KTU induction classes for engineering students from today

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University would host an orientation programme for the first-semester undergraduate students from Monday.
The week-long induction training programme named 'Student Technological Awareness, Review and Training' (START) would start with workout activities, including morning yoga, at all colleges. The programme's goal is to give students a good understanding and direction in their chosen field of study, and to make them aware of the course's potential, said the university.
The university will conduct common sessions online. During these sessions, experts from science, research, and the social sciences will communicate with the students online. All colleges will conduct offline classes and training on their own. The academic audit of the colleges conducted by the university will evaluate the specifics of these unique programmes offered by colleges.
Former health minister KK Shailaja will speak on 'Women empowerment and development', R Sreelekha IPS (retd.) will talk about 'Youth security', VSSC director Dr S Somanath would l deliver a speech on 'The endless possibilities of the engineering field'. Manoj Abraham, IPS, will talk about 'Security and challenges in the cyber world'. Students will learn about mental health and the future of technology from Dr Arun B Nair (Medical college, Thiruvananthapuram) and Rajesh Nair (Ernst & Young LLP).