Thiruvananthapuram: Age doesnt matter, as long as you are above 55. Task is flexible, and so is the timing. Here is a chance to get back to the campus. The department of computational biology and bioinformatics (DCB) of Kerala University is inviting applications for senior internship. There are quite a few perks as the application notification suggests. Relive the college days, immerse in the green environs of the campus, learn a few tricks and contribute to the daily chores.The inspiration for launching a senior internship is quite personal for Achuth Sankar S Nair, professor and head of the DCB. The 2015 film The Intern, produced and directed by Nancy Meyers, which features a 70-year-old retired, intelligent widower (Robert De Niro) grabbing a chance to be a senior intern at an online clothes retailing firm run by a career-oriented woman (Anne Hathaway) provided the spark.It was such a beautiful film. The internship idea was inspired by that film, Achuth Sankar said.There was also an incident which prompted him to go for a senior internship programme. The campus had hosted a get together of alumni of another department. They happened to turn up at the DCB and they were impressed by the novel initiatives and the positive vibes. One of them asked if they could ever return to the campus. That kept me thinking. They can create values here, interact with the younger generation, share life experiences and students would be more open to them than their teachers, Achuth Sankar added.As part of the programme, the department plans to engage them with small tasks like letter drafting as well as learning programming and machine learning. We also published the following articles recentlyRetired and above 55? This dept calls for senior internsThe Department of computational biology and bioinformatics (DCB) is inviting applications for a senior internship program for individuals above the age of 55. Inspired by the movie "The Intern", Professor Achuth Sankar S. Nair wants to relive the college experience and contribute to the daily chores of the campus. The program aims to provide an opportunity for senior citizens to interact with younger generations, share life experiences, and create value within the campus community.UP government suspends DCB deputy general manager, secretary for unauthorised interest payments to trusts related to Azam KhanThe deputy general manager and secretary of District Cooperative Bank in Uttar Pradesh have been suspended for making unauthorized interest payments to Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khans Jauhar Trust and Rampur Public School. The suspension came after a complaint by a BJP MLA, who alleged that the bank had violated its by-laws by making these payments. The state government investigated the complaint and found it to be valid, resulting in the immediate suspension of the bank officials. The complaint also highlighted that the accounts of these institutions had been opened as savings accounts, allowing them to withdraw funds beyond the limits set by the Reserve Bank of India.Recruiters offer projects & internships to build talent pool in core engineeringThe increasing demand for computer science and IT jobs has resulted in a shortage of talent in core engineering fields such as mechanical, chemical, civil, electrical, and instrumentation. To address this gap, companies are visiting colleges and universities to offer internships and job opportunities in these fields. Trichemie Plant Engineering Solutions (TPES), a startup from Pune, has launched a back-to-core engineering campaign to attract students. Sectors with heavy investment in new manufacturing facilities, such as chemicals and semiconductor chip manufacturing, are particularly affected. Students are encouraged to consider the long-term lucrative careers available in core engineering.

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