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The School of Letters, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, is organising a three-week Intensive English Learning Programme aimed at improving communicative skills in English. This programme is designed specifically for students in classes 8 to 12 and will focus on enhancing spoken English, building vocabulary and fluency, and polishing grammar and pronunciation. The course will be […]

The Centres of Excellence being initiated by the government in the higher education sector of the state mark a crucial step towards timely transformation, said Higher Education Minister Dr. R. Bindu. She was inaugurating the Kerala Institute of Science, Technology and Innovation – the Centre of Excellence being established at Mahatma Gandhi University.   This […]

The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, has officially approved a biomedical research project with a total allocation of ₹100 crore, in which Mahatma Gandhi University is a participating institution under the role of a Spoke. This project is part of the Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) initiative, launched by […]

Mahatma Gandhi University honoured R. Ratnasree, a researcher at the Inter-University Centre for Studies in Science of Music (IUCSSM), for securing an Indian patent. She was felicitated by Vice Chancellor in charge Dr Beena Mathew and Registrar Dr Bismi Gopalakrishnan during the inaugural session of a music seminar organised by the centre.   Ratnasree received […]

Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) has become the first university in the state to implement the University Grants Commission (UGC) directive on the dual-degree programme. This initiative enables students to pursue both regular and online courses simultaneously, offering greater flexibility and enhanced learning opportunities.   The Syndicate meeting   endorsed  the Academic Council’s decision, allowing students enrolled […]

Mahatma Gandhi University Innovation Foundation (MGUIF) has launched the “Big Idea Competition,” offering a unique opportunity for students and faculty members to bring their innovative ideas to life. Supported by the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA 2.0), the competition aims to provide budding entrepreneurs with the resources they need to transform their ideas into viable […]

The Sneha Veedu housing project, led by the National Service Scheme (NSS) of Mahatma Gandhi University, is a commendable initiative, said Cooperation, Devaswom, and Ports Minister V.N. Vasavan. He was inaugurating the NSS Awards Ceremony and Annual Gathering for 2023-24.   The project has made a significant social impact, with various NSS units from the […]

Society holds the primary responsibility for combating child exploitation, stated Dr. C.T. Aravindakumar, Vice-Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University, while inaugurating the international practicum on child rights laws at the Casa Maria Centre, Peroor, Kottayam.   “The vigilance we exercise today will serve as a protective shield for children tomorrow. Given the growing challenges to child […]

Dr. Gautham Chandra, Senior Scientist at Mahatma Gandhi University’s Inter-University Centre for Biomedical Research (IUCBR), Kottayam, has been awarded a prestigious grant of ₹7 crore under the Indian Council of Medical Research’s (ICMR) ‘First in the World Challenge.’   His project, titled “Revolutionising Neural Regeneration: Developing a 4D Bioprinting Method for Neural Tissue and Regenerative […]

Mahatma Gandhi University is set to host the International Child Rights Practicum 2025, a global initiative aimed at raising awareness and fostering discussions on child rights. The practicum will be held from March 19 to 28 at the university. The event is being organised jointly by the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Chair for Studies on […]

Can children be steered away from substance abuse without advice or scolding? Office bearers of the Mahatma Gandhi University unit of U3A, an international organisation, believe it is possible.   Aiming to reshape children’s perspectives and rally them against drugs, U3A will implement this initiative across the state during the summer vacation. While U3A primarily […]

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 […]

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Eliminating unhealthy habits is crucial for controlling diabetes and preventing it, said Dr. K. Sreekumaran Nair, a renowned endocrinologist and researcher at the Mayo Clinic in the United States. He was delivering a talk on “Altered Energetics and Health Ramifications” at Mahatma Gandhi University.   Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to severe health issues, including dementia. […]

The Vaikom Muhammad Basheer Chair at the School of Letters, Mahatma Gandhi University, has been reconstituted, with Dr. K.M. Krishnan, former Director and Senior Professor of the School of Letters, as its new Chair Professor. Dr. Krishnan has served as a member of the University Syndicate and Academic Council. He has also held positions such […]

An expert talk on research career development will be held on January 10th, 2025, at 3:30 PM, at the Convergence Academia Complex, IIUCNN, Mahatma Gandhi University. The event will feature two distinguished researchers, Dr. Nishar Hameed and Dr. Nisa Salim.   Dr. Salim, Academic Director at the School of Engineering and Group Leader of the […]

Mahatma Gandhi University will host a lecture titled “Epistemology of the Disease: Practice as History and Technique as Knowledge in Vernacular Healing” on 14th January 2025, at 2 PM, at the School of Social Sciences. Organised as part of the KR Narayanan Chair for Human Rights and Social Justice Lecture Series, the session will be […]

The School of International Relations and Politics at Mahatma Gandhi University hosted a workshop titled International Student Migration: Review of International Documents and General Experiences.The event was inaugurated by Binoy Immanuel, a member of the Manjoor Grama Panchayat. Prof. A.M. Thomas, former Director of the School of International Relations and Politics, presided over the function. […]

Researchers at Mahatma Gandhi University have developed a technology to generate electricity from tender coconut husk, a material that contributes to environmental pollution. The discovery was part of the research conducted by Er.Abin John Varghese under the MTech programme at the School of Energy Materials.The technology, named ‘J.P Kiran,’ generates energy by biodegrading tender coconut […]

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 […]

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 […]

Renowned educational expert and  former Head of the Department of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics at Kerala University, Prof. Achut Sankar S. Nair emphasised the urgent need to leverage advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence in the field of education. He was giving a lecture at Mahatma Gandhi University on a   thought-provoking lecture on ‘Assessment and […]

Prof. M.S. Jisha, Director of the School of Food Science and Technology at Mahatma Gandhi University, has been selected for the 2024 Senior Scientist Award from the Microbiologists Society India. This prestigious recognition celebrates her exceptional contributions to microbiology. Prof. Jisha, along with Dr. Mrinal K. Ghosh from West Bengal and Dr. Karthikeyan Ramalingam from […]