New software for forensic experts

IN THE series of Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) this one would stand out for its sheer novelty. The University of Hyderabad has signed an MoU with the Bureau of Police Research and Document (BPRD) to develop a new software for the benefit of forensic experts.

The new software, said to be the first of its kind in the country, would enable forensic experts submit their findings without any ambiguity on the disputed documents. The Department of Computer Science and Information Sciences of the university would develop software on the image processing technique for deciphering of obliterated and erased documents.

To be completed in two years, the project is expected to cost Rs.20 lakhs. And the BPRD has already handed over Rs.12 lakhs to start the project. The project involves development of computer tools to improve the examination skills of the experts dealing with economic offences and corporate fraud.

The project also aims at benefiting the students as the BPRD plans to offer fellowships from the department to students, who takes up the subject as a thesis in research.

Shifting of colleges

THOUGH BUSY with the establishment of new junior colleges in the State, the Board of Intermediate Education (BIE) is also planning to shift a few colleges in the city to new localities given their poor record of attracting students in the existing place.

A few Government colleges, which do not find a place in the hot list of the students are being shifted to certain areas where there is demand for opening new colleges. The move is apparently based on assurance from people of certain areas that they would provide buildings to house the colleges.

One such place is Kukatpally, where the locals are said to have come forward to provide a building for the junior college without burdening the Government. Seeing the enthusiasm of local people, the Board has decided to shift one of the colleges from Nampally. If the college is shifted permanently, the locals have decided to donate Rs.25 lakhs for a permanent structure for the college.

Similarly, an aided college, St. Joseph's College, in Malakpet, would in all probability be shifted to Musheerabad. This is being reportedly done on the request of the Union Minister, Mr. B. Dattatreya and the Musheerabad MLA, Dr. K. Lakshman. A new college is also being planned in Kulsumpura to be attached to the city college.

Course in banking technology

IN TUNE with the market needs, the University of Hyderabad has come up with a new multi-disciplinary course to impart skills in banking technology and information security.

To start from the ensuing academic year under M.Tech (Information Technology) with specialisation in Banking Technology and Information Security, it is being offered in collaboration with the Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT) of the Reserve Bank of India.

The course aims to impart in-depth knowledge and expertise to students through innovative learning supported by high calibre research and technology so as to create a pool of resourceful IT professionals for the banking and financing sectors.

It would be open to engineering and technology graduates and postgraduates in science or computer applications. Forms would be made available at the university and the IDRBT campus at Masab Tank. Applications would be received till June 11.

R. RAVIKANTH REDDY

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