UoH 26th convocation: Remain humble, says Governor
The University of Hyderabad held its 26th convocation, awarding over 1,700 degrees and recognizing faculty excellence. Speakers emphasized the importance of character, lifelong learning, and adaptability in an evolving academic and professional landscape.
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It highlights the current state of higher education in India, focusing on research output and the integration of academic values with professional readiness.
The University of Hyderabad (UoH) held its 26th convocation on Thursday. Chancellor Justice L. Narasimha Reddy congratulated the graduates and urged them to uphold the academic excellence, innovation and social responsibility.
He highlighted the university’s achievements in research, patents and entrepreneurship, and called on students to lead with empathy, integrity and compassion.
The university conferred 1,721 degrees, including 300 Ph.D. degrees, and presented 178 medals for academic excellence.
The university also announced the Chancellor’s Award for 2026 for five young faculty members: T. Saravanan (School of Chemistry), Jogi Madhuprakash (Department of Plant Sciences), Ramachandrarao Yalla (School of Physics), Anagha Ingole (Department of Political Science), and Naresh Annem (School of Humanities).
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