatma Gandhi University,is hosting a lecture series on foreign policy from October 7,2025 onwards. The inaugural lecture will be delivered by former Ambassador Shri.Venu Rajamony, tomorrow at 11.30 AM.

Mahatma Gandhi University is hosting a three-day international conference titled “Towards a Sustainable Future: Scientists and Sages Meet” from 6th to 8th October 2025. The conference coincides with significant milestones including the 42nd anniversary of the founding of Mahatma Gandhi University, 100 years of Mahatma Gandhi’s visit to Kerala in 1925, and the 156th birth […]

Tributes to the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi, on Gandhi Jayanti. Gandhiji’s message of non-violence, peace, tolerance and his unwavering dedication to the cause of India’s freedom struggle will continue to inspire generations to come. Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala is the first university in India to be established in the name of Gandhiji.