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Nyasa, IITGN continues its streak of commendable job: Introduces Pathway Programme to Regular Schooling

Nyasa, IITGN continues its streak of commendable job: Introduces Pathway Programme to Regular Schooling

Oct 10, 2022 |

STORY CREDITS Writer/Editor: Shivangi Vasudev Bhatt Photo: Media and Communication, IIT Gandhinagar Nyasa, an informal school run by students and community volunteers of IITGN, has always been for the students, by the students. Nyasa was started in 2011 with the idea of bringing smiles to those who lost it in the struggles of life. It has always been the goal of the team at Nyasa to support and educate underprivileged children, see them grow, and help them achieve their goals. Woking on these fronts, Nyasa has recently completed the first batch of the “Pathway Programme to Regular Schooling”. Here’s what you...

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Prof Rajat Moona takes charge as Director of IIT Gandhinagar

Prof Rajat Moona takes charge as Director of IIT Gandhinagar

Oct 3, 2022 |

STORY CREDITS Writer/Editor: Shivangi Vasudev Bhatt Photo: Media and Communication, IIT Gandhinagar Prof Rajat Moona took charge as the Director of the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) today. Prof Amit Prashant, the Officiating Director of the Institute, handed over the responsibility to Prof Moona today morning. This brief formal ceremony was followed by a collective welcoming ceremony and a delightful interactive session between him and the IITGN community that served as a medium to know more about Prof Rajat Moona, his work so far, and his interests. The session was also lined-up with heartwarming welcome messages from the friends and...

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National Conclave on Women in Science & Technology at IITGN discussed various facets of women in STEM – SERB launched two new POWER grant schemes for women scientists

National Conclave on Women in Science & Technology at IITGN discussed various facets of women in STEM – SERB launched two new POWER grant schemes for women scientists

Oct 2, 2022 |

STORY CREDITS Writer/Editor: Shivangi Vasudev Bhatt Photo: Media and Communication, IIT Gandhinagar Nearly 200 women scientists, researchers, academicians, industry professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and postdoctoral fellows from across the country participated in the two-day Conclave, and gave insights into their lives as leaders, innovators, communicators, and facilitators. A two-day national conclave on “Women in Science & Technology: Fostering Innovation” co-organised by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Government of India and the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) concluded on September 30, 2022, with the launch two new SERB-POWER research grants, the POWER Translation Grant and POWER Mobility Grant, for women...

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IITs Seek to Quadruple International Students and Establish IIT Centres Abroad

IITs Seek to Quadruple International Students and Establish IIT Centres Abroad

Oct 1, 2022 |

STORY CREDITS Writer/Editor: Shivangi Vasudev Bhatt Photo: Media and Communication, IIT Gandhinagar The Conclave proposed creating 1,000 international student scholarships annually with the aim of substantially internationalising the campuses of the 23 IITs in the country. The 4th All IITs International Relations Conclave at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) proposed more than quadrupling the number of international students on their campuses to 5 percent with targeted scholarships and creating International IIT Centres in neighbouring countries to bolster recruitment of international students at the country’s premier educational institutions. The proposed Centres in Nepal, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan, which send the largest...

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India can drive global growth if we tap the opportunities and address the challenges at the right time – Experts opine at a panel discussion at IITGN

India can drive global growth if we tap the opportunities and address the challenges at the right time – Experts opine at a panel discussion at IITGN

Sep 30, 2022 |

STORY CREDITS Writer/Editor: Shivangi Vasudev Bhatt Photo: Media and Communication, IIT Gandhinagar The panellists included ex. US CIA Officer, US Congressional Candidate 2020, and other eminent experts from industry and academia. Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) hosted an engaging panel discussion and interactive session on “India as a Driver of Global Growth” on September 28, 2022. An exciting line-up of international speakers from diverse fields, including Mr Glenn Carle, retired Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Officer and former US Deputy National Intelligence Officer; Mr Christopher Roper Schell, US Congressional Candidate 2020 and partner at Fair Observer Intelligence; Prof Atul Singh, Founder, CEO & Editor-in-Chief of Fair Observer,...

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