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INTRODUCTION                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        



In an increasingly interconnected world facing multifaceted challenges, the pursuit of sustainable development has emerged as a global responsibility. No single entity, organization, or nation possesses the capacity to address the complex tapestry of issues that define our era. It is within this context that Sustainable Development Goal 17 (SDG 17), “Partnerships for the Goals,” occupies a central role in the Agenda for Sustainable Development.

As an academic institution committed to holistic education, innovation, and community engagement, Nitte (DU) understands the importance of forming partnerships to advance its goals and contribute to sustainable development. It believes that complex challenges necessitate collaborative efforts. SDG 17 aligns seamlessly with the university’s vision, highlighting the critical importance of fostering partnerships at different levels, such as local NGOs, local governmental organizations, State level NGOs, State government, National governments, and other Universities. By engaging in strategic collaborations, Nitte University can amplify its impact, leverage its resources and expertise to address local challenges, such as healthcare, education, and environmental sustainability, harness diverse expertise, and drive sustainable progress on multiple fronts.

Nitte University’s role extends beyond its campus walls. By aligning its efforts with SDG 17, the university becomes a catalyst for positive change, exemplifying the transformative power of collaboration.

Collaborations

Nitte (DU) as an entity has collaborations at various levels of Society; Collaborations are seen with Local governing Bodies, State and Central governments, and Global collaborations to foster the needs of Health, Education, and Research.

Local Collaborations

Nitte (DU) previously known as Nitte Education Trust was established to serve the rural population in the year 1979. Provision of rural population with essential Medical and Dental treatment was the objective of the trust. Nitte (DU) treats 2,50,000 beneficiaries each year through its 22 rural centers across five districts in 2 states. The services to these rural beneficiaries are not profitable and are through charity. The centers are a result of collaboration with local NGOs/ philanthropists,

Rural Health Centre Network

Dental wing- Sharada Dhanvanthari Charitable Hospital, Sringeri; Sadananda Health Centre, Subrahmanya; Justice K. S. Hegde Dental Clinic, Madikeri; Kowdoor Srinivasa Hegde Health Centre, Bailur; Nitte Rural Medical Psychiatry Centre and Justice K. S. Hegde Dental Clinic, Nitte; Nadiguthu Siddhu Shetty Health Centre, Mundkur; Rev. Fr. Robert Z. M. D’Souza Health Centre, Nada; Chittoor Manjayya Shetty Health Centre, Maranakatte; Rtn. B. Sundar Hegde Rotary Health Centre, Dabbekatte; Thalipady Guthu Janakalyana Samithi Health Centre, Thalipady; Bellikoth Health Centre, Bellikoth; Nitte Meenakshi Hegde Health Centre, Hejamady Kodi; Mangalore University Health Centre, Konaje; Sevanjali Health Centre, Farangipete;Sathya Sai Hospital, Alike; Primary Health Centre, Nellyadi; Sri Ramakrishna Primary & Higher Primary School, Harekala; Rural Health Training Centre, Sasihitlu; Urban Health Training Centre, Kadri; Primary Health Centre, Natekal.

Primary Health Centres
Ishwaramangala, CHC Kadaba, PHC Kaniyoor, PHC, PHC Koila, PHC Kolthige, UPHC Puthur, PHC Nellyadi, PHC Panaje, PHC Sarve, PHC Shirady, GH Puttur, PHC Thingalady, CHC Uppinangady, PHC Palthadi







Ongoing Local and National Collaboration Special Care Programmes

N-BRITE - School Dental Health Programs; Nere Kere Kshema - A project for total community development; Nethra Jyothi - Rural Eye Care Services; Sahara - Free health check-up for Senior Citizens, KSHEMA Sandhya – Geriatric Day Care Facility, Manasadhara – Psychiatry rehabilitation centre with support from Govt. of Karnataka;- SPECC (Nitte Special Children Care) - Free multidisciplinary health care to children with special health care; NICAT - Nitte Integrated Care for Tribal Community; Sanchalana - Subsidized diagnostic services and joint replacement program for arthritis and sports injuries; Sanjeevini - Blood Donor Registry; Bone Marrow Registry in collaboration with BMC Alumni Society; Community de addiction camps; Free embalming facilities; Karunya- Helping Hand for the Disabled; Neevu Kshemave – A Television Based Weekly Live Health Information Talk with General Public on DAIJI WORLD TVEVERY FRIDAY, Single Day Denture Camps - In Collaboration with Indian Dental Association, International School of Dentists and Government of Karnataka. Collaborative Studio – Study of Jain Basadis in Moodabidri.

  1. Healthy Universities Network

    2. The UK Healthy Universities Network was established in 2006 in response to growing demand from HEIs interested in developing and implementing the Healthy Universities approach. It supports its members to develop and implement ‘whole university’ approaches to health, well-being, and sustainability and is part of an exciting and fast-growing international movement.

  2. Cleft Children International, Zurich and Smile Train, USA

    3. Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Craniofacial Surgery has been involved in the free-of-cost multidisciplinary management of patients with cleft and craniofacial deformities for over a decade. The institute is funded by Cleft Children International, Zurich, and Smile Train, USA, which enables free surgeries for cleft lip and palate and complex craniofacial defects. Screening camps are organized weekly in most interior parts of Karnataka and Kerala to identify, diagnose, and treat needy patients. Facial aesthetic surgeries free of cost are conducted for poor patients.

  3. International College of Dentists’ (Section VI)

    4. A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Nitte (DU), in association with the International College of Dentists (Section VI), has been conducting various Oral and Dental awareness and Treatment camps in and around rural areas of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Chikmagalur districts of Karnataka.

  4. Nitte-Kobayashi Centre of Excellence

    5. Launched by Mr N.V. Hegde, Chancellor of Nitte (DU) and President of Nitte Education Trust, virtually inaugurated the Nitte-Kobayashi Centre of Excellence on September 29, 2020. This unique center, established by Kobayashi Create for the first time in India, is a joint initiative of Nitte (DU) and Kobayashi Create Co. Ltd., Japan.

  5. The University of Plymouth and Nitte

    6. University in India have entered a formal partnership to take forward research on the impact of climate and environmental education

Nitte (DU) –Coursera Collaboration

Nitte (DU) has entered into a partnership with Coursera to provide access to quality digital learning content to its students and staff. 251 Faculty have enrolled and benefited from this collaboration.

Global Collaborations:
  • Penn State University, USA
  • Wake Forest University, USA
  • University of Minnesota, USA
  • University of Miyazaki, JAPAN
  • National University of SINGAPORE
  • University of Santo Thomas, The PHILIPPINES
  • Catholic University, SOUTH KOREA
  • Sabaragamuwa University, SRI LANKA
  • Christ Church University, UK
  • Plymouth University, UK
  • Ghent University, BELGIUM
  • University Paul Sabatier, FRANCE
  • University of Gothenburg, SWEDEN
  • Goethe University, GERMANY
  • Cleft Children International, SWITZERLAND
  • NITTE (DU) and St. Marianna University, School of Medicine JAPAN
  • Indo-French – Nitte Toulouse Dental Student Exchange, FRANCE
  • Universitas Dirgantara Marsekal Suryadarma, INDONESIA
  • Universitas Budi Luhur, INDONESIA
  • Universitas Mercu Buana, INDONESIA
  • University Sekolah Tinggi Ekonomi Nasional INDONESIA
  • Universitas Darma Persada, INDONESIA
  • University Universitas Borobudur, INDONESIA
  • University Universitas Yarsi, INDONESIA
  • Kusuma Negara Business School, INDONESIA
  • Tamalatea Makassar College of Health Science, INDONESIA
  • YPBHK Brebes Midwifery Academy, INDONESIA
  • Pasundan University, INDONESIA
  • Bani Saleh Bekasi College of Health Science, INDONESIA
  • Widya Nusantara Palu College of Health Science, INDONESIA
  • Insan Cendekia Medika Jombang College of Health Science, INDONESIA
  • Harapan Bangsa University, INDONESIA
  • YMI Information and Computer Management Academy, INDONESIA
  • Awal Bros Pekanbaru College of Health Science, INDONESIA
  • Islamic College of Economic Science, INDONESIA
  • Stembi College of Economic Science, INDONESIA
  • Banten College of Health Science, INDONESIA
  • Mega Buana Palopo College of Health Science, INDONESIA
  • Widya Husada Semarang College of Health Science, INDONESIA
  • Karya Husada Semarang College of Health Science, INDONESIA
  • Duta Dharma Pati Midwifery Academy, INDONESIA
  • Guna Bangsa Yogyakarta College of Health Science, INDONESIA
  • Memorandum of Understanding between Tunghai University, Taiwan (MoU) and Nitte (DU)
  • Internship Agreement unremunerated intern between NPO Artevelde University, Ghent, Belgium & Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences
  • Memorandum of Understanding between Health Institute of Dharma, Husada, Bandung INDONESIA and Nitte (DU)
Bilateral
  1. Indo US
  2. Indo Belgian
  3. Indo Swedish
  4. Indo Srilanka
  5. Indo UK
  6. Indo Japan, Sakura Science Programme
National
  • Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI)
  • Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS)
  • Central Arecanut and Cocoa Marketing and Processing Co-operative Limited (CAMPCO)
  • Indian Dental Association (IDA)
  • Unnath Bharath Abhiyan
  • Nitte-Gajria
  • Curaden India Private Limited, No.11, Global Tech Park O’Shaughnessy Road, Langford Town, Dabur India Ltd
  • Sahyadri Science College, Department of Biotechnology,
  • Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre
  • Medorganics India Pvt Ltd
  • Canara Engineering College and Nitte (DU)
  • St. Joseph Engineering College and Nitte (DU)
  • Madras Medical Mission Hospital and Molbio Diagnostics Private Limited and Nitte (DU)
  • V- Infrastructure India and Nitte Institute of Architecture
  • Atelier for Art and Architecture and Nitte Institute of Architecture
  • Karnataka German Technical Training Institute and Nitte Institute of Architecture
  • MOU on Knowledge Sharing Between Nitte Institute of Architecture, Mangalore and RVS Padmavathy School of Architecture
  • MOU on Knowledge Sharing Between Nitte Institute of Architecture, K-Tech innovation hub
  • National Oral Cancer Registry: Oral precancerous lesion and condition and Oral Cancer Indian Dental Association and A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences
  • National Oral Cancer Registry: Oral precancerous lesion and condition and Oral Cancer Indian Dental Association and A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences
  • Industry Linkage for the Project work (Electronic medical record management system)
  • Nitte (DU) and Labland Biotech Pvt Ltd, Mysuru
  • Nitte (DU) and Indian Council of Agricultural Research- Directorate of Cashew Research Puttur DK Karnataka
  • Nitte (DU) and National Institute of Epidemiology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
  • Nitte (DU) and Padmashree Group of Institutions Bangalore, Karnataka
Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs)
  • MOU between Nitte (DU) and INMASDRDO, New Delhi
  • MOU between Nitte (DU) and Institute of Applied Research and Innovation, Bengaluru Karnataka
  • Memorandum of Understanding between ABSMIDS & The Prevest Denpro Limited, Jammu
  • Confidentiality Agreement between Triveni Nursing Home & NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Memorandum of Understanding between Centre for Incubation, Innovation, Research and Consultancy (CIIRC) – Jyothi Institute of Technology, Bangalore and Nitte (DU)
  • Memorandum of Understanding between NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences & College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Govt. Medical College, Pariyaram, Kannur
  • Memorandum of Understanding between PP Infra, Thokottu, Mangalore 575020 & Nitte Institute of Architecture, NDU
  • Memorandum of Understanding between Aquatic Biosystems and Nitte (DU)
  • Memorandum of Understanding between Salem Microbes Pvt Ltd, Tamil Nadu, India and Nitte (DU)
  • Memorandum of Understanding between International Skill Development Corporation, Bangalore & Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences
  • Memorandum of Understanding between Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri & Nitte (DU)
  • Memorandum of Understanding between K.S. Hegde Medical Academy & Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore
  • Memorandum of Understanding between Nitte (DU) & Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, DRDO, New Delhi
  • MoU between NMAMIT and IDP Education India Private Limited, Mangalore to provide training and assistance to the students concerning Higher Studies and working abroad on 7th January 2022.
  • Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Aeronautical Engineering with Dhruva Aerospace Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore on 9th February 2022 for the joint use of NMIT and industry facilities.
  • Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Department of M.C.A., NMIT with Greenbots Software India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore for curriculum development, skill development, internships, and placements on 31st January 2022.
  • An MoU was signed between Jigsaw Bio Solutions Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru, and DST TEC, Nitte DU on 10th March 2022, with a focus on the development of diagnostic kits.
  • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Nitte DU on behalf of NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Deralakatte, Mangalore, and leading pharmaceutical company Glaxo SmithKline, on 14th March 2022.
  • Mr. Keerthan Prabhu, an alumnus of Nitte Mahalinga Adyanthaya Memorial Institute SDG 17 2022 of Technology (NMAMIT), Founder & CEO, College Innovators, Nitte signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences on 7th February 2022. The MOU signifies the interdisciplinary collaboration between Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences, the Institution Innovation Council, Nitte DU, and College Innovators, Nitte.
  • NMAMIT, Nitte, and NMIT, Bengaluru signed a Memorandum of Agreement with M/s Autoliv India Private Limited, Bengaluru on 11 April 2022. The objective of this MoA includes setting up incubation centers in Nitte and Bengaluru to offer training and development programs to students.
  • The Department of Mechanical Engineering inaugurated and signed an MoU with Capgemini on 10th June 2022, for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Lab and Product Engineering (PE) Lab.
  • The Technology Enabling Centre facilitated the development of technology for the production of beverages from betel leaf. A technology transfer agreement was further signed between Nitte DU and M/s. Eshanya Beverages, for commercialization of this patented technology. This technology was successful in receiving competitive basis seed funding from M.S Ramaiah Incubator. This was done at CFTRI, Mysore from 4th-7th May 2022.
  • DST TEC, Nitte (DU), and Section Infin-8 Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 27th April 2022 to collaborate in inter and multi-disciplinary research and development in healthassociated projects for social benefits.
  • Nitte (DU), signed a Memorandum of Agreement with ICAR CPCRI Kasaragod. This MoU is for taking up collaborative research activity between ICAR-CPCRI and Nitte. ICAR –CPCRI will provide biological samples to Nitte and Nitte will undertake the biological profiling in coconut and areca nut during different stages of in vitro regeneration
  • Nitte (DU), signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Nuwill Research and Innovation Pvt Ltd, Bangalore. This MoU is intended solely as an MoU and no partnership, joint venture, employment agency, franchise, or other form of agreement or relationship is intended.
  • Nitte (Deemed to be University), signed Memorandum of Agreement with Bellare GIS Consultancy Pvt Ltd, Sullia.
  • NMAMIT signed an MoU with Sristi Ventures on 11th July 2022. The scope of this MoU includes training civil engineering students in EPS technology to enhance their employability, strengthen industry-institute collaboration
  • A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between PS Global Technologies and the Department of M.C.A., Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (NMIT) on 16th August 2022
  • A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Cyber Diplomat LLP and the Department of M.C.A., Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (NMIT) on 8th September 2022. The objective would include establishing a Cyber Security Centre for Excellence, to help build an ecosystem for innovative start-ups in cyber security, providing internships and incubation models to the students and faculty members.
  • An MoU was signed on 12th July 2022 between Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE), an umbrella organization at IIT Mumbai & Nitte DU. The collaboration is expected to provide permission for startup ventures, utilize infrastructure and labs, provide technical and business mentorship, and recommend start-up innovators for specific programs.
  • Principal of NMAM Institute of Technology Nitte, Dr. Niranjan N Chiplunkar, and Mohan Naik, President, MResult Services Pvt. Ltd. Mangaluru signed and exchanged an MoU on 9th December 2022.
  • MoU between NMAMIT and L&T Technology Services, Bangalore signed and exchanged an MoU on 20th December 2022, to collaborate with LTTS and gain knowledge in Electric Vehicle Technology.
  • The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, initially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Autoven Pvt. Ltd on October 25, 2022.Autoven Pvt. Ltd.
  • A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Maropost India Pvt. Ltd. Mohali (PB) and the Department of MCA, Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (NMIT) on 2nd November 2022.
  • A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Fresher Profiles Private Limited and the Department of MCA, Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (NMIT) on 21st December 2022.
  • An MoU was signed on 10th October 2022 between Sri. Devaraj URS Academy of Higher Education & Research (DU) & Technology Enabling Centre, Nitte DU. The purpose of MoU is to foster translational research in multidisciplinary areas and provide a conducive environment for researchers, practitioners, and industrialists to develop networks and seek a solution on a Realtime basis.






Delegate Visits
  • DST TEC facilitated the research collaboration and student exchange program in the public health domain between Nitte (DU) and Sahlgrenska Medical Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
  • A delegation from Toyota Tsusho Systems visited NMAMIT, Nitte, on 8th November 2022 to discuss IoT Mobility (Connected Technology), Cyber Security and hiring IT students
  • Dr. Harikrishna Bhat, Director (International Collaborations – Asia Pacific), Nitte (DU) and Dr. Niranjan N Chiplunkar, Principal, NMAMIT had an interaction with Nakane Tsutomu San, ConsulGeneral, Consulate General of Japan in Bangalore on 25th July 2022.
  • A delegation from Penn State University visited NMAMIT and Nitte (Deemed to be University) to discuss the possibilities of twinning programs and curriculum mapping for various programs on 27th September 2022
  • NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte in association with Ritsumeikan University, Japan organised an online student exchange program on 21st September 2022. A total of 15 students of NMAMIT and 12 students of Ritsumeikan University participated in the program
Funding and Grants Received:
  • Dr. Anirban Chakraborty / Dr. Anurag Sharma / Dr. Sudarshan Kini received INR 22.20 lakhs for the study Evaluation of cellular and organismal cytotoxicity of Arecanut aqueous extract from The Central Arecanut and Cocoa Marketing and Processing Cooperative Limited (CAMPCO) for the year 2022-2024
  • Dr. Akhila D. S received grant of INR 3.0 lakhs for the study “Deciphering the pathogenicity of zoonotic pathogen Streptococcus agalactiae obtained from fish” from Vision Group on Science and Technology (VGST) Govt of Karnataka 2022-2024
  • NMAMIT has received research funding of INR 13.33 lakhs for conducting research in the field of Fuel Cell Technology by the All SDG 17 2022 India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi.
  • Dr Krishna Kumar B, Assistant Professor received an Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Adhoc Research Grant titled “Elucidation of platelet activation and NLRP3 inflammasome response in platelets during invasive Vibrio vulnificus infection to understand its potential role in the immunopathogenesis” (2022-25) from ICMR, Government of India.
  • Dr Krishna Kumar B & Dr Praveen Rai received (INR.104.47Lakhs) ICMR Adhoc Research Grant entitled “Unravelling the effect of yoga-based lifestyle modification on reprogramming of gut microbiota and inflammatory signaling pathways in obese individuals by multi-omics approaches: A randomized controlled trial” as co-PI (2022- 2025).
  • Dr Krishna Kumar, received a research grant from the Research Centre on Tropical Disease General Joint Research, Nagasaki University on “Pathogenomic and functional analysis to unravel the pathogenic potential of epidemic strains of Vibrio parahaemolyticus from environmental sources” (2022).
  • Dr. Krishna Kumar B received a research grant of INR 24 lakhs from the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) for Innovative Biomarker development
  • Dr. Mamatha BS, Assistant Professor, received ICMR Adhoc Research Grant of INR 31.3 lakhs for the study titled “Designing lutein nano-formulation: A therapeutic approach towards Parkinson’s disease” (2022-25), ICMR, Government of India. The Co-PI of the project is Dr Anurag Sharma.
  • Dr. Sudarshan Kini, Scientist -II, received ICMR Adhoc Research Grant titled “Development and characterization of a novel threedimensional biofilm of Pseudomonas aeruginosa for the assessment of the mechanism of nonmucoid to mucoid strain conversion, virulence, antibiotic resistance and macrophage immune response” (2022- 25). ICMR, Government of India.
  • Mr. Prithvisagar KS, PhD scholar in the Division of Infectious Diseases, NUCSER, was awarded the AFS Kanazawa Research Fellowship grant worth USD 5,000 to support his doctoral degree research.
  • Dr. Biswajit Maiti received Indo-Norway funding of INR 45.32 Lakhs for the study” Biotechnological approaches for prevention and control of fish disease in aquaculture (BIOAQUA)” for the year 2019-2022.
  • Dr. Sudarshan Kini received the Department of Science and Technology -Science and Engineering Research Board, DST-SERB grant of INR 36.14 lakhs to be completed in 2019-2022 for the study” A novel rapid sensitive fluorescent resonance energy transfer technique for selective detection and quantification of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus”
  • Dr. Mamatha B S received an ICMR grant of INR 24.28 Lakhs for “Nano formulation of lutein to improve bioavailability in the prevention of Age-related macular degeneration” for the year 2019-2022.
  • Dr. Biswajit Maiti received ICMR grant of INR25.56 Lakhs for” Deciphering outer membrane protein-based resistance of bacteria to antibiotics and bacteriophage for effective control of multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii” in the year 2020- 2023
  • Dr. Smitha Hegde received VGST grant of INR 25.00 Lakhs Center for developing sustainable technologies for mitigating heavy metal pollution in a changing environment for the year 2021-2023.
  • Dr. Deekshit received ICMR-DHR grant of INR 47.40 Lakhs for “Investigating the antimicrobial efficacy of NANOBIOTICS against multidrug-resistant gut pathogens” for 2021-2024
  • Dr. Gunimala Chakraborty for “Liquid Biopsy for Lung Cancer: Development of LAMP assay using cell-free DNA for screening of gene mutations that interfere with response to TKIs in patients” received ICMR-DHR grant SDG 17 2022 of INR 40.63 lakhs for the period 2021-2024.
  • Dr. Anirban Chakraborty for “Combating cancer through alternative approaches: Investigating the antitumor properties of non-typhoidal salmonella in transgenic zebrafish cancer models” received ICMRDHR grant of INR 44.00 Lakhs for the period 2021-2024.
  • Dr. Anurag Sharma for “Decoding the molecular mechanism associated with ionizing radiation-induced hematopoietic malignancy using Drosophila model system” received ICMR grant of INR 24.00 lakhs for 2021-2023
  • Dr. Praveen Rai received DST grant of INR 21.86Lakhs for the period 2021-2023 for the “Development of immunofluorescent nano diagnostic assay as a point of diagnostic of dengue virus”
  • Dr. Anirban Chakraborty received ICMR ADHOC of INR 65.00 Lakhs for ”The association of ACE2 and TMPRSS2 gene polymorphisms with susceptibility and severity to COVID-19 in Indian population and validation using zebrafish model system“for the period 2021- 2024.
  • Dr. Akshath Uchangi received a UGC grant of INR 10.00 Lakhs for “Polyvalent multifunctional core-shell satellites for ultrasensitive detection of target nucleic acids-a multiplexed approach” for the period 2021-2024
  • Dr. Arshdeep Sidhu received a UGC grant of INR 10.00 Lakhs for the title” Understanding the dynamic architecture and function of DNA damage repair foci: an in-vitro approach” for the period 2021-2024
  • Dr. Divyashree M received INR 10.00 Lakhs UGC grant for “Screening and production of Polyhydroxybutyrates (PHB) by bacterial strains isolated from hydrocarbon contaminated soil using metagenomic approach” for the period 2021-2024
  • Dr Akshath U.S. Scientist G-II, received the Start-up Research Grant titled Targetinduced Core-shell Satellite Structures: Creating a Polyvalent Multifunctional Platform for Multiplexed Detection of nucleic Acids (2021-23) from DST-SERB, Government of India.
  • Dr Arshdeep Sidhu, Assistant Professor G-II, received the Start-up Research Grant titled Hierarchical self-assembly of homologous recombination repair foci: development of a physiologically relevant model system for molecular-resolution studies (2021-23) from DST-SERB, Government of India.
  • Dr Juliet Mohan Raj, Assistant Professor, received the DST-CRG grant titled “Bacteriophages and their products for controlling the biofilms of drug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae” (2021-2024) as Co- PI. The principal investigator is Dr Ashwini Chauhan, Tripura University’s world’s greatest issue.
  • Dr Sudarshan Kini, Scientist-II, received ICMR Adhoc Research Grant titled “Development and characterization of a novel threedimensional biofilm of Pseudomonas aeruginosa for the assessment of the mechanism of nonmucoid to mucoid strain conversion, virulence, antibiotic resistance and macrophage immune response” 2022- 2025. The Co-PIs are Dr. Deekshit and Dr. Ramya Harsha.
  • Dr Krishna Kumar, Associate Professor Grade -I, received ICMR “Elucidation of platelet activation and NLRP3 inflammasome response in platelets during invasive Vibrio vulnificus infection to understand its potential role in the immunopathogenesis.” The Co PI s of the project are Dr. Praveen Rai and Dr. Sudarshan Kini.
  • Dr. Dileep M R and Mr. Navaneeth A V were funded for the project A Novel Approach to Enhance the Satellite Captured Images using Intelligent Systems. by Global Education Hub and Research with(INR): 1,01,790 for a period of 3 Years.
  • Dr. Dileep M R and Mr. Navaneeth A V were funded by Younite Media Funds Granted (INR): 12000 Project Duration: 1 year for the project Design and Development of SDG 17 2022 Unveiling Media-based Web Structure for Convention Planner.
  • Dr.ThimmarajuYadava(PI) and Dr. Ramachandra A C(CoI) received a grant for their project titled: ‘Development of Real- Time System for End to End Continuous Kannada Speech Recognition”- by VTU Research Grants Scheme-2021. Funds granted Rs.10 Lakhs and Duration is 2 years.
  • Dr. Praveenkumar Shetty received an ICMR grant for the proposal titled “Therapeutic Implication of Limbal Stem Cell Extracellular Vesicles in Corneal Damage Repair” with a budget of Rs 50 Lakhs for the period of 3 years
  • Dr. M. S. Ravi, Head of the Department of Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopaedics, ABSMIDS is the principal investigator for an interdisciplinary research project titled” “Design, Development and Validation of Digital Bite Force Measurement Device for Dental Applications” is approved by ICMR for the year 2021-22 for external funding. The project is being carried out in collaboration with the NMAMIT,
  • Mr. Aditya has been awarded a Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for his project titled “Elucidating drug resistance traits of pathogenic E. coli using infectionrelated in-vitro gut conditions” for 2 years.
  • Mr. Nishith Kumar Jogi has been awarded a Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for his project titled “Soybean derived ACE-I inhibitory instant soup mix to combat hypertension” for 2 years.
  • Ms. Manchi Vathsalya, PhD Scholar at NUCSReM (Stem Cell Lab), K. S. Hegde Medical Academy was selected for an International Society for Stem cell Research (ISSCR) Travel Grant Award including complimentary registration for the ISSCR-2022 annual scientific meeting held in San Francisco, CA, USA from 15-18 June 2022.
  • Mr. Leonard Clinton D’Souza of NUCSER has been awarded Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for his project titled “Investigating the multigenerational impact of cadmium exposure on immune response using Drosophila model” for a duration of 1 year.
  • Mr. Prithvisagar KS of NUCSER has been awarded the “Newton Bhabha PhD Placement Program 2020-21” fellowship for his project titled“Investigating the Role of Vibrio parahaemolyticus Type Six Secretion System (T6SS) in Survival and Ecological Adaptation” by the University of Plymouth, the United Kingdom for 4 months.
  • Ms. Anjana Kaveri has been awarded a Senior Research Fellowship(SRF) by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for her project titled “Deciphering the molecular transition of cells during epithelial to mesenchymal transition in a co-cultured liver tumoroid model” for 2 years.
  • Ms. Apoorva K. has been awarded Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for her project titled “Lytic activity of phage proteins against multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii” for 2 years.
  • Mr. Nithin K. K. has been awarded a Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for his project titled “Short-chain fatty acid butyrate induced miRNA disrupts AnxA2-EGFR signaling axis in the progression of Triple- Negative Breast Cancer” for 2 years.
  • Prof Dr. M. S. Ravi & Dr. Murali PS have received Rs 16.16 lakhs for the ICMR Project titled “Design, Development, and Validation of Digital Bite Force Measurement Device for Dental Applications” ICMR Ref. No. 17X (3 ) Adhoc/4/2022/ITR on 16th November 2022.
Conferences:

Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE), IIT Mumbai in collaboration with DSTTEC, Nitte (DU) and other ecosystem partners organized a guidance session for potential SDG 17 2022 applicants of the BIRAC BIG (Biotechnology Ignition Grant) 20th cycle on 24th January 2022.





International Conference-ERCICA 2022



Kshema Medicine Update 2022

Dept. of Medicine, K. S. Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte (DU) conducted KSHEMA Medicine Update 2022 on 27th April 2022. Clinical case presentations and discussions by external faculties were a part of this program.

A hands-on scientific workshop titled ‘Sensory Integration Approach in Sensory Processing Disorders’ was organized by the Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy, on Thursday 24th March 2022 in association with Mangalore Physiocon 2022.

The Department of Radiology organized a Conference, “Radiology Webinar Series : Interventional Radiology” on 29th April 2022 at Radiology Department. The Sixth session of this series was on the topic “Coughing blood? How to get from ABC to BAE – Interventional Management of Hemoptysis”. Dr. Lenon D’Souza,. Assistant Professor in Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore was the Resource person.

The Department of Pharmacy Practice, NGSMIPS, organised a two-day National Conference on Pharmacovigilance and Outcomes Research (NCPOR) on 2nd and 3rd December 2022 in collaboration with the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) Student Chapter.

The International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering (ICETE 2022) was organized by NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte on 22nd & 23rd December 2022. Distinguished scientists, senior professors, and industrialists from India and abroad delivered invited lectures/keynote addresses at seven different conferences on the themes of the respective conferences.

Mangalore API interstate conference was conducted by the Department of General Medicine, K S Hegde Medical Academy in association with API DK chapter on 16th & 17th December 2022.

The Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics conducted the first conference of the Association of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics of Karnataka organized by AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences from the 7th to 9th July 2022

The Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology organized a CME / Symposium, “Gynaec - Oncology: What’s New?” on 12th November 2022 at Justice K.S Hegde Charitable Hospital.

Nitte Physio Panacea 2022, an International Physiotherapy Conference organized by Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy was held on December 2nd and 3rd 2022 at Justice K.S. Hegde Auditorium, Deralakatte, Mangalore.

The 3rd Tech VCs Conclave 2022 was held on September 15th and 16th, 2022. VCs from universities all over India were there to talk about the NEP Scheme.





National Conference on Pharmacovigilance and Outcomes Research



Mangalore API interstate conference



National Conference



CME/Symposium on “Gynace-Oncology: What’s New?”



Nitte Physio Panacea 2022



VSs conclave 2022

Value added Courses


9th Certificate Course on Cone Beam Computed Tomography

The Department of Pediatrics, K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, in association with the Indian Institute of Emergency Medical Services (IIEMS), Kottayam organized an American Heart Associationaccredited course on Pediatric Advanced Life Support. The program was held at NU-MEDISIM on the 24th and 25th of August 2022.

Tulu Pada Panka- Geymeda Kala, a training workshop on Tulu songs, as a part of Tulu day celebration was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Satheesh Kumar Bhandary, Vice Chancellor, Nitte DU on 27th September 2022.

A Value-Added Course on Radio Jockeying by popular Radio Jockey, Content Creator, Standup Comic RJ Arpith, was held at Nitte Institute of Communication from 20th to 22nd January 2022.

Dr Sandesh Mayekar, a renowned celebrity dentist launched the Value-added Certificate course in Aesthetic Dentistry on Friday, 25th February 2022.

The value-added course, “Scientific Communication Skills” commenced on 20 April 2022 at NUCSER, for PhD scholars across the institutes of the University. Dr. Rathnakar Urval, Professor and Head of the Department of Pharmacology at Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangaluru, was the chief guest for the occasion. 9th Certificate Course on Cone Beam











Recognitions, Invited Talks, Awards Prof. Dr. Iddya Karunasagar



  • Attended the WHO advisory group meeting in Geneva on 14th Sept 2022. The advisory group from different parts of the world were invited to revise the list and antimicrobial categories as high priority critically important antimicrobials.
  • Invited by the Government of Indonesia to assess the current situation concerning Aquatic Biosecurity and advise on actions needed to strengthen the implementation. The meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia, was one of the FAO Reference Centres’ mandates to support capacity building in the region
  • A National Advisory Committee Member of the Indian Virological Society was awarded the highest oration award – Shyama Prasad Raychaudhuri Oration award, for his contributions and achievements in Virology at the National Conference on Virology ‘VIROCON-2021’ held during the 26th-28th March 2022, conducted by the Department of Microbiology, AIIMS-Bibinagar under the aegis of Indian Virological Society
  • Was an international expert for a validation workshop on official control protocol & strategic framework for the development of fisheries & aquaculture value chain development in Cambodia, organized by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization on 21st Nov 2022 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. He also provided training on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) for Cambodian Government officials and industry representatives on Nov 23-25, 2022 at Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Prof. Dr. Indrani Karunasagar



  • Received an award for her ‘Lifetime Achievement in Microbiology’ during “The 7th Venus International Science and Technology Awards Ceremony” organized by Venus International Foundation, on 5th March 2022 at Chennai.
  • Was the Vice President (Veterinary Virology) of the Indian Virological Society
  • Is the recipient of the honorary fellowship by Karnataka Science and Technology Academy (KSTA), Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of Karnataka(GoK)
Prof. (Dr.) Lekha Pandit



  • Dr. Lekha Pandit, Professor of Neurology was appointed to the position of Secretary of the Executive Committee of Pan-Asian Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis.
  • Was invited to present the Neurology Grand Rounds 22-23 at Massachuesetts General Hospital , Boston.
  • Was awarded National Academy of Sciences India(NASI) fellowship
  • Coffee
Prof. (Dr.) Mithra N Hegde



Prof. Dr. Mithra N Hegde Has been duly admitted as a member of the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow on 28- 02-2022.>



Prof.(Dr.) Chethan Hegde



Prof.(Dr.) Chethan Hegde, Head of the Department of Prosthodontics took over the esteemed position as President of the Indian Prosthodontic Society at the 50th Golden Jubilee Indian Prosthodontics Society National Conference 2022 held in Leela Convention Centre, Delhi from 10th to 13th November 2022.

Dr. Suraj S Shetty



Dr. Suraj S Shetty, Additional Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine being elected as the President of Karnataka Medico-Legal Society (KAMLS) for the year 2022-23.



Dr. Karunakara Rai



Dr. Karunakara Rai, Professor, Dept of ECE, NMIT is nominated by the Hon’ble Governor of Karnataka as a member of the Executive Council, for three years term from 2022, VTU.

Prof (Dr.) Suresh GM



Prof (Dr.) Shamaprakash K



Dr. Suresh G, Professor, Department of Medicine, Dr. Shamaprakash K, Professor, Department of Medicine and Dr. Shuaib Ahmed, Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine have taken over as the President, Secretary and Treasurer of API D.K chapter respectively.

Dr. Damodara Gowda K.M



Dr. Damodara Gowda K.M., Associate Professor, Department of Physiology, Prof. Dr. Watanabe Nozomi, Division of Cardiovascular Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Miyazaki University, Japan and Dr. Harish Madhyastha were selected for Joint Research Workshops ‘Indo-Japan Seminar Future Medical Health Strategy by a Transdisciplinary Approach by the Department of Science & Technology International Cooperation Division, Japan.





Dr. Sayeegeetha, Assistant Professor, I/c Head Humanities has been selected for the Dr. Herman Gundert Endowment Award for her work Tulu Cognate Dictionary which will be conferred at the 48th All India Conference of Dravidian Linguistics held at Bharathiyar University, C oimbatore in February 2022.

Dr. Vadish Bhat



Dr.Ravichandra V


Dr. Vadish Bhat, Professor & HOD, Dept of ENT & Dr.Ravichandra V Professor of Pharmacology have successfully completed the Advance Course in Medical Education (ACME) recognized by National Medical Commission.

Dr. Amith Ramos, Associate Professor of Anatomy has been selected to present his work titled “Fables in Anatomy” for the “Teaching Innovation Award presentation” at the AMEE (An international association for Medical Education) international conference in Lyon, France, between 27th to 31st August 2022.

Prof. (Dr.) Veena Shetty A



Dr. A. Veena Shetty, Professor, Department of Microbiology, K. S. Hegde Medical Academy has been selected and received the honour for contributing immensely to the research in science as an accomplished researcher and scientist for the year 2022 by Alva’s Education Foundation, on the occasion of International Women’s Day held on 18th March 2022 at Moodubidri.





Prof. Dr. Smitha Hegde



Was unanimously elected as a Fellow of the Indian Fern Society (FIFS) during the XVI conference of the Indian Fern Society for her extraordinary contributions and 30 years of research in the field of Pteridology on 19th March 2022 at Calicut.

Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Shetty


Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Shetty was awarded “Prostho Maestro award” in recognition of his contribution in the field of Prosthodontics by Indian Prosthodontic Society at 8th IPS Karnataka State Conference held on 20th & 21st May 2022 at P.M.N.M. Dental College and Hospital, Bagalkote.

Dr. Kumuda Rao


Dr. Kumuda Rao is the Winner of the Award in the category of ‘Best Researcher of the Year 2022’ in the CynoDent Star Dentist Awards 2022-Asia’s Biggest Dental Award Shows which was conducted by CynoDent International held on 25th June 2022 at Fairfield by Marriott Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The award was announced during the 3rd World Dental Sciences and Oral Health Conference held from 23rd to 26th June 2022 at Fairfield by Marriott Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

Dr. Keerthan Shashidhar


Dr. Keerthan Shashidhar, Lecturer, Department of Orthodontics had been invited to Sfheap Dental Centre in Phnom Penh Cambodia from 10th to 20th September 2022.

  • Dr. Vani Vasudevan visited Louisiana state, USA to evaluate B.S computer science program between 13th to 15th November 2022 as a Program Evaluator under the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET.
  • Ms. Archana Mathur, Assistant Professor, Department of ISE, NMIT delivered a course on Machine Learning and Computational Statistics at the University of Rwanda, African Center of Excellence in Data Science (ACEDS), from 19th September to 6th October 2022. She was invited by the University of Rwanda as a Guest Lecturer to teach students of MSc Data Science in Rwanda.
  • AB Shetty Dental College has bagged the ‘Most Proactive Dental College Award – 2021’ at the National level instituted by the Guidant Academic Awards, New Delhi on 18th March 2022.
  • The college has been conferred with the “BEST COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD” at the National level by the International College of Dentists for promoting good oral health among the public and providing dental treatment to the rural and underprivileged section of the society during the Annual Convocation and Awards Ceremony of ICD Section VI held at New Delhi on Sunday, 27th February 2022 during the 100 years Celebration of ICD.








  • Nitte University has been ranked 258th globally and 8th among Indian universities in the UI Green Metric World University Rankings 2022.
Faculty Participations in invited talks and achievements


Student Achievements
  • Ms. Vaibhavi, a student of B.E in Biotechnology Engineering was selected for an international research internship at McGill University, SDG 17 2022 Montréal, Canada, under Globalink Research Internship funded by Mitacs from 8th July 2022 to 10th October 2022.
  • Ms. Reesha, a student of B.E in Mechanical Engineering got selected for an international research internship at Ecole Polytechnique Montreal, Canada.
  • Ms. Vaishnavi, a student of 5th Semester B.E in Information Science & Engineering was selected for a virtual internship on Data Visualization sponsored by the Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago.
  • Mr. Utkarsh, a student of 5th Semester B.E in Information Science & Engineering has been selected for the virtual internship on Cyber Security sponsored by the Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago.
  • Shambhavi A.S. achieved a scholarship award of Rs.3.72 Lakhs from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (Ministry of Defence), DRDO, New Delhi.
  • Cdt. Harvinder, a student from the 2nd sem CSE, received the All India level Bronze medal at AITSC New Delhi. He is the only cadet from Karnataka & Goa to receive a medal in an individual event.
Sports achievements



  • Mr. Vignesh of Ist B.E Computer Science MNAM Institute of Technology has earned Guinness World Record for the “The most Bo Staff strikes that is 401”
  • The NMAMIT Weight Lifting team secured Runner up trophy &Best Physique team secured the 2nd Runner up trophy in the VTU Inter-Collegiate Single Zone men Weight Lifting & Best Physique competitions organized by Jyothi Institute of Technology, Bengaluru on 22nd February 2022.
  • The NMAMIT Cross Country men’s team secured Championship Trophy and The College Cross Country women’s team won Runner up Trophy in the VTU Inter-Collegiate Single Zone Cross Country Championship conducted by Vivekananda Institute of Technology, Bengaluru on 26th & 27th February 2022.
  • The K. S. Hegde Medical Academy men’s Basketball team has won the Runner up Trophy in Crossover 2022, an Inter-collegiate Basketball Tournament organized by SDM Medical College, Dharwad from 12th to 15th August 2022.
  • The Cricket Team of NMAMIT won the VTU Inter Collegiate Mangaluru Zone Cricket Tournament held at Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management, Mangaluru on 16th September 2022. Ankith, from AI & ML was adjudged Man of the Match. Rayeez from Civil Engineering was declared Best Bowler.
  • The women’s team from NUCSER led by Dr. Divyashree won second place in the Intercollegiate throw ball tournament held from 16th-19th November 2022.
  • Juo Anush Saini, Dept. of Aeronautical Engineering and NCC is proud to lead Karnataka & Goa contingent at the Prime Minister Rally held on 28th January 2022
  • Mr. Chandrashekar, a 7th-semester student of Mechanical Engineering won an appreciation SDG 17 2022 for qualifying for the final round of Sukshma Samrachana Mems Innovation Challenge, conducted at the National Level during the year 2021-22.
  • The Girls’ Volleyball team from K. S. Hegde Medical Academy won the Championship and Dr. Varun Shrivastava Post Graduate, Department of Dermatology won the runnerup medal in Tennis men singles in the All- India level intercollegiate sports tournament organized by Kasturba Medical College Manipal from 11th to 17th April 2022. In the men’s Tennis team event, K.S. Hegde Medical Academy team won the Bronze Medal.
  • Team NMAMIT emerged as overall champions in the State Level Cultural, Technical, and Management Fest ‘Sentia 2022’ conducted by MITE Moodabidri on 15th and 16th April 2022.
  • Team NMAMIT emerged as overall champions in the State Level techno-cultural fest ‘Aakar 2022’ conducted by A.J Institute of Engineering and Technology, Mangaluru.
  • Student team of NMAMIT emerged as runners-up in the VTU Mangalore Zone Women’s Throwball Tournament held at St Joseph’s Engineering College on 6th June 2022.
  • NMAMIT Volleyball Team emerged as winners in the State-level Inter Collegiate Volleyball Tournament held at JSS Engineering College, Bangalore on 25th and 26th June 2022.
  • NMAMIT students won 3 gold, 12 silver, and 11 bronze medals with overall 2nd runners-up championship & best marching runners-up award in the VTU state-level single zone athletic championship held at Chikkaballapura during the period from 27th to 30th June 2022.












Conclusion

Sustainable Development Goal 17 serves as a guiding principle that resonates deeply within Nitte University’s vision and mission. By actively pursuing partnerships, Nitte (DU) positions itself as a beacon of collaborationdriven sustainable development. The domain of education and research has also seen tremendous progress through international collaborations that promote the exchange of knowledge through student exchange programs, research projects, guest lectures, and publications. Although the institution has received numerous accolades in the past and is recognized in various fields, it is constantly updating to keep up with the most recent developments in all possible directions. Additionally, the expansion has provided employment to young individuals in the area, enhancing their quality of life.