One-Day Hands-on Workshop on SARAL AI

Organizer: Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Keralam, with the support of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)

About the Workshop

• When: 3rd November 2026
• Time: 10 am Onwards
• Venue: Seminar Hall, Convergence Academia Complex, Mahatma Gandhi University

Key Takeaways

• Hands-on experience with SARAL Al platform
• Tools for creating, organising and sharing scholarly content
• Best practices for academic and research communities
• Q&A session and live demonstration

Resource Person: Dr. Ponnurangam Kumaraguru, Professor, IIIT Hyderabad, and a key resource person leading the development of SARAL AI.

What is SARAL AI?

SARAL AI is an open-source, AI-enabled research communication platform that transforms complex research papers and patents into simplified, engaging and multilingual content, making scientific discoveries more accessible to society.

Key Features of SARAL AI

• Converts research papers into videos, reels, podcasts, presentations, conference posters, storyboards and business briefs.
• Supports multilingual communication, including Malayalam and other Indian languages.
• Simplifies scientific findings for students, researchers, policymakers, industry professionals and the general public.
• Enhances research visibility through digital and social media platforms.
• Supports teaching, academic presentations, research promotion and outreach activities.
• Helps communicate the applications and societal relevance of research findings, patents and emerging technologies.

Why Attend?

The workshop will provide faculty members of the University and affiliated colleges, along with research scholars, an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in AI-assisted research communication. Participants will learn how to transform their own research publications into engaging digital content, enhance research visibility and communicate scientific findings effectively to academic and public audiences.

Registration Fee

• Faculty Rs. 500/-
• Others Rs. 200/-

Account Details

Account Name: Principal Investigator - ANRF PAIR MGU

Account no: 44644665434

IFSC: SBIN0070669

Contact: anrfpair@mgu.ac.in, 9400906285