The first B.Tech. CSBS students have done a study and experienced life skills (working in a team, leading, negotiating, and managing stress) by interacting with Tenali Municipality Sanitation officials and workers on December 30th. It is covered in the curriculum. Municipal Assistant Commissioner, ward counsellor, ward supervisor, sweepers, and other eminent persons participated.

The Vignan Pharmacy College invited Mr. Nagendra Rao Howji, Chief Coordinator, AFD, as the Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker for the Inaugural Function of the Student Induction Programme (SIP) to address first-year B. Pharmacy and Pharm. D. students on January 4, 2023.

All India Inter-University Yogasana (Men and Women) Championship 2022–23 at KIIT (deemed to be a university), Bhubaneswar A total of ten students from VFSTR have attended to participate in the yogasana competition. The students were assisted by Mr. Raghavendra, a yoga coach, Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology and Research.

VFSTR celebrated the 74th Republic Day on January 26, 2023, at 9 a.m. to commemorate the day when the Indian Constitution came into effect and India became a sovereign state, declaring it a republic. Dr. BR Ambedkar headed the Drafting Committee of the Constitution.

On this occasion, there was a rally organised by the students with a 100-foot national flag, and the NCC parade attracted a lot of attention. Later, to the Amar Jawan Stupa in H-Block, to pay tribute to the soldiers who died in various wars and to light the Jyoti. The flag was unfurled by the Vice Chancellor and the Registrar, the Chief Guest and NCC Cadets saluted the national flag, followed by the National Anthem, and cultural programmes were entertaining.

“A clean India would be the best tribute India could pay to Mahatma Gandhi,” said Shri Narendra Modi. On January 28, 2023, the VFSTR UEAC team organised a “Cleanliness Drive” in that spirit.UEAC Programme Officer Dr. Vijayababu Palukuri had delivered the speech, mentioning the importance of sanitation. He told the students that ‘cleanliness is next to Godliness’.” It plays a vital role in our daily lives. It is the state of keeping clean and remaining away from dirt to achieve and maintain good physical and mental health.

The faculty orientation programme was held at Sangamam Seminar Hall in VFSTR for the last four days, from February 21– 24, 2023, from 3-6 PM. The programme is a great guide for how different departments can do research together. The programme was held under the supervision of Dr. P. Nagabhusan, Vice Chancellor, He shared his thoughts on how he thinks good research has to be collaborative to reach greater heights and what steps VFSTR is taking to create that interdisciplinary space.

Trees Outside Forests in India (TOFI) is a programme by USAID, CIFOR-ICRAF, and World Agroforestry. The TOFI programme is a joint initiative of India and the United States to increase green cover outside forest lands in India. It was jointly launched by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Climate Change and USAID. It aims to bring together farmers, private entities, and businesses to expand the green cover in India in places like farms, pastures, meadows, parks, cities, roadsides, near rivers, and other non-forest landscapes. The programme was implemented in seven states, including Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Haryana, Odisha, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh

A National Science Day was held at VFSTR in commemoration of Sir C.V. Raman, the First Nobel Laureate of India in Science, on February 14, 2023. National Science Day is celebrated to spread the message of the importance of science and its applications among the people and to encourage scientifically minded people to make new discoveries and inventions for a better society.

The UEAC (University Extension Activities Council) unit of VFSTR had organised a blood donation camp in the university premises at four places, i.e., the library, U block, pharmacy, and Lara, on February 25, 2023, in association with GGH (Government General Hospital) and Needs Blood Bank, Guntur. The blood donation camp was held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. by the UEAC Wing. This event was inaugurated by the esteemed dignitaries, the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. M.S.S. Rukmini, and the UEAC Program Officer, Dr. Vijayababu Palukuri, participated and also encouraged the students to participate in this mega event. The honourable Vice Chancellor Dr. P. Nagabhushan, the UEAC Program Officer have expressed their happiness for the participation of students in the event. The university UEAC coordinator, Mr. D. Suresh Babu, coordinates the entire programme. The students and staff have made the blood donation camp a grand success.

Vignan’s University, in collaboration with the Grace Cancer Foundation, and CPIO (Collective Power of One International, USA), organized the largest cervical (uterine) cancer awareness program on Saturday, i.e., March 18th, 2023. Mr. Swapnil Dangarikar, Adjudicator at Guinness World and founder of the Great Indian Workout, attended the program organized on this occasion.

The Environmental Science Forum, Department of Chemistry, School of Applied Science, and Humanities has organised a national-level symposium programme on the theme “Water Purification and Waste Water Management through Innovative Science and Technology Symposium” to celebrate World Water Day on March, 21, 2023.

The two-day national level conference on “Recent Advances in Functional Materials” under the joint auspices of the Science and Engineering Research Boards began on March 24–25, 2023, with grandeur. The day one programme started at 9:00 a.m. The chief guest of the programme was Professor Anil K. Bhatnagar, former vice chancellor of Pondicherry University, NASI Honorary Scientist of Central University, Hyderabad.

The Department of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences of the School of Agriculture and Food Technology, VFSTR, hosted a three-day international conference on March 27th, 2023, on the topic “Climate Smart Agriculture”. Which extensively explores new trends in the fields of agriculture and food.

On 23 April, the date traditionally observed as both the birthday and date of death of William Shakespeare. As well as being the most famous playwright, who wrote in English, Shakespeare also had a huge impact on modern-day English. This day is dedicated to raising awareness of the language’s history as well as increasing skill among speakers all around the world. This day is intended to teach people of all ages about the language’s beauty, richness, and universality

April 21st of every year is observed as National Civil Services Day because the first home minister of India, Sardar Vallabhai Patel, addressed the probationers of the Administrative Service officers. This is an opportunity to celebrate the remarkable work done by the civil servants and an opportunity for them to recommit themselves to the nation. The theme for this year’s civil services is “Viksit Bharat: Empowering Citizens and Reaching the Last Mile”. The role of civil servants is crucial, as they are responsible for managing the resources given to them by the government, making use of them efficiently and effectively, and ensuring that they reach people at the grassroots level.

Humans simply love to dance. It brings us together, whether we are the ones on the dance floor or are watching the professional performances of others. Dancing is exhilarating and impressive. Let’s honour the world of dance today, together!

The gala of dance began with grandeur on International Dance Day at VFSTR. !e SAC team has organised the event on April 26th, 2023. !e venue was Sangamam Seminar Hall, A-Block, from 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM. !e event started with a classical dance performance by Pravallika and her team, Over 200 students attended the programme.

National Space Day is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements and impact of space exploration on our society. From improving our understanding of Earth’s climate and environment to developing cutting-edge technologies for communication, space exploration has transformed our way of life on Earth.

In order to automate accrediting and rating systems for their group of institutions, Vignan University, IQAC team in collaboration with Adiverse technologies, a Hyderabad based company with a branch in Virginia(USA).

Dr.Lavu Rathaiah launched the product in the presence of Dr.P.Nagabushan, vice chancellor , and Dr.Ramakrishna, Dean of IQAC.

To accelerate the efforts of Universal Sanitation, VFSTR started the programme “SWACHH VIGNAN: CLEAN AND GREEN (PLASTIC FREE ENVIRONMENT).” As per the schedule. Registrar Cmde. Dr. M.S. Raghunathan initiated the Swachh Vignan programme in VFSTR. The UEAC Programme Officer, Dr. Vijayababu Palukuri, and Vigilance Officer, along with 85 students of the S&H Department, actively participated in the drive. UEAC Programme Officer Dr.Vijayababu Palukuri delivered the speech, mentioning the importance of sanitation. He explained the saying ‘Cleanliness is next to Godliness’ to the students. “ It plays a vital role in our daily lives. It is the state of keeping clean and remaining away from dirt to achieve and maintain good physical and mental health.

Raising awareness about the environment is crucial for promoting sustainable practises and protecting our planet. VFSTR is going to celebrate World Environment Day from May 25 to June 5, 2023. The theme of this year is ‘Beat Plastic Pollution, In this regard, essay writing, a quiz competition, and ideation were held, and a seminar was held from May 25th onwards.

Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology, and Research received a diamond rating accreditation in the prestigious QSI-Gauge Rankings announced by the QS Intelligence Unit in London, which stands for quality standards in education and global assessment and reflects the VFSTR’s commitment to maintaining higher quality standards in education and overall excellence.

The Centre for Environmental Pollution and Control (CEPC) at VFSTR, in association with the Department of Chemistry, School of Applied Science and Humanities (SASH), celebrated World Environment Day on June 5, 2023, with a guest lecture in digital mode. Dr. Dipa Roy, Reader, University of Edinburgh, Scotland, U.K., was the resource person for the programme. Nearly 100 people attended the programme through the online platform. !e title of her talk was “Diverted from landfill: reuse of single use packaging waste,” in accordance with this year’s theme by the United Nations, i.e. Beat Plastic Pollution.

On June 14th, 2023, the VFSTR hosted a highly anticipated oneday international workshop titled “Recent Advances in Wireless Communications and Antenna Technologies for Space, Air, and Ground Applications.” The workshop attracted a significant number of participants, with a total of 207 individuals registering for the event. Among them, 46 attendees opted for online registration, indicating the global reach and accessibility of the workshop.

VFSTR witnessed a grand celebration of International Yoga Day (IYD) on Wednesday, as the students joined in with enthusiasm. Toto 600 NCC students from five states took part in the Ek Bharat. Shreshta Bharat NCC camp. The programme aims to be an excellent way to promote health and well-being while also encouraging unity and camaraderie among participants and mutual understanding between people of various backgrounds. This year’s Yoga Day was organised with the theme ‘Vasudhaiva Family’

Professor Devunuri Nagaraju of the Department of Chemistry and the Department of Applied Science and Humanities has received approval for a project worth Rs. 21 lakh from the CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research), New Delhi. The grant-in-aid and financial sanction of the research project were entitled “Six-Fold Efficiency of Proline-Anchored Mellitic Acid Organocatalysts: A Unique Approach for Sustainable Asymmetric Catalysis”

"Warm birthday greetings to our esteemed chairman, Dr. Lavu Rathaiah”

VFSTR has celebrated the 71st birthday of its chairman. On this auspicious day, management has arranged a special event at the convocation hall with a wonderful initiative! Arranging a free eye camp on the chairman’s birthday shows the organization’s commitment to giving back to the community and promoting good health. It’s a thoughtful way to celebrate the occasion while making a positive impact on people’s lives. Eye check at adopted villages, blood donation camp, and distribution of groceries are the events held.

A book launch program was held at VFSTR on July 28, 2023. e book “Mudugantikal” was written by Dr. Muduganti Sudhakar Reddy, founder state president of Telangana Janasatta

Dr. Lavu Rattaiah, Chairman, VFSTR, who graced the event as a chief guest for the book launch program, said that the book “Mudughantikal” is a beacon of consciousness for social awareness and social development. He called on everyone to become a nickname for good; every citizen should become conscious, increase their questioning and accountability, and ‘tighten their waist.” Every citizen should be willing to make personal sacrifices and contribute to the nation’s growth. He opined that the prosperity and development of a country o!en require collective efforts from its citizens.

The Vice Chancellor, Professor P. Nagabhushan, addressed the media on Monday, July 28th, 2023, announcing that VFSTR is starting the MTech-IoT (Internet of Things) course with a 100% fee concession. Pamphlets related to the MTech-IIOT course were released in the program. It is mentioned that E!ronics Company, Vijayawada, will be the industry partner for this course. Students who have completed ECE, EIE, EEE, ECM, CSE, and IT in BTech are invited to apply for this course. It has been informed that the entrance exam for the course will be held on August 5, 2023, at VFSTR. Students selected for the course will also be given a stipend of Rs. 10,000 per month.