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School of multidisciplinary studies at REVA University
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REVA University on Wednesday launched a BTech programme in bioelectronics engineering, said to be the first-of-its-kind multidisciplinary course.

To make the programme industry-relevant, the university also signed MoUs with industries in the fields of medicine (ONNSA), engineering (Centum) and agriculture (Humus).

The programme was inaugurated by Dr N K Venkataramana, Founder Chairman and Chief Neurosurgeon, Brains Neuro Spine Hospital, Bengaluru, along with the guest of honour, Apparao Mallavarapu (Rao), Chairman and Managing Director, Centum Group of Companies, and Manjunatha T N, Managing Director, Humus (Agri-Fresh produce supply chain). REVA University Chancellor Dr P Shyama Raju presided over the ceremony, along with the Vice-Chancellor, Dr S Y Kulkarni.

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Dr Venkataramana said: "Multidisciplinary learning will open up opportunities for students and help maintain discipline. It's important for students to learn the ethics of science."

A book on Dr Raju and his works was also released on the occasion.

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(Published 12 March 2020, 00:35 IST)