Mysore/Mysuru: Thanking the elected representatives, the University faculty, staff and all others concerned, for the city-based KSOU (Karnataka State Open University)getting a high rank from the UGC in recognition of the Varsity’s excellent academic performance in 2018-19 when he was the Vice-Chancellor, former KSOU VC Prof. D. Shivalingaiah has expressed happiness for KSOU’s achievement and…
‘Acquiring skills is key for career growth’
January 31, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Maintaining that acquiring skills along with academic learning holds key for career growth, the city’s Vidyavardhaka Engineering College Principal Dr. B. Sadashivegowda said that students should always strive for updating their knowledge in this era of cut-throat competition. He was speaking after inaugurating the Banking recruitment competitive exam coaching classes organised by Karnataka State…
Teachers should focus on personality development of students: IAS Officer
December 25, 2021Dr. M.R. Ravi releases ‘Mukthabhandara’ study book Mysore/Mysuru: Maintaining that teachers should focus on personality development of their students, IAS Officer Dr. M.R. Ravi observed that teachers also have the responsibility to ensure that the student community acquires knowledge that connects it with society. He was speaking at the valedictory of the free coaching camp…
International Conference on “Gut-Brain-Health: Connections” held
November 10, 2021Mysuru: The two-day International Conference on “Gut-Brain-Health: Connections” jointly organised by KSOU and CSIR-CFTRI recently, aimed to explore how gut micro-biota influences our mind, health and vice-versa. This conference was organised as part of the silver jubilee celebrations of KSOU. Prof. S. Vidyashankar, Vice-Chancellor, KSOU; Prof.Sridevi Annapurna Singh, Director, CFTRI; Dr. Prakash Halami, Chief Scientist…
Tech Park at KSOU building near Mandakalli, Experience Centre at Exhibition Grounds
October 26, 2021Minister Dr. C.N. Ashwathnarayan outlines projects as part of Beyond Bengaluru Mysore/Mysuru: A Software Technology Park will come up at the building belonging to Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) near Mandakalli in Mysuru and the required land for expansion of Mysore Airport will be provided immediately. Also, a Mysuru Experience Centre about software and skill…
UGC pay scale to 22 permanent teachers
October 4, 2021KSOU asked to maintain status quo as per HC order Mysore/Mysuru: The Department of Higher Education has asked the Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) to maintain status quo regarding disbursing UGC pay scale and allied benefits for 22 permanent lecturers (confirmed in 2017) till the High Court decides on the issue. Any decision on salary…
Journalist Ramesh Uthappa’s four books to be released on Oct.4
October 2, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Journalist Ithichanda Ramesh Uthappa’s four books focusing on the mysteries of the elephant world will be released at a programme jointly organised by KSOU, Karnataka Forest Department, Wildlife Conservation Foundation and Bengaluru’s Akshara Mantapa Prakashana, at KSOU’s Cauvery auditorium in Mukthagangothri campus here at 3 pm on Oct.4. The books to be released are:…
KSOU to sign MoU with New York University for skill training
October 2, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: In what is perhaps the first such initiative in the State, city based KSOU (Karnataka State Open University) will sign an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with USA based New York University (NYU) to offer training in skill development. Announcing this after inaugurating a meeting of Co-ordinators of KSOU Learners Support Centres at Cauvery Auditorium…
KSOU offers 31 courses through online
September 22, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Marking its Silver Jubilee Year celebrations, the Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) has introduced 31 online courses, including 11 on Science subjects. Speaking to Star of Mysore, KSOU Vice-Chancellor Prof. S. Vidyashankar said that though the Open University suffered a setback a couple of years ago as the UGC had stopped recognition of courses,…
KSOU Vice-Chancellor meets Governor Gehlot
August 11, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Vice-Chancellor of Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) Prof. S. Vidyashankar met Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, who is also the Chancellor of Universities in Karnataka, at Raj Bhavan in Bengaluru on Tuesday. Prof. Vidyashankar had a detailed discussion with him over the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of the Open University. The VC explained Gehlot over the preparations for…
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