The Department of Biotechnology at St. Mary’s College (Autonomous), Thrissur, in association with the Placement Cell, organized a two-day hands-on workshop titled “Data Mastery & Document Design: The MS Office Statistical Toolkit” on November 25 and 27, 2025. The session, held at the B.Voc SD Lab from 9:00 AM onwards, focused on enhancing students’ skills in MS Word document processing, Excel-based data management, data visualization, and computer-oriented statistical techniques.

The workshop was facilitated by a faculty member from the Department of Software Development, offering practical training aimed at improving academic performance and strengthening career readiness. The event highlighted the institution’s commitment to fostering digital competency and supporting student growth.

St. Mary’s College (Autonomous), Thrissur, inaugurated MicroFrontiers 2025, a two-day national symposium jointly organized by the Departments of Microbiology and Biochemistry in association with the Microbiologists Society, India. The event, held on November 20 and 21, brought together researchers, scholars, and students from across the country to discuss innovative strategies and research breakthroughs in Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)—one of the world's most urgent public health challenges.

The symposium commenced with a keynote address by Dr. A. M. Deshmukh, President of the Microbiologists Society, India, followed by a series of technical sessions led by eminent academicians, scientists, and industry experts. The sessions highlighted key topics including hospital-based surveillance, veterinary antimicrobial use, genomic insights, peptide-based therapeutic approaches, and emerging research challenges.

Participants also engaged in oral and poster presentations, with selected works set to be published as an edited book with an ISBN.

MicroFrontiers 2025 continues St. Mary’s College’s commitment to fostering research, academic excellence, and scientific collaboration, inspiring the next generation of microbiologists to innovate solutions for global health concerns.

The College Union Inauguration marked the formal beginning of a new year of student leadership at St. Mary’s College. The ceremony celebrated the commitment, enthusiasm, and collective spirit of the newly elected union members as they stepped forward to take their oath of responsibility. Guided by the values of the institution, the union aimed to inspire meaningful student participation, nurture talents, and contribute to the vibrant academic and cultural life of the campus. The event served as a platform that empowered young leaders dedicated to fostering unity, creativity, and progress within the college community.

The Department of Biotechnology, St. Mary’s College (Autonomous), Thrissur, in association with the Placement Cell, organized an insightful session titled “Igniting Innovation: Orientation on BIRAC E-YUVA Scheme” on 29th October 2025 at the St. Chavara Seminar Hall.

The session aimed to inspire young minds towards entrepreneurship and innovation in biotechnology. It highlighted opportunities under the BIRAC E-YUVA Scheme, which fosters biotech-based startups through mentorship, incubation support, and research grants.

The event was graced by Dr. Sr. Meena K Cheruvathoor (Principal), Dr. Anu P A (Head of the Department), and coordinated by Mr. Prasanna R Kovath (Faculty Coordinator) and Ms. Joyna Jayo (Student Coordinator).

With the theme “From Curiosity to Creation, We Nurture Entrepreneurship,” the program encouraged students to translate innovative ideas into impactful biotech solutions.

The Department of Psychology, in association with the Institution's Innovation Council (IIC), is organizing a session on “Problem Solving and Ideation Workshop” by Ms. Sneha Ouseph, Marie Curie Cofund Touch Doctoral Researcher, on 20 November 2025 at 10:00 AM in St. Chavara Seminar Hall.

The title is "Biodiversity Seminar 2025: Fostering a Harmonious Relationship Between Humanity and Nature" and it described a two-day national seminar hosted by St. Mary’s College (Autonomous), Thrissur, in October 2025, organized by the Department of Applied Biotechnology with focus areas like plant, animal, and microbial biodiversity, conservation, sustainable development goals, and indigenous knowledge systems.

The Department of Social Work at St. Mary's College (Autonomous), Thrissur, successfully conducted a two-day Creative Theatre Workshop titled "OPEN FRAME."

The enriching workshop took place on September 19 and 20, 2025, beginning at 9:00 AM on both days.

Praveen Narayan, Director of PLAY PATIO, served as the Workshop Guide, leading participants through various creative and theatrical exercises. The event provided a platform for participants to explore new dimensions of expression and performance.

The initiative was a collaborative effort, organized with support from Rotary Club Thrissur and Rotaract, and was held in association with PLAY PATIO Theatre. The workshop concluded successfully, contributing to the college's cultural and academic engagement activities.

The Department of Social Work, St. Mary’s College (Autonomous), Thrissur, celebrated its Association Day on 18th September 2025 at Jubilee Hall. The event commenced at 9:00 AM and featured Dr. Smijo Sebastian, Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, Rajagiri College of Management and Applied Sciences, Kakkanad, as the Guest of Honour.

Dr. Smijo led an insightful session on “Research Methodology”, where he shared valuable perspectives on the fundamentals of research, data analysis, and ethical approaches to academic inquiry. The interactive session helped students gain a deeper understanding of research processes and their applications in social work practice.

The event was held under the guidance of Dr. Sr. Meena K. Cheruvathur, Principal of the College, and was coordinated by Mr. Joshi Kurian C, Head of the Department, and Ms. Hyma K. M, Faculty Coordinator