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Friday, 31 May 2019

ATAL Summer Camp - NSAM EMS

A four-day ATAL Summer Camp was organised for the students of Dr. NSAM English Medium High School and Dr. NSAM Kannada Medium High School, Nitte.

Mr. Yogeesh Hegde inaugurated the ATAL summer camp and informed the students to make the best use of the training.

Dr. Suryanarayana K. Associate Professor, Electrical & Electronics and his team comprising of Prof. Raksha Adappa & Swathi Hatwar trained the students on handling the tools and guided them about the best practices to be implemented inside the lab. Students were given hands-on experience to use different types of equipment.






Atal Tinkering Lab Summer Camp on “Hands - on Usage of Tools” - MRSM EMHS

A four day ATL Summer Camp was organized for the students of Classes 7th to 10th from 27th to 30th May, 2019 at Dr MRSM English Medium High School, Thokur.

Mr Suryanarayana K, Associate Professor, Electrical and Electronics, NMAMIT and his team comprising of Prof. Ravi Kumar and Mr. Swasthik, Research Assistant trained the students to grapple with their scientific acumen and encourage them to think out of the box.




Orientation program - Dr. NSAM PUC, Mangalore

Dr. NSAM Pre - University College, Mangalore conducted an orientation program for the first year students along with their parents at the college premises on 27th May 2019.

Prof. M. Balakrishna Shetty, Principal, Ramakrishna College, Mangaluru was the Chief Guest. He inspired the students to work hard and maintain a balance between personal life and professional life. He enlightened the audience on good parenting.

Dr. Navin Shetty K, Principal, Dr. N.S.A.M P.U College gave an overall information about the college to the students, including the infrastructure facilities and the academic body. The parents and students were exposed to the campus culture and discipline aspect.

Mrs. Pushpanjali, Lecturer in Computer science briefed the students about the rules and regulations of Institution.

Overall, it was a fruitful and enriching experience for the parents, students and teaching staff.








Capacity Building Program on Classroom Management - MRSM EMS

An essential skill that an ideal teacher must possess is the ability to manage the class. To empower the teachers with this skill, a capacity building program was conducted at Dr MRSM English Medium High School, Thokur.

Dr Vasanthi Thiagarajan and Mrs Geetika Kharola, CBSE trained resource persons, conducted the workshop on 28th & 29th May 2019. 60 teachers from Manipal School, Canara CBSE School, Kanchur Public School, Mangalore; Dr NSAM English Medium High School, Nitte and the host school participated in the workshop.





Wednesday, 29 May 2019

Nurses day celebration 2019 - Justice K S Hegde Hospital

International Nurses Day is celebrated on May 12th, the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, Founder of Modern Nursing. The Nursing Service Department of JKSHCH celebrated Nurses Day on 18th May 2019.

As part of the celebration, Sports Day was conducted on 1st May 2019 at Nitte University Grounds. Few indoor competitions were also held from 6th to 9th May 2019. The guests for the formal function were Major (Dr.) Shivakumar Hiremath, Medical Superintendent and Dr. Muralidhar Pai, Asst. Medical Superintendent. The formal program started with the lighting of the lamp, followed by a floral tribute to Florence Nightingale and cutting of the cake by the guests.

Col. Cecily PJ, Nursing Superintendent welcomed the gathering and administered the oath to the nurses. In her welcome address, she highlighted the theme of Nurses Day - A voice to lead - Health for All: Balanced Body, Mind and Spirit and emphasized on professional ethics and commitment to patient care.

Prizes were distributed to the winners of various competitions. The vote of thanks was delivered by Mrs. Gladys Vaz, Asst. Nursing Superintendent, followed by light refreshments.







Outcome Based Dental Curriculum Framework - ABSMIDS

The workshop on ‘OUTCOME BASED DENTAL CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK’ was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Harsha Halahalli, Director, Curriculum Development Cell, Nitte (Deemed to be University) on 22nd May 2019. It was conducted on 22nd & 23rd May 2019 at Trimshathi Bhavan, AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences.

The University Grants Commission of India, through the Quality Mandate policy, has initiated Outcome Based Curriculum Framework in all Universities. Such structured curriculum with learning outcomes, student-centric methods in teaching process and reforms in assessment are also parts of key indicators of the revised NAAC accreditation process for affiliated institutions and Universities. The Medical Council of India has already implemented Competency Based Medical Education, which is based on Learning Outcomes, Domains & Competencies. In the dental education, ABSMIDS has taken a lead in developing outcome based structured curriculum, instructional designs and related assessment methods. This workshop was organised to sensitize the participants on outcome based curriculum in dental education.

The inauguration was followed by a guest lecture on ‘Education as a system - A paradigm shift in India’ by Prof. Dr. Ajay Telang, PGDHA, MHPE(Maastricht), MFDSRCPS (Glasgow), Dean & HoD, Oral Pathology, Penang International Dental College, Malaysia.

A total of 32 staff members participated in the 2-day workshop. 









Guest lecture on standard safety measures in operation theatre - NUINS

The Department of Medical Surgical Nursing organized a guest lecture on “Standard Safety Measures in Operation Theatre” on 27th May 2019. Mr. Jonathan Hudson, Manager OT & CSSD, Justice KS Hegde Charitable Hospital, Deralakatte was the Resource person. He explained about the multiple inherent risks the OT environment is charged with, methods of controlling these hazards, precautions and various safety measures to be taken in Operation Theatres. Mrs. Mamatha B, Lecturer, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing conducted the proceedings.




Tuesday, 28 May 2019

Best Ways to Deal with Stress during Exams


The exam season is an important phase in every student’s college life. Stress is inevitable for any student during exams, but it can be dealt with properly so it does not become a hindrance in one’s preparation. NITTE, a top university in Karnataka, takes great interest in the well-being of students and tries to provide a stress-free environment to students.

We at NITTE (Deemed to beUniversity), make sure that there is a system where students are continuously evaluated, reducing their stress during the final examination. A good state of mind is important to deal with the pressure of examinations and the following tips will help students during this crucial time.

1. Taking breaks
To keep the monotony away and increase your focus on the subject, it is important to have little breaks when you study. This will boost your ability to grasp and understand the subject.

2.Include fun things in your schedule
It is important to study hard during exams, but equally important to include some fun stuff in your packed exam schedule, to bring in some freshness. NITTE students are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities that give them a break from studies. Giving some time to personal interests and hobbies acts as a stress buster.

3. Maintain a task book
Keep a task book handy so that you can set yourself a few goals and then work towards them. Writing it all down helps in being better organised.

4. Counselling and mentorship
It is important to have someone you can bank on talk to. Students at NITTE are assigned a mentor who assists them in academics and otherwise. NITTE (Deemed to be University) conducts student support programs that addresses the psychological needs of students.

5. Clear the clutter in your room
To have a clear and fresh mind, it is important to keep your surroundings clean and organized. Clean your room and store your things methodically.

6. Stress-free activities
  • Go on a walk Being in tune with nature is the best way to deal with stress. An early morning walk will boost your energy levels and give all the motivation you need during the exam season.
  • Listen to calm music Listening to soothing music will help you calm down and reduce your stress. All you need is a playlist that will consist of soothing music and motivational songs that will give an instant lift to your mood.
  • Get sufficient amount of sleep Irregular and insufficient sleep with the excuse of studying for long hours will only cause harm. Have a healthy sleeping pattern for good memory and retention.

7. Time management techniques
There are various time management techniques that you can apply to ensure that you properly manage time and complete your goals and tasks on time. One such technique is Pomodoro, where a timer is used to break down work into intervals, traditionally 25 minutes in length, separated by short breaks. Several apps are also available to help you manage time better.

8. Maintain a Journal
Journaling is an effective technique to get rid of your stress and anxiety, especially during exams. Write down all your worries and thoughts and get done with it. This will help clear your mind and will let you focus on your studies.

9. Use positive affirmations.
Using positive affirmations will reduce your adrenaline levels and calm you down. You can use the following positive affirmations to feel energized:
  • I can score good marks in the exam
  • I am getting better every day

10. Deep breathing exercises
Meditation and deep breathing can be very effective in dealing with exam stress. It is scientifically proven that deep breathing exercises reduce your cortisol levels. Look up for online tutorials on meditation and breathing exercises and you will see a great improvement on practicing them regularly.

Following the above tips will give you a whole new perspective and help you handle stress better. Most importantly, don’t be too hard on yourself and strive for progress, rather than perfection.

We at NITTE, envision a student life that is filled with beautiful experiences that is beyond examinations and grades and encourage a learning environment that is fun-filled and stress free.

Tips to Stay Organized in College
College life comes with the freedom to explore and take on responsibilities. It is difficult for students to balance their studies and extra-curricular activities. So, it is important for every student to stay organized in college, to make the most of their college days. We at NITTE (Deemed to be University) one of the best universities in Karnataka, have various co-curricular and extra-curricular activities planned for students, encouraging them to move out of their comfort zone and explore something new. To get the best college experience, it is essential to plan and stay organized. Here are some tips to stay organized in college:

1. Make a daily planner.
There are various planner apps that you can use to efficiently manage your life at college. You can write down tasks, events and notes to keep up to date with your daily, weekly and monthly goals. You can also keep a small notebook for the same, instead of a mobile app. All these activities will help you improve your time management skills.

2. Keep track of the syllabi
It is important for a student to stay updated on the course structure and syllabus. Note down all the important guidelines your teachers give you about the semester and keep track of the syllabi.

3. Sticky notes and colour coding
This is in addition to the Planner app. It helps you meet your deadlines and reminds you of important tasks. You can get colourful sticky notes that you can use as reminders for various personal and academic goals and events. Colour coding is also an effective way to organize your notes and files. Determine various categories of information you need to file and then assign a particular colour to each category.

You can also keep different coloured books for different subjects, assign different colours for different kind of tasks and events. This helps you locate information easily.

4. Form a study group
Having a study group is a great way to foster a learning community and help each other during assignments and exams, clear doubts and share knowledge. At NITTE (Deemed to be University), students are provided with a knowledge sharing environment that helps them bond with other students for quality discussions.

5. Keep your room clean
Keeping your room clean and organized helps you find things without any struggle and keeps your things from going missing. A cluttered room results in a cluttered mind, causing distractions. Spend few minutes every day cleaning your room and organizing things. See how this simple step makes your life easy.

6. Bullet Journal
Maintaining a bullet Journal is also an effective way to stay organized. You can make your to-do lists and assess the progress of your tasks and goals with the help of a bullet journal. You can be very creative with your journaling and use different templates. It is very helpful in tracking short-term and long-term goals.

7. Practice mindfulness
Mindfulness is a way to stay attentive in the present and not be consumed by thoughts of the past and worries of the future. Practising mindfulness helps in clearing your mind and lets you completely focus on the current moment. To cope with all the madness in this chaotic world and stop overthinking, practice mindfulness.

By practising the above techniques, you will see a significant improvement in your productivity and performance in college. At NITTE's engineering colleges, students go through a lot of academic training, including personal growth sessions. This makes it imperative for students of NITTE (Deemed to be University) to stay ahead in everything they do.

It is possible to lose focus and get distracted once in a while, but with a proper plan and by tracking your progress, you can come out a winner.

Monday, 27 May 2019

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan - NIPT

Swachhsena of Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy participated in Swachh Bharat Abhiyan on 26th May 2019, at Tannirbhavi, Mangalore in association with the Ramakrishna Mission’s Phase-5 Shramadana on Swachh Mangaluru.

A total of 31 students along with 2 faculty members, Ms. Shilna Rani & Ms. Abeeshna Ashok participated in the event. They cleaned the premises and created awareness among the public on cleanliness and hygiene.




Sunday, 26 May 2019

Nitte MPH Students Visit Public Health Institute at Minnesota, USA - MPH - KSHEMA

The fifth batch of students pursuing their Masters in Public Health (MPH) are in the US to participate in the Summer School at the University of Minnesota, School of Public Health. Four MPH students, Ann John Mampilli, Chandini Ullal, Namratha Sanchez and Veeksha Rai from the Department of Public Health, K S Hegde Medical Academy are participating in the three-week summer school, from May 17th to June 10th, 2019.

They will be exposed to various aspects of public health, learn additional capacity building on writing competitive grant proposals, project management, global food systems and use of technology in public health practice.

Nitte (Deemed University) has a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Minnesota for student exchange programs where students from Nitte visit Minnesota in summer and students from Minnesota visit Mangaluru every winter. Selected students get extra credits for being part of the exchange program.


Tuesday, 21 May 2019

Inauguration of the 'International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering (ICETE-2019)'


Swachh Bharat Abhiyan - NIPT

Swachhsena of Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy participated in Swachh Bharat Abhiyan on 19th May 2019 at Kudroli, Alake in association with the Ramakrishna Mission, Mangalore. A total of 11 students along with Prof.Dr. Dhanesh Kumar K.U., Principal, NIPT participated in the event. They cleaned the premises and created awareness among the public on cleanliness and hygiene.


Celebrating 40 Years in education


Monday, 20 May 2019

Free Dental Camps from 01.04.2019 to 29.04.2019 - ABSMIDS

The Department of Public Health Dentistry, A. B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Nitte (Deemed to be University) has conducted the following free Dental Camps from 01.04.2019 to 29.04.2019


Date Venue No. of Beneficiaries
01.04.2019 Sri Sathya Sai Hospital, Alike 09
02.04.2019 Rangoli Hotel, B.C.Road 47
03.04.2019 Primary Health Centre, Nellyadi 23
08.04.2019 Sri Sathya Sai Hospital, Alike 18
10.04.2019 Primary Health Centre, Nellyadi 62
11.04.2019 Primary Health Centre, Boliyar 05
22.04.2019 Sri Sathya Sai Hospital, Alike 19
24.04.2019 Primary Health Centre, Nellyadi 29
25.04.2019 Primary Health Centre, Boliyar 01
29.04.2019 Sri Sathya Sai Hospital, Alike 14

Youth awareness program - Yuva Spandana - NUINS

NSS unit of Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences organized a youth awareness program, “Yuva Spandana” on 15th May 2019 at Chinthana Hall, Justice KS Hegde Charitable Hospital. Mrs. Suchithra BS, NSS Program Officer, NUINS welcomed the gathering. The resource person of the day Mr. Anuraj, Life skill trainer and National Level speaker, created awareness among the students about youth problems, issues and methods to solve the same. Mrs. Parveena, ‘Youth Parivarthaka’ briefed about the importance, activities and benefits of Yuva Spandana. Pamphlets on “Yuva Spandana” were distributed to the students. Dr. Sumalatha R Shetty, NSS program Co-ordinator, Nitte University and Mrs. Cleeta Pinto NSS program officer, NUINS, were present. 200 NSS volunteers participated in the program.




Training program - MRP ITI

A two-day Training program on Repair and Service of L.C.D., L.E.D., Smart, Android, Plasma T.V was held at MR Punja Industrial Training Institute, Thokur on 13th & 14th May 2019 for the students of Electronics Mechanic course.

Mr. Manjunath Nayak, Director, Synd Rural Self Employment & Training Institute, Manipal inaugurated the program. He delivered an informative talk on skill development and self-employment training for rural youth in the current scenario.

Mr. JC Pradeep Kumar, Proprietor, Tanmay Technology, Moodabidri was the resource person. He provided the students with relevant information and hands-on training in T.V. servicing and repair of various branded Television sets.

Mr. YN Salian, Principal presided over the function and urged students to gain the required skills to face the challenges in the modern digital and technological world.




Tuesday, 14 May 2019

International nurses day celebration - 2019 - NUINS

It was an auspicious day for the faculty, staff and students to celebrate International Nurses Day which marks the anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale.

Mrs. Gracy Lobo, Nursing Superintendent, KMC, Attavar was the Chief guest. Prof. Dr. Fatima D’Silva, Principal, College of Nursing presided over the function. Chief Guest Mrs. Gracy Lobo spoke on the “National Theme -Nursing: The balance of Mind, Body and Spirit”. She emphasized the need for every nursing professional to find a pleasant balance involving one’s physical, psychological and spiritual faculty in the workplace. Further, she stressed on the importance for nursing professionals to unite and be the voice of the nursing fraternity.

In the presidential address, Dr. Fatima D’Silva stressed on the importance of having a positive outlook towards the challenges one may encounter in their workplace and anticipate better outcomes in their field of service. The program started at 9.30 a.m with a prayer song, followed with the lighting of the lamp by the dignitaries.

Mrs. Timi Thomas welcomed the gathering and the vote of thanks was proposed by Mrs. Mishal Mathew.