News from NUINS | From Student Researcher to Published Author: Essential Publication Skills for Future Nurses

The Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecological (OBG) Nursing, NUINS organised an International Research Seminar on “From Student Researcher to Published Author: Essential Publication Skills for Future Nurses” on 8th July 2026 at the University Auditorium, Paneer for the BSc Nursing Interns, PhD Scholars and faculty members.

Dr. Melba Sheila D’Souza, Assoc. Professor, School of Nursing, Thompson Rivers University, British Columbia, Canada, delivered an engaging session on scientific writing and publication, followed by an interactive Q&A session.

News from NICO | Transforming Research Ecosystems: Integrating Indian Knowledge Systems, AI Tools, Research Writing and Grant Mobilisation

The Research Cell of Nitte Institute of Communication, in association with the Staff Development Centre, Nitte University, organised a six-day Faculty Development Program titled “Transforming Research Ecosystems: Integrating Indian Knowledge Systems, AI Tools, Research Writing and Grant Mobilisation” from 29th June to 4th July 2026 The program was designed for teaching faculty and research scholars from Arts, Humanities, Management and Commerce to strengthen research capabilities through contemporary tools and interdisciplinary approaches. The sessions were delivered by Dr. Balasubramanian A, Dr. Sneha Nayak, Prof. Sudhir Raj, Ms. Reshma Kolar and Dr. S. Dinesh Babu, who shared their expertise in qualitative research, social network analysis, bibliometric data synthesis, reference management, plagiarism awareness, Indian Knowledge Systems, statistical analysis, AI-assisted research writing and grant proposal development. Through interactive lectures and hands-on activities, the FDP equipped participants with practical knowledge and skills to enhance the quality, impact and sustainability of their academic research.

News from KSHEMA | "BreakOut" - A Medicine-Themed Escape Room

The Department of General Medicine, KS Hegde Medical Academy, in collaboration with Mediora - The Undergraduate Medicine Club, successfully organized "BreakOut", a medicine-themed escape room on 20th June 2026 at the Skill Lab, KSHEMA.

An innovative clinical escape room competition was conducted for MBBS students and interns. Following a preliminary screening, 25 students were selected and divided into five multidisciplinary teams, promoting peer learning and collaboration across different MBBS years. The event emphasized teamwork, communication, leadership, time management and clinical reasoning while integrating concepts from multiple disciplines of the MBBS curriculum. Certificates and prizes were awarded to the winners. BreakOut highlighted the value of gamification and simulation-based learning in medical education, providing students with an enjoyable, interactive and academically enriching experience.

News from NICO | Patrika Dinacharana 2026

The Karnataka Working Journalists’ Association (R), Ullala, in association with the Nitte Institute of Communication organized Patrika Dinacharana 2026 on 7th July 2026 at the Press Club, Ullala, to commemorate the significance of journalism and its contribution to society.

The program was inaugurated by Shri Tharanatha Gatti, President, Karnataka Tulu-Sahitya Academy. Other guests included Shri. Dinesh Nayak, Chief Correspondent, Karnataka Working Journalists’ Association; Dr. Sayeegeetha Hegde, Head, Dr. K.R. Shetty Tulu Adyayana Kendra; Dr. Moulya Baladi, Head, Nitte Institute of Communication and Shri Shashidhara Poiyathabailu, President, Karnataka Working Journalists’ Association, Ullala.

The program celebrated ethical journalism and acknowledged the invaluable role of media professionals in strengthening democracy and public awareness.

News from K S Hegde Hospital | Robotic Pancreatic Cancer Surgery performed at K S Hegde Hospital

In a major breakthrough doctors at K S Hegde Charitable Hospital have performed a successful Robotic Whipple Surgery for patient suffering from Pancreatic cancer. A 57-year-old patient was referred to K S Hegde Hospital with abdominal pain, jaundice and weight loss. He was admitted and evaluated by Dr.Chandrashekar Sorake, HOD, Medical Gastroenterology & Hepatology. He underwent CT Scan, Endoscopic ultrasound and biopsy and was diagnosed to have locally advanced pancreatic cancer.

     Management of advanced pancreatic cancer requires a multidisciplinary team of doctors. The patient was evaluated by doctors from Medical and Surgical Gastroenterology, Oncology, Radiology, Pathology and other allied departments. As the patient had locally advanced cancer it was decided to give chemotherapy to reduce the size of the tumor before undertaking surgery. The patient received four cycles of chemotherapy under the expert guidance of Dr Vijith Shetty, Consultant Medical Oncologist. PET scan done after chemotherapy showed good response with reduction in size of pancreatic cancer.

    The patient was advised to undergo Whipple surgery which is a major surgery requiring removal of part of Pancreas, small intestine, bile duct & stomach. Routinely Whipple operation is done by open surgery and requires a large incision or cut in the belly. This may delay patient recovery and longer time to return to routine activities. As advanced Robotic surgery is available at K S Hegde Hospital the patient was offered the option of Robotic Assisted Whipple surgery which has advantage of small incisions, surgical precision and early recovery.

News from K S Hegde Hospital | Doctors' day celebration

Chancellor of Nitte Deemed-to-be-University Vishal Hegde said, "The medical profession is not confined to fixed working hours. Doctors remain committed to society's health 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For them, a patient's life always takes precedence over festivals, family functions, and personal commitments."

He was speaking after honouring three senior doctors during the National Doctors' Day celebrations, jointly organised by the K S Hegde Charitable Hospital and K S Hegde Medical Academy and Nitte Deemed-to-be-University.

Eminent gynaecologist from Payyanur in Kerala Dr Saraswathi Venugopal, Family Physician from Ummachagi, Yellapur, Dr M S Bhat Marigoli and Family Physician from Mangaluru Dr Sudhesh K Derebail were honoured.

Vishal Hegde stated that the rapid advancement of technology had brought new challenges to the medical profession.

"With the growing use of Artificial Intelligence, many patients now arrive at hospitals after reading online information and forming their own assumptions about their illnesses. However, every individual is unique, and accurate diagnosis can only be made through careful assessment of symptoms, medical history, and clinical examination. Beyond technological assistance, it is the doctor's experience, knowledge, and clinical judgment that ultimately ensure the right diagnosis and treatment."

Pro-Chancellor of Nitte University Prof M Shantharam Shetty said the COVID-19 pandemic reminded the entire world of the invaluable role played by doctors.

News from NMAMIT | Intel AI for Future Workforce - AI and Machine Learning Tools for Research Excellence and Innovative Teaching in Management Education

The Department of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, NMAM Institute of Technology organized a one-day Faculty Development Program on "AI and Machine Learning Tools for Research Excellence and Innovative Teaching in Management Education" on 29th June 2026 for the faculty members of Justice K S Hegde Institute of Management. The program was designed to provide participants with practical knowledge of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Generative AI, AI-powered research tools and no-code machine learning platforms.

The workshop followed an interactive hands-on approach, enabling participants to explore various AI tools to improve teaching, research, assessment and academic writing. A major highlight of the program was the demonstration of AI-assisted research tools that simplify literature review, academic writing, citation management, proofreading, plagiarism checking and research paper discovery. Faculty members were introduced to several modern research platforms that help improve research productivity while maintaining academic integrity. The event included demonstrations of no-code machine learning tools that enable educators to perform business analytics and data-driven decision-making without programming knowledge.

The resource persons for the program were Dr. Sudesh Rao, Mrs. Rakshitha and Dr. Disha D N from the Department of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The sessions combined conceptual understanding with practical demonstrations, allowing participants to gain hands-on experience using different AI and Machine Learning tools. The interactive nature of the workshop encouraged participants to engage in discussions, explore AI applications relevant to management education and clarify their queries.

News from NSAMPUCM | International Yoga Day

A commemorative event was hosted by the NSS unit of Dr. NSAM PU College, Mangaluru on 21st June 2026 on the occasion of International Yoga Day.

Presiding over the program, Dr. Naveen Shetty K, Principal, Dr. NSAM PUC emphasized that yoga is essential for a healthy lifestyle, as it enhances physical, mental and spiritual energy while fostering discipline and focus in students. Guest speaker and renowned Yoga Prana Vidya trainer, Mr. Ganesh HR, remarked that today’s world is divided into "Yogis" and "Rogis", asserting that yoga is not just exercise but a way of life. He encouraged students to incorporate yoga into their daily lives and promote holistic well-being.

News from NSAMPUCM | Awareness Program on Drug Addiction

An awareness program on Drug Addiction was organized on 24th June 2026 at Dr. NSAM Pre-University College to educate students about the harmful effects of substance abuse and to inspire them to lead healthy, purposeful lives.

The resource person Ms. Divya N, Counselor of District Mental Health Division, Health & Family Welfare Department DK stressed the importance of identifying addictive substances and the mental resilience required to stay away from them.

Dr. Naveen Shetty K, Principal, Dr. NSAM PU College expressed concern that many young people are ruining their future through addiction and neglecting the true purpose of education. He urged the students to stay away from bad habits, make wise decisions and use their knowledge & abilities to lead a meaningful life.

The awareness program was highly informative and inspiring, encouraging students to stay away from addictions and embrace healthy, purposeful and value-based lives.

News from NIAHS | International Yoga Day

The NSS Unit of Nitte (Deemed to be University), in association with KS Hegde Medical Academy and Nitte Institute of Allied Health Sciences, celebrated International Day of Yoga on 21st June 2026 in BC Alva Indoor Stadium, Deralakatte. The program was organized with the objective of promoting the importance of yoga in maintaining physical, mental and emotional well-being.

Chief guest Dr. Harshitha Rao, Medical Officer, Sharada Yoga & Naturopathy Medical College, Mangalore highlighted the significance of yoga as a holistic approach to health and emphasized the role of regular yoga practice in reducing stress, improving flexibility and enhancing overall quality of life. She encouraged students and staff to incorporate yoga into their daily routine for better physical and mental health.

The program was presided over by Prof. (Dr) Jayaprakash Shetty, Dean, Nitte Institute of Allied Health Sciences (NIAHS).

Following the inaugural session participants actively took part in a guided yoga practice session conducted by Yoga instructors. Various yogasanas, breathing exercises and meditation techniques were demonstrated and practiced. The program witnessed the participation of students, faculty members, NSS volunteers and staff from different institutions under Nitte University.