When it comes to celebrations, SRM University- AP lives it up every single time. The staff and faculty of the institution gathered at APJ Abdul Kalam Auditorium on October 23, 2022, to light up the festival of decked-up lamps, Diwali. Honourable Vice Chancellor, Prof Manoj K Arora, Registrar, Dr R Premkumar, and other dignitaries were present on the occasion to elevate the fete spirit.

Festivals are a great way to bring people together and rejoice in the euphoria. Several games, such as relay, modern athletics, musical chair, Chinese whisper, and ramp walk, were arranged for the staff and faculty who came in ethnic wear to take part in the grand celebration. The staff members actively participated in the events and showed their determination to win every game, no matter what. It was indeed a day full of unbothered laughs, frenzy music, cheerful games, and good vibes.

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at SRM University-AP commenced a one-month-long programme on “Youth Empowerment and Skill Development”. The programme, organised under the ISR activities of the university, was an exclusive initiative for young people living in vicinal rural communities. The sessions aimed to enhance and develop their technical and computing skills to augment their possibilities for a better livelihood.

90 youths were given training on programmes and applications like Microsoft office and Frontend Tools for Web Development. The programme received an overwhelming response from around fifteen neighbouring villages. The young community from the villages; Mangalagiri, Pedavadlapudi, Kaza, Neerukonda, Lemalle, Navuluru, Kuragallu, Velagapudi, Nekkallu, Chiraravuru, Kanteru, Pedaparimi, Yerrabalem, Mandadam, and Sibiram; participated in the training programme.

Assistant Professors of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Dr Dinesh Reddy and Dr Mahesh Kumar, were the chief resource persons for the programme. Classes were held from August 29, 2022, to September 28, 2022, at the university premises. The valedictory function was conducted on October 13, and certificates were issued to the participants who had successfully completed the programme. Prof Manoj K Arora, Vice-Chancellor and Prof T Ragunathan, Associate Dean-in-Charge (Engineering) – School of Engineering and Sciences, were also present on the occasion.

Mastering martial arts is not an easy feat as it demands an exorbitant amount of effort from our physical as well as mental capability. Truly excelling in a martial art form can only be achieved through the manifestation of hardwork, perseverance and unwavering willpower. The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is proud to announce that Ms Bala Ramya Sri Yerramreddy has been selected for the Wushu Championship at the 36th National Games, 2022.

Ms Bala Ramya had previously secured gold at both District and State Level Wushu competitions. Through her journey, she has exhibited strong willpower and dedication to reach these heights. She encourages students to pursue any field of sports or martial arts to attain a peaceful mental constitution as well as physical well-being. Martial arts also equips one with self-defence techniques against physical conflict.

Wushu, an ancient form of hard and soft Chinese martial arts, trains students with superior combat skills for self-defence and promotes sound mental and physical health. One is truly robust only with a healthy balance between well-tuned mind and body.

Her journey to the National Games 2022 representing the state of Andhra Pradesh is awe inspiring and an accomplishment of incredible pride.

The Directorate of International Relations and Higher Studies organised international education fairs on October 12 and 13, 2022, to introduce students to the vast opportunities of abroad learning at top-notch universities. Global Education Fair 2k22, conducted in collaboration with IVY Overseas, featured premier universities across the UK, the USA, Canada, and Australia, and Overseas Education Fair 2k22, partnering with AECC Global, acquainted students with the leading universities in the UK and the US.

An extensive array of universities, including the James Madison University, University of South Alabama, University of Hartford, Manhattan College, etc., participated in the education fairs and notified students of the numerous programmes available across the disciplines such as engineering, sciences, arts, and management.

Education fairs are enriching opportunities for students to connect with the right spokespeople and gather a fair idea about the various prospects of abroad studies. Having a broad picture of the opportunities available will make the preparatory process easier for students. “The education fair has been extremely helpful to get a detailed overview of the pre-requisites of various universities and manoeuvre my preparation accordingly”, commented Kavya Sree, a Computer Science Engineering student.

SRM University-AP maintains a consistent interface with education abroad experts to assist enrolling students in prestigious overseas universities. The university boasts of its enormous list of students who have made it to high-ranking universities with exciting scholarship offers. “I have already been associated with the university and have no qualms about the calibre of the students. An opportunity to associate with SRM AP is indeed rewarding,” remarked Swapna Parsa, the South Indian Programme Manager for the QS World Ranking universities.

The Directorate of International Relations and Higher Studies spares no effort in providing the students with the right opportunities. The office caters to the requirements of all aspiring students and gives them the right guidance at every step of their preparatory process. Education fairs, awareness sessions, training programmes and coaching for IELTS, TOEFL, etc., are a few of the events organised by the directorate for the students.