Recent Academic Achievements
Several students and institutions in Tiruchi and surrounding areas have recently achieved notable success. S. Mahalakshmi, a student of J.J. College of Arts and Science, Pudukottai, secured third prize in the 54-57 kg category wrestling in the Chief Minister’s Cup State-level competition. According to The Hindu, she received a cash prize of ₹50,000.
Students from Bishop Heber College won the overall championship at the ‘HYPHY’26’ inter-collegiate physics competition, organized by Holy Cross College. St. Joseph’s College secured runner-up prizes, and Bharathidasan University won prizes for PG winners. A total of 170 students from 11 colleges participated in the events.
AI and Education Initiatives
The importance of analytical thinking, creativity, and emotional intelligence was highlighted by D.B. Sreevatsa, head of OnDevice AI Team at Samsung Research, Bengaluru, during a M.A.M. Business School graduation ceremony. He encouraged graduates to use technology responsibly.
Approximately 40 commerce teachers from senior secondary schools in Tiruchi, Thanjavur, Ariyalur, and Perambalur participated in a two-capacity building programme organized by the Institute of Entrepreneurship and Career Development (IECD), Bharathidasan University, and FINSPIRE Academy, Chennai. The sessions focused on using AI to develop learning resources and support assessment.
Teachers used ChatGPT to work on assignments covering Accountancy, Economics, and Business Studies.
Seminars and Conferences
Academicians from Malaysia and India convened at St. Joseph’s Institute of Management (JIM) and St. Joseph’s College to discuss the transformative role of AI in global business. Mohd Zulkeflee Bin Abd Razak, Senior Lecturer, Strategic Consultant and Business Strategist, UNITEN Business School, Malaysia, delivered the inaugural address.
The Department of Commerce, National College, with financial assistance from the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), hosted a two-day workshop on contemporary approaches to social science research. Experts shared insights on research design and the use of digital tools.
Arasu Engineering College, Kumbakonam, in collaboration with Mother Terasa College of Engineering and Technology, Illuppur, and V.H.N.S.N. College, Virudhunagar, organized a conference on new frontiers in research and communication through AI.
New Department Launched
Parisutham Institute of Technology & Science (PITS), Thanjavur, has launched a Department of Overseas Studies to provide guidance to students seeking higher education abroad. Professor Stanley D. Isaac, CEO of IDEATION Edu Services, will lead the department, offering support with university selection, application procedures, and visa requirements.
Project Expo and Hackathon
Students of Chettinad College of Engineering and Technology, Karur, showcased innovative projects at ‘Techno Battle ‘26’. Around 230 projects were displayed, focusing on real-world applications and emerging technologies. A. Rajee, Chief Educational Officer, Karur district, inaugurated the event.
Teams from V.S.B. Engineering College, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, K.S.R. College of Engineering, and Sona College of Technology secured top positions in ‘INTELLATHON–2026’, a hackathon hosted by College of Engineering and Technology, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University, Perambalur. Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Knowledge Institute of Technology, and Sona College of Technology also received prizes in the Medical and Healthcare category.
Source: The Hindu. Featured image credit: The Hindu.
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