Campus Connect - Tiruchi - The HinduPublished - October 26, 2026 04:38 pm ISTYoung wrestler S. Mahalakshmi, a student of J.J. College of Arts and Science, Pudukottai, who won third prize in 54-57 kg category wrestling in Chief Minister’s Cup State-level competition. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTStudents and college officials at the 14th graduation ceremony of the M.A.M. Business School in Tiruchi. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTConvocation dayThe importance of analytical thinking, creativity, practical judgment, and emotional intelligence in solving problems were highlighted by D.B. Sreevatsa, vice-president, head of OnDevice AI Team, Samsung Research, Bengaluru, while delivering the M.A.M. Business School recently. He encouraged graduates to uphold their values, embrace change, and use technology to improve lives. M.A. Maluk Mohamed, Chairman, MASTeR Group of Institutions, spoke. A total of 222 students from the 2023–2025 batch received their MBA degree certificates.Capacity buildingAbout 40 commerce teachers from senior secondary schools in Tiruchi, Thanjavur, Ariyalur, and Perambalur participated in a two-capacity building programme organised by the Institute of Entrepreneurship and Career Development (IECD), Bharathidasan University, and FINSPIRE Academy, Chennai, recently. The sessions focused on how educators could use AI to develop learning resources, simplify complex concepts, prepare classroom activities, and support assessment, and examination preparation. Teachers used ChatGPT to work on assignments covering three core commerce subjects: Accountancy, Economics, and Business Studies.Physics competitionStudents from Bishop Heber College secured the overall championship while those from St. Joseph’s College won the prizes for runner-up and Bharathidasan University for PG winners respectively at the ‘HYPHY’26’ – and inter-collegiate physics competition organised by the PG and Research Department of Physics at Holy Cross College recently. A total of 170 students from 11 colleges participated in the events covering academic, creative, technical and recreational activities.Role of AI in businessAcademicians from Malaysia and India deliberated on the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in global business and responsible innovation among other topics, during a seminar co-hosted by St. Joseph’s Institute of Management (JIM), St. Joseph’s College, and Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Malaysia, recently. Mohd Zulkeflee Bin Abd Razak, Senior Lecturer, Strategic Consultant and Business Strategist, UNITEN Business School, Malaysia, delivered the inaugural address on “Beyond AI: Human-Centred Leadership, Innovation and Sustainable Business Excellence.” The initiative strengthened academic collaboration between JIM and UNITEN, Malaysia.Tools for researchContemporary approaches and techniques in social science research were the focus of discussions at a two-day workshop organised by the Department of Commerce, National College with financial assistance from the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) recently. Experts from various academic institutions served as resource persons and shared their insights. K. Prabhakar Rajkumar, Professor and Head of the Department of Commerce, Central University of Tamil Nadu, spoke on contemporary research design. K. Mathiyazhagan, Professor and Head of the Research Centre, Thiagarajar School of Management, Madurai, discussed the use of digital tools and artificial intelligence in research. Nancyprabha Pushparaj, assistant professor at Bharathidasan Institute of Management - Tiruchi, addressed frameworks for systematic literature review and meta-analysis.ConferenceNew frontiers in research and communication emerging through artificial intelligence (AI) were in focus at a conference organised by Arasu Engineering College, Kumbakonam, in collaboration with Mother Terasa College of Engineering and Technology, Illuppur, and V.H.N.S.N. College, Virudhunagar, recently. The conference aimed to promote interdisciplinary research and explore the role of AI and digital technologies in literature, language studies, humanities, research and academic communication. C. Vijayabaskar, former Minister, delivered the special address.Student projects expoStudents of Chettinad College of Engineering and Technology, Karur, showcased their technical knowledge, creativity, and problem-solving skills in ‘Techno Battle ‘26’, an intra-college project expo recently. Around 230 innovative projects were displayed by students from the college and various schools, focusing on real-world applications, emerging technologies, and interdisciplinary approaches. The programme was inaugurated by A. Rajee, Chief Educational Officer, Karur district. The Overall Trophy for Best Project was awarded to the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering.Hackathon heldStudent teams of V.S.B. Engineering College, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, K.S.R. College of Engineering, and Sona College of Technology secured top positions and received prizes in the Industry 5.0 category, of ‘INTELLATHON–2026’, a hackathon hosted by College of Engineering and Technology, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University, Perambalur, recently. In the Industry 5.0 category, M. Kumarasamy College of Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Paavai Engineering College, and University College of Engineering, Ramanathapuram, were recognised for their performance. In the Medical and Healthcare category, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University, Tiruchi, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Knowledge Institute of Technology, and Sona College of Technology secured top positions and received prizes. Students from various colleges across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Karnataka, participated in ‘INTELLATHON–2026’,New departmentParisutham Institute of Technology & Science (PITS), Thanjavur, has launched a Department of Overseas Studies to provide comprehensive guidance to students aspiring to pursue higher education and build careers abroad. In his address, resource person Prof. Stanley D. Isaac, CEO of IDEATION Edu Services, said the new department will guide students in identifying suitable universities and courses across countries, understanding admission requirements, preparing applications, and completing the necessary documentation and visa procedures. Special emphasis will be placed on identifying scholarships, stipends, and other financial assistance available to eligible students.Wrestling winnerS. Mahalakshmi, a III B.Sc. Computer Science student of J.J. College of Arts and Science, Pudukkottai, has brought laurels to the college and the district by securing third place in the Chief Minister’s Cup State-level wrestling competition, held in Chennai recently. Ms. Mahalakshmi participated in the women’s 54–57 kg weight category and was placed third. She won a cash prize of ₹50,000. College management officials felicitated the student on her achievement.Exchange visitA group of 50 young people from across Tamil Nadu have embarked on an educational and cultural exchange visit to New Delhi under Phase VII of the Yuva Sangam programme, an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat campaign. The team was selected from among applications received by the nodal institution for the programme, the Central University of Tamil Nadu, Neelakudi, Tiruvarur. CUTN faculty members would be accompanying the team during the visit. The journey was flagged off from the CUTN campus on October 24 and would be back to the campus by November 3.Published - October 26, 2026 04:38 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }