A short lecture on the topic titled “OPAL-RTD-HIL Simulation of Simple PEI Circuits- An Introductory Chapter” was arranged by the Research and Consultancy Committee of Engineering Department on Oct 20th 2022. Dr. K Subha Sharmini of EEE Department, SRM IST- Kattankulathur was the presenter. She gave a brief introduction about the benefits, applications, and conceptual meaning of the term “Real Time Digital Simulation”. Further, she elaborated on the procedural steps to be followed, to achieve the online RT results in real time step for a sample SIMULINK model circuit. Finally, she showed some sample results that was obtained using an OPAL's OP4510 simulator. The session turned out to be interactive and ended with a healthy discussion between the two sides.

The Staff Development Committee of Engineering Department organized a seminar program on “Quality Awareness and Development of SP, OP, AP and Policies” on 18th Oct 2022, Tuesday from12.00 PM – 1.30 PM in Engineering Free Access Lab (B001). The program was delivered by Dr. V. ILANKUMARAN HoS (Electrical & Electronics Engg.) & Mr. ANTONY JUDICE ALEXCIUS VICTOR Coordinator (Quality Assurance Committee). The targeted audience for the program were faculty members of Engineering Department.

Dr. V. ILANKUMARAN started his presentation with an introduction briefing about the approved existing policies being followed also he requested the suggestion from the staff members for the modification in the existing policies or addition of new policies.

Then the session was handed over to Mr. ANTONY JUDICE ALEXCIUS VICTOR. He started his presentation about the Strategic Plan(SP) its goals, sub goals and strategies. Also, given overview about OP and AP. Further discussed about the vision, mission, strategic priorities, values and graduate attributes. Then detailed explanation on objectives and strategies for all four goals presented and left the sessions for an open query. It was a needful guidance for all the faculty members of engineering department.

Serving the community is the dictum of English society in various forms. The school visit is a part of the action plan for the Students’ Activities Committee in the ELC. The prominent members of the English Society paid a visit to Al Ghalia School on October 13, 2022. The best feedback ever received from school administration for the activities that the team members did, during their visit for students in grades 10, 11, and 12. During the visit, Dr. Mohsen spoke about the importance of learning English, personality, and interpersonal skills to students by engaging them in QA. He also explained the importance of teachers’ attitudes and methodologies in motivating students to some teachers who attended the session from other schools.

Later on, the second lead of the committee, Ms. Adeebah, gave a productive presentation on using technology and games in learning English. Mr. Mataz, and Ms. Maitha, the vice presidents of English society, represented their views on life at the college or university level to students. They demonstrated a professional gesture with their presentations. One of the alumni of the Al Ghalia school shared his views on the keys to success. Mr. Abdulkarim, the head of peer tutoring, impressed all the audience with his articulate and motivational speech on top learning skills. At the end, a small competition was conducted by the English society members for the participants. Three winners were awarded on behalf of the ELC. The English Society received two more invitations from other schools at the end of ceremony.

A discussion is an interaction focusing on exchanging ideas about a topic and presenting points of view and opinions. In the GFP, we do similar activities in different forms. However, those activities are not enough to make students fully engaged in challenging topics. In this regard, the Students’ Activities Committee organized its first free-discussion activity on October 18,2022. More than 30 students and 7 teachers participated. At the beginning, the head of the committee explained the instructions to all, and shared 10 topics with students to choose one for discussion. The majority of students voted for the following topic: ‘Studying a major that you are interested in or choosing a major that is in demand in the job market?’ Students were divided into two groups (for and against). The most common vocabulary, mistakes, and phrases were notified to students at the end of the activity. Since the activity was a grand success, students demanded to have more series in the upcoming days.