SRM University-AP witnessed a spirited culmination of Tejas 2025, the much-awaited sports fest for employees, with its grand Valedictory Ceremony on April 11, 2025.

The ceremony commenced with video highlights capturing the thrilling moments and memorable performances from Tejas. Mr Isaac Samala Gerard, Director of Human Resource Development (HRD), delivered the welcome address, setting the tone for the evening. He proudly shared that the event saw enthusiastic participation from 373 employees across the University. The felicitation of winners and runners was conducted by Prof. Manoj K Arora, Vice Chancellor; Prof. C V Tomy, Dean, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS); and Dr R Premkumar, Registrar.

Badminton – In the Men’s Singles category, Mr P Udayaraju emerged as the winner, while Dr Anuj Pradeep Deshpande secured the runner-up position. In the Women’s Singles, Ms Revathi Balakrishnan was the runner-up.

The Women’s Doubles title was clinched by Ms Revathi and Ms K.M. Moni, with Ms Veda Sri and Ms Sai Arpitha finishing as runners-up. The Men’s Doubles saw Dr Mallavalli Sitha Ram and Mr Pamula Udayaraju crowned winners, while Dr Harish Puppala and Dr Uma Maheshwar Arepalli secured the runners-up position.

Chess – Dr B Deepak Raj won the Men’s title, with Mr Chinnakeseva Reddy B as the runner-up. The Women’s Chess winner was Dr Ananya Mahanti, and Ms Veda Sri took the runner-up spot.

Carrom – Mr K. Srinivas Rao and Ms Navya Kala triumphed in the Men’s and Women’s Carrom categories, respectively. Mr Chintakrindi Manikantha and Ms Veda Sri were declared runners-up.

Rope Skipping – In Rope Skipping, the Men’s Gold medal went to Mr Renuka Babu, with Mr Amos K and Mr Manohar securing Silver and Bronze, respectively. For the Women, Ms R. Ratna Prabha won Gold, followed by Ms Sandhya Rani (Silver) and Ms K.M. Moni (Bronze).

Pushups – Displaying their strength and endurance, Dr KV Ganesh won Gold in the Men’s Pushup category, while Mr Kiran Puli and Mr B Arjun Kumar took Silver and Bronze, respectively. In the Women’s category, Ms Bhanu Priya won Gold, with Ms Navya Kala and Ms T Y Radha securing Silver and Bronze.

Throwball – In the Women’s Throwball event, Team Admin Support claimed victory, while Team Academic Support finished as runners-up.

Cricket – The Cricket tournament concluded with Team CSE Classics lifting the winner’s trophy and Team Admin Aces finishing as runners-up, after an exhilarating series of matches.

Dr R Premkumar, Registrar, addressed the gathering and expressed heartfelt appreciation for the participants, applauding their enthusiasm and sportsmanship. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Mr Anup Singh Suryavanshi, Director of Campus Life and Maintenance, who acknowledged the relentless efforts of all those who contributed to the seamless execution of the event.

A final video montage encapsulating the vibrant moments of Tejas 2025 concluded the evening, leaving the audience with memories of camaraderie and celebration.

The National Service Scheme (NSS) Cell, in collaboration with the Government Blood Center, Guntur Government Hospital, successfully conducted a blood donation camp on April 10, 2025. The event was formally inaugurated in the esteemed presence of the Honourable Vice Chancellor, Dean of Academic Affairs, and the Director of Student Affairs, who commended the NSS team for this life-saving initiative.

The camp operated from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, witnessing impressive participation from students, faculty, and staff members. A remarkable number of units of blood were collected during the event, a testament to the humanitarian spirit and social responsibility fostered within our university.

All donors underwent thorough health screenings conducted by medical personnel from the Government Blood Center to ensure eligibility based on factors like age, weight, haemoglobin levels, blood pressure, and general wellness. Strict hygiene and safety protocols were followed throughout the donation process.

The donors received Certificates of Appreciation from the Government Blood Centre, GGH Guntur, for their voluntary donations and splendid social service. Their participation reflected the selfless commitment that defined the camp’s success.

This initiative not only addressed critical healthcare needs but also served as a powerful reminder of the profound impact a single act of kindness can have on countless lives. Each donor who stepped forward embodied the spirit of service and solidarity that defines our university community. The overwhelming participation and enthusiasm reaffirmed the belief that even a small gesture when multiplied by many, can become a force of immense compassion and change.

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SRM University-AP commemorated its signature event, Research Day Ninth edition, on April 11, 2025, celebrating the relentless spirit of enquiry, excellence and innovation. The esteemed event witnessed the gracious presence of Prof. Ashok K Ganguli, Director-IISER Berhampur, Odisha, as the chief guest along with the university leadership Vice Chancellor, Prof. Manoj K Arora, Registrar Dr R Premkumar, Dean-Research Prof. Ranjit Thapa, Research Day Convenor Dr Sunil Chinnadurai, Deans of other schools, faculty, staff and students.

In his welcome address, Prof. Manoj Arora elucidated the significance of research and innovation in the university’s academic structure and plan to achieve institutional excellence. He stated, “Research Day is fundamentally a platform to identify talented students who have the potential to work on innovative ideas that can be implemented to benefit society.” He also mentioned the future prospects of establishing a Ratan Tata Innovation Hub in Amaravati, where SRM AP will play a pivotal role in one of the five spokes.

Prof. Ganguli, an experienced researcher and scientist, appreciated Research Day as a pioneering initiative by SRM AP to promote a vibrant research culture across all academic levels. He said, “With a faculty pool with excellent pedigree, international exposure and a strong research acumen, SRM University-AP is on the right path to academic and research excellence.” He also discussed the transformation of teaching and research in the future years, emphasising that in the era of the AI revolution, novel, innovative research and creativity will triumph over robotic intelligence.

The event revealed the abstract book comprising 263 UG/PG and 131 PhD abstracts in more than 30 thematic areas. 17 students were awarded gold medals, and 5 were awarded silver medals in the UG/PG category. In the PhD category, 10 scholars won the gold medals, and 5 won the silver medals.

For their outstanding contribution to cutting-edge research, selected faculty members of SRM AP were recognised with Best Researcher Awards. Dr Pardha Saradhi M was honoured with the Best Experimental Researcher Award, Dr Murali Krishna E with the Best Theoretical Researcher Award, Dr Dinesh Reddy V with the Best Industrial Researcher Award and Dr Harish Puppala with the Best Young Researcher Award. The faculty were felicitated with a memento and a cash prize of Rs 50,000/- for their high-quality research.

The 9th Research Day has successfully concluded, celebrating talent, perseverance, and innovation. With an unwavering commitment to interdisciplinary research and international collaborations, SRM University-AP advances to the frontiers of academic and research excellence.