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IIT Gandhinagar Researchers Develop Advanced Hydrogel to Detect, Capture and Reuse Rare Earth Metals

IIT Gandhinagar Researchers Develop Advanced Hydrogel to Detect, Capture and Reuse Rare Earth Metals

Oct 20, 2024 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Vanajakshi B.H. Photo: IITGN Photos Researchers at the IIT Gandhinagar, led by Dr Himarati Mondal, Dr Mrinmoy Karmakar, and Prof Bhaskar Datta, have made a significant breakthrough with the development of an innovative hydrogel. This advanced material is named GmAc-FluoroTerP based on the presence of Gum Acacia (GmAc) as part of a ternary polymer (TerP), possessing intrinsic fluorescence (Fluoro). This material has been designed and engineered to selectively detect, capture, and recover rare earth metals (REMs) like Dysprosium (Dy) and Ytterbium (Yb). The work is distinctive based on the use of a single material for three different applications...

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IIT Gandhinagar to Facilitate Yuva Sangam Phase V as Nodal Agency – Register Now for a Cultural Exchange Experience

IIT Gandhinagar to Facilitate Yuva Sangam Phase V as Nodal Agency – Register Now for a Cultural Exchange Experience

Oct 17, 2024 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Vanajakshi B.H. Photo: IITGN Photos IIT Gandhinagar has been designated as a nodal agency for Yuva Sangam Phase V, a student exchange initiative under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB) programme of the Government of India. This unique exchange is all about strengthening connections and fostering mutual understanding among the youth by bringing together students from Kerala and across the country for an experience like no other. Yuva Sangam Phase V is an immersive journey that gives the youth a chance to explore the diverse landscapes of our nation. It’s designed for students from higher education institutions and...

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Celebrated National Wildlife Week at IIT Gandhinagar

Celebrated National Wildlife Week at IIT Gandhinagar

Oct 10, 2024 |

STORY CREDITS Writer: Vanajakshi B.H. Photo: IITGN Photos IIT Gandhinagar, through its Dr Kiran C Patel Centre for Sustainable Development, hosted a series of events to celebrate National Wildlife Week from October 2nd to 8th, 2024. The celebration aimed to raise awareness and promote wildlife conservation through various educational and engaging activities. More than 200 people, including IIT Gandhinagar students, staff, residents, and college students from the Ahmedabad & Gandhinagar region, participated in the week-long celebration. The week-long wildlife awareness programme kicked off on October 2nd with a Bird Watching Session in collaboration with 16Pixels Club, the student photography club at...

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Delving into Food, Identity, and Culture: South Asian Culinary Histories Conference Concludes at IIT Gandhinagar

Delving into Food, Identity, and Culture: South Asian Culinary Histories Conference Concludes at IIT Gandhinagar

Oct 7, 2024 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Vanajakshi B.H. Photo: IITGN Photos A two-day conference titled “Culinary Histories and Cultures: Insights from South Asia” was hosted at IIT Gandhinagar from October 5 & 6, 2024. The conference allowed historians, and archaeologists from India and beyond to share their thoughts on the rich culinary histories and traditions of the region, and to explore how food intersects with identity, caste, migration, and other social dynamics.  The conference was funded partly by the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Gandhinagar, and with financial support from the Archaeological Survey of India through the ASI Archaeology Chair Endowment Fund...

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IIT Gandhinagar and IIIT Vadodara Sign MoU for Academic Collaboration

IIT Gandhinagar and IIIT Vadodara Sign MoU for Academic Collaboration

Oct 4, 2024 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Vanajakshi B.H. Photo: Mayur Bhatiya IIT Gandhinagar and IIIT Vadodara signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on October 3, 2024, laying the foundation for a significant academic collaboration. This partnership opens the door for exciting opportunities for students and faculty from both institutes to engage in joint research and learning experiences. Prof Rajat Moona, Director, IIT Gandhinagar and Professor Dharmendra Singh, Director, IIIT Vadodara, signed the MoU.  A key highlight of this MoU is the Summer Research Internship Programme (SIRP) at IIT Gandhinagar. IIIT Vadodara students now have the chance to apply for the programme during the summer...

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