Author: External Communications

IIT Gandhinagar Hosts Tuberculosis Awareness Session for Staff

STORY CREDITS Writer: Vasudha Chatterjee Photo: Mayur Bhatiya The Medical Centre of the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) organised a Tuberculosis (TB) awareness session at the Institute on April 7, 2025. The event was held at the Jibaben Patel (Kanisa) Memorial Auditorium and was conducted as part of the Government of India’s 100-day Intensified Campaign for TB Elimination. This initiative, aligned with the National Tuberculosis (TB) Eradication Program, sought to raise awareness about tuberculosis, its prevention, and treatment options. Monika Shukla, District DR-TB, TB-HIV Coordinator at the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation, delivered an insightful session covering essential topics, including the different types...

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IITGN Concludes Comic Conclave 3.0

STORY CREDITS Writer: Vasudha Chatterjee Photo: Diptanka Sekhar De The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) concluded the highly anticipated Comics Conclave 3.0 on April 6, 2025. The two-day event, a flagship initiative of the institute, brought together a distinguished gathering of artists, writers, scholars, and art enthusiasts from across the country to explore the intersection of visual and graphic narratives in education, research, and social discourse. Held at the IITGN campus, it was organised by Prof Argha Manna, Artists-in-Residence, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Prof Jaison Manjaly, Jasubhai Memorial Chair Professor, Humanities and Social Sciences (Jointly with Cognitive and Brain...

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IITGN set to host Comics Conclave 3.0

STORY CREDITS Writer: Hyma Balakrishnan and Argha Manna Photo: Arijit Reeves IIT Gandhinagar (IITGN) is set to host Comics Conclave 3.0; a celebration of comics and storytelling, where art, ideas, and imagination, all come alive in an electrifying festival of creative exchange. As IITGN’s flagship comics festival, it brings together leading artists, writers, scholars, storytellers, and enthusiasts to explore the world of visual and graphic narratives in education, research, and social discourse.  The Comics Conclave was established and curated three years ago with the mission to bridge the divide between academic inquiry and creative practice. The second iteration enabled us to...

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IIT Gandhinagar announces e-Masters Degree Programme in ‘Applications of Machine Learning in Engineering’ – Admissions open for the first batch of August 2025

STORY CREDITS Writer: Vamakshi Singh Photo: IITGN Photos Have you ever wondered how machine learning can change the way we solve engineering problems? Or how you can use this powerful tool to improve efficiency, innovation, and decision-making in industries like manufacturing, energy, or smart infrastructure? If you are an engineer or technologist looking to enhance your skills, read on to discover an exciting opportunity. IIT Gandhinagar (IITGN) has introduced a specialised e-Masters Degree Programme in ‘Applications of Machine Learning in Engineering’ (AMLE) to help professionals harness the potential of machine learning in engineering. This program is designed to teach participants how...

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IITGN Concludes Three-Day Film Festival 

STORY CREDITS Writer: Vasudha Chatterjee Photo: Team Art@IITGN The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) concluded the three-day Art@IITGN film festival on March 31, 2025. Held in collaboration with MUBI and Alliance Francaise, Ahmedabad, the festival featured a diverse lineup of global cinema, independent Indian features, French New Wave, and critically acclaimed short films. A special section on video art, featuring the works of Mithu Sen, Gigi Scaria, Riyas Komu, Sumedh Rajendran, and Ramith Kunhimangalam was also organised, drawing the attention of students, scholars, and practitioners alike.  The festival brought together participants from various parts of Gujarat, including Surat, Vadodara, Ahmedabad,...

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