News from ABSMIDS | Skill development program on “Yoga for Dental Students”

The Yoga Club of AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences organized a Skill Development program, “Yoga for Dental Students” for I BDS students on 24.01.2026 at Avishkar Auditorium. The resource person was Yogarathna Sri. Gopalakrishna Delampady (Dist. Rajyotsava Awardee & Rtd. Sr. Health Inspector) of Delampady Yoga Prathistana, Mangaluru and his team consisting of Ms. Bharathi Rao, Ms. Suma Shetty, Ms. Susheela Kumari and Ms. Neena Pai. This training session included demonstrations of different Yogasana postures for flexibility and stress relaxation for the benefit of students. He also explained in detail the benefit of every posture. The program was attended by 100 participants (25 male & 75 female).

Principal Prof. (Dr) Mithra N Hegde welcomed the gathering and Vice Principal Prof. (Dr) M S Ravi introduced the resource person. Prof. (Dr) Anupama Prasad D, Chairperson of the Yoga Club coordinated the program. Students were given google meet links of early morning sessions for Yoga classes.

News from ABSMIDS | Yoga for Dental Students

The Yoga Club, AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences organized “Yoga for Dental Students” for BDS students on 2nd & 3rd February 2026 at Avishkar Auditorium, ABSMIDS. The resource person was Yogarathna Sri. Gopalakrishna Delampady of Delampady Yoga Prathistana, Mangaluru and his team.

The training session included demonstrations of different Yogasana postures and stress relaxation for the benefit of students. The program was attended by 85 participants on 2.01.2026 and 97 students on 3.02.2026.

News from NUINS | Workshop on Simulation in Nursing Education - Empowering faculty to bridge Knowledge, Skills and Safe Practice

A two-day workshop on “Simulation in Nursing Education: Empowering Faculty to Bridge Knowledge, Skills and Safe Practice” organized by the Dept. of Medical Surgical Nursing, NUINS was conducted on 20th & 21st January 2026 at the Simulation Lab, Justice KS Hegde Charitable Hospital, Mangalore. The workshop aimed to enhance faculty competencies in OSCE design, skill checklist preparation, case-based learning, simulation-based teaching and reflective debriefing. The program commenced with pre-workshop planning and orientation, followed by registration, a pre-test and the inaugural ceremony.

Chief Guest, Dr. Shruthi, Asst. Skill Lab Coordinator, emphasised the importance of simulation in nursing education. The workshop featured interactive discussions and hands-on learning experiences. The program concluded with a post-test and valedictory ceremony, during which the report was presented by the Organising secretary, Mr. Veeresh Kademani, Lecturer, Medical Surgical Nursing. The valedictory note was delivered by Prof. (Dr) Fatima Dsilva, Principal, NUINS marking the successful completion of the workshop.

News from NUCSER | Workshop on “Genomic Technologies in Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Research”

The 3-day workshop on “Genomic Technologies in Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Research” organized by the Department of Infectious Diseases & Microbial Genomics, NUCSER was held from 21st to 23rd January 2026 at the Paneer campus. The workshop commenced on the first day with a formal inauguration ceremony, which included the traditional lighting of the lamp. Dr. Deekshit, Assoc. Professor, NUCSER welcomed the gathering. Chief Guest, Prof. (Dr) Sandeep Rai, Dean & Professor of Paediatric Surgery, K S Hegde Medical Academy, congratulated the Organizing Committee on conducting a highly relevant workshop.

Guest of Honour, Prof. (Dr) Anup Kumar Shetty, HoD, Microbiology, Fr. Muller Medical College, emphasized the importance of genomic approaches in addressing the global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) crisis. The function was presided over by Dr. Anirban Chakraborty, Director, NUCSER, who highlighted the crucial role of clinicians and researchers in combating AMR. Dr. Praveen Rai, HoD, Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbial Genomics, delivered the vote of thanks.

The technical sessions were handled by Dr. Krishna Kumar B, Dr. Prithvisagar K S, Dr. Pavan Gollapalli, Ms. Varsha P Shetty, Ms. Nisha Lakshmi and Mr Yajnesh Rai. The sessions commenced with an introduction to AMR research and an overview of next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies and library preparation. Participants were introduced to relevant databases and bioinformatics tools, after which hands-on sessions were conducted on working with NGS data, including raw read quality assessment, trimming, MultiQC analysis and genome assembly of drug-resistant pathogens. The second day focused on advanced genome analysis, beginning with sessions on scaffolding, genome statistics and coverage, followed by genome annotation and taxonomic identification via MLST. Comprehensive genome analysis techniques such as average nucleotide identity (ANI) and phylogenetic analysis were covered through theory and practical sessions. The afternoon sessions emphasized plasmid identification, antimicrobial resistance gene detection and pan-genome analysis.

On the third day, the workshop addressed virulence factors and phage identification, along with pan-genome analysis, followed by sessions on submitting NGS data to public databases and an introduction to metagenomics.

The workshop concluded with a Quiz session to assess participants’ learning, followed by the valedictory function, during which certificates were distributed and feedback was shared. The workshop included around 25 participants from different states of the country, including Haryana, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka. The workshop provided a comprehensive blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on training in genomic technologies, significantly enhancing participants’ understanding of their application in antimicrobial resistance research.

News from NUCSER | Release of NUCSER’s Quarterly Newsletter - THE PULSE

The inaugural release of NUCSER’s Quarterly Newsletter, THE PULSE, was held in the presence of distinguished guests and members of the NUCSER community on 20th January 2026 at the Seminar Hall, NUCSER. The event was graced by Mr. Vijay C Moras, Director and Co-founder, Centre for Advanced Learning (CFAL), as the Chief Guest, Ms. Sayi Prasanna Hegde, Director (Admn), Nitte DU, as the Guest of Honour and Prof. (Dr) Anirban Chakraborty, Director, NUCSER.

The Pulse will chronicle NUCSER’s academic, research and outreach activities every quarter and is aimed at providing a platform to recognise the exceptional talents of the institute. The Editorial Committee, led by Dr. Gunimala Chakraborty (Editorial Committee In-charge), with Dr. Caroline D’Souza and Dr. Arpita Ghosh as members, along with active contributions from the student editorial team comprising Bhavya J N, Nidhi Sharon and Manasvi, collectively contributed to the successful launch of THE PULSE.

News from NICO | Documentary Film Screening and Discussion

The Nitte Institute of Communication (NICO), in association with the Nitte Film Society, successfully organised a Documentary Film Screening and Discussion on 3rd February 2026, at the institute premises. The programme aimed to expose students to documentary filmmaking practices and to encourage dialogue on community narratives through cinema.

Ms. Kushi welcomed the gathering. The highlight of the event was the screening of the documentary film “All That Glitters - Beneath the Shine”, produced by IV B.A. Documentary Filmmaking students. The film sensitively portrayed the life, labour and cultural significance of the goldsmith community, offering an insightful perspective on a traditional craft often overlooked in mainstream narratives.

Following the screening, Mr. Prakash, Coordinator, Nitte Film Society, introduced the documentary crew to the audience. Selected crew members shared their experiences, discussing the challenges faced during research, fieldwork and production, as well as the learning outcomes of the project.

Dr. S P Gurudas appreciated the students’ effort and emphasised the importance of documenting indigenous knowledge systems and artisan communities. His speech provided valuable academic and social insights, enriching the discussion.

The event was a meaningful learning experience and reinforced the role of documentary cinema as a powerful educational and social tool.

News from NRAMP | Sports Activities

In the Oakwood Marathon held at Kundapura on 1st February 2026, Ms. Sinchana S (I CSE) secured the first place in the 5 km event; while Ms. Sakshi (I CSE) and Mr. Shashwath Rajesh Poojary (I ECE) secured the 2nd and 3rd places respectively in the 10 km event.

The management, staff and students of NRAM Polytechnic, Nitte extend their heartiest congratulations to the achievers and wish them continued success in all their future endeavours.

News from NIPT | Cleanliness Drive

Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy (NIPT) in association with the Ramakrishna Mission, Mangaluru organized a cleanliness drive -Swachhata Shramadan at Old Kankanady Road, Mangalore on 1st February 2026. The event was flagged off at 7:30 am by Fr. George Jeevan Sequeira, Administrator, Fr. Muller Medical College Hospital and Sri. Anil Kumar S Bhoomreddi, Additional Superintendent of Police, DK. Following the inauguration, the volunteers started cleaning the pavement and the adjacent areas by removing the stones, debris, bagasse and branches of trees along with other wastes.

The event organized under the guidance of Prof. (Dr) Dhanesh Kumar K U, Principal, NIPT was coordinated by Mr. Jayesh Chandran, Coordinator, Criterion NAAC 7- NIPT. The student in charge for the event was Mr. Joyson, Student Council Member, NIPT.