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Hans India
5 days ago
- Science
- Hans India
IISER Tirupati to hold 6th convocation, 255 students to graduate
Tirupati: The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Tirupati will celebrate its sixth convocation on Tuesday, with 255 students graduating across various academic programmes. In the run-up to the ceremony, IISER Tirupati Director Prof Santanu Bhattacharya addressed the media on Sunday, highlighting the institute's significant achievements and rapid progress since its inception a decade ago. Established in 2015 with a single BS-MS programme, the institute has since expanded into a broad spectrum of academic offerings. These include Integrated PhD and Post-Doctoral Research programmes. This year, the institute is introducing a new four-year BSc in Economics and Statistical Sciences (BS-ESS) and a two-year MS (Masters by Research) programme, signalling a step further in its commitment to interdisciplinary education and research. Prof Bhattacharya noted the institute's growing academic footprint, pointing to its current H-index of 57, with over 17,000 cumulative citations of research publications. He also reported a substantial increase in extramural research funding, which doubled over the previous year to reach Rs 29.43 crore. Several faculty members have received prestigious accolades, including the RSC-ChemComm's Pioneering Investigators recognition, the DAAD Experienced Researcher Award, and the ASEAN-India R&D Project. Among its most notable recent accomplishments, Dr Chitrasen Jena from IISER Tirupati was part of the team awarded the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, one of the most prestigious global science honours. Also, eight faculty members from the institute have been named in the top 2% of the world's most influential scientists, according to a global database compiled by Stanford University. The director also underlined the institute's growing international profile through strategic collaborations. Partnerships have been forged with leading global institutions such as the University of Melbourne, Heidelberg University, and the University of Cologne. IISER Tirupati is also participating in the Future Research Talent (FRT) programme in collaboration with the Australian National University (ANU). Prof Bhattacharya stated that the institute is now fully operational, with major infrastructure completed, and further expansion is on the horizon with the backing of the Ministry of Education and the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
IISER-Tirupati gets ready to conduct its sixth convocation on August 5
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Tirupati, is all set to conduct its sixth convocation on Tuesday (August 5). The institute, started in 2015 with only a BS-MS programme, has rapidly expanded to offer a number of courses such as Integrated PhD and PhD, besides hosting Post-Doctoral Research Fellows. It is also offering a four-year Bachelor of Science in Economics and Statistical Sciences (BS-ESS) and a two-year MS (Masters by Research) programme starting August 2025. A total of 255 students will be graduating this year, who include 22 from PhD, 8 from I-PhD, 3 from MS, 141 from BS-MS, 69 from professional Master's, six from BS and six from BSc. Interacting with the media here on Sunday, IISER Director Santanu Bhattacharya said the institute's H-index currently stood at 57, with cumulative citations of 17,256. The Nature Index-2025 ranked IISER-Tirupati 33rd among academic institutions in India. 'IISER-Tirupati has strengthened its international ties with Heidelberg University and the University of Cologne, while we are soon launching an academic programme with University of Melbourne,' Dr. Bhattacharya said. The national institute had also tied up with the University of Buffalo, USA, and Australian National University (ANU), thus creating a plethora of opportunities for its students. Similarly, the extramural research funding doubled from the previous year, touching ₹29.43 crore.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
IISER-Tirupati to conduct it's 6th convocation on Aug 5
Tirupati: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER Tirupati) is is all set to conduct its sixth convocation on Tuesday (Aug 5) along with its tenth year of inception. The institute started in 2015 with only a BS-MS program, and rapidly expanded to offer a number of programs like Integrated PhD, PhD, hosts Post-Doctoral Research Fellows. It is also currently offering a four-year Bachelor of Science in Economics and Statistical Sciences (BS-ESS) and a two-year MS (Masters by Research) progra starting August 2025. A total of 255 students will be graduating this year across various programmes, which include 22 from PhD, 8 from I-PhD, 3 from MS, 141 from BS-MS, 69 from professional Master's, six from BS and six from BSc. Interacting with the media ahead of the convocation here on Sunday, IISER Director Santanu Bhattacharya said the institute's h-index currently stood at 57, with cumulative citations of 17,256. Nature Index 2025 ranked IISER Tirupati 33rd among academic institutions in India. "IISER Tirupati has strengthened its international ties with Heidelberg University and the University of Cologne, while we are soon launching an academic program with University of Melbourne", Dr. Bhattacharya said. The national institute has also tied up with the University of Buffalo, USA and Australian National University (ANU), thus creating a plethora of opportunities for its students. Similarly, the extramural research funding doubled from the previous year, touching 29.43 crore. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
