The inauguration of the 2-day Hands-on Workshop on “Techniques in Biological Sciences” organized by the five departments of Biological Sciences (Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Microbiology and Zoology) of St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangaluru for the PU students of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts was held on 27th July, 2018. This workshop was organized under the Star College Scheme of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. Mrs. Elveera Philomena, Principal of Government PU College, Car Street and President of PU Principals Association was the Chief Guest for the Inaugural programme. Rev Fr. Dr. Praveen Martis SJ, Principal of St Aloysius College presided over the programme and Rev Fr. Melwin M Mendonca, Principal of St. Aloysius PU College, Mangaluru was the guest of honour.  

The objective of the workshop is to promote Life sciences, and inculcate scientific temper in young minds. The college also intends to share its knowledge, expertise and infrastructure with other colleges especially of rural area. 147 students of 14 colleges participated in the workshop.

During the inaugural, Rev Fr Praveen Martis SJ released the soft copy of the protocols of experiments which was given to the participants. He stressed on the need of research and appreciated the attempt undertaken by the departments of Biological Sciences. The chief guest, Mrs. Elveera Philomena emphasized on the diverse streams in science and ample opportunities in the field of life sciences.