15th Chairman’s Lecture Series organized by GEMS Arts & Science College (Autonomous) Malappuram, Kerala on 18th October 2025 at the college campus

The 15th Chairman’s Lecture Series was held at Prem Nazir Audio Visual Theatre at11am onwards  on 18th October 2025. The programme started with a welcome speech

by Dr. Finose, Director, IQAC, GEMS Arts and Science College. The brief speech about the institution was given by Shri M Vasudevan, Vice Chairman . The Academic and Research Director, Dr. BG Unni spoke in brief about the origin of the chairman’s lecture series​, and its importance to participants. He introduced briefly about the distinguished chief guest of the day, Prof. Dr. P. Raveendran,  Vice Chairman, University of Calicut. delivered the speech on the topic “The changing colors in Higher Education. He began the session by pointing   out the current system followed in primary education, and the

 

and the kind of stresses given to the students through the ongoing education system. The pre-degree system of education earlier days has focused on experimental aspects when compared to the system adopted in plus two nowadays. He mentioned that the interdisciplinary aspect is more important in choosing courses for higher studies. The need for passion for the students to opt courses to improve their career is very much crucial. The need to integrate skill and knowledge is required to improve the education system, he added. He is worried that passion is missing in the younger generation, bringing out new ideas also lacking to pursue excellence. He motivated the students in such a way that the attitude of each individual made a change and positive thoughts should be maintained.

    The lecture was attended by the faculties of GEMS college , as well as had a wide range of participation from other institutions and academic institutions . The Chairman's lecture series are always very much essential to improve the quality of the academic level, and will also provide an opportunity for the faculties and students to interact with the experts from India and abroad to enrich their knowledge. The session ended with the vote of thanks Dr. Abdussamed, Vice Principal, GEMS Arts and Science 

 

 

Dr. BG Unni

Director-Academic & Research