Articles tagged under: Gujarat University

GU implements strict policy to remove illegal occupants from hostels

March 19, 2024
GU implements strict policy to remove illegal occupants from hostels

Ahmedabad: After its international students were attacked by a few non-residents within their hostels, Gujarat University (GU) is intensifying its efforts to monitor visitors and occupants in its accommodation facilities. It has been learned that Block A, housing international students, also had around 6 unauthorized occupants. Vice Chancellor Neerja Gupta announced on Monday a stringent policy aimed at ensuring the safety of both residents and visitors on campus. 'We will not allow any stude...Read More

Foreign students to be shifted to new block of GU hostel

March 18, 2024
Foreign students to be shifted to new block of GU hostel

Ahmedabad: After a clash between foreign and local students on Saturday night, Gujarat University (GU) authorities have decided to allocate a separate block on the hostel campus for all foreign students. They will be relocated to this block within three days. It is learnt that, despite being ready for a year, this hostel block has remained unused due to a lack of Building Usage Permission from the administration and connection to necessary amenities. The building will now be prepared urgently...Read More

Group clash at Gujarat University hostel; two arrested

March 17, 2024
Group clash at Gujarat University hostel; two arrested

Ahmedabad: There was a clash between foreign and locals at the Gujarat University hostel. The laptops, AC, in room number 23 of 'A' block and vehicles of students parked in the open outside suffered damages. The incident happened at around 10 PM on March 16. A police complaint was filed at 12.45 am today. The security person responsible for Gujarat University hostel is complainant in this case according to Police. Group clash at Gujarat University hostel; the clash triggered after a foreign ...Read More

GU to provide 6 online courses from academic year 2024-25

March 06, 2024
GU to provide 6 online courses from academic year 2024-25

Ahmedabad: One year later than planned, Gujarat University (GU) has introduced six new online courses for the academic year 2024-25, commencing on June 1. These offerings consist of three bachelor’s degree courses and three master’s degree courses, with the university accepting students twice annually. The University Grants Commission (UGC) had granted permission to universities with high national rankings to initiate online bachelor’s and master’s courses a year prior. DeshGujaratRead More

Gujarat Literature Festival kicks off; Here is the full schedule of programs on Dec 25,26

December 25, 2023
Gujarat Literature Festival kicks off; Here is the full schedule of programs on Dec 25,26

Ahmedabad: The 10th edition of the Gujarat Literature Festival (GLF) was inaugurated on Sunday at Gujarat University. This three-day festival, from December 24th to December 26th, is a collaborative effort by the Gujarat Media Club (GMC) and Gujarat University. Inaugurating the Gujarat Literature Festival, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel commended the collaborative endeavors of The Gujarat Media Club, committed to serving journalists' interests, and the organizers of the Gujarat Literature Festi...Read More

Gujarat University initiates attempts to remove food stalls encroachment on its land

December 18, 2023
Gujarat University initiates attempts to remove food stalls encroachment on its land

Gandhinagar: Gujarat University today moved its security persons to vacate the university land by removing encroachment created by food stall hawkers on a crucial road that leads to the university campus, LD Engineering college campus, Knowledge Consortium campus, Innovation hub, Girls Polytechnic, Physical Research Laboratory, ATIRA and Vice Chancellor's bungalow among other places. The road is University owned land but without gate as it is open for public to reach the places listed above. ...Read More

GU launches project ‘DVIKAR’ to validate traditional Indian practices with science

December 16, 2023
GU launches project ‘DVIKAR’ to validate traditional Indian practices with science

Ahmedabad: Gujarat University (GU) has launched a new initiative named the Department for Validation of Indic Knowledge through Advanced Research (DVIKAR), the first of its kind in India. The project aims to scientifically validate traditional Indian practices, leveraging a multidisciplinary approach that involves experts in science, Indic knowledge, marketing, and more. GU Vice Chancellor Dr. Neerja Gupta emphasized that DVIKAR is not only focused on research but also seeks to transform thes...Read More

Gujarat Lit Festival to commence on Dec 24

December 16, 2023
Gujarat Lit Festival to commence on Dec 24

Ahmedabad: The 10th edition of the Gujarat Literature Festival is scheduled to be inaugurated by Home Minister Amit Shah on December 24 at Gujarat University. This three-day festival is organized with the support of the Gujarat Media Club (GMC). Gujarat University Vice Chancellor Dr. Neerja Gupta stated, "We are pleased to host the 10th edition of the festival at GU. GLF will be a noteworthy addition to GU's 75th-anniversary celebrations – Paras Parv." GLF founder Shyam Parekh mentioned ...Read More

3 professors of Gujarat University suspended; inquiry against one more

December 09, 2023
3 professors of Gujarat University suspended; inquiry against one more

Ahmedabad: The newly formed board of management and executive council of Gujarat University, in its first meeting on Friday, suspended three professors and initiated an inquiry against another concerning alleged financial irregularities. During the meeting, the board reviewed a report from the university's women's development cell on Mukesh Khatik, the former head of the social sciences department, concluding that he was guilty of misconduct. Khatik was suspended, and the board directed the for...Read More

Centralized admission in Govt run universities in Gujarat from next academic year

September 25, 2023
Centralized admission in Govt run universities in Gujarat from next academic year

Gandhinagar: Centralized admission system will be effective from the next academic year in Gujarat covering all Government run universities. Such system at present in effective for only Engineering courses. But after passing of the Common University Act in the State assembly, ways are cleared for centralized admission process in Arts, Commerce and other courses. Till now after passing class-12 exams, the students are required to submit different forms at different universities for admissions. De...Read More