Author: External Communications

CPWD sets up R&D Cell at IITGN Research Park

CPWD sets up R&D Cell at IITGN Research Park

Jan 24, 2020 | ,

The R&D cell will work closely with IITGN to find efficient solutions to the problems of construction industry through cutting-edge research. Central Public Works Department (CPWD) has set up a Research & Development (R&D) Cell at IITGN Research Park to undertake R&D for the projects of interest to CPWD. The Cell, aimed at finding efficient solutions to the real problems faced by the construction industry, will work closely with IITGN for cutting-edge research in the housing and urban-development sector. The CPWD R&D Cell is established as part of a MoU between the two entities aimed at development and verification...

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IITGN community relishes a day at its organic farm

IITGN community relishes a day at its organic farm

Jan 20, 2020 |

More than 170 faculty and staff members of the institute, along with their families, enjoyed a day close to nature at the institute’s own organic farm on January 19. The Organic Farm Team of IITGN had organised a farm tour and village-style lunch for the community members replete with a variety of recreational activities like pottery and mehndi. The community members were delighted to learn about the variety of vegetables and crops being grown on farm, and heard about some farming practices and experience the unique community-farming initiative. This was followed by a village-style lunch amid the natural environs, prepared...

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Members of Adventure Frenzy Club embarked on an adventure trip to the Polo Forest

Members of Adventure Frenzy Club embarked on an adventure trip to the Polo Forest

Jan 19, 2020 |

The Adventure Frenzy Club of Staff Development Cell (SDC) at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) organised a one-day adventure trek to the Polo Forest for its staff members on January 18. Polo Forest is one of the most beautiful and wonderful campsites of Gujarat, also known as Vijaynagar Forest, and is spread across the foothills of the Aravalli range, Sabarkantha district, Gujarat. A total of 17 staff members trekked to the forest and enjoyed the day-off in the wilderness. A local forest guide from the forest department guided the team through the trail that covered some historic...

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Library Roundup

Jan 18, 2020 |

Week 3: 13 January 2020 - 17 January 2020 Book of the week: Meghnad Saha: his life in science and politics New...

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PHASE 2020: Indo-UK workshop on applied photonics concludes

PHASE 2020: Indo-UK workshop on applied photonics concludes

Jan 15, 2020 | ,

Workshop participants learnt world-class optical sensing, imaging research and the impact of light-based technologies through hands-on sessions with international experts. An Indo-UK Workshop on ‘Photonics for Health, Atmosphere, Safety and Education’ (PHASE 2020) concluded on January 14, 2020, at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN). It was sponsored by the Royal Academy of Engineering, UK and was organized jointly by Dr Arup Lal Chakraborty (IITGN), Prof Ken Grattan (City University London) and Dr Ralf Bauer (University of Strathclyde, Glasgow). The workshop, which started on January 10, 2020, provided the participants with world-class knowledge on laser-based sensing and imaging...

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