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Senior professor Tushar Jana of the University of Hyderabad has been elected a Fellow of the Indian Academy of Sciences for 2026, recognising his sustained contributions to polymer chemistry and materials science, including advanced research on membranes, hydrogen energy and sustainable polymers.
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Wildlife displaced from Kancha Gachibowli forest adjoining the University of Hyderabad continues to suffer fatal attacks by stray dogs. On Saturday, two deer were killed near the MH-K hostel, highlighting the growing threat to animals after large-scale forest clearance.
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The University of Hyderabad’s School of Physics has begun celebrations marking the centenary of quantum mechanics with a national conference featuring lectures, panel discussions and poster sessions, drawing scientists and researchers from across the country
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Prof. C Raghava Reddy of the University of Hyderabad has been nominated to the Impact Assessment and Public Policy Advisory Committee of the National Innovation Foundation-India, recognising his work in science, technology and society studies and inclusive development
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The University of Hyderabad will host a national-level conference, '100 Years of Quantum Mechanics' (HYQM-2026), on January 23 and 24. Organised by the School of Physics, the event will feature sessions for postgraduate students and researchers on day one, followed by popular talks for Classes IX to XII students on day two.
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Students of Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) have strongly opposed the government’s show-cause notice seeking to reclaim 50 acres of university land. The MANUU Students Collective termed the move part of a larger pattern of State-led land appropriation.
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The Congress government issued a show cause notice to the MANUU administration seeking an explanation as to why it should not take back the 50 acres of the university's unutilised land into its custody. The University sought two months' time to submit a detailed response.
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A deer was seriously injured after being hit by a speeding car near the University of Hyderabad. The animal had strayed out of the forest area within the campus.
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Delivering the lecture titled 'Cancer Without Disease: Combining the Concept of Healthy Living and Aging with Strategies to Prevent Malignant Disease of Cancer' at UoH, Prof Kalluri emphasized the critical role of the immune system in preventing cancer progression
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Researchers at the University of Hyderabad have developed a method to upcycle waste Geranium leaves from the essential oil industry into biochar, a carbon-rich material that improves soil fertility and plant growth. Trials demonstrated enhanced growth in Rosemary plants, underscoring the agricultural value of the innovation.
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The University of Hyderabad commenced the restoration works on the historic home of poet, freedom fighter and first woman governor Sarojini Naidu. The works are expected to be completed by November
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Thirty-four retired and serving faculty from the University of Hyderabad have been ranked among the world’s top 2 per cent of highly cited scientists in Stanford/Elsevier’s August 2025 update, spotlighting both veteran researchers and rising scholars for their global academic contributions
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Heavy rains on Thursday night caused severe flooding near the University of Hyderabad campus as clogged underground drainage pipes led to waterlogging. Commissioner A.V. Ranganath inspected the area and directed officials to clear the drains and deploy temporary relief measures.
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University of Hyderabad students launched an indefinite hunger strike against the administration’s decision to dissolve the Students union 2024-25 before its tenure ended. Students allege bias in election scheduling, while the university cites Lyngdoh Committee guidelines for conducting polls this month
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The University of Hyderabad has dissolved its Students’ Union for 2024–25 to comply with Lyngdoh Committee guidelines, which mandate annual elections within a specific timeframe. With the academic session for 2025–26 having begun on July 16, the university has scheduled the election process between September 11 and 20.
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The University of Hyderabad Students Union, backed by other student groups, staged a protest against the university’s decision to dissolve the union before completion of its term. Students alleged bias in favour of ABVP and demanded implementation of Lyngdoh Committee recommendations
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The Pharma Leadership Conclave 2025 at the University of Hyderabad, organized by HMA and HEERA, brought pharma leaders together to discuss Bharat’s growing role in global pharma, focusing on innovation, R&D, compliance, and collaboration between industry and academia
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Telangana’s performance in the NIRF 2025 rankings has been a mixed one. Osmania University made significant gains, moving up to 53rd overall and 30th among universities, while NIT Warangal and UoH saw a slight drop.
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University of Hyderabad doctoral researcher Srinivas Duvvada has won the Dr. Yellapragada Subbarow FABA Award 2025 for his pioneering work on next-generation vaccine strategies using extracellular vesicles. His research focuses on engineered probiotic-derived vesicles for needle-free, oral immunisation.
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The University of Hyderabad witnessed a record-breaking placement season for 2024–25, with 550 students placed across 180 companies. The highest package of Rs 46 lakh was offered to an MTech student, surpassing last year’s top offer of Rs 17.89 lakh.