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ALT A strategic partnership has been established between Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham and the Indian Sign Language Research And Training Center (ISLRTC) to transform Deaf education through AI. The goal is to move beyond "checklist compliance" and build a future where accessibility is a fundamental right. The MoU was exchanged between Amrita Professor, Dr. Prema Nedungadi, Associate Dean, School of Computing, and the UNESCO Chair on Assistive Technology in Education, and Shri. Kumar Raju (Director, ISLRTC) at the Amritapuri Campus. The ceremony took place during the International Symposium on AI-Enabled Assistive Technologies, with key representation from the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India Empowerment and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Ms. Manmeet Nanda (Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment) highlighted that Assistive Technology is a constitutional necessity. This MoU focuses on three disruptive innovations: ⚓Bidirectional AI Translatio
ALT Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Hosts South Asia Round Table. This year, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham hosted the annual South Asia UNESCO Chairs Round Table to shape the organization's 2026–2027 strategic priorities. Held as a hybrid event, the gathering brought together over 22 representatives, UNESCO Chairholders, and academic leaders from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Discussions centered on aligning regional research and community initiatives with UNESCO’s upcoming global objectives. Amrita University is uniquely positioned to host this collaborative effort, as it is the only university in India to hold three UNESCO Chairs: Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (led by Dr. Bhavani Rao), Experiential Learning for Sustainable Innovation and Development (led by Dr. Maneesha V. Ramesh), and Assistive Technologies in Education (led by Dr. Prema Nedungadi). Mr. Tim Curtis, Director and UNESCO Representative for the UNESCO Regional Office in New Delhi—a bureau covering six South
ALT Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Hosts South Asia Round Table. This year, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham hosted the annual South Asia UNESCO Chairs Round Table to shape the organization's 2026–2027 strategic priorities. Held as a hybrid event, the gathering brought together over 22 representatives, UNESCO Chairholders, and academic leaders from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Discussions centered on aligning regional research and community initiatives with UNESCO’s upcoming global objectives. Amrita University is uniquely positioned to host this collaborative effort, as it is the only university in India to hold three UNESCO Chairs: Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (led by Dr. Bhavani Rao), Experiential Learning for Sustainable Innovation and Development (led by Dr. Maneesha V. Ramesh), and Assistive Technologies in Education (led by Dr. Prema Nedungadi). Mr. Tim Curtis, Director and UNESCO Representative for the UNESCO Regional Office in New Delhi—a bureau covering six South
ALT Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Hosts South Asia Round Table. This year, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham hosted the annual South Asia UNESCO Chairs Round Table to shape the organization's 2026–2027 strategic priorities. Held as a hybrid event, the gathering brought together over 22 representatives, UNESCO Chairholders, and academic leaders from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Discussions centered on aligning regional research and community initiatives with UNESCO’s upcoming global objectives. Amrita University is uniquely positioned to host this collaborative effort, as it is the only university in India to hold three UNESCO Chairs: Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (led by Dr. Bhavani Rao), Experiential Learning for Sustainable Innovation and Development (led by Dr. Maneesha V. Ramesh), and Assistive Technologies in Education (led by Dr. Prema Nedungadi). Mr. Tim Curtis, Director and UNESCO Representative for the UNESCO Regional Office in New Delhi—a bureau covering six South
ALT Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Hosts South Asia Round Table. This year, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham hosted the annual South Asia UNESCO Chairs Round Table to shape the organization's 2026–2027 strategic priorities. Held as a hybrid event, the gathering brought together over 22 representatives, UNESCO Chairholders, and academic leaders from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Discussions centered on aligning regional research and community initiatives with UNESCO’s upcoming global objectives. Amrita University is uniquely positioned to host this collaborative effort, as it is the only university in India to hold three UNESCO Chairs: Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (led by Dr. Bhavani Rao), Experiential Learning for Sustainable Innovation and Development (led by Dr. Maneesha V. Ramesh), and Assistive Technologies in Education (led by Dr. Prema Nedungadi). Mr. Tim Curtis, Director and UNESCO Representative for the UNESCO Regional Office in New Delhi—a bureau covering six South
ALT Can Yoga Reverse the Risks of a Sedentary Life? A review paper from Amrita Mind Brain Center shows that yoga can help reduce blood pressure, improve blood sugar, and support heart health in people with sedentary lifestyle-related conditions. With sedentary lifestyles driving chronic diseases worldwide, yoga offers a culturally rooted, scalable strategy that could support global efforts toward World Health Organization and the UN Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being. The new systematic review and meta-analysis by Rakhi Radhamani and Amrita professor, Dr. Shyam Diwakar, published in Frontiers in Clinical Diabetes and Healthcare, examined whether yoga can help counter the harmful effects of sedentary lifestyles. The researchers systematically screened 415 scientific studies. 📉 Key Findings Regular yoga practice was associated with: Lower diastolic blood pressure, lower systolic blood pressure, reduced fasting blood glucose, reduced postprandial blood sugar,
ALT Amrita Research Showcased at the European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly 2026 in Vienna. Amrita Pro Vice Chancellor, Dr.Maneesha Vinodini Ramesh, who is also the director of the Amrita Center for Wireless Networks and Applications showcased our multilevel IoT system for landlside Early warning. The Dean of our School for Social and Behavioral Sciences, Dr. Bhavani Rao R presented on "Ruin to relience: Integrating Psychosocial interventions - :Lessons from the 2004 Tsunami". Amrita researchers who also attended the talks included Dr. Hari Chandana Ekkirala, Dr. Aadityan Sridharan and PhD student Nitin Kumar. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham was also re-conferred the title of World Centre of Excellence on Landslide Risk Reduction (WCoEs) for the 3rd time in a row by the International Programme on Landslides (IPL. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham has successfully deployed the world’s first wireless sensor network system for detection and early warning of landslides in the Western Gh
ALT Amrita Research Showcased at the European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly 2026 in Vienna. Amrita Pro Vice Chancellor, Dr.Maneesha Vinodini Ramesh, who is also the director of the Amrita Center for Wireless Networks and Applications showcased our multilevel IoT system for landlside Early warning. The Dean of our School for Social and Behavioral Sciences, Dr. Bhavani Rao R presented on "Ruin to relience: Integrating Psychosocial interventions - :Lessons from the 2004 Tsunami". Amrita researchers who also attended the talks included Dr. Hari Chandana Ekkirala, Dr. Aadityan Sridharan and PhD student Nitin Kumar. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham was also re-conferred the title of World Centre of Excellence on Landslide Risk Reduction (WCoEs) for the 3rd time in a row by the International Programme on Landslides (IPL.
ALT Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham has successfully deployed the world’s first wireless sensor network system for detection and early warning of landslides in the Western Ghats and the Himalayas, two major global landslide hotspots. Chancellor Amma’s compassion and concern for the Tsunami disaster survivors led to the response to every aspect of post-Tsunami relief situation-not only fulfilling their material and emotional needs, but also keeping an eye on their future. Through a blend of applied research driven by a strong social conscience to address the complex challenges of pre-disaster, disaster, and post-disaster scenarios, with directions from Amma, Amrita Vishwa Vidyaoeetham reseachers had unravelled novel pathways in disaster risk reduction and management.
ALT Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham has successfully deployed the world’s first wireless sensor network system for detection and early warning of landslides in the Western Ghats and the Himalayas, two major global landslide hotspots. Chancellor Amma’s compassion and concern for the Tsunami disaster survivors led to the response to every aspect of post-Tsunami relief situation-not only fulfilling their material and emotional needs, but also keeping an eye on their future. Through a blend of applied research driven by a strong social conscience to address the complex challenges of pre-disaster, disaster, and post-disaster scenarios, with directions from Amma, Amrita Vishwa Vidyaoeetham reseachers had unravelled novel pathways in disaster risk reduction and management.
ALT Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham wishes everyone a Happy Mother's Day 2026! The power of motherhood, which grants birth and life to all creatures in the universe, is unmatched. Every other force pales in comparison to its greatness. matched. ~Amma #Amma #Mother #motherhood #Amrita #AmritaVishwaVidyapeetham #AmritaUniversity
ALT Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham welcomed Shri Sanjay Seth, Hon’ble Minister of State for Defence, to the Amritapuri campus on May 8, 2026. His presence strengthens the dialogue between academia and national service — a core value that defines Amrita’s mission. #Amrita #Amritapuri
ALT Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham welcomed Shri Sanjay Seth, Hon’ble Minister of State for Defence, to the Amritapuri campus on May 8, 2026. His presence strengthens the dialogue between academia and national service — a core value that defines Amrita’s mission. #Amrita #Amritapuri
ALT Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham welcomed Shri Sanjay Seth, Hon’ble Minister of State for Defence, to the Amritapuri campus on May 8, 2026. His presence strengthens the dialogue between academia and national service — a core value that defines Amrita’s mission. #Amrita #Amritapuri
ALT Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham welcomed Shri Sanjay Seth, Hon’ble Minister of State for Defence, to the Amritapuri campus on May 8, 2026. His presence strengthens the dialogue between academia and national service — a core value that defines Amrita’s mission. #Amrita #Amritapuri
