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IITGN to advance research and education in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Virtual Reality with inauguration of two new labs

IITGN to advance research and education in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Virtual Reality with inauguration of two new labs

Apr 28, 2023 |

STORY CREDITS Writer/Editor: Shivangi Vasudev Bhatt Photo: Media and Communication, IIT Gandhinagar The ‘Gordhanbhai B Gelot Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science’ will foster a diverse and collaborative ecosystem by bringing together experts from progressive fields of data sciences, machine learning, artificial intelligence, applied mathematics, and other disciplines to promote cutting-edge research Taking forward the goal of advancing research and educational excellence in the emerging areas of science and technology and giving impetus to strong research-backed innovations, the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) inaugurated two state-of-the-art laboratories on its campus today. The ‘Gordhanbhai B Gelot Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence...

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‘Cooking for the Cooks’– IITGN students, faculty, and staff cooked and served a meal to nearly a hundred mess workers to express gratitude

‘Cooking for the Cooks’– IITGN students, faculty, and staff cooked and served a meal to nearly a hundred mess workers to express gratitude

Apr 24, 2023 |

STORY CREDITS Writer/Editor: Shivangi Vasudev Bhatt Photo: Media and Communication, IIT Gandhinagar As a gesture of gratitude towards the mess staff who feed the Institute community everyday, the Student Affairs office of the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) took the initiative to cook and serve a meal to nearly a hundred mess workers of the three dining facilities at IITGN on April 23, 2023. The team who took charge of one of the kitchens for cooking and serving a meal for the mess staff included nearly ten students and 20 staff and faculty members, including Prof Rajat Moona, Director, IITGN, his...

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The Joy of Giving – About 55% of IITGN alumni donated nearly Rs 70 lakh to the Institute in FY 2022-2023

The Joy of Giving – About 55% of IITGN alumni donated nearly Rs 70 lakh to the Institute in FY 2022-2023

Apr 19, 2023 |

STORY CREDITS Writer/Editor: Shivangi Vasudev Bhatt Photo: Media and Communication, IIT Gandhinagar From the recently graduated class of 2022, an astounding 81 per cent of alumni have contributed to IITGN in FY 2022-23 Raising the bar year after year and creating new records in alumni giving, about 55 per cent (54.87%) of young alumni of the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) have made financial contributions of nearly Rs 70 lakh to the Institute during the Financial Year (FY) 2022-2023. These numbers stood at 50 per cent of alumni donating Rs 47.50 lakh during the last FY 2021-22. With this, the...

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School students got up close with STEM at the ‘G20-Ignite’ Science & Technology Fair at IIT Gandhinagar

School students got up close with STEM at the ‘G20-Ignite’ Science & Technology Fair at IIT Gandhinagar

Apr 17, 2023 |

STORY CREDITS Writer/Editor: Shivangi Vasudev Bhatt Photo: Media and Communication, IIT Gandhinagar The day-long Fair, held on April 15, 2023, kindled curiosity and excitement toward the diverse dimensions of science and technology in the next generation of engineers, scientists, and researchers through a plethora of exciting activities, workshops, competitions, and interactive showcases and exhibitions Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) organised ‘G20-Ignite’, a uniquely designed Science & Technology Fair, for school students of classes 10 to 12, on April 15, 2023. Hundreds of school students visited and participated in the Fair with their parents, teachers, and guardians to engage with Science,...

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Ambedkar Jayanti Celebrations at IITGN

Ambedkar Jayanti Celebrations at IITGN

Apr 16, 2023 |

STORY CREDITS Writer/Editor: Shivangi Vasudev Bhatt Photo: Media and Communication, IIT Gandhinagar Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) students, staff, and residents celebrated the 132nd birth anniversary of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar on April 13 and 14, 2023. The two-day programme consisted of various activities and performances, including webinar, song, poem recitation, creation of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar’s portrait using 625 Rubik’s cubes, movie screening, an exhibition of Ambedkar books, and so on, highlighting the life and legacy of the great leader. Dr Hemangi Kadlak, Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai delivered a webinar on “Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Perspective...

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