News from NSAMEMHS | ATL (Atal Tinkering Lab) Summer Camp

A three-day ATL (Atal Tinkering Lab) Summer Camp was organised for the students of classes 7 and 8 at Dr. NSAM English Medium High School, Nitte from 6th to 8th April 2026. The camp was inaugurated by Mahammad Sakeer, Manager, Learning Links Foundation.

The sessions provided exposure to ATL equipment and emphasized the importance of presentation skills and programming languages.

Ms. Manupriya, the resource person, conducted the sessions under the guidance of Mrs. Sahana, the school's science teacher.

Nearly 20 students participated in the program, making the most of this valuable learning opportunity.

News from ABSMIDS | WORLD HEALTH DAY 2026 AND WORLD ORAL HEALTH DAY 2026

The Dept. of Public Health Dentistry, ABSMIDS organised a Flash Mob on 7th April 2026 at the Glass House, K S Hegde Hospital in commemoration of World Health Day 2026 and World Oral Health Day 2026.

Students of III BDS participated in the flash mob to create awareness about health and oral health among the patients of ABSMIDS and Justice KS Hegde Charitable Hospital. The performance effectively combined entertainment with education, attracting attention and conveying meaningful messages. Following the flash mob, the students delivered short talks highlighting the importance of general health and oral health. The talks were presented in Kannada, English & Malayalam, ensuring that the message reached a diverse patient population and enhanced community understanding.

News from KSHEMA | Mastering Basics of Phlebotomy to Learning Advances in Blood Component Preparation

The Nitte University Blood Centre, Dept. of Pathology, KSHEMA, in association with the Dept. of Medical Laboratory Technology, NIAHS successfully organized an Industry-Academia CME & Workshop titled “Mastering Basics of Phlebotomy to Learning Advances in Blood Component Preparation” on 26th March 2026 at Chintana Hall, Justice KS Hegde Charitable Hospital.

The program featured insightful scientific sessions focusing on standard practices in venous and donor phlebotomy. A post-lunch hands-on workshop was conducted for 20 students, covering the Buffy coat reduction method of blood component preparation and practical phlebotomy techniques, in collaboration with Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies and Becton Dickinson India Pvt. Ltd.

News from NRAMP | Awareness program on Information Technology

The Technical Club of NRAM Polytechnic, Nitte in association with the Skill Development Centre of Udupi Grameena Buntara Sangha Charitable Trust (UGBSCT) organized an awareness program on Information Technology on 7th April 2026 to equip students with essential digital skills and create awareness about emerging technologies.

The sessions focused on key areas such as Cyber Wellness, Digital Literacy, Cyber Security Awareness and an introduction to Raspberry Pi technology. Students were sensitized to responsible digital behavior, potential online risks and the effective & safe use of social media platforms. The Digital Literacy and Cyber Security sessions provided valuable insights into the digital environment, types of cyber threats, preventive measures and career opportunities in domains such as cyber security, information security, risk management and cyber forensics.

The resource person was Sri. Atul Udupi, an expert in Project Management, Cyber Security and Innovation & Program Advisor to the Skill Development Centre. The program was graced by the presence of Sri. Vijith Shetty, Treasurer of UGBSCT and Sri. Padmanabha Hegde, Trustee of UGBSCT.

News from NUCSER | Faculty Development Program on Good Clinical Practices in Health Research

Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research (NUCSER) in association with the Staff Development Centre, Nitte (DU) successfully conducted a one-day Faculty Development Program on Good Clinical Practices in Health Research on 19th March 2026 at the Seminar Hall, NUCSER. The Chief Guest, Prof. (Dr) Sandeep Rai, Dean, KSHEMA addressed the gathering, emphasizing the importance of Good Clinical Practice (GCP). The scientific sessions covered key aspects of Good Clinical Practices and research ethics.

The first session on the Principles of ICH-GCP (R3) was delivered by Dr. Ashok Shenoy, Professor, Dept. of Pharmacology, Kasturba Medical College, Mangaluru. This was followed by a session on Responsibilities of Institutional Ethics Committees (IEC) and Ethical Review Procedures by Dr. Shivashankar A R, Professor, Dept. of Biochemistry, Fr. Muller Medical College, Mangaluru.

Prof. (Dr) Ravichandra, HoD, Pharmacology, KSHEMA conducted an informative session on Informed Consent Process as per the ICMR Ethics Guidelines 2017, highlighting participants' rights and ethical compliance.

Post-lunch sessions included Public Health Research Ethics by Dr. Animesh Jain, Professor, Dept. of Community Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Mangaluru and Review of AI/ML Protocols in Biomedical Research by Prof. (Dr) Sudhir Prabhu, HoD, Community Medicine, Fr. Muller Medical College, Mangaluru addressing emerging challenges in modern research. The final technical session on Good Documentation Practices as per ICMR Guidelines 2017 was delivered by Dr. Prakash Patil, Assoc. Professor, Central Research Laboratory, K S Hegde Medical Academy.

A total of 56 faculty members from various constituent colleges of Nitte University attended the workshop. The workshop concluded with a Q&A session, discussion and post-assessment to evaluate participants’ understanding. Dr. Divyashree M, Member Secretary, NUCSER Ethics Committee and Dr. Praveen Rai, Head, Department of Infectious Diseases & Genomics, coordinated the program.

News from KSHEMA| Empower ASHAs: Safe Mothers, Healthy Babies

The Department of Community Medicine, in collaboration with Justice K S Hegde Charitable Hospital, conducted an ASHA training program “Empower ASHAs: Safe Mothers, Healthy Babies” on 1st April 2026 at Chintana Hall, aimed at enhancing skills in maternal and newborn care. Ninety ASHAs from Amblamogaru, Pudu (Farangipete), Natekal, Manchi (Ira) and Mudipu PHCs participated.

The program was inaugurated by Dr H R Thimmaiah, DHO. The academic sessions included sessions on Maternal Care delivered by Dr Prasanna Kumar Shetty, Professor (OB&G), KSHEMA and Newborn Care delivered by Dr Drithiman Shetty, Dept. of Pediatrics, KSHEMA covering antenatal care, high-risk pregnancy identification, safe delivery preparedness, essential newborn care and early recognition of neonatal danger signs.

News from NUCSER | From Notebooks to Journals: Insights into Scientific Manuscript Writing

A one-day workshop on “From Notebooks to Journals: Insights into Scientific Manuscript Writing” was held on 18th March 2026 at NUCSER to strengthen scientific writing skills among students, research scholars and faculty.

A series of informative and engaging sessions were handled by Prof. (Dr) Anirban Chakraborty, Dr. Biswajit Maiti and Dr. Juliet Mohan Raj.

Prof. Chakraborty gave an overview of the life cycle of a research publication, along with detailed insights into publication ethics and the importance of indexing databases in enhancing research visibility and credibility. Dr. Juliet Mohan Raj discussed the types of scientific writing, elaborated on the structure of a scientific manuscript and guided participants on effective journal selection strategies. Dr. Biswajit Maiti focused on practical aspects of manuscript preparation, including table and figure preparation, reference management and key principles of scientific writing. The sessions collectively emphasised clarity, organisation and ethical practices in scientific communication.

The workshop was interactive throughout, with participants actively engaging in discussions and clarifying their queries related to manuscript preparation and publication processes. The workshop concluded with a quiz session to assess participants’ understanding, followed by prize distribution to the winners.

News from KSHEMA | Integrated Behavioral and Biological Surveillance among PLHIV & HRG

A hybrid Continuing Medical Education (CME) program on Integrated Behavioral and Biological Surveillance among People Living with HIV (PLHIV) and High-Risk Groups (HRG) was conducted on 20th March 2026 by the Dept. of Community Medicine, KSHEMA in collaboration with ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology, witnessing participation from 116 delegates representing 36 institutes across 15 states/UTs (Union Territories), reflecting strong national relevance and engagement.

The program aimed to enhance understanding of integrated surveillance approaches, strengthen capacity in HIV epidemiological monitoring, foster collaboration between academic and public health institutions and provide a platform for knowledge exchange. Expert-led sessions covered principles and methodologies of integrated surveillance, behavioral and biological frameworks, data interpretation and field-level challenges, with insightful talks by Dr. Elangovan Arumugam on PLHIV surveillance and Dr. Santhakumar Aridoss on HRG surveillance.

A panel discussion on the role of bio-behavioral surveillance in targeted HIV prevention & care, moderated by Dr. Rahul Hegde, encouraged active participant interaction, while a postgraduate quiz involving 53 delegates added an engaging academic component with cash awards for top performers.

News from NUINS | First Aid Training Program for School Teachers

The Department of Child Health Nursing, NUINS organised a First Aid Training Program for the teachers of Infant Mary English Medium High School, Katipalla, on 4th April 2026. The program was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Francis J. B. D’Cunha, Principal of the host institution. The event was presided over by Dr. Sujatha R, HoD, Child Health Nursing, NUINS.

The training sessions were conducted by an experienced team of resource persons, including Dr. Sujatha R, Dr. Sharlet Simple Dsouza and Mrs. Jeevitha Alva. The program commenced with a pre-test to assess participants'baseline knowledge. The sessions covered a wide range of essential first aid and emergency management topics, including management of fractures & bandaging techniques, first aid for seizures & bites, choking, drowning, electric shock, haemorrhage control and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

The training was highly interactive, with a strong emphasis on hands-on practice. Participants actively engaged in demonstrations and return demonstrations, which helped them acquire the practical skills and confidence necessary to respond effectively to emergency situations in the school setting.

News from NICO | Annual Athletic Meet 2026

The Annual Athletic Meet of Nitte Institute of Communication was held on 28th March 2026 at Nitte Grounds, Deralakatte bringing together more than 90 students and faculty members in a vibrant celebration of sportsmanship and teamwork. The event was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Mr. Shashi Kumar Shetty, NSSCoordinator, Nitte DU, who symbolically marked the opening with a shot put throw. In his address, he emphasized the importance of physical fitness and maintaining a healthy lifestyle among youth. The meet featured several track and field events, encouraging enthusiastic participation and competitive spirit. The prize distribution ceremony was held on 30th March 2026, where Red House emerged as champions and Green House secured the runners-up position, marking a memorable conclusion to the event.

Mr. Prajwal N R was the staff coordinator of this event.