🎓 Transforming India Through Education & Innovation! 🚀 As part of the ongoing Golden Jubilee celebrations of the University of Hyderabad (UoH) and the Silver Jubilee of the School of Management Studies, the campus hosted an inspiring session featuring Prof. B.S. Murty, Director of IIT Hyderabad, for Lecture #8 of the Distinguished Lecture Series. Speaking on "Building a Developed India: Role of Education," Prof. Murty reflected on his own journey from a polytechnic diploma to leading one of India’s premier institutes, urging the youth to fearlessly take charge of the nation's destiny over the next 20 years. Key Takeaways & Highlights: 🔹 Embracing Resilience: UoH Vice-Chancellor Prof. J. Anuradha set an encouraging tone, reminding students that "Failure is learning; learn from your experiences." 🔹 Global Supply over Just Self-Reliance: Prof. Murty urged a broader vision for Indian innovation: "We have to make 'Make in India' products—not just to be self-reliant, but to supply globally so we may call India a developed nation." 🔹 Fostering Creative Freedom: True innovation starts in labs but thrives on practical experimentation, creative thinking,and interdisciplinary learning—including the arts—starting right from school-level education. 🔹 Progressive Academic Models: Highlighting IIT Hyderabad's pioneering steps, he shared examples of flexible B.Tech curricula, institutional reward funding for startups, and environmental sustainability on campus. Powerful Call to Action for Youth: 💬 "Don’t look for employment; give employment, start ideas, and build products." 💬 "If you think you are small, you will be small. If you think you are big, you will be big." An unforgettable event that left the UoH community energized, inspired, and ready to lead India toward a transformed,globally competitive future! 🇮🇳✨ #BuildingIndia #EducationAndInnovation #IITHyderabad #UniversityOfHyderabad #GoldenJubilee #MakeInIndia #StartupIndia #YouthEmpowerment #Leadership #AatmanirbharBharat #FutureLeaders #HigherEducationDept @EduMinOfIndia @JoshiPralhad @ugc_india @IITHyderabad @mygovindia @PIB_India @PTI_News

Inside the Drug Discovery Pipeline: Building Tomorrow’s Medicine at MCADDI 2026 🌐💊 The University of Hyderabad (UoH), in collaboration with the Federation of Asian Biotech Associations (FABA) and Biocon Academy, is currently hosting the Medicinal Chemistry, Drug Discovery & Development India (MCADDI) 2026 executive programme. Gathering over 250 researchers and industry leaders from across academia and the pharmaceutical sector, the hands-on curriculum bridges computer-generated models with empirical benchwork. Key Focus Areas: Target Optimization: Dr. Manjunath Ramarao (Aragen) explored GPCR structural dynamics to reduce off-target side effects. Hit-to-Lead Refinement: Dr. Ralf Glatthar (Novartis, Switzerland) detailed chemical modifications balancing potency and safety profiles. Indigenous Milestones: Dr. Mukul Jain (Zydus Lifesciences) presented the journey of Desidustat and its role in meeting India’s target to eliminate Sickle Cell Disease by 2047. AI & Computational Biology: Deliberations led by experts from AbbVie, Novartis USA, and SCIINV Biosciences showcased how machine learning and molecular docking streamline candidate selection. This initiative reinforces Hyderabad’s strategic shift from a global manufacturing hub to a leader in original biopharmaceutical discovery and innovation. #UniversityOfHyderabad #UoH #MCADDI2026 #Biotechnology #Pharmaceuticals #DrugDiscovery #ResearchAndDevelopment #LifeSciences #Hyderabad @EduMinOfIndia @JoshiPralhad @ugc_india @mygovindia @PIB_India @PTI_News

A tiny world hidden in plain sight! 🕷️🌿 Zooming into the rich biodiversity of our green campus, this macro shot of a crab spider resting along leaf veins highlights the incredible micro-wildlife at UoH. Contributed for the University of Hyderabad Calendar 2026! 🗓️✨ 📸 Photo Credit: R Phebe Florance #UniversityOfHyderabad #UoH #UoHCalendar2026 #Calendar2026 #FloraAndFauna #MacroPhotography #WildlifePhotography #UoHCampus #PictureOfTheDay #CampusDiaries #NatureInFocus #Hyderabad @EduMinOfIndia @JoshiPralhad @ugc_india @mygovindia @PIB_India @PTI_News

Walking down a path of crimson blossoms at the University of Hyderabad! 🌺🍃 Featured for October in the #UoH Calendar 2026. 📸 Photo Credit: M Chendar S #UniversityOfHyderabad #UoHCalendar2026 #CampusViews #NaturePhotography #UoHCampus @EduMinOfIndia @JoshiPralhad @ugc_india @PIB_India @mygovindia @PTI_News

🎓 Golden Jubilee Distinguished Lecture Series ​We are honored to invite you to the upcoming edition of the Golden Jubilee Distinguished Lecture Series featuring Prof. B.S. Murty, Director, IIT Hyderabad. ​Prof. Murty will address a vital theme for the nation’s future: 📌 Topic: Building a Developed India: Role of Education 🗓️ Date: October 27, 2026 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM IST 📍 Venue: Central Seminar Hall, East Campus (Management, Economics & Mathematics Schools) ​Education is the cornerstone of sustainable growth and national development. Join us in person or tune in live online to gain insights from one of India's leading academic leaders. ​📺 Watch Live on YouTube: youtube.com/live/oMQ3j-MOF-U… @ugc_india @PIB_India @PTI_News @mygovindia @topfans – at Hyderabad, India

🌍 Global Experts Gather at University of Hyderabad for MCADDI 2026! 🧪✨ The Medicinal Chemistry, Drug Discovery & Development India (MCADDI) 2026 programme has commenced at the School of Life Sciences (SLS), University of Hyderabad (UoH)! Jointly organized by the Federation of Asian Biotech Associations (FABA) and Biocon Academy, this 6-day course (October 25–30, 2026) brings together over 250 researchers, academic experts, and industry leaders globally to address urgent demands for novel therapeutics and affordable healthcare. 🏥💊 🔬 Strategic Vision & Bench-to-Bedside Innovation Addressing drug resistance, infectious diseases, and non-communicable disorders, the integrated curriculum was highlighted by: • Prof. Pallu Reddanna (Executive President, FABA) • Dr. Balu Balasubramanian (Strategic Pharma Innovation-Sourcing Center LLC, USA) • Dr. Jagath Reddy Junutula (Co-founder & CEO, Aarvik Therapeutics, USA) 📚 Key Curriculum Pillars: 🤖 AI & Computational Chemistry: Accelerating target screening & candidate selection. 🧬 Emerging Biological Therapeutics: Next-gen biologics & targeted therapies. 🧪 ADME & Translational Safety: Optimizing drug safety & clinical success. 💼 Real-World Case Studies: Translating academic discoveries into therapeutics. 🎓 Inaugural Session & Keynotes Opening remarks delivered by institutional leadership: • Prof. J. Anuradha (Vice-Chancellor i/c, UoH) • Prof. Anand K. Kondapi (Dean, SLS, UoH) • Prof. Kota Arun Kumar (Head, Dept. of Animal Biology, SLS, UoH) High-impact lectures by global thought leaders: • Prof. Thomas Prisinzano (University of Kentucky, USA) on medicinal chemistry & ADME optimization. • Dr. Manjunath Ramarao (Aragen) on biological target ID, validation & hit validation. 🏆 CEO Conclave & Awards (Oct 29, 2026):Honoring exceptional talent with: • The Dr. B.S. Bajaj Memorial FABA Excellence Award • FABA Lifetime Achievement Award • FABA Shantha Biotech Innovation Awards 2026 📞 Contact: Organising Committee, MCADDI 2026, FABA (+91 79899 57263) #MCADDI2026 #DrugDiscovery #UniversityOfHyderabad #FABA #BioconAcademy #MedicinalChemistry #Pharma #Hyderabad #Biotechnology #ProfJAnuradha #ProfPalluReddanna #DrJagathReddyJunutula #DrManjunathRamarao #ProfThomasPrisinzano #ProfKotaArunKumar #ProfAnandKKondapi #DrBaluBalasubramanian @EduMinOfIndia @JoshiPralhad @ugc_india @PIB_India @PTI_News @slsuohyd

🏆 Debmalya Bandyopadhyay wins Srinivas Rayaprol Poetry Prize 🏆 We are delighted to announce that Debmalya Bandyopadhyay, a writer and mathematician, is the winner of the 18th Srinivas Rayaprol Poetry Prize! 🎉 Currently based in Melbourne, Australia, he was chosen from among 134 contestants by a jury consisting of poet Priya Sarukkai Chabria and two faculty members from the Department of English at the University of Hyderabad. 📜 Shortlist Srijita Talukdar and Nikita Parik have made it to this year's shortlist. ✍️ About the Winner Debmalya graduated from the Brooklyn Poets Mentorship Program in 2025 and is the winner of the Verve Poetry Competition, apart from being a runner-up at the UK Poetry Coaches Slam and a finalist at a host of poetry prizes, including the Tupelo Quarterly Poetry Prize, Grouse Grind Lit Prize, Osmosis Poetry Prize, Sweet Literary's Poetry Prize, and the Briefly Write Poetry Prize. His poems have appeared in Blackbird, Wildness, Southern Humanities Review, Chestnut Review, South Carolina Review, Atlanta Review, and elsewhere. Debmalya's poems have been anthologised in The Yearbook of Indian Poetry in English, the Propel Anthology, and the Vervacious Anthology of Contemporary Poetry. He has been nominated for the Forward Prize for Best Single Poem, the Pushcart Prize, and Best of the Net. He was longlisted for the National Poetry Competition in 2026. He edits poetry at The Bombay Literary Magazine and is often in parks, confabulating with local birds. 🐦 📖 About the Prize Recognised as a significant award for creative writing in India, the Srinivas Rayaprol Poetry Prize was instituted by the Hyderabad-based Srinivas Rayaprol Literary Trust to recognize excellence in poetry written in English by poets in the age group of 20-40 years. The Prize is jointly administered by the Department of English, University of Hyderabad. 🌟 Past Winners The inaugural prize was awarded in 2009 to Aditi Machado and, subsequently, to Hemant Mohapatra (2010), Aditi Rao (2011), Tushar Jain (2012), Mihir Vatsa (2013), Ranjani Murali (2014), Aishwarya Iyer (2015), Goirick Brahmachari (2016), Debarshi Mitra (2017), Poorna Swami (2018), Prashant Parvataneni (2019), Satya Dash (2020), Pervin Saket (2021), Syam Sudhakar (2022), Nikita Deshpande (2023), Ajay Kumar (2024), and Mubashira Patel (2025). 👥 Distinguished Jury Eminent poets like Jeet Thayil, Sudeep Sen, Keki Daruwalla, Arundhathi Subramanian, Manohar Shetty, Arvind Krishna Mehrotra, Ranjit Hoskote, E.V. Ramakrishnan, Gieve Patel, Mamang Dai, Vinay Dharwadker, Mani Rao, Sridala Swami, Menka Shivdasani, and Sharmista Mohanty have been associated with the prize as jury members. 🏅 The Award This 18th Srinivas Rayaprol Poetry Prize, consisting of a citation and cash prize of Rs. 15,000, will be presented to the winner at the Hyderabad Literary Festival in January 2027. 👏 Heartiest congratulations to Debmalya and to the shortlisted poets, Srijita Talukdar and Nikita Parik! #SrinivasRayaprolPoetryPrize #UniversityOfHyderabad #UoH #DepartmentOfEnglish #Poetry #IndianPoetryInEnglish #HyderabadLiteraryFestival