Mangalore University

Mangalore University
MottoKnowledge Is Light
TypePublic
Established1980; 44 years ago (1980)
ChancellorThawar Chand Gehlot[1]
Vice-ChancellorProf. P L Dharma
Location
Konaje
,
Karnataka
,
India

12°48′56.72″N 74°55′26.67″E / 12.8157556°N 74.9240750°E / 12.8157556; 74.9240750
CampusUrban
AffiliationsUGC, NAAC
Websitewww.mangaloreuniversity.ac.in

Mangalore University commonly known as, MU is a public university in Konaje, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India.[2] In 2021, National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) awarded Mangalore University 'B' grade.[3][4]

As on 2024, Prof. P L Dharma took charge of the university as Vice Chancellor.[5]

History

Mangalore University was established in 1980 with jurisdiction over the districts of Udupi, Dakshina Kannada and Kodagu.[2]

Academics

Established with only three post-graduate departments, Mangalore University now has 26 post-graduate departments. Mangalore university has two constituent colleges, five autonomous colleges and more than 200 affiliated colleges.[6][2] The university also has a post-graduate centre at Chikka Aluvara, Kushalanagar.[7]

In 2023 Mangalore University went from A to B grade in NAAC University rankings.[8]

List of Vice Chancellors

  • B. Sheik Ali, 1980–1985
  • K. M. Safeeulla, 1985–1989
  • M. I. Savadatti, 1989–1995
  • S. Gopal, 1995–2001
  • B. Hanumaiah, 2001–2005[9]
  • Thimme Gowda, 2005–2006 (acting)[10]
  • K. M. Kaveriappa, 2006–2010[11]
  • K. K. Achary, 2010 (acting)
  • T. C. Shivashankara Murthy, 2010–2014[12]
  • K. Byrappa, 2014–2018[13]
  • Kishore Kumar, 2018 (acting)[13]
  • Ishwara P., 2018–2019 (acting)[14]
  • Kishore Nayak, 2019 (acting)[14]
  • P. Subrahmanya Yadapadithaya (2019–2023)
  • P L Dharma ( 2024 -)

Research Centres

  • Centre for Advanced Research in Environmental Radioactivity (CARER), an advanced centre for radioecological and radiation protection research with collaborations with many laboratories of the world.[15][16][17]
  • Centre for Application of Radioisotopes and Radiation Technology (CARRT), been established in collaboration with Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS) and Board of Radiation and Isotope Technology (BRIT).[18][19]
  • Microtron Centre[20]
  • NMR Instrument Centre[21]
  • DST-PURSE Research Facility[22]
  • Kanakadasa Research Centre[23]

Controversy

Religious festival celebrations under Acting vice-chancellor Jairaj Amin sparked widespread protests as students demanded that university remain a place for learning, not religion.[24]

In January 2024 the Enforcement Directorate raided the office of the Vice Chancellor and registrar in connection with a Rs 150 cr recruitment scam in Kolar-Chikkaballapura District Co-operative Milk Producers Union Limited (KOMUL).[25][26]

Acting VC Jairaj Amin was also involved in a fight where he assaulted retired Prof. Rajaram Tolpady in broad daylight on the campus.[27][28]

At the start of 2024 about 129 teaching posts remained vacant at the university.[29][30]

In a move to further hide transparency, the university syndicate decided to stop live streaming of meetings.[31]

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ "Chancellor". mangaloreuniversity.ac.in. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "Mangalore University all set to celebrate jubilee". The Hindu. 8 September 2004. Archived from the original on 11 October 2004. Retrieved 31 December 2011.
  3. ^ "Grade Sheet, Mangalore University, Mangalore, Karnataka". naac.gov.in. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  4. ^ "Mangalore University gearing up to hold online examinations, says VC". www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  5. ^ Bureau, The Hindu (5 March 2024). "P.L. Dharma appointed as Mangalore University V-C". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  6. ^ "History and Evolution". mangaloreuniversity.ac.in. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  7. ^ "PG Centre". mangaloreuniversity.ac.in. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  8. ^ "MU gets B grade from NAAC; affiliated colleges up their ratings". The Times of India. 9 April 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  9. ^ "Hanumaiah is new Mangalore varsity V-C". The Times of India. 29 October 2001. Archived from the original on 7 July 2012.
  10. ^ "Thimme Gowda is acting VC". The Hindu. 30 October 2005. Archived from the original on 1 November 2005.
  11. ^ "K.M. Kaveriappa appointed Executive Director of Higher Education Council". The Hindu. 1 November 2010.
  12. ^ "Prof T C Shivashankara Murthy Appointed Vice Chancellor of Mangalore University". daijiworld.com. Daijiworld News Network. 2 March 2010.
  13. ^ a b Shenoy, Jaideep (4 June 2018). "Kishore Kumar C K appointed acting VC of Mangalore University – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  14. ^ a b Shenoy, Jaideep (28 February 2019). "Kishori Nayak assumes charge as acting V-C of Mangalore University - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  15. ^ "Carbon-14 dating facility set up in Mangalore University". Deccan Herald. 23 October 2020. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  16. ^ "Mangalore University establishes facility for Carbon-14 dating of archaeological artefacts". The Hindu. 22 October 2020. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  17. ^ "CARER - CENTRE FOR ADVANCED RESEARCH IN ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOACTIVITY". mangaloreuniversity.ac.in. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  18. ^ "Varsity to takeover CARRT". The Hindu. 23 March 2017. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  19. ^ "CARRT". mangaloreuniversity.ac.in. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  20. ^ "Microtron Center". mangaloreuniversity.ac.in. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  21. ^ "NMR Laboratory". mangaloreuniversity.ac.in. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  22. ^ "Purse". mangaloreuniversity.ac.in. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  23. ^ "Kanakadasa Research Centre". mangaloreuniversity.ac.in. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  24. ^ "Campus Clash: Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations Spark Controversy At Mangalore University | News At 7". TimesNow. 7 September 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
  25. ^ DHNS. "Offices of V-C, Registrar of Mangalore University raided by ED". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  26. ^ "Mangalore University Offices Raided by ED, Incriminating Documents Seized". SahilOnline | Reflection of the Truth. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  27. ^ "MU syndicate to form panel to probe recruitment scam". The Times of India. 7 February 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  28. ^ "Yadapadithaya retires, Jayaraj Amin takes charge as acting Mangalore University VC". The Times of India. 3 June 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  29. ^ A, Naina J. "129 teaching staff post vacant in Mangalore University". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  30. ^ "MU fails to form panel to look into erratic evaluation". The Times of India. 7 January 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  31. ^ "MU stops livestreaming its syndicate meetings". The Times of India. 17 March 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  32. ^ https://www.britannica.com/biography/Satya-Nadella
  33. ^ Jaideep Shenoy (11 September 2016). "Rural youth have greater killer instinct, avers Cafe Coffee Day chief V G Siddhartha | Mangaluru News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  34. ^ "D.V. Sadananda Gowda | National Portal of India". www.india.gov.in. Archived from the original on 29 September 2014.

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