The Publication Division of Bharathidasan University and the Indian Academic Researchers Association organised a symposium on emerging trends in innovation in academic research in Tiruchi on Saturday. N. Murugeswari, symposium Director and Publication Officer (in-charge), Bharathidasan University, welcomed the gathering. G. Valli, Vice-Chancellor, Mother Teresa Women’s University, was conferred best scientist award by M.B.M. Ismail, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Management and Commerce, South Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
Ms. Valli said that the decade, from 2010 to 2020, had been observed as a Decade for Innovation by the National Innovation Council. Technology had played a major role in the research system and it could be oriented through the untiring and pursuing attitude of the researcher.
Babu Rajendran, Director(in-charge), Council of College and Curriculum Development, Bharathidasan University, presided. J. Manjula, Principal, Periyar EVR College, spoke.
“Read newspapers”
Mylswamy Annadurai, Scientist and Director, ISRO Satellite Centre, Bangalore, emphasised the importance of students reading newspapers, which helps them to know the world and understand what they know. He was delivering the Graduation Day address at Chendhuran College of Engineering and Technology, Pudukottai. Three hundred students received their degrees.
“Learn industrial practices”
Students should learn industrial practices during their study as companies expect candidates recruited by them to fit directly into their work environment without much training, said G. Parthiban, president, Rane TRW Steering Systems Private Limited, speaking at the annual day of Rane Polytechnic College. He urged students to work hard and develop clarity in thinking. R. Venkatanarayanan, president, Rane Corporate Service, said that through continuous learning students can enhance their knowledge and skill. M. Saravanan, Principal, presented the annual report.
Toppers
honoured
Student toppers were honoured at the ‘Achievers Day’ of MASTeR Group of Institutions. Faculty members who had helped achieve good academic results were also honoured. M.A. Maluk Mohamed, Director, presided. K. Sridhar, Principal, M.A.M. College of Engineering and Technology, William, Dean, Haridoss, VP, and B. Annette, Director, M.A.M School of Business, were present.
Contributed by C. Jaisankar and G. Prasad
