Graduates urged to contribute to development of science

COIMBATORE: Scientific knowledge has been generated by the efforts of many scientists over a period of time. This is the information students are getting through their textbooks. Now, it is the duty of youth to improve upon this knowledge and contribute to the development of science, Godfrey Louis, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, said here on Saturday.

Delivering the graduation day address at the Nehru Arts and Science College, he lamented that many students who were interested in pure sciences, were often forced to take up engineering or technology courses.

“There is a changing scenario in higher education. Developments are taking place in science, arts and humanities. The task of universities and institutions of higher learning is to impart these latest developments to students. A great amount of pedagogical research is required for framing syllabus based on the new developments,” Mr. Louis said.

B. Ilango, former Vice-Chancellor, Bharathiar University, said, with the dilution of standard of education, there was also a dilution in the merit of degrees awarded by institutions.