Thoughts of periyar university

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  • Periyar was a Rationalist.
  • I think the college is very poor, but the professors are all good.

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      I am always honoured and delighted to serve the country through educating young and vibrant students at various phases in Periyar University. Right from its inception, the university vivaciously rendering yeoman service with the motto “Wisdom maketh the world” by participating in nation building. Contemplating the demand of modern society, we nurture globally competitive skills among rural students and continuously strive to address the national and international concerns on quality of Higher Education through teaching, research and extension activities. We ceaselessly try hard for national and global development bygd disseminating specialised knowledge and skill. The university offers internships and hands on training through industrial collaborations and MoU’s to ensure job ready stake holders.

      Periyar University strongly inculcate the immersion of students on social work and local community engagement for holisti

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    CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Federation of University Faculty Associations (TANFUFA) condemned Periyar University for issuing a show cause notice to an associate professor in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication for publishing two books without obtaining prior permission.

    According to the associations’ statement, associate professor R Subramani published the book Periyar’s Battlefield in 2023. Additionally, he also released a revised edition of the book Macaulay Was an Enemy of Conservative Education. Although the professor had issued a reply in December 2023 when the university had asked for an explanation then, it has now issued a show cause notice stating that it is not satisfied with his response.

    TANFUFA emphasised that faculty members are not required to seek permission from universities to publish their research papers nor is there any procedure mandating this. Publishing research papers and books is also an important criterion for promotions. The association warn

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    Periyar University now draws flak for issuing memo to associate professor

    Salem: The Periyar University has been facing flak from different quarters for issuing a memo to an associate professor with the journalism and mass communication department for releasing two books, including one on Thanthai Periyar, without obtaining its permission.
    Many political party leaders have strongly condemned the move and urged the university to revoke the memo, stating it was like waging a war against an individual’s fundamental rights and freedom of speech and expression.According to an official source, registrar K Thangavel had issued the memo to the associate professor, R Subramani, on November 17, questioning how he could release the books - Periyarin Porkalangal and Macaulay was an enemy of conservative education - without getting any administrative permission.“He was given sju days to provide an explanation.”
    It is to be noted that Subramani is also the director of the Periyar Chair,