HINDUSTAN RECEIVES COVID SUPPORT FROM GERMANY UNIVERSITY

Date: 26-05-2021

Taking cognizance of the severe pandemic situation in India, the faculty of Trier University of Applied Sciences, Germany with whom Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) is enjoying a partnership through DAAD since 2018, have come forward to donate Rs 50 Lakhs worth equipment and kits such as Oximeters, Oxygen Concentrators, Medical FFP Masks and Protection Kits which were distributed to the deserving covid affected communities near Padur village where the institution is located. Trier University got support from various organisations such as C V Association of Catholic Student fraternities, Rotary Club, General German Automobile Association, Association of German…

Languages Lecture Series 2021

Date: 24-05-2021

The Department of Languages in association with ELTAI Kancheepuram Chapter conducted Lecture Series on "Why Read", "Creative Ink", and "Writing Meaningfully: Back to Basics" inviting eminent field experts during May 2021 via MS Teams. Dr. Sherine, Head, Languages & Rankings informed that the series of lecture is a prelude to the Creative Writing Competition planned by the organizers for the students of schools and colleges across the nation in June 2021. The series observed over 150 participations across the nation.

The first Lecture titled "Why Read?" was delivered by Dr. S. Mohanraj, Teacher Educator, Former, Dean, School of…

FIFTH INDIAN PATENT

Date: 22-05-2021

A patent on” Cold-formed Steel Beam with Encased Braced Web for Earthquake Resistant Constructions” was obtained by Mr. Samuel J., Asst. Prof., Civil Engg. and Dr. Joanna P.S., Prof., Civil Engg. on 22 May 2021 for a term of 20 years from 2014. This is the fifth patent obtained by Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science.

About the Patent:

The construction industry is looking out for materials and structural members that are economical and state-of-the art. This invention demonstrates a new beam component made with Cold-Formed Steel (CFS), HYSD bars and Green Concrete suitable for earthquake resistant constructions.

Economical design…

EXPERT TALK ON ENERGY FOR NEXT GENERATION

Date: 08-05-2021

Expert Talk on “Energy for Next Generation” was delivered by Mr. J. Rooby, Scientific Officer, Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. on 8 May 2021 through virtual mode. The talk was arranged to benefit EEE major students. Selected school students who registered for National Level E-Quiz on Electric Vehicles and Green Energy also attended this lecture. Mr. J. Rooby’s talk centered arounduse of renewable energy sources, effect of climate change due to global warming, saving energy/electricity to reduce air pollution, safety precautions in nuclear power plant etc. Over 65 participants attended the event.

HOST 2021

Date: 24-04-2021

The Department of Languages, Athena Literary Club, and ELTAI Kancheepuram Chapter conducted the National Online Scrabble Tournament HOST 2021(Hindustan Online Scrabble Tournament) on 24 April 2021.

Prior to the tournament a ten- day practice sessions were conducted for the 240 participants registered across schools and colleges in India from 15 April 2021 after the celebration of the Scrabble Day event. Practice sessions were conducted with the help of Mr. Ranganatha Chakravarthy, International Scrabble Champion and Founder of Madras Scrabble Foundation and Mr. Niiteesh Chakravarthy, 1st year Aerospace Engineering, Technical coordinator and Ms. Tanu Priya, 2nd year B.Sc. Food Technology.

HOST…

ENGLISH LANGUAGE DAY

Date: 23-04-2021

The Department of Languages celebrated “English Language Day” commemorating the birthday of the Bard of Avon, William Shakespeare, English playwright, poet, and actor on 23 April 2021. The event was conducted as a prelude to the HOST 2021, HITS National Online Scrabble Tournament organized by the Department of Languages, HITS, ELTAI Kancheepuram Chapter and Athena Literary Club. Ms. R. Poornima, British Council School Ambassador Teach For India presided as the Chief Guest. Dr. Poornima is a CELTA certified teacher of English from the University of Cambridge, certified in educational research by Harvard Graduate School of Education and a validated teacher…

THE IMPACT RANKINGS 2021

Date: 22-04-2021

Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science participated in the global Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2021 and an achieved overall rank of 601-800. The 2021 Impact Rankings is the third edition, and the overall ranking includes 1,115 universities from 94 countries/regions. Times Higher Education Impact Rankings assess the universities based on the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It provides a unique opportunity for universities to showcase their activities that contribute towards building a more sustainable and equitable society. A total of 1115 institutions from 94 countries and regions across the globe were in the fray for the…

WEBINAR ON HAPPY CITIES THROUGH STREETS

Date: 21-04-2021

On the occasion of world landscape architecture month (April), SPADE organized a webinar on “Happy Cities Through Streets” by Ar. Aswathy Dlip, Senior Programme Manager, ITDP, India on 21 April 2021. Students and faculty members of SPADE participated.

Ar. Aswathy shared her experience of doing post-graduation and also her professional experience with eminent architects of India which bridged her to join ITDP as a senior Programme Manager. She also mentioned that the students should develop extra skills beyond academics which will guide them to be a better professional. Ar. Aswathy spoke about the Organization in which she is currently working…

INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS FOR A CONTEMPORARY INDIAN DEMOGRAPHIC

Date: 16-04-2021

The School of Planning, Architecture & Design Excellencein association with IIID, Chennai Regional Chapter conducted an OnlinePanel discussionon “Interior Design Trends for a Contemporary Indian Demographic”on 16 Apr. 2021. The guestswere Ar. Kamal Kumar Periwal, Principal Architect, Maheshwari & Associates, Chairman IIID Kolkata; Ar. Mayur Shah, Principal Architect, Mayur Shah & Associates, Chairman IIID Vadodara; and Ar. Ranna Nayan Parikh, Principal Architect, Ranna Parikh Architect & Interior Design, Chairperson IIID Ahmedabad. Students of B.Arch.& B.Des. Faculty members of SPADE, and external members participated.

The Panel discussion was moderated by Ar. Deepa Sam, Associate Professor, SPADE. Questions were asked to each…

NATIONAL SCRABBLE DAY 2021

Date: 13-04-2021

The International Scrabble Day was celebrated on 13 April 2021 by Department of Languages, in association with ELTAI Kancheepuram Chapter of Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science.

Ms. Varsha Nair, I Year BA English commenced the event with an introduction on the importance of celebrating Scrabble Day and the contribution of Dept. of Languages, HITS organising scrabble tournaments in association with ELTAI Kancheepuram Chapter and Athena Literary Club, HITS.Dr.AkkaraSherine, Head, Department of Languages and Rankings introduced the Chief Guest, Mr. Ranganatha Chakravarthy, International Scrabble Champion and Founder Madras Scrabble Foundation. In her speech she informed the success of conducting Scrabble…