News from NMAMIT | Strengthening Nitte-Japan Academic & Industry Partnerships

A significant milestone in strengthening academic and industry relations between NMAM Institute of Technology and Japan was marked by a meeting involving Prof. Harikrishna Bhat, Director, International Collaborations, Nitte University with the Consul General of Japan in Bengaluru, Mr. Nawata Hiroshi and the top management of Shibuya Corporation, Japan on 3rd September 2026. This was followed by a dinner hosted by the Consul General of Japan. The Consul General of Japan in Bengaluru is also expected to visit the campus shortly to inaugurate the new facilities.

Prof. Harikrishna Bhat was recently felicitated by the NITK Surathkal Alumni Association on the 67th Foundation Day for pioneering Indo-Japanese academic and industrial collaborations, executive leadership in global technology organizations and contributions to international higher education.

News from ABSMIDS | FACECRAFT 2.0 - TRAUMA 360°

FACECRAFT 2.0, a first of its kind advanced cadaveric dissection course on Maxillofacial Trauma, was successfully conducted by the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, ABSMIDS in collaboration with the Department of Anatomy, K S Hegde Medical Academy from 21st to 23rd August 2026. As a prelude to this program, a series of 15 Online Lectures were held by international faculty. The program featured hands-on dissection on fresh frozen cadavers demonstrating various surgical approaches to the facial skeleton in managing maxillofacial Trauma. Didactic lectures, panel discussions, evidence-based treatment protocols were discussed providing participants with valuable practical exposure and opportunities for expert interaction and academic exchange.

About 110 delegates from across the country participated in the 3-day program held at A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences.

News from MRP ITI | Farewell Function

A farewell function was organized on 10th September 2026 at MRP ITI in honour of Sri Harischandra A, Office Superintendent, on the occasion of his retirement. The program was presided over by Sri Raghavendra Adiga N L, Principal with Sri Vishwanath Rao, Training Officer, as the Chief Guest. Sri Sharath Rao welcomed the gathering, while Smt. Shayana B. read the Sanmana Patra. On behalf of the staff, Sri Abhijith and Sri Wilfred John Mathias spoke about Sri Harischandra A and his dedicated service. The program was compered by Smt. Sunitha Praveen. Sri Suresh S proposed the vote of thanks. The function concluded with heartfelt wishes to Sri Harischandra A for a happy and peaceful retired life.

News from JKSHIM | Industry Masterclass on Technical Analysis of Stocks

Justice K.S. Hegde Institute of Management hosted an Industry Masterclass on Technical Analysis of Stocks by Mr Harish B, Proprietor of Premier Investments, Udupi on 29th August 2026. The session gave students hands-on exposure to the core tools of technical analysis. Topics covered included turnaround patterns, continuation patterns, RSI, MACD, ROC, moving averages and breakout analysis.

A significant part of the session focused on identifying breakouts and understanding volume confirmation. Mr. Harish walked students through how volume validates or invalidates a price move, giving them a practical lens to read market behaviour rather than just chart patterns in isolation. Students got the chance to connect classroom theory with how markets actually work. Real examples and market data made the concepts easier to apply rather than just memorise.

News from NIPT | Nitte Heart Smart Screening Programme

In line with the World Physiotherapy Day 2026 theme, which highlights the role of physiotherapy and physical activity in prevention, management and rehabilitation of cardiovascular disease and stroke, Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy organised the Nitte Heart Smart Screening Programme on 8th September 2026. Chief Guest, Dr. Nareshchand Hegde, CTVS Surgeon, Justice K S. Hegde Charitable Hospital inaugurated the program.

The initiative focused on promoting cardiovascular health among young adults through a structured screening and exercise-prescription program. The process included informed consent, baseline assessment, cardiovascular health screening and testing, assessment of findings and personalised exercise and lifestyle prescription. The program successfully translated the World Physiotherapy Day 2026 message into a practical preventive-health initiative, highlighting the important role of physiotherapists in cardiovascular risk identification, physical activity promotion, health education and personalised exercise prescription.

A total of 114 students aged 18-25 years from the constituent colleges of Nitte University participated in the program convened by Dr. Abeeshna Ashok, Assoc. Professor and coordinated by Mr. Arun Varghese, Asst. Professor, NIPT.

News from NMAMIT | Research Skill Enhancement through immersive hands-on training for M.Tech students

A 3-day workshop on ‘Research Skill Enhancement through Immersive Hands-on Training’ was conducted for the MTech students of CSE, VLSI, Structural Engineering, Mechatronics and Cyber Security of NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte on 7th September 2026. A total of 68 postgraduates benefited from the sessions which focused on topics including ‘Research process and Literature review’, ‘Empowering Research with Tools’, ‘Structuring research article for high impact journals and editorial expectations’, ‘Introduction to research and research communication/presentation’, ‘Review process and publication in IEEE Access ’, ‘Publications and report writing (selection of journals)’, ‘Funding opportunities from college’, ‘Introduction to Python Programming’, ‘How to develop a Multidisciplinary research approach’ and ‘Scientific Ethics’.

Dr. Praveen Kumar Shetty, Director (R&D), Nitte University was the chief guest and Dr. Nagesh Prabhu, Vice Principal, NMAMIT, presided over the function. The program was coordinated by Dr. Sneha Nayak, Assoc. Professor, Biotechnology; Dr. Shanmukha Shetty, Assoc. Professor, Civil Engineering; Prof. (Dr) Vijeesh V, Assoc. Director (R&D). Dr. Sneha compered the ceremony.

News from NICO | Teacher’s Day Celebration

Teacher’s Day Celebration at Nitte Institute of Communication was held on 9th September 2026 at the University Auditorium, Paneer campus bringing together faculty and students for a joyful and memorable occasion. The celebration was thoughtfully planned and executed by the NICO Students Council, with active participation and support from students across the institute. The program featured beautiful decorations, a lively student-performed skit, cake cutting and a series of engaging & entertaining games for the teachers. Dr. Pranamya Bhat, Students Council In-charge coordinated the program.

News from NIPT | World Physiotherapy Day Celebrations

Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy organized a Walkathon from Madani Nagar, Kuthar Junction to Deralakatte on 8th September 2026, to commemorate World Physiotherapy Day. The event aimed to spread awareness about the ill effects of drug abuse, especially among the younger generation through the campaign, Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.

The Chief Guest for the program was Ms. Vijaykranthi, ACP South, Mangaluru and the Guests of Honour were Prof. (Dr) M Shantaram Shetty, Pro-Chancellor, Nitte DU; Prof. (Dr) M S Moodithaya, Vice-Chancellor, Nitte DU and Dr. Sandeep Rai, Dean, KSHEMA.

Principal, Prof. (Dr) Dhanesh Kumar welcomed the gathering. Chief guest, Ms. Vijaykranthi, highlighted the rising rate of drug consumption among the younger generation, emphasizing its adverse effects on an individual’s physical & psychological well-being. She also discussed the legal consequences of drug use, which may include imprisonment. Following the inaugural address, a pledge against drug abuse was administered to the participants by Ms. Vijaykranthi. Ms. Samata Shetty delivered the vote of thanks.

The Walkathon was flagged off at 9:15 a.m. by the dignitaries. The event was attended by eminent personalities which included members of Belma Grama Panchayat, Committee members of Madani Nagar Masjid, Heads of Institutions / Departments, faculty and members of the press. The program concluded with an impactful dance performance by NIPT students, portraying the harmful effects of drug consumption and substance abuse.

Mr. Jayesh Chandran, Assoc. Professor, NIPT coordinated the event.

News from NMAMIT | Prathighatha - Street Play raises awareness on Suicide Prevention

On the occasion of Suicide Prevention Day on 10th September 2026, a street play titled ‘PRATHIGHATHA’ was performed by Taaleem Club in collaboration with the COPE Club at NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte. The street play aimed at creating an awareness about suicide prevention & emphasizing the importance of valuing life and seeking support during difficult times.

News from NMAMIT | First Place at National-Level

Prajna Mahabaleshwar Hegde, Srujan Srinivasmurthy Kulkarni and Suparna Yogesh of V semester B.Tech ( VLSI Design & Technology) secured the first place in ‘Veltraxx 26’, a 24-hour National Level VLSI Hackathon organised by the Department of Electrical Engineering - VLSI Design & Technology, Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering & Technology, Coimbatore (affiliated to Anna University, Chennai) on 29th August 2026.

The hackathon was conducted under the ‘Chip to Startup - C2S’ program of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, providing participants with an opportunity to demonstrate their technical expertise, innovation and problem-solving abilities in the field of Very Large-Scale Integration (VLSI) design.