News from NUINS | 13th NITTE ACCOLADES

KS Hegde Medical Academy organized the South India Medical & Dental Intercollegiate Sports Tournament from 11th to 14th March 2025 at the BC Alva Indoor Stadium, Medical Sciences Complex, Deralakatte. The inaugural ceremony was attended by the Physical Education Directors of various constituent colleges.

NUINS emerged as the Champion in the women's category, securing the first prize. Ms. Hemalatha, PED, NUINS was awarded ‘Player of the Tournament’ for her outstanding performance. The winners were honored with trophies, medals, and certificates during the closing ceremony.

News from KSHEMA | Advanced NRP Provider Course

The Department of Paediatrics, KSHEMA under the aegis of the Indian Academy of Paediatrics and National Neonatology Forum organised an Advanced NRP Provider Course at NU-MEDISIM on 25th February 2025.

Prof. (Dr) Leslie Lewis, HoD, Paediatrics, KMC Manipal was the lead instructor. He was assisted by Dr Mithun H K, Assoc. Professor, Paediatrics, Yenepoya Medical College, Dr Rajendra Prasad, Asst. Professor, Paediatrics, KMC Manipal, Dr Rahul Illaparambath, Neonatologist, IQRAA International Hospital & Research Centre, Kozhikode, Kerala. Dr Mithun H K also served as the course coordinator.

Dr Niharika Shetty, Asst. Professor, Paediatrics, coordinated the workshop. The program was attended by 25 delegates from various institutions in Dakshina Kannada.

News from KSHEMA | One-day conference “Armoured with alarms, Protected with care”

The Department of Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology organized a one-day conference “Armoured with alarms, Protected with care” on 24th February 2025 at Avishkar, ABSMIDS.

The Chief Guest, Prof. (Dr) M Shantharam Shetty, Pro-Chancellor, Nitte University inaugurated the event. Prof. (Dr) Jayaprakash Shetty, In-Charge Dean, KSHEMA presided over the function. Prof. (Dr) Sripada G Mehandale, HoD, Anaesthesiology & Critical Care, Ms. Prathima, Coordinator, A&OTT and Ms Gayathri S, Organizing secretary were present on the occasion. A total of 364 delegates from various institutions, in and around Karnataka participated in the event.

News from ABSMIDS | ABSMIDS Interns Explore AI in Dentistry at Nitte Incubation Centre

Fifteen interns from AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences participated in the workshop titled “AI in Dentistry,” featuring lectures and a field visit to the Atal Incubation Centre (AIC) at Nitte. Organized by Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) of ABSMIDS, the event aimed to expose students to the potential of artificial intelligence in dental practice.

Dr. AP Achar, CEO, AIC Nitte, initiated the program with a lecture on “AIC NITTE Nurturing Innovation and Entrepreneurship,” providing an overview of the incubation center's role.

Dr. Shashank Shetty, Asst. Professor, NMAMIT followed with a presentation on “Applications of AI for Medical Practitioners,” emphasizing practical examples and opportunities in dentistry. An interactive Q&A session concluded the lectures.

A guided tour of the AIC, led by Mr. Puneeth Rai followed and certificates were distributed. Prof. (Dr) Mamatha Shetty and Dr. Upasana Reddy (Coordinators, IIC, ABSMIDS) organized and coordinated all the events planned for the field visit.

News from NUINS | Nitte Inter-Collegiate Athletic Tournament 2025

NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte hosted the Nitte Inter-Collegiate Athletic Tournament 2025 on 20th March 2025 at the BC Alva Complex Athletics Grounds, Nitte. The tournament was inaugurated by Prof. (Dr) Siddharth M. Shetty, Dept. of Orthopedics, KSHEMA. Shri A. Yogeesh Hegde, Director (CM&D) was the Guest of Honor and Dr. Niranjan Chiplunkar, Principal, NMAMIT presided over the event.

 
A total of 16 students from NUINS participated in the tournament. Notable achievements included a Bronze medal in the 4x100-meter relay and a Silver medal in hammer throw, won by Royston from III BSc (N).

News from NUINS | International Women’s Day 2025

The International Women’s Day 2025 was celebrated on 8th March 2025 at the NUINS Learning Centre, Paneer Campus. The event was organized by the Student Innovation Club (SIC) of NUINS and the IIC of Nitte DU.

42 students from the IV Semester BSc (N) and 15 faculty members participated in the event. Ms. Prathima Sherigarthy, SIC Coordinator delivered the welcome address, followed by the presidential address by Dr. Sabitha Nayak, Vice Principal, NUINS, who emphasized the importance of women’s contributions to society.

The Chief Guest, Lt. Col. Meera Pillai, Principal, Sree Gokulam Nursing College, Venjaramoodu, shared her valuable insights and experiences. She was felicitated for her significant contributions to nursing education and research. Dr. Latha, HoD, Medical-Surgical Nursing and Dr. Nalini M., Asst. Dy. CoE shared their memories with Lt. Col. Meera Pillai, who was the former Principal of NUINS.

In the Essay competition titled "Breaking Barriers: Women in Start-ups and Innovation", Ms. Pema Youden, VI Semester BSc (N), won the 1st prize and Ms. Chichano Patton, 1st MSc, received the 2nd prize. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Mr. Karma.

News from NUINs | Annual day celebrations, ‘UDAAN 2K25'

Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences celebrated its annual day, ‘UDAAN 2K25’ on 21st March, 2025 at the University Grounds, Paneer Campus. The event was presided over by Mr. Vishal Hegde, Pro-Chancellor (Admn), Nitte University. Smt. KS Bharati, Sr. Consultant & Former Jt. Secretary, INC was the Chief Guest.

Prof. (Dr) Sabitha Nayak, Vice Principal, NUINS welcomed the gathering and highlighted the significance of the Annual Day celebration. Prof. (Dr) Fatima Dsilva, Principal, NUINS presented a comprehensive report on the institute's progress, accomplishments and the achievements of NUINS. The event featured the official release of the college magazine 'DARPAN 2K25', along with a book titled "Professionalism, Professional Values and Ethics, including Bioethics for BSc Nursing", authored by Mr. Veeresh Kademani and Mr. Theja B.C.

Smt. KS Bharati was honored for her remarkable contributions to the nursing profession. Meritorious students were given cultural and academic awards in recognition of their achievements. The Dean's Honour Award was presented to Sr. Jeevitha Lobo, BSc Nursing student and Mr. Rolwyn Rohan Dsilva, GNM student, in recognition of their exceptional leadership skills and outstanding overall performance in their respective academic programs. On this occasion, the MCH Lab was jointly inaugurated by Sri. Vishal Hegde and Smt. KS Bharati. Smt. KS Bharati emphasized the significance of dedication and compassion in nursing practice. This was followed by the presidential address delivered by Mr. Vishal Hegde, who encouraged students to strive for excellence in their academic and professional pursuits.

The event concluded with the vote of thanks proposed by Ms. Cleeta Anline Pinto followed by a vibrant cultural program.

News from NUINS | Transforming Healthcare Delivery through Digital Health Innovation

Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences organized a seminar on “Transforming Healthcare Delivery through Digital Health Innovation” on 20th March 2025.  Smt. K. S. Bharati, Senior Consultant and former Joint Secretary of the Indian Nursing Council, New Delhi, was the eminent speaker.

Chief guest Prof. (Dr) M. S. Moodithaya, Vice-Chancellor, Nitte University emphasized the need for learning, de-learning and re-learning while expressing his admiration for the compassionate work that nurses do. Teachers, senior executives and Principals from several colleges in Mangalore and Udupi attended the seminar. The seminar was organized under the guidance of the Principal, Prof. (Dr) Fatima Dsilva, and with the assistance of Mr. Sukesh, head of mental health nursing. Mrs. Prathima, Lecturer, compered the program and delivered the vote of thanks. A total of 140 delegates took part in this educational activity.

News from NUSCER | Inauguration of “Goonj 2025”- A cultural extravaganza at NUCSER

NUCSER celebrated its annual cultural festival, Goonj from 13th to 15th March 2025 with the theme, Symphoria, meaning amalgamation of symphony and euphoria. As in the previous years, students were grouped into 4 houses, fostering a vibrant competitive spirit.

The formal inauguration was held on 13th March, 2025 at the University Auditorium, Paneer Campus. Dr. Praveen Rai, Student Welfare In-Charge, NUCSER welcomed the attendees. Chief Guest Dr. Sudhir M, Director, JKSHIM emphasised on how important it is to balance career and personal life. Guest of Honor, Mr. Baddekkila Pradeep, Actor, Writer and Model, highlighted the significance of extracurricular activities in fostering self-renewal and academic success. Presiding over the event, Prof. (Dr) Anirban Chakraborty, Director, NUCSER, mentioned that Goonj has managed to be an integral element in fostering camaraderie, competitive spirit and sportsmanship among students at NUCSER.

The festival featured creative competitions such as writing, cover-page designing, face painting, Mehendi, filmmaking, photography & painting as also icebreakers, JAM, costume designing, dance, singing, debate, cooking without fire, Pookalam, murder mystery, movie spoof, folk dance, mime and Mad Ad. Each house showcased its unique identity with creative banners, filling the campus with energy and enthusiasm. The celebration concluded with an exhilarating performance by the college band.

News from NMAMIT | Spread the True Concept of Women's Day among People: Dr. Harsha Priyamvada

NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte celebrated International Women’s Day 2025 on 18th March 2025 in the Nitte Campus. Dr. Harsha Priyamvada, Asst. Superintendent of Police, Karkala Subdivision was the Chief Guest of the function.

Dr. Priyamvada delivered an inspiring speech on the role of women in law enforcement and the importance of gender equality across all sectors. She emphasized that Women's Day is not just about celebrating women but also about acknowledging and appreciating a society that supports and uplifts them. She encouraged women to pursue their goals with confidence, ambition and fearlessness.

The event was presided over by Prof. A. Yogeesh Hegde, Director (Campus Maintenance & Development). He highlighted the significance of education in empowering women and building a better society. He also discussed the role of institutions in fostering a safe and supportive environment for women's growth. He remarked that India has historically revered women, and this respect must continue.

Dr. Niranjan Chiplunkar, Principal, NMAMIT provided insights into the institution's foundation, remarkable progress and the strength of the female workforce & student population on campus.

Dr. Veenadevi Shastrimath, Professor, Department of E&C and Chief Warden of the Ladies Hostel, delivered the welcome address. Ms. Smitha Shetty, Admn Superintendent introduced the chief guest. Dr. Padmavati and Dr. Srividya, Associate Professors, ECE led the prayers. Ms. Shailaja Shetty, Finance Superintendent delivered the vote of thanks. The event was hosted by Ms. Shweta Bharath, Asst. Professor, Humanities.