University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology explained

University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology
Vice Chancellor:	Darshan Shankar
Founders:	Sam Pitroda and Darshan Shankar
City:	Bangalore
State:	Karnataka
Country:	India
Affiliations:	UGC

University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology (TDU), formerly Institute of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology, is a private university^[1] located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The university was established in 2013 by the Foundation for Revitalization of Local Health Tradition (FRLHT) through The Institute of Trans-disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology Act, 2013.^[2] The founders of FRLHT and TDU are Sam Pitroda and Darshan Shankar,^[3] the latter serving as the vice chancellor of TDU.^[4]

Academics

TDU offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes through its two schools, the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences (SLAS), which offers programmes in Life Sciences, and the School of Integrative Health Sciences (SIHS) which offers courses in Health Sciences.^{[5] [6]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: State-wise List of Private Universities as on 6.10.2017. www.ugc.ac.in. University Grants Commission. 1 April 2018. 6 October 2017.
2. Web site: The Institute of Trans-disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology Act, 2013. Government of Karnataka. Karnataka Gazette. 15 March 2013. 1 April 2018.
3. Web site: Founders. The Institute of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology. 1 April 2018.
4. Web site: Vice Chancellor. The Institute of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology. 1 April 2018.
5. News: Burli . Deepika . Transdisciplinary University launches new academic programs . 12 July 2020 . . May 4, 2017 . en.
6. Web site: The Institute of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology. tdu.edu.in. 1 April 2018. Click on "Schools".