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Staff of University of Madras demand State government to provide grants to the institution

University of Madras staff protest for grants, facing financial crisis, impacting salaries, pensions, and student services.

The Hindu · Feb 24, 2024

100 short stories of the 20th century offer a glimpse of their evolution in Tamil

Explore 100 short stories of 20th century compiled & edited by V. Arasu, former head of Tamil Department, University of Madras. Priced at ₹300, the collection covers Pudumaipithan to C.S. Chellappa & includes brief notes about all the writers.

The Hindu · Dec 31, 2023

UGC upgrades status of Madras University as category I institution

Madras Univ upgraded to Category I by UGC; score improved from 3.32 to 3.59. Benefits incl. higher research grants, Rs. 100cr from RUSA, start progs without UGC approval, campuses abroad. Self-financing institute Sathyabama also upgraded to Category I.

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

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Professors’ Forum seeks CM’s intervention over alleged irregularities by ex-VC

The Professors’ Forum of Madras University (PFMU), an association of the faculty of University of Madras, has written to Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, seeking his intervention to rectify alleged irregularities during the tenure of former Vice-Chancellor S. Gowri

The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023

Madras High Court takes serious note of manual scavenging incident in University of Madras campus, Mayiladuthurai

Madras HC takes serious note of manual scavenging incidents; warns of severe repercussions. CMWSSB told to consult Safai Karamchari Andolan before implementing scheme to turn sanitary workers into sanipreneurs. Court directs CMWSSB to provide details of scheme by next hearing in Oct.

The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023

HC criticises University of Madras for mala fide act of not letting Academic Council member to contest Syndicate election

Madras HC declares removal of Academic Council member from Syndicate list illegal, criticises varsity for mala fide intention. Judge finds uni's stand illogical and declares removal of name from list irrational and done with malafide.

The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023

Madras High Court restrains University of Madras from conducting syndicate elections

An academic council member had approached the court alleging rejection of her nomination on a flimsy ground

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2022

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Madras University signs pact with Melbourne varsity

B.Sc. Blended programme to be offered from this academic year

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2022

Madras University’s fiat to Academic Council members irks teachers

Managements asked to provide salary details of candidates to Syndicate from their college

The Hindu · Sep 5, 2022

IIT Madras tops NIRF ranking; Presidency College ranked third

Four women’s colleges in Chennai are among the best in country

The Hindu · Jul 16, 2022

Madras University to offer online certificate courses

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The Hindu · Jun 21, 2022

Research in science pushed up QS ranking for University of Madras

We need to improve student-staff ratio, citation, placement and perception, says Vice-Chancellor

The Hindu · Jun 19, 2022

Madras university plans to offer architecture degrees from 2023-24

CHENNAI: University of Madras is planning to offer M Arch and B Arch from the 2023-24 academic year. So far, this course is offered by the standalone architecture colleges and colleges affiliated to Anna University.

The Times of India · Jun 19, 2022

Education Ministry lauds Madras varsity for rating

Madras University is placed in the 541-550 rank band and is a new entrant this year

The Hindu · Jun 9, 2022

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The Hindu · May 18, 2022

Teacher’s body flags issue of fake research journals

Agents cheat PhD guides and students, says association

The Hindu · May 16, 2022

Chief Minister wants his tenure to be a golden era for higher education

‘Government is taking several measures to improve the employability of youngsters’

The Hindu · May 5, 2022

In search of its past glory

The Presidency College in Chennai had humble beginnings as a preparatory school in a building at Egmore

The Times of India · Apr 22, 2022

Madras university restrained from raising affiliation fee

CHENNAI: The Madras high court has granted an interim order restraining University of Madras from increasing the continuous provisional affiliation fee from the member colleges.

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The Hindu · Apr 18, 2022

HC stays affiliation fee demand raised by University of Madras from autonomous colleges

The institutions contend that the Syndicate has no authority to raise such a demand without Senate and Chancellor’s nod

The Hindu · Apr 17, 2022

Teachers’ body appeals for faculty to teach allied subjects

Students do not acquire adequate academic knowledge, say members

The Times of India · Apr 9, 2022

Madras University to start undergrad programme with Melbourne University

CHENNAI: The 164-year-old University of Madras will start its first-ever undergraduate degree programme Blended Bachelor of Science (BBSc) from the 2022-23 academic year. The curriculum for the science degree will be given by the University of Melbourne in Australia which is ranked 33 among the world universities.

The Hindu · Apr 9, 2022

Madras, Melbourne varsities to offer B.Sc. blended programme

The course will be offered from the academic year 2022-23

The Hindu · Mar 13, 2022

Criminology topper from University of Madras invokes RTI Act to get medal

TNIC seeks explanation from Registrar for withholding information

The Hindu · Mar 9, 2022

University of Madras, Keio University collaborate to study disaster risk reduction

A pact to be signed for five years to mark 70 years of India-Japan friendship

The Hindu · Mar 3, 2022

University of Madras directs colleges to settle affiliation fee dues before March 15

Funds may help tide over the financial crisis that the institution is currently in

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