UoH 26th convocation: Remain humble, says Governor

On Thursday, the University of Hyderabad (UoH) celebrated its 26th convocation. Chancellor Justice L. Narasimha Reddy spoke to the graduates, urging them to maintain academic excellence, foster innovation and demonstrate social responsibility. He praised the university's research accomplishments, patents and entrepreneurial spirit, and called on students to approach their studies with empathy, integrity and compassion.

UoH awarded 1,721 degrees, consisting of 300 Ph.D. degrees and 178 medals for academic excellence. The university also unveiled the Chancellor’s Award for 2026, recognizing five young faculty members for their outstanding contributions: T. Saravanan (Chemistry), Jogi Madhuprakash (Plant Sciences), Ramachandrarao Yalla (Physics), Anagha Ingole (Political Science) and Naresh Annem (Humanities).

Former DRDO chairman Samir V. Kamat advised the graduates to accept uncertainty, follow their passions and remain adaptable, collaborative and persistent. He emphasized that learning is a continuous process and that success demands taking calculated risks and consistently acquiring new skills. Governor and Chief Rector Shiv Pratap Shukla urged the students to maintain humility and focus, stressing that education encompasses character, values and social responsibility.

Vice-Chancellor J. Anuradha presented the university's 2025-26 annual report, showcasing enhancements in global rankings, strong subject-wise performance, active research investments of ₹184 crore and the presence of 34 faculty members among the world's top 2% highly cited researchers. Major initiatives during the year included the ANRF-PAIR program, ASPIRE startups, international partnerships, new academic programs, accessibility enhancements and robust admissions for 2026-27.