LIRC@SFIT

The Learning & Information Resource Centre (LIRC) and Research & Development Cell (R&D Cell) of St. Francis Institute of Technology (SFIT) , in collaboration with RGNIIPM, Nagpur and NIPAM , successfully organized an Online Session on IPR and Patents and Design Filing on 5 August 2026 . The session witnessed an overwhelming response with 1000+ registrations , demonstrating the growing interest among students, faculty, researchers and the academic community in Intellectual Property Rights and the protection of innovations. 💡 Understanding IPR & Innovation Protection Intellectual Property Rights play a vital role in transforming ideas and research outcomes into valuable intellectual assets. The session focused on creating awareness about Intellectual Property Rights, patents and design filing , helping participants understand the importance of protecting original ideas, inventions and designs. The programme provided participants with valuable insights into the fundam...

Every year, engineering students waste weeks struggling to finalize a project topic. Most either pick an overused idea from YouTube or settle for a complex paper they cannot implement within their budget or timeframe. The secret to landing a unique, doable, and faculty-approved project topic isn’t searching blindly on Google—it’s using ScienceDirect’s smart filtering hacks to pinpoint Review Articles and Future Directions . Here is a 10-minute step-by-step blueprint to find your topic today. Step 1: Search Your Broad Interest Area (Minute 0–2) Go to ScienceDirect via your college library remote access or campus Wi-Fi. In the main search bar, type your general field of interest combined with a current technology keyword. Examples: "Object Detection Microcontrollers" , "Biochar Heavy Metal Adsorption" , "EV Battery Thermal Management" . Step 2: Apply the "Review Article" & "Year" Filters (Minute 2–4) A common mistake is reading pr...

Read • Research • Verify • Publish What happens when a library becomes a newsroom, research hub and creative studio ? 📰📚✨ The Learning & Information Resource Centre (LIRC), St. Francis Institute of Technology , brought this idea to life through “Library to Readiness 2026 – The Library Times” , an innovative library engagement activity for non-teaching staff. Four departments enthusiastically participated: 🔹 FE (BSH)  🔹 ELEC  🔹 INFT  🔹 CMPN   📰 From Readers to Publishers! Each department worked as an editorial team and created a four-page newspaper using library resources. Participants explored books, reference materials, newspapers, magazines, NPTEL, NDLI, AICTE e-Kumbh, ScienceDirect and other scholarly resources. Their newspapers featured: 📌 Front Page News 📖 Book Reviews 🔬 Research Simplified 🎓 NPTEL Spotlight 🗞️ Magazine Digest ✅ Fact Check 💡 Did You Know? 🧩 Puzzle & Quiz Corner 🔍 More Than Just a Newspaper The activity en...

 Staying updated with the latest scholarly resources is essential for quality research and innovation. Elsevier continues to expand its collection of Open Access journals , making high-quality, peer-reviewed research freely available to researchers, educators, and students worldwide. In June 2026 , three new Open Access journals were added to the Elsevier portfolio, covering emerging areas in healthcare, dentistry, and public health systems. These journals provide valuable opportunities for researchers to access the latest scientific developments without subscription barriers. 1. JCA Advances ISSN: 2950-5534 Publisher: Elsevier Added: June 2026 JCA Advances publishes innovative research that advances knowledge in its field through high-quality original research articles, reviews, and interdisciplinary studies. The journal promotes cutting-edge discoveries and encourages collaboration across diverse research domains. Suitable for: Researchers Faculty members Postgraduate studen...

St. Francis Institute of Technology, Mumbai, marks a significant milestone with its designation as a Potential Nodal Centre for Universal Human Values (UHV) by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi. This distinction was announced during the Vice Chancellor’s Conclave–2026 , held on 28th March. This development reflects the institute’s sustained commitment to value-based education , where technical learning is complemented by a strong emphasis on ethics, responsibility, and balanced living. By integrating Universal Human Values into its academic framework, SFIT continues to nurture individuals who are not only skilled engineers but also conscientious members of society. The honour was presented by Dr. Anil Sahasrabudhe, Hon’ble Chairman, NETF , in the presence of distinguished dignitaries including Prof. Yogesh Singh, Chairman, AICTE , Prof. Shyama Rath, Member Secretary, AICTE , and Prof. Rajneesh Arora, Chairman of AICTE’s National Coordination Committee ...

Are you someone who: 📖 Gets lost in the pages of a book? 🎧 Loves diving into podcasts? 📺 Binge-watches documentaries or thoughtful YouTube essays? 💭 Reflects deeply on the media you consume? If so, Tales and Thoughts is the space made just for you. 🗓️ Event Details Date: 17 July 2025 Time: 3:00 PM Location: Library, St. Francis Institute of Technology Open to: All SFIT Students 🌟 What is Tales and Thoughts ? Tales and Thoughts is a student-led initiative that creates a safe, open, and inclusive space where SFIT students can freely share their thoughts on everything they read, watch, or listen to. Whether it’s a novel that moved you, a podcast that made you think, or a YouTube video that sparked a new idea—this is your platform to express, explore, and connect. 💬 What to Expect 🔹 Engaging conversations on: Books | Magazines | E-books Audiobooks | Podcasts | Documentaries YouTube Videos & More 🎤 Open mic sessions to share your...

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To realize the dream of transforming the education system and making it truly relevant for the challenges of 21st century, National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 was approved by the Govt. of India on 29th July 2020. Implementation of the NEP can begin with effective reading. A webinar to this effect was organized by the Library and NDLI Club of St. Francis Institute of Technology on 15th May 2021. Number of Registrations : 100 Resource Person : Ms. Deepa Panakkal, Asst. Professor, Department of Basic Sciences and Humanities (FE), SFIT Platform: Google Meet The event began by imploring God Almighty's blessings followed by introduction and welcome by Mst. Shrirang Joshi (SE ExTC) and Ms. Madhura Angchekar (TE CMPN) respectively. Ms. Deepa with her usual contagious gust of enthusiasm took over the session with great clarity and engaging experience about the importance of reading, its role in overall development of a human being.  She highlighted on Reading as a Skill while citing LSRW (...