| Centres of the University |
International Centre for Kerala Studies
Hon.
Director: Dr. N Sam
Tel:0471-2412168(O); 2743054(R) |
The
International Centre for Kerala Studies of the University was inaugurated
on 9 June 1988 by Shri. K. R. Narayanan the then Union Minister and
later, President of India. The Centre has been making substantial
contribution in the field of Kerala Studies for over a decade now.
On the occasion of its decennium, the Centre was moved to the premises
of the Golden Jubilee building at Kariavattom Campus. Sri. Thakazhi
Sivasankara Pillai formally inaugurated its functioning in the new
premises on 9 June 1998.
The Centre has built up a library with more than 8000 books of special
relevance to Kerala studies. Four research fellows and three fields
researchers are engaged in work and research in select areas. Twenty
monographs have already been prepared by them on topics relating
to Kerala society and culture and these are made available in the
library. Equipped with a DTP system and audiovisual equipment, the
Centre has already launched documentation and publication schemes.
Video documentation of ‘Nalacharitham’ Kathakali in full has
been made. A full-fledged documentation programme on Swathi Thirunal
has been announced. The books - Navothana Samskaram Keralathil
(Malayalam) and Kerala's Contribution to Indian Writing in English
(in English) - have been published. A scheme for publishing 100
Books on Kerala has been launched. A literary archive has been
set up. Nearly twenty seminars have been held on major themes. Short
courses on Kerala Culture were conducted here. Decision has also
been taken for setting up a Museum of Kerala Culture. |
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| Sree Narayana Study Centre for Social Change |
Hon.
Director: Dr. K. Vijayan
Tel:0471- 2418421(O); 0471-2443404(R) |
The
Sree Narayana Study Centre for Social Change was formally inaugurated
on December 1, 1986 with Prof. M. K. Sanoo as its Honorary Director.
The Centre has a threefold mission - the first is concerned with
a deep study of the personality of the late thinker, philosopher and social reformer Sree Narayana
Guru. This requires collection of articles and books hither to written
about the Guru. The second aim is the analysis and dissemination
of accumulated knowledge through extension lectures and seminars
on a multidisciplinary basis, with an eye on the common man as the
beneficiary. The third is the publication of texts, booklets, collections
of papers, etc., which will provide authoritative information about
the manifold interests of Guru in the sociological, philosophical
and other fields.
All these three missions are being attended to, right from the very
inception of the Centre. The Centre has a good library; conducted
a number of seminars at different places in the State; and has published
numerous essays and seminar papers.
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Centre for Comparative Literature |
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The
Centre for Comparative Literature was established in 1992 with Dr.
Jancy James, Professor, Institute of English as Director. The Centre
was inaugurated by Smt. Kamala Das on 28 August ‘92. The objective
of the Centre is to promote comparative and interdisciplinary studies
in Literature, relating the literary contributions within and outside
India. The Centre also encourages translation of literature and undertakes
studies of such translations.
Many research projects relating to Indian English literature have
been undertaken at the M. Phil. and Ph.D. levels with the resources
of the Centre for Comparative Literature. Ten of them have been completed
and six are in progress.
The Centre has been organizing Lecture Series on various aspects
of Comparative Studies from 1993 onwards. Eminent writers like M.
T. Vasudevan Nair and Meena Alexander (U.S.A.) and theatre directors
like Kavalam Narayana Paniker and Dr. Sukumar Nayar (Canada) and
renowned scholars like Dr. K. M. George and Dr. K. Ayyappa Paniker
have addressed large academic gatherings at these sessions. Four
lectures on “Translation”, four lectures on “Film and Literature”,
four lectures on “Theatre and Drama” and three lectures on “Poetry”
have been delivered so far.
The first publication of the Centre, Facets of Comparative Literature
- was brought out in 1994. The
Centre has set up a library with 1500 volumes and many international
journals. |
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Survey Research
Centre |
Director-in-charge:
Shri C P Suresh
0471- 2418307 (O); 0471- 2418549 (R) |
The
Survey Research Centre was established in 1979 for collecting and
analysing the socially relevant facts related to policy formulation
for further studies. The Centre imparts training to researchers,
teachers and others who collect and analyse social science data.
The Centre has undertaken four minor research project of which two
have been completed. They are “Sociology of Grass Root Political
Affiliation - A Case Study of Andoorkonam Panchayat in Trivandrum
District” and “Rural Elites - A Case Study of Kazhakuttom Panchayat
in Trivandrum District.
The project “Impact of Gulf Money - A Case Study of Varkala and Perumathura
Village” and “Dropouts in Primary Education - A Case Study of the
Nedumangad and Neyyattinkara Taluks in Trivandrum District” and yet
to be completed.
Besides, a seminar on “Survey Research Dimensions and Interdisciplinary
Application” was organised by the Centre.
The Centre proposes to undertake a survey of the “Socio-Economic
Background and Political Awareness of the Scheduled Castes and Tribes
in Kerala”, to provide necessary data base for research scholars
and policy makers. |
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| Centre for Gandhian Studies |
Co-ordinator:
Dr. J M Rahim
0471-2305663(O) |
The
University of Kerala, with UGC assistance, set up a Gandhi Bhavan
in 1970 to propagate Gandhian ideals among students, staff and the
general public. The
Gandhi Bhavan activities were revived from October 2, 1996 with an
impressive programme which was inaugurated by Sri P. J. Jospeh, Minister
for Education. The inauguration of the office building of the Centre
was done by Dr. Susheela Nayyar on 24th July 1997.
The major aims of the centre are
* to offer short-term and long-term study programmes;
* to undertake research work on Gandhian Philosophy and allied subjects;
* to initiate Shanti Sena (Peace Brigade) work;
* to establish a documentation centre and library on Gandhian Philosophy
and related subjects;
* to organise orientation programmes to various target groups, especially
for students and youth, on Gandhian lines and to provide training
and research programmes in nonviolence and conflict resolution.
The centre also proposes
* to analyse and interpret the relevance of Gandhian Philosophy to
contemporary problems;
* initiate dialogue among the political, social, religious, Gandhian
and other leaders for the promotion of peace, justice and development;
* undertake such action programmes as will promote out-of-court settlement
of disputes and solve problems peacefully;
* organise workshops, seminars, symposia, discussions, lectures,
etc. on Gandhian Philosophy and allied topics;
* publish pamphlets, journals and books on Gandhian Philosophy;
* and collaborate with the Gandhian organisations to support the
activities and programmes aimed at strengthening the Gandhian Movement
in Kerala. |
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| Centre for Australian Studies |
| Hon.
Director: |
The
Centre for Australian Studies, the first of its kind to be established
in S.E. Asia, aims at promoting Australian Studies in India, opening
up new areas of research hitherto unexplored and strengthening the
ties between the two nations.
The Centre organized the prestigious inaugural International Conference
of the Asian Association for Australian Studies in January 1997 on
the theme “Creative Configurations: The Expanding Australian Experience”.
The conference was attended by forty foreign delegates distinguished
Professors and well known writers, mainly from Australia-and teachers
and research scholars from various Indian Universities. It was inaugurated
by His Excellency Mr. Darren Gribble, the Australian High Commissioner
in India. One of the highlights of the Conference was the writers'
meet which was inaugurated by Her Highness Princes Aswathy Thirunal
Gouri Lakshmi Bai and many writers from Austria and Kerala including
Prof. Guptan Nair, Prof O. N. V. Kurup and Ms. Kamala Das participated.
The Centre has since then had various visitors who have given lectures
and participated in discussions. They include Prof. Paul Sharrad,
Wollongong University, Australia, Ms. Lee Cataldi, poet and teacher,
University of Adelaide, Ms. Ann Whitehead, writer-director, Sydney,
Ms. Eugene Pinto, Mr. Sheel C. Nuna, Senior Manager Education &
Training, AIEF, New Delhi and Ms. Dhira Sur, Education Promotion
Officer, AIEF, Mumbai in addition to Dr. Cynthia Vanden Driesen.
The Centre is proud of the fact that Australian Literature is part
of the paper Commonwealth Poetry and a full paper on Australian Literature
is being offered in the CSS programme. Recently, Australian authors
have been included in the elective “New Literature”, for the MA programme
in colleges, and also in the M.Phil syllabus. There are Ph.D., M.Phil.
and P.G. students doing research in Australian Studies. |
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| Centre for English Language Teaching |
| Hon.
Director: |
The
Centre for English Language Teaching was inaugurated on 30 July 1988
by Sri L. P. Shahi, the then Hon. Minister of State for Education
and Culture, Government of India. The Centre aims at improving the
methods of teaching English and curriculum in schools/colleges and
providing an opportunity to those who apply for various jobs and
also to those who are already employed, for improving their spoken
English.
The Centre has conducted various workshops for the production and
refining of instructional materials for teaching English in Schools
at the request of the State Institute of Education and an orientation
programme for teachers of English in the Union Territory Lakshadweep
Islands with focus on developing communication skills. On the advice
of the Regional College of Education, Mysore, Seminars on ELT methodology
were conducted in schools and colleges in Trivandrum and outside.
On the request of the Director of Collegiate Education a one-month
in-Service Refresher Course was organized in Feb-Mar, 1991, for college
teachers of Kerala with an expert from UK and other resource persons
from various parts of India.
The most
important contribution of the Centre is perhaps its many self-financing
Spoken English courses (the UGC funding stopped after 3 years) conducted
in the evening, to enable the participants to overcome their difficulties
in the speaking English while facing interviews, participating in
discussions and interacting with other Indians and foreigners. The
Centre also provides honorary consultancy service. |
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| Centre for Canadian Studies |
Hon.
Director: Dr. Jameela Begum
0471-306422 (Extn. 322)(O); 0471- 2725475(R) |
The
Centre for Canadian Studies has been rendering meritorious service
in teaching and research since its inception in 1991. The first of
its kind to be established in the South and the third in the country,
the Centre has been recognized by the Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute,
Calgary, as one of the most active study centres. Courses are being
offered at the P. G. and M.Phil levels.
Twelve International/National Seminars/Conferences have been organised
by the Centre to-date, in addition to XII International Conference
on Canadian Studies which was attended by writers and scholars from
various countries including Canada. Dissertations on Canadian topics
both at M.Phil and Ph.D. levels have been completed and awarded degrees
by Kerala University.
The Centre also has published five books. The Centre was represented
at the Asia Pacific Conference on Canadian Studies at Tokyo by the
Director. The Centre also conducted an International Conference on
the theme - “Multiculturalism: Asia Pacific Immigrants in Canada”
as part of the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of the University.
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| Centre for Women’s Studies |
| Hon.
Director: Dr.G S Jayasree 0471-2441515 |
| The Centre for Women’s Studies was established on 27.7.1986,
with the financial assistance of the University Grants Commission,
on the initiative of Dr. P.K.B. Nayar who was the then Professor
and Head of the Department of Sociology and the first Hon. Director
of the Centre till 30.10.1989.
The
following programmes have been formulated and are being implemented:
* Review the existing curricula and course of study in various disciplines
with a view to build the women’s dimensions them;
* design course and course materials in Women’s Studies for teaching
at all levels in the University in collaboration with different disciplines;
* identify and prioritise issues concerning the position of women
in Kerala and carry out studies;
* encourage the academic community in the University as well as the
Colleges to conduct research on these priority areas or in the areas
of their special interest connected with Women’s Studies;
* create awareness and concern for women’s issues among different
categories and levels of people both within and outside the University
system;
* prepare reports on the status of women in Kerala and profiles of
women in each of its districts;
* organise Women’s Development Cells in the affiliated colleges of
the University.
The Centre has organised a number of activities from its inception
including discussion meetings with the Chairpersons of the U. G.
C. as well as P. G. Boards of Studies to include the components of
Women’s Studies in the syllabi and positive steps were taken in this
regard.
The Research Officer Dr. Sobha B. Nair has undertaken an ICSSR funded
Project on “A Study of Women Headed Households in Kerala”. The former
Director, Dr. Uma Devi, Dr. Asha Letha S. Nair (Dept. of Botany)
had undertaken a Project on ‘Micro-Propagation of Ornamental Plants
for income generation among rural women in Attipra Panchayat, Kazhakuttom'
funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India.
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| Centre for Vedanta Studies |
Professor-in-charge
of the Director: Dr. K. Maheswaran Nair
0471- 418401(O); 0471-326795(R) |
The
Centre for Vedanta Studies, established in 1986 with UGC assistance
aims at encouraging advanced studies in the system of Vedanta Philosophy
and allied subjects. Over the years the Centre has tried to show
how the teachings of the Vedanta System have been reinterpreted by
Sri. Sankaracharya, Swami Vivekananda, Swami Aurobindo, Sree Narayanaguru,
Sri Chantampi Swamikal and other religious and cultural teachers
of India for the well-being of mankind. Several national and International
seminars have also been organised by the Centre to inculcate values
in the younger generation.
Since its inception the Centre has been providing facilities for
advanced research and project works. About a dozen Ph.D. dissertations
of incomparable standard have already been produced from the Centre.
A large number of research papers on various subjects have also been
published by the scholars of the Centre. The full-fledged library
of the Centre is utilised by scholars of other disciplines as well.
The Centre has undertaken two major projects: one, the production
of a ‘Vedanta Mahakosa’ with Dr. R. Karunakaran as the Principal
Investigator, a project financed by the U.G.C. And the other, preparation
of ‘A Glossary of the Technical Terms in the works of Sankaracharya’,
a project financed by the Government of Kerala, with Dr. T. Devarajan
as the Principal Investigator.
The Centre is recognised as an institution by the Rashtriya Samskrit
Samsthan, New Delhi for providing advanced research facilities and
honorarium to the Sastracudamani Professors. Some of the noteworthy
publications of the Centre are Sat in Advaita, Vedanta Darsana,
Vedanta Paddhati, Glimpses of Sanskrit Research, Comparative Religion. |
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| Population
Research Centre |
Hon.
Director: Dr. K Krishnakumari
0471- 418796(O); 0471-2539718(R) Population Research Center Portal
PRC Report Series 2008-1 |
Population
Research Centre was a temporary scheme funded by Govt. of India and
attached later with the Department of Demography. The scheme dates
back to 1962 when Govt. of India sponsored a Family Planning Communication
Action Research (FPCAR) Programme in the Dept. of Statistics, University
of Kerala. In 1983, the Family Welfare Communication Action Research
Centre and the Demographic Research Centre under the Govt. of Kerala,
were merged to form the present 'Population Research Centre. There
are 18 such centres in India.
The Centre had conducted a land mark survey - 'National Family Health
Survey' - in 1992/93 and its data were hailed as of best quality
in the country. NCERT, New Delhi and UNICEF, Madras have also assigned
projects to the Centre.
The Centre had completed several studies and their reports were published.
At present, 7 surveys are in progress and the major one is the 'Base
line Survey on Reproductive and Child Health' in Kozhikode and Palakkad
districts in Kerala.
It has a staff strength of 23 of which 17 are technical posts, the
remaining administrative staff are drawn from the University employees.
Over the years,
the Centre has made good progress in conducting several studies on
various topics related to population, health and development programmes
pertaining to the State and the country as a whole. Implications
emerged from studies have been used for programme planning and implementation
at various levels. The reports on the studies and other research
work conducted by the staff are published periodically as report
series, working papers, seminar papers and journal articles.
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| Centre
For Adult Continuing Education & Extension (CACEE) |
Hon.
Director: Dr. B.Vijayakumar
0471-2302523(O); 0471-2343514(R)
e-mail : cacee@keralauniversity.edu
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Course: Diploma in Non-Formal Education |
| The
CACEE has been placed under the third phase by the University Grants
Commission in IX Plan. The Centre has been given the responsibilities
of promoting the building of linkages with national and international
bodies, taking up the preparation of manuals, guide books, teaching
and learning packages, training and research methodologies, curriculum
development etc.
The
Ministry of HRD, Government of India, has recognised the Centre as
an agency for external evaluation of Total Literacy/Post Literacy
Programmes. The CACEE has already conducted the external evaluation
of Total Literacy Programmes of Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu), Tiruchirappalli
(Tamil Nadu) and Anantapur (Andhra Pradesh) districts.
Steps
are being taken for the external evaluation of Coimbatore District
Post Literacy Programme (Tamil Nadu district). The CACEE is recognised
as a Nodal Agency by UGC for monitoring the programmes and activities
of Adult and Continuing Education Centres of the Universities in
Kerala and Karnataka. This Centre has also begun continuing education
centre in affiliated colleges. These centre offer vrious short term
courses. |
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| University
Observatory |
Hon.
Director : Dr. V K Vaidyan
0471- 2322732(O); 2445286(R) |
| The
University Observatory which functions as part of the Department
of Physics, commenced its operation in 1837. The Observatory is
one of the oldest of its kind in modern India and it owes its origin
to the initiative and vision of Sri. Swathi Tirunal, the Maharaja
of erstwhile state of Travancore.
The establishment of the Observatory was the result of discussions
of Sri. Swathi Tirunal and Mr. Caldecott, the commercial agent to
Travancore Government at Alleppey who used to make astronomical observations
with his own portable instruments. Mr. Caldecott was the first Director
of the Observatory. During 1840, the Observatory obtained the necessary
equipments and made significant contributions during 1852-1865 when
Mr. John Allan Brown, FRS was its Director.
The pioneering work on the relation between surface geo-magnetic
field variations and features on the solar surface made by Allan
Brown is considered very important even today on Solar-Terrestrial
Physics. The Observatory was again reorganised in 1892 by Dr. A.C.
Mitchell, who took charge as the Hon. Director. Among the other Honorary
Directors were Dr. K.R. Ramanathan who later became the Director
of Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad, arranged systematic study
of a large number of meteorological elements.
The Observatory captured the attention of the scientific world during
1941 when the new comet (1941-C) was sighted by Dr. H. Subramony
Iyer on 23 January, 1941. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai had his cosmic ray
experiment at the University Observatory. In the centenary year of
the Observatory, the University of Travancore was established. On
August 17, 1939 the Observatory was transfered to the control of
the University and it functioned as a unit of the Central Institute
of Research. In 195 I, the meteorology section of the Observatory
was taken over by Government of India and Astronomical section by
the State Government. On January 1, 1976 the Government of Kerala
decided to transfer the Observatory back to the control of the University.
The world-wide enthusiasm over the arrival of Halley's comet, the
transit of planet Mercury across the solar disk etc. gave a boost
to the activities of the Observatory. The Observatory has been transformed
into one
of the leading research centres of the University with modern facilities.
Many Ph.D., M.Phil and M.Sc. Students
could make use of the Observatory facilities to work on Astronomy
and related areas. The University has signed a MOU with the Inter-University
Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) for the development
of basic facilities at the Observatory and to develop research activities
in this area.
The Department
of Electronics has made the Observatory as the ERNET node for electronically
linking the research institutions around Thiruvananthapuram to national
and international centres. With the present modern facilities like
11 inch telescope, CCD camera, Sun workstations, image processing
facility and collaboration with national programmes, the Observatory
will grow as one of the important centres in astronomy and related
fields of our country. |
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| University
Service and Instrumentation Centre (USIC) |
Instrumentation
Engineer: Shri. Sajeev M. Cherian (Technical officer-in-charge)
0471-2418465(O); 0471-2416614(R) |
| This
Centre was established in May 1977 as per the guideline of UGC. The
principal objectives are to provide adequate repairs, maintenance
and service to sophisticated instruments in various science departments
of the University and affiliated colleges, to offer centralised facilities
of analytical instruments, to conduct training courses in instrumentation
and to reform research and development in instrumentation.
Post ITI apprenticeship training has also been imparted. The USIC
was upgraded to level II by the UGC in 1981. |
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| University
Health Centre, Kariavattom |
Residential Medical Officer:
0471- 2418976(O); 2418708 (Quarters) |
| The
University Health Centre, Kariavattom started functioning in 1975
and till 1988 the Centre had the services of seven doctors. The University
Health Centre offer medical services to the University employees,
their dependents and students.
The Centre has given each individual residing in the campus a health
card, with details of blood group, identified diseases, addresses,
photograph and phone numbers. There is a Health File for each family
in the campus Health Centre. An efficient X-Ray Unit, well equipped
Clinical Laboratory with bio-chemical and haematological investigations,
an E.C.G. machine, a clinical pharmacy with all essential and life
saving drugs are available here. The Centre also conducts yearly
blood group examination of the students of the Kariavattom Campus. |
| Christian
Study Centre for Cultural and Social Change |
Hon: director: |
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| V
K Krishna Menon Study Centre for International Relations |
Hon
Director : Dr G Gopakumar
2418307 (O) 2433987 (R) |
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| Centre
for Quantitative Analysis |
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Director : |
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| Centre
for Marine Diversity |
Hon.
Director : Dr. K Padmakumar
Tel: 2412434 (O) 2414343 (R)
k.padmakumar@vsnl.com |
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| Centre
for Bioinformatics |
Hon.
Dir: Dr Achuth Sankar S Nair
Tel: 2412759 (O) 2542220 (R)
www.cbi.keralauniversity.edu
www.achu.keralauniversity.edu
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The
Centre for Bioinformatics became functional from 1.1.2005 with the
launching of the Interdisciplinary MPhil (Bioinformatics) Programme
under the Credit and Semester System. The centre currently offers
MPhil (Bioinformatics) programme under Credit and Semester System
with 15 seats. The courses include: Bio-Mathematics & Statistics,
Web Programming, Genomics, Proteomics and Computer-Aided Drug Discovery,
Introduction to IT (E), Introduction to Life Sciences (E), Algorithms
in Computational Biology (E), Micro Array Bioinformatics, Applied
Bioinformatics (E), Seminar, Project & Viva Voce. UGC has, in
2007 sanctioned an innovative programme titled MSc Computational
Biology, scheduled to be launched this year. The centre also offers
PhD programme in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology.
Workshops
and talks are organized regularly by the centre. Recent programmes
include: 2-day Workshop on Bioinformatics, 1-day Molecular Visualisation
Workshop, 1-day workshop on Microarray Image Processing, Talk on
Computer Modelling of Biological Pathways, Computer-Aided Drug Design
etc. The Centre houses a DBT (Govt of India) supported Bioinformatics
Facility and runs a research project funded by MIT, Govt of India.
The first batch of MPhil students of the centre have launched a company
by the name Sooryakiran Bioinformatics Pvt Ltd in teh University
Industry Incubation Centre in 2006. |
| Centre
for Convergence Media Studies |
Hon
Dir: Shri M VIjayakumar
Tel: 2301045 (O) 2403950 (R) |
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| Centres
for Teacher Education |
Hon.
Director: Dr. P. Viswanathan Nair
0471- 2323718(O); 0471- 2322347 (R) |
The
University of Kerala has established ten Centres for Teacher Education
to offer B.Ed. course under its direct control and supervision. The
Centres were formed as part of the policy of the University to raise
the standards of education and to accommodate the large number of
qualified candidates who seek admission to B.Ed. courses. Most of
these candidates had ealier been compelled to seek admission in B.Ed
colleges of other states. The Centres of Teacher Education have been
a real relief to such students who were forced to pay hefty amounts
as fees in other States.
The Centres
are located at Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Adoor, Alappuzha, Olathanni,
Thamarakulam, Kulakkada, Kayamkulam, Anchal and Kazhakkuttom. The
Government and Local bodies have extended all
help to the University in running these Centres. The centres offer
a wide variety of subjects of study. |
| Location
of the Centres |
1.
KUTEC Thiruvananthapuram
Govt. Medical College H. S. Campus Kumarapuram, M. C. P.O., Thiruvananthapuram
- 695 011
Tel: 0471-557703 |
2.
KUTEC Olathanni
Victory High School Campus Olathanni, Neyyattinkara Thiruvananthapuram
- 695133
Tel: 0471 - 224439 |
3.
KUTEC, Kazhakkuttom
Govt. UP School Campus, Kaniyapuram Thiruvananthapuram
Tel: 0471-423855 |
4.
KUTEC, Kollam
Govt. Boys High School Campus
Kollam - 691009
Tel: 0474 - 792684 |
5.
KUTEC, Anchal
Govt. High School Campus Anchal West, Anchal - 691306
Tel: 0475 - 271346 |
6.
KUTEC, Kulakkada
Govt. High School Campus Kulakkada, Kollam - 691521 Tel: 0474 - 412435
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7.
KUTEC, Alappuzha
Govt. High School Campus, Aryad Alappuzha - 688006
Tel: 0477 - 233435 |
8.
KUTEC, Kunnam
Govt. Higher Secondary School Campus Kunnam P.O., Mavelikkara - 690
530
Tel: 0479-356324 |
9.
KUTEC, Kayamkulam
Govt. Boys High School Campus Kayamkulam - 690502
Tel: 0479-448160 |
10.
KUTEC, Adoor
Govt. Boys High School Campus Adoor, Pathanamthitta - 691523
Tel: 0473 - 429020 |
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| University Institute of Technology |
Hon.
Director: Dr.
C. Ganesh
0471- 2306422 (Extn. 302)(O); 0471-2416470 (R) |
| The University Institute of Technology was started in 1995 with the
objective of imparting training to students for employment in R&D
institutions, business organisations, industries and for self-employment.
The UIT functions from the University buildings in the Senate House
campus and has seven centres located at Adoor, Alappuzha, Neyyattinkara,
Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanapuram, Pirappancode and Kollam. All the
centres (except Pirappancode) offer B.Sc. (Computer Science) and
BBA courses while the Thiruvananthapuram centre, offers B.Sc. (Electronics)
also. All these courses are designed for three year, six semester,
single main, bachelor degree courses. All centres admit 60 students
each for B.Sc. Computer Science. The Thiruvananthapuram centre admits
60 students for BBA and 40 students for B.Sc. Electronics. Placement service on a modest scale has been arranged here.
The UIT centres at Kollam and Alappuzha are functioning in government
school buildings. In the case of these centres, the local MPs have
donated Rs. 10 lakhs each for construction of buildings. The UlT
centre at Adoor is housed in a new building on the side of MC Road
with an area of over 8,000 square feet. The UIT, Thiruvananthapuram
centre is functioning at the PTP Government School at Kuravankonam.
The foray of the University into self-financing courses has been
a recent phenomenon. The success of this experiment has emboldened
the University to broaden the activities of the UIT. Several new
courses like MCA, B.Sc. (IT) and PGDCA are planned to be launched
shortly. There are also strong demands to start new UIT centres in
hitherto unrepresented areas. Several Grama Panchayats have already
come forward with offers of land and building for starting the centre.
The University is also planning a permanent building for UIT at the
Kariavattom campus. |
| UIT
Centres |
1.
University Institute of Technology, University of Kerala
Kaithavana Tourist Complex High School Junction, Adoor - 691
523
Tel:047-34227755
Courses Offered: B.Sc (Computer Science) & BBA. |
2. University Institute of Technology, University of Kerala,
Govt. Mohammaden H.S. Campus, Alappuzha
Tel: 0477-262654
Courses Offered: B.Sc (Computer Science), B.B.A, BCom (Computer
Applications) and MSc Computer Science |
3.
University Institute of Technology, University of Kerala
Govt. H.S. Campus, Mulamkadakom, West Kollam
Thirumullavaram P.O., Kollam 691 012
Tel: 0474-798413
Courses Offered: B.Sc (Computer Science), B.B.A & BCom
(Computer Applications) |
4.
University Institute of Technology, University of Kerala
Blue Fort Building, Aralumoodu, Neyyattinkara
Tel: 2223474
Courses Offered: B.Sc (Computer Science) & BBA. |
5.
University Institute of Technology, University of Kerala
Pattom Thanu Pilla U.P. School Campus
Kuravankonam, Thiruvananthapuram
Tel: 2306422 & 2437333 Ext. 316 437333
Courses Offered: B.Sc (Computer Science) B.B.A., B.Sc (Electronics)
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6.
University Institute of Technology, University of Kerala
Near Seema Theatre, Govt. Hospital Road
Pathanapuram - 689695
Tel: 0475 2355600
Courses Offered: B.Sc (Computer Science), B.Com (Computer Application)
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7.
University Institute of Technology, University of Kerala
Govt. Higher Secondary School Campus Pirappancode,
Thiruvananthapuram Dist.
Tel: 0472 2583612
Courses Offered: B.Sc (Computer Science), B. Com (Computer
Application) & BBA |
8.UIT
Centre , Govt. Higher Cecondary School Campus,
Yeroor, Anchal, Kollam
Courses offered: BCom (Computer Applications) , BSc
Computer Science |
9.
Centre for Management Studies
Courses offered: MBA |
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| University Employment Information and Guidance Bureau |
Deputy Chief: Shri. K. Raju
Tel: 0471-2305477 |
This bureau, which functions in the Students’ Centre building, was
set up with the aim of giving career information and advice to the
University alumni. Information on various courses of study, syllabus
etc., for higher studies in India and abroad can be had from this
bureau. Other objectives of this guidance bureau are to assist in
getting admission to courses in other universities, to collect and
disseminate occupational information, details regarding scholarships,
and fellowships etc. This centre also assists in individual vocational
problems and has even helped the youth to get part-time employment.
Founded with the assistance of the State Employment Directorate,
this bureau arranges coaching classes for various tests conducted
by Banking Service Recruitment Board, Union and State Public Service
Commission, Staff Selection Commission etc. |
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| University Health Centre, Thiruvananthapuram |
Hon.
Director: Dr Saroja Nair
0471- 2443386 Extn. 317/ 315(O), 0471-2333193 (R) |
| The University Health Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, set up in 1962,
has two basic objectives, viz. provision of comprehensive and modem
health care to students of the Kerala University and dissemination
of health education and sufficient practical information with a veiw
to generating in them keen health consciousness.
The Centre has launched a number of health awareness programmes and
is planning to bring under the coverage of these programmes, the
entire student population of Kerala University. While most of these
programmes are conducted in the colleges some are conducted at the
Centre. The various health education programmes are regularly organised
with the aid of talks, discussions, seminars, training sessions etc.
The topics for the programmes cover potential hazards of tobacco,
alcoholism and drug addiction, mental health care, challenges of
marital life, blood donation etc.
The University Health Centre is located in the Kerala University
Office premises. The Health Information Officer of the Centre is
in charge of organising and conducting the various health awareness
programmes undertaken by the Centre.Consulting services are provided in colleges for the needy students.
Consulting service was arranged with the help of clinical psychologists
in NSS College for Women, Neeramankara in Sept. 99 for 13 students
having problems connected with family, learning, love affair etc.
Surveys/studies are conducted on problems connected with University
students. The studies on frustration among University youth, suicidal tendencies among female
students etc were conducted by the University Health Centre recently
and the reports were published. |
