Biology as an engineering subject

For the first time in the history of engineering studies, we are introducing Biology as a subject for engineers. Science has been the foundation for engineering and has played a great role in its development. In order to provide an insight into health sciences, the academic council decided to introduce Biology for engineers, said K. Mallikharjuna Babu, Principal of BMS College of Engineering, while welcoming the new batch of B.E. and B.Arch students for 2014. The chief guest was B.S. Sonde, former Vice-Chancellor, Goa University.

Pulse

Jain University, School of Commerce and Management Studies, organised the annual inter-collegiate dance fest Pulse recently. Participants from around 20 colleges from Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai and Pune performed. Actors Satish and Sindhu from the blockbuster movie Lucia and Rakshit Shetty and Aishani Shetty added glamour to the programme.

Induction Day

The 18th induction day celebrations were organised at the Shirdi Sai Engineering College. The chief guest was S. Ravichandran, AGM, Ashok Leyland Ltd.

Sai Prakash Leo Muthu, CEO and Managing Trustee, Sai Ram Group of Institutions, in his presidential address, said these days acquiring an engineering degree is not sufficient; updating the technological knowledge is extremely essential. The chief guest honoured the college and university toppers with scholarships and mementos.

Award

Presidency Group of Institutions (PGI) was recently designated The Most Promising Institute in South India. The award was given away at the British South India Council of Commerce Business Meet 2014, held recently at the House of Parliament, Westminster, London. It was received by Nissar Ahmed, chairman of the group and the Chancellor of Presidency University. The award was presented to Mr. Ahmed by Lord Swraj Paul, Member, U.K. House of Lords, in the presence of Virendra Sharma, Member of Parliament, London.

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship Cell, IIT-Kharagpur, is organising a business model competition Empresario. Business ideas in all fields ranging from product and service, to product design and social get an opportunity to win prizes and incubation money to the tune of Rs. 2.5 crore.

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Biology as an engineering subject