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“Change in our knowledge, attitude, and practices and overcoming our fears can go a long way in cancer awareness and prevention” – IITGN organised a talk on cancer awareness

“Change in our knowledge, attitude, and practices and overcoming our fears can go a long way in cancer awareness and prevention” – IITGN organised a talk on cancer awareness

Feb 5, 2024 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Shivangi Vasudev Bhatt Photo: Arijit Reeves In an earnest effort to raise awareness about cancer, particularly breast and cervical cancers among women, the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN), along with student welfare council of the Institute, organised a talk by Dr Riddhi Shah from Zydus Hospital on the topic “Cancer Prevention and Early Diagnosis Among Women” on February 05, 2024. While the focus of the talk was on the prevalence of cancer among women, it was also aimed at recognising that awareness extends beyond gender boundaries to aid prevention and early detection to reduce its impact on...

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IIT Gandhinagar and the University of San Diego joined hands for academic and research collaboration

IIT Gandhinagar and the University of San Diego joined hands for academic and research collaboration

Jan 12, 2024 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Shivangi Vasudev Bhatt Photo: Mayur J Bhatiya The MoU will facilitate collaboration in academic, research, capacity building, training, and staff/faculty development activities The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) and the University of San Diego, USA, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for collaboration in various academic, research, capacity building, training, and faculty/staff development activities. The MoU was signed and exchanged by Prof Chell Roberts, Dean, Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering (SMSE), University of San Diego, and Prof S P Mehrotra, Professor-in-Charge, External Relations, IITGN, in the presence of Prof G B Singh, Academic Director, University of San Diego,...

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IITGN hosts a two-day Science Camp for 91 girl students of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas from Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar

IITGN hosts a two-day Science Camp for 91 girl students of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas from Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar

Jan 11, 2024 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Shivangi Vasudev Bhatt Photo: IITGN Photo/Mayur J Bhatiya The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) hosted a two-day Science Camp for two Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar under the Gujarat region of the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) as a part of the DST-Vigyan Jyoti Initiative on January 08 – 09, 2024. A total of 91 high school and higher secondary school girl students attended the residential event along with four teachers of JNVs. The aim of this camp was to provide these students with an opportunity to go beyond the limits of school, develop their...

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“Being proactive is the key to building future leadership and sustainability”, emphasised global stalwarts at the 12th Leadership Conclave of IITGN

“Being proactive is the key to building future leadership and sustainability”, emphasised global stalwarts at the 12th Leadership Conclave of IITGN

Jan 10, 2024 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Shivangi Vasudev Bhatt Photo: Mayur J Bhatiya The 12th Leadership Conclave (LC) of the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) was held on January 09, 2024. The prestigious annual event hosted about 40 eminent thinkers, industry stalwarts, academicians, venture capitalists, and startup mentors from India and abroad to brainstorm and recommend strategic actions for the far-reaching growth and expansion of IITGN. The external participants included academia/industry leaders from Silicon Valley, USA; Bankworld Inc, USA; KAAJ Ventures, USA; University of South Florida, USA; ISCTE University Institute of Lisbon, Portugal; Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand; IIT Kanpur; IIT Bombay;...

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Human Resource Development, student well-being, and academia and industry-related strategic points remained focus of the 11th Academic Advisory Council of IITGN

Human Resource Development, student well-being, and academia and industry-related strategic points remained focus of the 11th Academic Advisory Council of IITGN

Jan 9, 2024 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Shivangi Vasudev Bhatt Photo: Mayur J Bhatiya The 11th Academic Advisory Council (AAC) of the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) was held on January 08, 2024. One of the most sought-after annual events of the Institute saw about 20 distinguished academicians from India and overseas, as well as 30 faculty members from IITGN, debate and share their expertise on some of the most significant matters for the growth of the Institute in coming years. This year’s AAC had eminent academicians from some of the most prestigious institutes such as University of California, USA; University of Miami, USA;...

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