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US students at IITGN “design for a billion”

US students at IITGN “design for a billion”

Jan 19, 2018 |

The students from The New School of USA conceptualised and prototyped designs that could help combat five critical problems in rural and peri-urban India. It is wonderful how students ‘not from India’ get involved in finding solutions to core problems ‘in India’. It is a mark of friendship and humanity. This year, we have identified five great solutions that would go a long way in improving hygiene, education, water management, among others. We will now look at implementing these solutions and widening the impact nationally. Amit Prashant, Associate Professor The one-of- its-kind “Design for a Billion” workshop was hosted at...

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The Tower When it Lights Up

The Tower When it Lights Up

Jan 15, 2018 |

This  Campus Feature brings a ‘lighted’ and poetic facet of the ‘Lal Minar’. From how far have you seen the campus all lit-up; warm, friendly, and inviting? Have you stood on the other of the side of the Sabarmati or near the Torrent power house of Gandhinagar, and viewed the ‘lighted tower’ of IIT Gandhinagar? If you have not, do so — this winter. The lighted tower stands as a beacon of knowledge and provides hope to the seekers of...

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Library Roundup

Library Roundup

Jan 13, 2018 |

Week 2: 8 Jan 2018 - 12 Jan 2018 Book of the week: Practical education: why liberal arts majors make great employees New...

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Academicians and industrialists discuss IITGN’s way forward

Academicians and industrialists discuss IITGN’s way forward

Jan 13, 2018 |

The institute’s Seventh Academic Advisory Council (AAC) meeting and Eighth Leadership Conclave (LC) were held during January 12-13, 2018. Eminent academicians and industrialists from around the world gathered to help the institute strategise on matters of leadership and academic excellence. The AAC comprises leading academicians who meet every year to discuss issues of academic priority at IITGN. The Council provides strategic and external inputs on issues of key importance as the institute grows. To guide the institute in formulating its short, medium and long-term strategic issues, the institute’s Leadership Conclave every year gathers eminent thinkers in the field of education...

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Tinkering away your problems…

Tinkering away your problems…

Jan 13, 2018 |

Director Speaks The Tinkerer’s Laboratory will give our students a platform to ideate, create and experience innovation. This will also prepare them for future through self-learning and self-creation. A Tinkerer’s Laboratory, supported by the alumni of IIT Bombay 1975 batch, has been set up at the institute. The inauguration was done by eminent scientist, academic and researcher Prof S P Sukhatme, also the former director of IIT Bombay. Prof Sudhir K Jain, Director, IITGN and other distinguished participants of the Eight Leadership Conclave at the institute also graced the occasion. The facility will be open to all students on...

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