Nitte (Deemed to be university) focussing on research and emerging technologies, says Vice-Chancellor

The new academic block, spread over 1.8 lakh sft, of the Nitte (Deemed to be University) will house programmes in emerging technologies in Nitte, Karkala. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Nitte (Deemed to be University) has been focussing on emerging technologies and research to make its students future-ready by keeping abreast with the changing scenario, according to Vice-Chancellor M. S. Moodithaya.Speaking to reporters in Mangaluru on November 2, Professor Moodithaya said the university has set apart ₹50 crore this academic year to promote research by offering fellowships to deserving students. To encourage talent from across the world, recipients include 10 foreign students.As many as 3,160 research publications were made last academic year while 42 patents were received out of 688 patents published during the year. Some of the patents received have already entered the market. The university is planning to introduce new programmes, including One Health — embracing human, animal and plant health — as the three are inter-related; and establishing a centre of excellence in robotics and artificial intelligence programmes that were already introduced.The university would introduce space technology and aviation programmes in its Bengaluru campus.New academic blockThe university has built a new academic block at Nitte, Karkala, spread over 1.8 lakh square feet. The yet-to-be-inaugurated block would house programmes in emerging technologies while accommodating research interns. An amphitheatre with about 1,400 seating capacity has been constructed and has been put to use in Nitte.Prof. Moodithaya said the university is constructing a new indoor stadium in its Deralakatte campus in Mangaluru, along with an amphitheatre.Tie-up with Taiwan and JapanWith the prospects of higher education and employment in the United States of America getting affected recently, the university is exploring partnerships with universities and industries in the Europe, Japan, and Taiwan, Prof. Moodithaya said. Up to 150 students were Nitte getting placed in industries in Japan.Through an understanding with the government of Taiwan, the university would teach Mandarin language in its campus at Nitte to enable them to easily enter the semiconductor and other industries in that country. It would be a tripartite arrangement with the participation of industries, Taiwan universities, and Nitte. Published - November 02, 2026 02:35 pm IST