Achievement and Activities
Research Activities
Pioneering research activities on Tamil Language and Culture
- Hundred of Research Projects on Tamil language and culture funded by various international, national and state organizations such as UGU, CSIR, ICHR, ASI, INSA, ICSSR, NISTADS, CICT, Ford Foundation and CIIL, in addition to the support from the Government of Tamil Nadu,have been completed.
- Hundreds of international, national and state level conferences, seminars, workshops and training programmes have been organised to disseminate and generate knowledge and new ideas.
- Seventy endowments have been established for the generation of new ideas and dissemination of knowledge through lectures, student fellowships and awards.
- More than 5000 texts of palm leaf manuscripts have been collected and are preserved in the University.
- Several aspects of Tamil language, literature, culture, art and architecture, fine arts have been researched by the faculty of the university
- Important Tamil Brahmi inscriptions and archaeological sites have been discovered by the faculty and students of the university
- Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt of India has identified the Department of Industries and Earth Sciences as nodal centre for research activites on placer mineral deposits.
- Many important archaeological sites such as Vallam, Periyapattinam, Kodumanal, Tandikkudy and Nagapattinam have been excavated by the University
Publications
for the People and Scholarly World
17 volumes – Science Encyclopaedia (in Tamil)
17 volumes – Humanities Encyclopaedia (in Tamil)
Greater Tamil Lexicon
Concordance of Sangam Tamil Literature
Dictionary of Technical Terms in Tamil
More than 500 Books on various subjects in Tamil
Education and Award of Degrees
Empowering students from Rural and Poor Socio-economic Background, and Focus on Education through Mother Tongue
Hundreds of PhDs,Hundreds of M.Phil. Graduates,Thousands of Post-Graduates,Students of Tamil University
Programmes for Government Officers
For Promoting Tamil as administrative Language
Tamil Language Coaching program for IAS and IPS officers
Programmes for non-Resident Indians
Training Programmes on Tamil Language and Culture for Malaysian Scholars and Students
Public Outreach
Caring for the Public; Creating awareness and understanding among the public on Tamil Culture and Heritage
Exhibitions and awareness programmes for the Public on Tamil culture
NSS program for Public welfare
Library with 170,000 books for the benefit of the public, scholars and students
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Museum for public awareness on archaeology, culture and heritage
Social Justice
Empowering the students from the rural and poor socio-economic background
Special Coaching for SC, ST, BC and Minority Students
Coaching for UGC, IAS and UGC NET Exams
Infrastructure
Campus covering more than 800 acres
Herbal Garden
Karikalan Arangam with a seating capacity of 1000 persons
Open-air Play ground
Centre for Performing Arts
Indoor Gymnasium with modern equipment
Hostel Facilities for students
Eco friendly non-polluted atmosphere
Centre for Distance Education
Promoting Tamil Language Education all over the world
M.A. and B.SC. Courses and MSc. Courses
Diploma and certificate course in rare disciplines such as music and performing arts
Affiliated Institutions for Research Degrees
International Institute of Tamil Studies, Chennai
Pondicherry Institute of Linguistics and Culture, Pondicherry
Association and Memorandum of Understanding
Tamil University networks with several International, National and State Institutions for the promotion of research activities.
Awards Offered by the University
Karikalan Award for Foreign Tamil Literature (Mustafa Endowment)
Extension Activities
To involve the students in the welfare activities connected with the public, the National Service Scheme (NSS) has been started in this University and it is involved various extension activities for the benefit of the society. Many number of community and social service activities such as blood donation, blood grouping, eye testing, eye screening etc., are being carried out through NSS of this University. General medical camps are also being held. Awareness on Disaster Management, Self defense and enhancement of Memory technique are also taught to them.
Yoga training is also given to them. Nearly 200 student volunteers of this University are actively involved in the activities executed by the NSS.
The NSS Unit of this University has adopted Neelagiri Vattam village near Thanjavur and is conducting 10 days’ camp every year.
