The department of Life Sciences, Christ University organized a guest lecture in association with KAAS (Karnataka Association of Advancement of Science) on December 13, 2017. The resource person was Dr Thais Russomano, Faculty, Department of Life Science and Medicine, King’s College, London and Director of Innova Space. Dr Suma S, Life Science Association Coordinator gave the welcome address, following which Dr George Thomas, Associate Dean of Science gave the message. Dr Geetha Bali, who was former Vice Chancellor of Karnataka Women’s University, Bijapurand currently the President of KAAS,introduced the speaker and spoke on various activities and mandates of KAAS. The talk by Dr Thais on the topic “Telemedicine in Space Missions” was very informative. She spoke at length on changes in human physiology in microgravity conditions and also about few of her patents on gadgets which can be used in space for astronauts. Her words were truly inspiring and elicited a lot of queries from the audience. The vote of thanks was delivered by Prof Anandaram M N, Former Professor of Physics, Bangalore University and currently the Vice President of KAAS.
Wednesday, 20 December 2017
Thursday, 14 December 2017
Report on National Moth Week Celebration by Department of Life Sciences
The students of Green Army led by Dr P U Antoney, Professor,
Dept of Life Sciences has actively taken part in the celebrations of
National Moth Week, 2017. During the last week of July 2017, interested
students went around the campus in the late evenings searching for
moths, clicking photos if possible and uploading them on biodiversity
portals, from where they can be identified. This was another citizen
science initiative, through which a large amount of data on diversity,
range, habitat and other behavioral aspects of moths can be retrieved.
This could prove to be important data for researchers and
conservationists.
Report on Trekking Activities of Green Army, Department of Life Sciences 2017
The students of Green Army, under the leadership of Dr P.U.Antoney, Professor, Dept of Life sciences, had gone for three trekking trips in the year 2017. The trek to Devarabetta was organized on June 30, 2017, the one to Achalubetta on July1, 2017 and the trek to Kabbalammadurga on November 12, 2017. The last one was a bit difficult as the altitude was high and also the terrain was a bit slippery. The second one was rich in biodiversity. The students could appreciate the immense biodiversity and the beauty of nature by way of such treks.
Report on Lake Restoration and Tree Plantation Activities of Green Army, Department of Life Sciences 2017

Tuesday, 5 December 2017
Report on the Guest Lecture – “GUIDELINES TO QUICKLY FIND A SUITABLE JOB AND CAREER IN LIFE SCIENCES” Organized by Life Science Association
The
Life Sciences Association organised a guest lecture on November 29, 2017 which
focussed on helping the students find a clearer course of action after their
graduation. The resource person was Dr Kshitish Acharya, Founder Director,
Shodhaka Life Sciences Pvt Ltd. The programme was organised in the Skyview, Central
block in the Main Campus of Christ University. Dr Kshitish spoke about the
dilemmas faced by college students while opting for their career options and
then gave a detailed talk about the various options that they can pursue. He introduced
to students the concept of ‘SOTS-JSA’ an online test which is designed to help
students figure out what their strengths are and where they stand as compared
to their colleague. The students had a lot of queries on different
possibilities of jobs and careers after the graduation or post-graduation in
different fields of Life Sciences.The event ended with Dr Suma. S, Life Science
Association Coordinator acknowledging his efforts for helping the students
planning their course of actions.
Thursday, 23 November 2017
Inauguration of Lifescience Association
The
Life Sciences Association inauguration was held on 5th July 2017 in
the KE Auditorium, Block IV, Main Campus, Christ University. The event was
graced by the presence of Dr Nirupa Bareja, the chief guest of the day, who is the
Head of Operations, Vicus Therapeutics, a US based Biotech Company. The
inauguration was marked by playing a short video about the Life Sciences
Department and the events conducted by the department during the academic year
of 2017-2018. It was followed by inviting the dignitaries on stage for lighting
of the lamp where Dr Nirupa Bareja, Rev Fr Jobi Xavier, the HOD of Life
Sciences and the CFO of Christ University and Dr Suma S, the Coordinator of the
Life Sciences Association did the honors. The newly elected association members
were introduced by Dr Suma S. The welcome address was delivered by Mr Amritanshu
Das, Secretary of the Association, followed by an intellectual talk by the
chief guest. The event concluded with the wonderful cultural programmes put up
by undergraduate students. The vote of thanks was delivered by Ms Sheenu
Wilson, the President of Life Science Association.
Wednesday, 15 November 2017
Preparing the Next Decade: Contemporary Challenges in Global Politics
Report
of Guest Lecture
Preparing
the Next Decade: Contemporary Challenges in Global Politics
by
Prof.
D Suba Chandran
The interactive session started
with the lighting of the lamp and the choir seeking the blessings of the
almighty. This was followed by the introduction of the guest speaker and
acknowledging his renowned presence with all of us. And an opening speech by the head of the
cluster Dr. Chaitanya Pradeep,He made us aware about why and what are the
issues that we have come together to discuss.
The guest lecture by
Prof. D Suba Chandran Dean at the School of Conflict and Security Studies,
National institute of Advanced studies(NIAS) titled “Preparing the Next Decade:
Contemporary Challenges in Global Politics”was organized by Political Science and
Historycluster of the BGR Campus on the 10th of Nov 2017 from
1:30-3:30pm in mini-auditorium. The lecture was an eye opener for the audience
regarding the field of International Relations. His highly simplified language
and an appreciative amount of interpersonal communication turned out to be a
great motivation for the students to pursue the field