The State Cabinet has approved a ₹14.5-crore project to prevent flooding in areas near Cusat, including Pottachal, Parutheli, Alfia Nagar, Arafa Nagar, and Vidya Nagar in Kalamassery municipality. Named the Pottachal flood relief project, the work is expected to be completed in 18 months. The project aims to address flooding issues in the area by…
A FACT Chair Professorship was recently established in the Safety and Fire Engineering department at Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) by Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT). This initiative, as part of their corporate social responsibility, aims to promote research in industrial safety, health, and environment. The Chair Professorship is expected to enhance…
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) recently launched the Daikin Excellence Centre on its Thrikkakara campus. This partnership between the university and Daikin will provide training in air conditioning systems for students and staff. The centre will offer internships and workshops for students, and is located at the…
The Department of Polymer Science and Rubber Technology at Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) and Apollo Tyres Limited have signed an MoU for an MTech programme in Polymer Technology for the company’s employees. The programme aims to meet the needs of the Indian industry, improve teaching methods, and allow industry professionals to enhance…