Date: 17 September 2025

To mark the significance of International Microorganisms Day, the Department of Microbiology, in association with IQAC and MBSI, organized a series of awareness and student-centered activities on 17th September 2025. The programme aimed to highlight the role of microorganisms in health, safety, and education while encouraging student participation through creative initiatives.

As part of the programme, an awareness video on Amoebic Meningitis was released on the department’s official Instagram page at 2:30 PM. The video aimed to spread knowledge about the disease, its causes, preventive measures, and the importance of public health awareness regarding microbial infections.

In addition to the online initiative, an on-campus Cartoon Making Competition was organized on the theme “Lab Safety Gone Wrong.” The event received enthusiastic participation from students, who creatively highlighted the significance of laboratory safety practices through their artworks.

The winners of the competition were:

• First Prize: Liyana (S5 B.Sc. Microbiology)

• Second Prize: Bahjathunnaila (S3 B.Sc. Microbiology)

The programme, jointly coordinated with IQAC and MBSI, was a successful blend of digital awareness and creative student participation, making the observance of International Microorganisms Day both informative and memorable.