Binita Jaiswal

CHENNAI: The University of Madras is turning to social media not just to tell its story, but to preserve it through the voices of those who lived it. As part of its social media debut after 170 years of existence, the university plans to record and share the experiences and memories of its octogenarian and nonagenarian former employees, creating a digital archive of the institution’s past while reconnecting younger generations with its rich legacy.

CHENNAI: Anna University (AU) faculty members are clamouring for an immediate shake-up of its deans and heads of departments (HoDs), as some of them have been holding on to their chairs for 12 years despite the three-year rule. While AU statutes provide for rotation of deans and HoDs every three years, some deans at its constituent colleges have been holding office for as long as 12 years. This has led to faculty members seeking an immediate overhaul.