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“IIT Gandhinagar’s funding and support were instrumental in making my participation in the EMBO Workshop possible” says PhD scholar Shabnam Mansuri

“IIT Gandhinagar’s funding and support were instrumental in making my participation in the EMBO Workshop possible” says PhD scholar Shabnam Mansuri

Feb 5, 2025 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Shabnam Mansuri Photo: Shabnam Mansuri The Media and Communications Team of IITGN interviewed Shabnam Mansuri, PhD student, Department of Chemistry, who attended the prestigious EMBO Workshop, “The Endoplasmic Reticulum – Guardian of Cellular Homeostasis,” in Barga, Italy, from October 20–25, 2024. What is your research area? I work on the development of fluorescent probes for cellular imaging applications.  Can you share your experience of attending the EMBO Workshop in Italy? What were the key highlights of this international event for you? Attending the EMBO Workshop in Barga, Italy, was an enriching and inspiring experience. The talks covered exciting...

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IIT Gandhinagar Students Represent the Institute at 76th Republic Day Parade

IIT Gandhinagar Students Represent the Institute at 76th Republic Day Parade

Feb 4, 2025 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Vanajakshi B.H. Photo: IITGN Photos Two final-year students from IIT Gandhinagar have been selected to represent the institute as Special Guests at the 76th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. Ms Sakshi Sridhar Katkur, a Chemical Engineering student, and Mr Vedant Pradeep Kumbhar, a Mechanical Engineering student, have been honoured with this opportunity. Both students are recipients of the PM YASASVI (Prime Minister Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme), which recognises their talent, academic excellence, and unwavering dedication.  “I’m thrilled to witness the Republic Day Parade live a moment I’ve always dreamed of while watching it on TV! It...

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IIT Gandhinagar to Host International EAGE Workshop on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in Basalts

IIT Gandhinagar to Host International EAGE Workshop on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in Basalts

Jan 31, 2025 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Vanajakshi B.H. Photo: Diptanka Sekhar De The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) is set to host a prestigious international ‘EAGE workshop on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in Basalts’ on February 3 & 4, 2025, on its campus. This event will bring together eminent delegates from NITI Aayog, various government agencies, industry leaders, and academicians from across the globe to discuss innovative approaches for commercial subsurface carbon storage in basalt formations. This workshop will delve into key research themes focusing on the Indian context, particularly the Deccan Traps, which hold immense potential for CO2 storage. With an...

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IIT Gandhinagar Partners with Canara Bank to Enhance Innovation and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

IIT Gandhinagar Partners with Canara Bank to Enhance Innovation and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Jan 28, 2025 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Vasudha Chatterjee Photo: Mayur Bhatiya IIT Gandhinagar Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (IIEC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Canara Bank on January 28, 2025. Aimed to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and knowledge-sharing in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, the collaboration is a promising step towards strengthening the proliferation of the startups incubated at IIEC by leveraging Canara Bank’s extensive industry and client network, and vice versa.  Under the terms of the MoU, start-ups selected by the IIEC and supported with seed funding through IIEC’s Incubation Program will be eligible to access financial assistance. The bank will assess each start-up’s funding...

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IIT Gandhinagar Celebrated the 76th Republic Day with a sense of gratitude towards members of its community

IIT Gandhinagar Celebrated the 76th Republic Day with a sense of gratitude towards members of its community

Jan 26, 2025 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Vanajakshi B.H. Photo: Diptanka Sekhar De Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) celebrated the 76th Republic Day with patriotic fervour and a heartfelt sense of gratitude towards the members of its diverse community. The event brought together the essence of unity and the richness of India’s diversity, making it a memorable occasion for all. Prof Amit Prashant, Acting Director of IITGN, unfurled the National Flag to commence the Republic Day celebrations on campus officially. The ceremony was marked by a unique and inclusive prade, a first of its kind in any educational institution. Prade included the Institute’s security...

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