SR Academy of Higher Education granted ‘deemed university’ status

The SR Academy of Higher Education (SRAHE), home to the SR University in Warangal, has recently been awarded the status of a Deemed-to-be University by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Varada Reddy, chairman of the SR Educational Academy and chancellor of SRAHE, addressed a press conference to share plans for the institution.

The academy aims to concentrate on cutting-edge technologies, digital healthcare, and interdisciplinary education, with a strong emphasis on research, innovation, and industry collaboration. Located in Rampally, Hyderabad, SRAHE seeks to bolster the city's deep-tech and life sciences ecosystem by aligning academic programs with industry demands and national priorities.

Key focus areas for the university include semiconductor design, quantum computing, artificial intelligence (AI), digital twins, and advanced robotics. Additionally, the institution plans to merge healthcare with AI-based diagnostics, bioinformatics, and robotic surgery training. By leveraging Hyderabad's proximity to the Genome Valley life sciences cluster, the university intends to integrate engineering and biological sciences to foster innovation in digital healthcare.