Sustainable Nitte

Quality Education

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Quality education is fundamental to the holistic development of an individual. It not only enhances knowledge and skills but also nurtures responsible citizens who uphold strong values and principles. A robust education system acts as a bridge that connects students to an effective curriculum, skilled educators, and an environment that encourages curiosity and learning. This kind of system fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and effective communication. It also helps students develop essential soft skills such as leadership and teamwork. Education is a powerful tool capable of overcoming societal barriers like social background or status. A well-structured educational framework is vital in equipping students for a successful future and empowering them to make meaningful contributions to society while becoming respected members of their community. Therefore, the government and higher education institutions bear the responsibility of implementing effective teaching practices and investing heavily in quality education. Furthermore, access to inclusive and equitable education promotes gender equality and empowers marginalized communities. It strengthens economic growth, reduces poverty, and leads to healthier, more resilient societies. Ultimately, education serves as the cornerstone for achieving all Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), making it not just a personal asset but a global priority.

Proactive steps taken by NU

Distribution of Activities Across Metrics

Library

The libraries at Nitte Deemed to be University serve as central resource hubs for all its constituent colleges, encompassing a total carpet area of 51,000 square feet dedicated to library services. The facilities are managed by qualified librarians and have sufficient support staff to ensure smooth operations. These libraries are responsible for acquiring, organizing, and providing access to a wide range of resources in various formats, all aimed at supporting the University's educational mission. The collection of books, journals, e-resources, and reference materials is carefully curated to align with the academic programs and research initiatives undertaken at the University. To enhance resource management and accessibility, an Integrated Library Management System is in place, ensuring efficient tracking, cataloging, and usage of materials. In addition to academic support, the libraries regularly update their collections to stay relevant with evolving curricula and emerging fields of study. Digital learning zones, reading areas, and access to online databases create a conducive environment for study and research. In keeping with its strong commitment to social responsibility, the University also extends library access to the general public, especially to students in the surrounding areas. The “Policy for Access of Library Resources to Users from Outside Nitte (DU)” defines the guidelines and conditions under which external users can utilize these library services. Through this initiative, the University fosters a culture of shared learning and inclusivity within the broader community.

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Journal of Health And Allied Sciences

Nitte (Deemed to be University) publishes the Journal of Health and Allied Sciences, an open-access, peer-reviewed journal that provides free educational and research content to the public. The journal is freely accessible online without the need for login or institutional affiliation, making it available to health professionals, students, researchers, and lifelong learners beyond the university. It supports evidence-based learning and continuous professional development by disseminating scholarly work in health and allied sciences. Hosted and maintained by the university, this initiative fulfills the goal of public access to educational resources.

Nitte Open Access Journal (https://jhas-nu.in/ )

Robust examination system

The University has established strict protocols to ensure the secure and fair conduct of examinations. Throughout the entire process, both confidentiality and integrity are upheld. The University appoints an Observer, who shall be empowered as a representative officer of the University and shall assist the Chief Superintendent in conducting the examinations as per the University guidelines.

Soft skills

Nitte (Deemed to be University) places strong emphasis on enhancing soft skills and life skills across its constituent institutions to help staff achieve a healthy work-life balance. The University actively promotes the development of mentoring and teaching capabilities, along with digital advancements to improve instructional methods. A range of initiatives are regularly organized to support these efforts. The Staff Development Centre at Nitte DU conducts various soft skills and faculty development programs throughout the year. These programs cover topics such as classroom management, mentoring techniques, Train the Trainer (TTT) sessions on Creating Blended Learning Resources (CBLR), outcome basededucation, advanced Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, communication and presentation skills, and the use of qualitative research methodologies.

Faculty Development Program at Nitte University



CBLR training



E-Learning facilities

NUelearn is Nitte University’s cutting-edge e-learning system, designed to enrich the educational experience for both students and faculty. It delivers a comprehensive suite of tools—interactive lessons, recorded lectures, and online assessments—to facilitate flexible, anytime-anywhere learning. By integrating features such as discussion forums and multimedia resources, NUelearn fosters seamless communication between instructors and learners, encouraging collaborative engagement and improving learning outcomes. This reflects Nitte University’s dedication to harnessing technology for high-quality education and ongoing enhancement.

NITTE DU creating health awareness

Health professionals of the constituent colleges of NITTE participate in Television and Radio broadcasts aimed at creating awareness about health issues of public importance. These programs are produced in local languages and a variety of topics are covered in a series of weekly broadcasts. The programs include question-answer sessions and audience phone in segments. They are also actively involved in writing newspaper articles about health.

Article Written by Nitte (DU) Faculty for Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month




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Research facility

The Central Research Laboratory (CRL), established in 2007 serves as a central hub for research support across its constituent colleges. Equipped with advanced facilities and a state-of-the-art animal house, the CRL promotes high-quality interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research, collaborating with national and international organizations. It actively supports study design, grant applications, and has secured funding from agencies like BRNS, ICMR, NIH, DRDO, and VGST. The Centre also encourages UG and PG students, both internal and external, to undertake research and consultancy projects. Complementing this, NUCSER offers world-class labs in molecular biology, biotechnology, and computing, fostering a strong research culture in biomedical sciences and food safety while emphasizing ethical research practices.

International Collaborations in Research



Research Thrust Areas


Playground facilities

Sports facilities help the students to involve in sports that are perfect for uniting, strengthening and disciplining the students.The playground facility is offered free of cost to neighbouring schools for annual sports events.

Basketball Indoor Court

Basketball Indoor Court



BC Alva Stadium



Volleyball court



Table tennis court




Activities

✓ On World Voice Day, a video podcast titled ‘Let us talk about voice’ was recorded and circulated on the Facebook and Instagram handles of Nitte Institute of Speech and Hearing, and the Nitte YouTube channel on 16th April 2024. The podcast aimed to create awareness about various aspects of voice disorders, the need for early identification and intervention, myths and facts.

A Podcast Titled ‘Let us talk about voice’ on World Voice Day

✓ NMAMIT marked the 10th International Yoga Day on June 21, 2024, at Sadananda Auditorium with an inclusive event promoting physical, mental, and spiritual wellness through yoga. Open to the public, the program featured Mr. K Ashok Kumar, an internationally acclaimed yoga coach, as the chief guest. Participants included students from school and NCC cadets, who engaged in yoga demonstrations and pranayama.

International Yoga Day

✓ As part of NCAP 2024, Nitte Deemed to be University has engaged with approximately 13,000 high school children from 103 schools of Mangaluru North from 8th November to 18th November to create awareness regarding climate change and its impact on mankind.

Model Exhibition on Sustainable Development Goals


Nitte Climate Action Program (NCAP) program for school children

✓ The second edition of the Value-Added Course on “Safe Sedation and Emergency Management in Pediatric Dentistry” was conducted by the Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry in association with the Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care and the Department of Paediatrics, KS Hegde Medical Academy from 18th to 21st November 2024. The course, comprising of four modules, was attended by a total number of 15 delegates from various parts of Karnataka, neighbouring states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.

Value added course on Safe Sedation in Pediatric dentistry

✓ The Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology conducted the 13th batch of the 4-day certificate course on “Cone Beam Computed Tomography" on 26th, 28th, 29th February and 1st March 2024. Twenty delegates comprising of external faculty from Faridabad, postgraduate students from Forensic Medicine, KSHEMA and interns from ABSMIDS registered for the course and benefited immensely.

Certificate course on Cone Beam Computed Tomography

✓ A free dental treatment camp, oral cancer screening camp and NCD camp at Famous Youth Club, Thokur was conducted on 31st May 2024 as part of UBA program. Oral cancer awareness was provided by Dr. Sahana Maben, Clinical Coordinator, emphasizing on the ill effects of tobacco, the influence of tobacco industry on children and measures to protect children from the ill effects of tobacco. A street play was performed by the intern students highlighting the theme “Protecting Children from the Tobacco Industry Interference”.

Street play performed by the intern students for Oral cancer awareness program

✓ The Institution's Innovation Council unit organised an outreach program on 7th August 2024 at Swami Vivekananda Vidya Kendra School (ATAL). Students were introduced to the various concepts of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Outreach program for innovation and entrepreneurship

✓ The Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences in association with N-SPECC and in collaboration with Sri K Amarnath Shetty Memorial Charitable Trust organized an awareness program on “Behaviour Guidance of Autistic Children for Special Educators” At Hidayah Residential School for Special Children, Kavalakatte, Bantwal on 3rd May 2024. 10 special educators and 5 mothers attended the programme.

Awareness program on Behaviour Guidance of Autistic Children for Special Educators

✓ Department of community medicine conducted a health awareness programme at Ira Panjajeanganwadi on 07/03/24. During the programme health awareness regarding Glaucoma was taught to local families by assembling them in an anganwadi. The aim was to create awareness regarding early detection, preventive measures, importance of 6th monthly eye checkup for people with comorbidities for example hypertension, diabetes mellitus and treatment measures were explained to them for glaucoma.

Glaucoma awareness programme

✓ International women day programme- A health awareness program was done at Ira Parappu Anganwadi by the department of community medicine on 21/03/2024. During the program, women were given education about the disorders and diseases more common in female population and about screening to reduce the disability.

Health awareness program on the occasion of International Women’s day