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Time of India
5 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
After IIT-Kgp, IISER gets dean of wellness & welfare
Kolkata: The Indian Institute of Science Education & Research, Kolkata (IISER-Kolkata) appointed professor of biological sciences Anuradha Bhat as the dean of wellness and welfare on Thursday. The institute also reconstituted the Mind Care and Wellness Centre (MCWC) committee with Bhat as the chairperson. The institute issued an order stating, "Recognizing the importance of safeguarding students' mental health, overall well-being, and holistic development in a dedicated and timely manner, the authority appointed Bhat as the dean of wellness and welfare for two years." A source said, "During a meeting with the director on Aug 9, students demanded the reconstruction of the panel with a female faculty member as chairperson and suggested three names, one of which was Bhat's. They also sought more student participation, which has been fulfilled." You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Gold Rates Today in Kolkata | Silver Rates Today in Kolkata "The dean of wellness and welfare will be responsible for providing emotional support to students, assisting them in overcoming challenges, and fostering their holistic growth. The role will involve direct engagement with students, both individually and in groups, serving as a friend, teacher, and mentor. The dean will act as a bridge between the students, faculty, and the institute on matters concerning mental health and overall well-being, and will design and implement programmes to address these needs," the notice said. In a statement on Tuesday, the institute announced it is also setting up a Wellness & Welfare Committee with an independent dean as chair "to strengthen mental health ecosystem" on campus. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Independence Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
IISER supervisor faces ‘vicious trolling' after PhD scholar's death
1 2 Kolkata: PhD supervisor of the IISER-Kolkata scholar who recently died by suicide has alleged of being viciously trolled on social media. The professor at the institute's Biological Sciences department also said that the trolling has not only taken a toll on her mental and physical health but also affected her children and students. Before killing himself, Anamitra Roy had left behind a detailed Facebook post in which he mentioned recurrent physical and mental abuse since childhood, both at home and outside. He had also said that he was abused at the institute by a fellow scholar. The supervisor said on Wednesday, "The way I am being trolled... has affected everyone around me, including my children and elderly parents. The abuses that are being hurled at me have affected my career, image and the reputation of the dog lab. I am being tagged as a 'murderer' and a 'witch' and it seems that people have already convicted me without a trial. I am afraid to leave my home. So is my daughter. Several of my PhD students are seeking mental health support because of the treatment that is being meted out to them by some members of the IISER-Kolkata community, both on social media and outside the campus. " You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Gold Rates Today in Kolkata | Silver Rates Today in Kolkata The professor said that she has been associated with IISER-Kolkata for 16 years and is known for her student-friendly behaviour. "I worked tirelessly for two years for an international conference scheduled for later this month. But I had to back out because of the trolling," she shared. The professor added that she hoped investigators would record her statement soon. "I want the truth to come out and am cooperating with the investigation. I interacted with Anamitra since his second year of BS, listened to his troubles, gave advice, and supported him. In fact, he did an internship with the lab and was associated with it ever since. He did his Masters thesis in my lab and decided to continue as a PhD student in the lab because he found the environment supportive and amicable. It was a huge personal loss to me." The supervisor's husband quit as the dean of student affairs following the incident after students protested against the negligence of the anti-ragging committee headed by him. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
12-08-2025
- Time of India
IISER gets new anti-ragging cell, crisis-response panel
1 2 Kolkata: The Indian Institute of Science Education & Research, Kolkata (IISER-Kolkata), on Tuesday set up a new anti-ragging cell to oversee all matters pertaining to ragging and its prevention. It has also constituted an emergency and crisis response committee to deal with exigencies. An IISER official said, "The new anti-ragging cell will be headed by physical sciences professor Arindam Kundragrami. Junior assistant Annie Sunita Kerketta is assigned to this cell, in addition to her existing responsibilities at the student affairs section." The twin moves followed the suicide of 26-year-old PhD student Anamitra Roy at the institute. Roy, who had Asperger's syndrome, left behind a Facebook post, in which he detailed how his complaints against a fellow student's insulting behaviour were ignored. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Gold Rates Today in Kolkata | Silver Rates Today in Kolkata The new anti-ragging cell was formed a day after the earlier one was dissolved following complaints from students. The IISER-Kolkata dean of students also resigned from the post. IISER said on Tuesday that a professor in charge of the institute would oversee the functioning of the new anti-ragging cell. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 Most Beautiful Female Athletes in the World Click Here Undo "There will be an office that will handle such cases and a dedicated helpline will be there. The cell will function independently," said a statement issued by the institute. The institute, after dissolving the earlier anti-ragging cell, asked the students to suggest names for the new one. IISER has also designated a nodal officer and a co-nodal officer whom students can contact in any emergency and they will also look into any issues related to students. The two officers will work closely with students' representatives and other nominated officials. After Roy's suicide, a relative had lodged a complaint at the Haringhata PS. Students had alleged the earlier anti-ragging committee had neglected Roy's complaint against a scholar and the supervisor. They also alleged a "conflict of interest" as Roy's complaints were aimed at the dean of students Ayan Banerjee's wife. The institute is also setting up a 'Wellness & Welfare Committee' with an independent dean as its chair "to strengthen the mental health ecosystem" of the campus. The panel will suggest steps to avoid a repetition of such an incident. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
