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Consultancy Services
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The
University of Kerala now offers consultancy services at
national and international levels through its different
departments. The University Consultancy Cell with the Vice-Chancellor
as chairman, co-ordinates this activity.
The Cell has already started consultancy work related to
product and technology transfer and patent protection. One
instance is that of the steps for patent protection and
transfer of technology of the 'Anti-larval preparation from
plant sources' carried out by the Department of Biochemistry.
This research work was carried out by the former Head of
the Department, Dr. R.Kaleysa Raj. Another area of work
undertaken by the Cell is consultancy in modernisation efforts
like product diversification of corporates. For instance,
the Cell offers services to Scooters Kerala Ltd., a public
sector undertaking, in the production of soft ferrites.
This work is carried out in the Department of Futures Studies.
The Consultancy Cell is expected to usher in more professionalism
and competition in the research activities. It will also
help the University to develop better links with the industry
and to attain an optimum level of self sufficiency in the
growth of competitive academics.
Contact address:
Head of the Department, Department of Future Studies,
Senate House Campus,
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala,
Pin: 695034
Phone: 0471 – 305321 (intercom 374) |
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Consultancy
in Geology
The Department
of Geology functions as a consultant to Kerala
State Electricity Board and have to their credit several
scientific papers published in reputed research journals.
Contact address:
Head of the Department, Department of Geology,
University Campus, Kariavattom,
Kerala.
Pin: 695581
Phone: 0471 - 418403 |
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Diagnosis
& Testing Facilities for Genetic Diseases
The
Department
of Biochemistry has a fairly well equipped
research laboratories with facility for tissue culture,
radio-tracer works and animal house. The department provides
sophisticated biochemical testing service for disease
and diagnosis particularly for genetic diseases.
Contact address:
Head of the Department, Department of Biochemistry,
University Campus, Kariavattom, Kerala.
Pin: 695 581
Phone: 0471-418078
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Bacteriological
Quality of Drinking Water: Testing & Training Center
As
a prelude to an idea of ‘Science for Society’ the Department
of Biotechnology started an extension wing
on Bacteriological Quality of Drinking Water: Testing
& Training Center facility. The department in its
programme of community organisation (PCO) had earlier
undertaken a project in collaboration with Intermediate
Technology Development Group, U.K. Under this project
the department trained the Women’s council members of
Pulluvila - a fishing village 20 km away from Thiruvananthapuram,
which was devoid of sanitation, to test well-water samples
for potability. Necessary theory classes were also offered
to make them aware of the modes of transmission of water-borne
infections like typhoid, cholera, dysentery, jaundice
etc. and the ways to prevent contamination of water supplies.
This facility has been very effectively and regularly
utilised by individuals, institutions and NGOs.
Contact address:
Head of the Department, Department of Bio-Technology,
University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram,
Kerala.
Pin: 695 581
E-mail: lukia@eth.net
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Gamma
Shine unit
The
Department of Botany has a full-fledged
Gamma Shine unit for carrying out mutation studies.
The department undertakes research in plant tissue culture
and has initiated many related Biotechnology ventures.
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| Library
& Information Science Consultancy Services
The
Department
of Library & Information Science
renders consultancy services regarding - establishment
of various types of libraries, information centres in
Kerala. The department also undertakes studies on libraries
and prepares reports on their working and to reorganise
them, if necessary.
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The University
Health Centres
The University
Health Centres, located in the Kerala University
Office premises and Kariyavattom Campus, provides modem
health care to students of the Kerala University and dissemination
of health education and sufficient practical information
with a veiw to generating in them keen health consciousness. |
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Employment Information and Guidance Bureau |
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