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  Professor Rohan D’Souza of Kyoto University delivered a thought-provoking lecture at the Centre for Technology and Human Development Studies (CTHDS), School of Gandhian Thought and Development Studies, highlighting the enduring relevance of social science doctorates in a world increasingly dominated by Artificial Intelligence. Prof. D’Souza argued that AI lacks consciousness and critical thinking, emphasising […]

Professor Rohan D’Souza from the Graduate School of Asian and African Area Studies at Kyoto University, Japan, will deliver a lecture titled “In the age of artificial intelligence and powerful internet search engines do we still need PhDs in the Social Sciences and the Humanities?” on November 14  at  Mahatma Gandhi University. Organised by the […]

Vice Chancellor Dr. C.T Aravindakumar inaugurated the Official Language Week celebration at Mahatma Gandhi University, leading the official oath-taking ceremony. The event saw participation from esteemed syndicate members, including Dr. Joji Alex, Dr. A S Sumesh, Dr. Babu Michael, Dr. Seno Jose, and Arun K Saseendran, Registrar Dr. Bismi Gopalakrishnan, Senate member M S Suresh, […]

Experts highlighted the significant influence of Chavittu Natakam on Kerala’s theatrical heritage at the Karika Folk Lore Fest held at MG University’s School of Letters. While Sanskrit dramas often dominate discussions on the history of theatrical tradition, they emphasised that the contributions of Chavittu Natakam cannot be overlooked. Participants noted that a renewed vitality is […]

Mahatma Gandhi University’s School of Letters has launched “Karika,” a four-day folklore festival in association with Mumbai Keli, as part of V.C Harris Vaijnanika Sadas. The festival promises to be an extravaganza featuring international seminars, memorial lectures, face-to-face interactions with artists, exhibitions, art dinners, and film screenings. Sajaneev Ithithanam introduced the rhythms of Mayilpeelithookkam and […]

  The newly inaugurated FIFA-standard natural turf football court at Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) will play a pivotal role in advancing the sports development of both the University and Kottayam district, said Dr. R. Bindu, Minister for Higher Education and Social Justice, during the inauguration ceremony. Mahatma Gandhi University, known for producing 11 Olympians and […]

Former Education Minister Sri  M.A. Baby emphasised the need for political and cultural vigilance to safeguard freedom of religion and belief in India. He made this remark while delivering the keynote address at a colloquium titled ‘ The State of Religious Freedom in India,’ a joint initiative by the Inter University Centre for Social Science […]

A group of five students from the Institute for Multidisciplinary Programmes in Social Sciences at Mahatma Gandhi University participated in the Indian Youth Parliament held in Jaipur from September 15 to 17. The students – Aiden George, S. Advaitha, Hashim Shahid, Vijay Shankar, and Abhinav B. George – were accompanied by two faculty members, Dr. […]

Mahatma Gandhi University is organising a Colloquium on “The Status of Freedom of Religion in India,” hosted by the Inter University Centre for Social Science Research and Extension (IUCSSRE) and the Mar Chrysostom Chair at MGU. The event, organised in collaboration with the Mumbai-based Centre for Study of Society and Secularism (CSSS), will be held […]

MG University became a vibrant platform for international students to celebrate their grand and colourful cultural diversity. With pride in their heritage, students from 31 countries, spanning from India to Colombia, shared their unique traditions, art forms, and even served traditional dishes from their homelands. Students from various academic departments within the University, as well […]

Dr. Ajith Kaliyath, Urban Chair Professor at the Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) and Associate Director of PASCAL International Observatory (Asia), stressed the urgent need for context-specific urban design strategies tailored to Kerala’s unique urban demographic patterns. Speaking on Kerala’s Urban Turn: Strengthening Urban Local Governments through Creativity, Innovation, and Digital Governance, Dr. Kaliyath […]

Students from 31 countries, studying in various departments of Mahatma Gandhi University and its affiliated colleges, will participate in the International Confluence on Cultural Diversity, which will be held at the University on August 23, 2024. Participants will have the opportunity to present the major art forms of their countries. They may present individually or […]

Independence Day was celebrated at Mahatma Gandhi University, marking a profound sense of patriotism and pride . The  Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. C.T. Arvindakumar hoisted the national flag and accepted salute from the dedicated security personnel. In his Independence Day address, the Vice Chancellor  delivered an inspiring message, underscoring the crucial role of the academic […]

The Centre for Migration Policy and Inclusive Governance, School of International Relations and Politics, in collaboration with the Institute of Kerala Labour and Employment is organising a one-day workshop on “Perspectives on Public Policy: Managing Labour as a Critical Resource”, on 31 August 2024.The workshop will be held in the newly inaugurated seminar hall at […]

The College Development Council, MGU, organised a comprehensive training  programme for the non-teaching staff of affiliated colleges of Mahatma Gandhi University in connection with the Honours Degree programmes.  Dr. Biju Thomas,  Syndicate  Member, inaugurated the programme.  Registrar, Dr. K. Jayachandran presided over the event. Among the illustrious speakers were Controller of Examinations Dr. C.M Sreejit […]

In a momentous display of gratitude and accolade, Mahatma Gandhi University proudly acknowledged those who contributed to achieving the A++ rating in the fourth cycle of re-accreditation by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. The function was inaugurated by the Vice Chancellor, Dr. C.T. Aravindakumar. Tokens of appreciation were presented to all those involved in […]

Mahatma Gandhi University is set to host an International Conference on Water: from Pollution to Purification( ICW 2024), scheduled to take place from December 12 to December 15, 2024. This esteemed event is organised by the Inter University Instrumentation Centre (IUIC), School of Environmental Sciences (SES), International Centre for Polar Studies (ICPS), Mahatma Gandhi University, […]

An international conference on water purification and water resource protection held at Mahatma Gandhi University suggested that researchers should give priority to studies aimed at new ideas and technologies useful for sustainable water resource conservation. Experts who participated in the conference pointed out that as the world grapples with the mounting environmental challenges, sustainable water […]

  “The Honours Degree Programmes started by the Affiliated Colleges across the state are opening doors to wide opportunities for the students”,  Mahatma Gandhi University Vice-Chancellor, Dr. C.T Aravindakumar emphasised, during the inauguration of  the 4+1 Programmes at the University campus. The  newly introduced programmes have been designed to substantially enhance students’ knowledge and skills […]

The 36-member contingent from India, comprising both men’s and women’s teams, is set to depart for Antequera, Spain, on June 21 to participate in the World University Handball Championship commencing on June 24. The team selection was conducted by Mahatma Gandhi University, mandated by the Association of Indian Universities. Players from approximately one hundred universities […]

As part of World Environment Day celebrations, a state-level workshop was convened at Mahatma Gandhi University, jointly organised by the Centre for the Study of Climate Change (KSCSTE) under the State Council of Science, Technology, and Environment, the Environment Information Awareness Capacity Building and Livelihood Programme (EIACP), and the University’s School of Environmental Sciences. Experts […]

Beyond the scope of educating and stimulating retired members of the community, the University of the Third Age (U3A) is now reaching out to support future generations. The U3A Kottayam District Unit has initiated a five-day career guidance programme for school students aimed at raising awareness about higher education opportunities in Kerala. The programme was […]

Vice Chancellor Dr. C.T Aravindakumar inaugurated the three-day Nanoscience International Conference held at Mahatma Gandhi University. The event, jointly organised by the University’s International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nano Technology (IIUCNN) and School of Energy Materials brings together scientists, researchers, and industrialists from across the globe, featuring intense discussions, panel sessions, and […]

Mahatma Gandhi University is hosting an International Conference on Nanostructured Materials and Nanocomposites (ICN 2024) , scheduled for May 10-12. The  conference is jointly organised by the International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (IIUCNN), School of Energy Materials (SEM), Gdansk University of Technology,  Poland, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland,University of Johannesburg,South Africa,University […]

The Inter University Centre for Social Science Research and Extension (IUCSSRE), Mahatma Gandhi University, is organising a  Lecture Series titled “Theory and Method”.It is intended for research scholars of the universities in Kerala. The series is a collaborative effort of the Mar Chrysostom Chair (MGU) and Deleuze and Guattari Studies in India Collective (DGSIC).   […]