Mysuru: The Department of Studies in Food Science and Nutrition, University of Mysore (UoM), has organised a two-day workshop titled “From Nutrigenetics to Personalised Nutrition” on Aug.23 and 24 at the Department premises in Manasagangothri. Dr. G. Bhanuprakash Reddy, Head, Department of Ocular Biochemistry, National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad, will deliver the keynote address on…
Natural calamities cannot be stopped but there are ways to escape from them: Expert
August 11, 2019Mysuru: University of Mysore (UoM) Department of Studies in Earth Science retired faculty Prof. A. Balasubramanian has said that although natural calamities cannot be stopped from happening, there are ways to escape from them, by taking certain measures. Giving some useful tips on saving ourselves from natural disasters, Prof. Balasubramanian said that construction of Flood…
‘Skilful students can generate jobs’
August 5, 2019Mysuru: Observing that skill development is an important issue these days in the backdrop of rapid strides in Science and Technology, University of Mysore (UoM) NSS Programme Co-ordinator Prof. B.S. Chandrashekar has said that highly skilful students can lead to the generation of jobs. He was speaking after inaugurating National Skills Day (Rashtriya Kaushalya Diwas)…
Two-day seminar on nomadic tribes begins
August 1, 2019Mysuru: Marking World Indigenous People’s Day, a two-day seminar on ‘Ignored Claims: Status of Nomadic and Semi-nomadic tribal groups in India’ organised jointly by Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy (CSSEIP) of University of Mysore and Basudev Somani College commenced this morning at the College premises in Kuvempunagar in city. About 100…
UoM VC greets Intl. Heptathlete
July 30, 2019Prof. G. Hemantha Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, University of Mysore (UoM), greeting M.R. Dhanusha, Heptathlete, All India Inter-University Gold Medallist, who represented Combined University Indian Team sponsored by UoM, participated in World University Athlete Meet recently concluded at Nepoli, Italy and secured 12th position. Prof. B. Sadahiva Bhat, PE Director and Dr. P. Krishnaiah, Director of Physical…
‘Insulate Universities from political, bureaucratic interference’
July 28, 2019Anna University VC Dr. Surappa at UoM Foundation Day Lecture Mysuru: Painting a grim picture of higher education in the country, Anna University Vice-Chancellor and former Director of IIT Ropar Dr. M.K. Surappa said that the only way to salvage the situation is to strictly insulate the Universities and institutions of higher learning from political…
Varsity Syndicate appointments: GTD to quit politics if corruption charges proved
July 26, 2019Mysuru: Former Higher Education Minister G.T. Devegowda (GTD) has challenged to take political retirement if someone proves corruption in the recent appointments made to the Syndicate of various Universities in the State. In a statement, he was reacting to the allegations being made against him regarding the appointments to the Syndicates which had been done…
Effect of HDK-led Government’s fall: New UoM Syndicate Members’ fates hang in balance !
July 24, 2019Mysuru: The University of Mysore (UoM) has not had a full-fledged Syndicate since the last one-and-a-half years. The H.D. Kumaraswamy-led Congress-JD(S) Coalition Government had made fresh nominations to the Syndicates of State Universities including the UoM. The Education Department (Universities) Additional Secretary M.A. Ahmed had issued a notification dated July 20, 2019 regarding the new…
Appointed Syndicate Member of Mysore University
July 24, 2019Mysuru: Dr. S.T. Ramachandra, who recently retired as General Manager from Canara Bank after 34 years of service, has been appointed as Syndicate Member of University of Mysore. He has vast in-depth banking experience and has served across the country. Apart from publishing books, he has also won awards such as Suvarna Karnataka Hoysala Award…
IMA Mysuru confers Dr. B.C. Roy Award
July 23, 2019Mysuru: Doctors play a vital role in maintaining a healthy society, said University of Mysore (UoM) Vice-Chancellor Prof. G. Hemantha Kumar here on Sunday. He was speaking after inaugurating the Doctor’s Day celebrations organised by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Mysuru Chapter at JWGC. “Doctors, who have been working towards a healthy society, should make…
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