Tirupati: The 91st annual meeting of the Indian Academy of Sciences (IAS), Bengaluru, concluded on Sunday at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Tirupati. The prestigious three-day event brought together India’s leading scientific minds, marking one of the most significant academic gatherings of the year.
During the closing ceremony, IAS Bengaluru President Raghavan Varadarajan presented a memento to IISER Registrar Inderpreet Singh Kohli, acknowledging the institute’s warm hospitality and efficient conduct of the event.
Scientists, Fellows and Academicians Converge for Knowledge Exchange
The annual meeting saw vibrant participation from scientists, fellows, and academicians representing premier scientific and research institutions across the country.
The event facilitated deep academic exchange through:
- Invited lectures by leading experts
- Interactive panel discussions
- Scientific symposia on emerging, multidisciplinary themes
The discussions covered a wide range of contemporary topics, including:
- Vaccine development
- Sustainability and climate studies
- Astrophysics and cosmic phenomena
- AI-driven scientific research
- Evolutionary ecology
These sessions provided fertile ground for collaborative thinking and future research opportunities.
Engaging School Students Through Parallel Programmes
Staying true to its commitment to promoting scientific temper among young learners, IISER Tirupati organized parallel outreach programmes for school students from the region.
The activities included:
- Hands-on science demonstrations
- Motivational interactions with experts
- Experimental workshops and learning modules
These initiatives aimed at inspiring future scientists and nurturing early scientific curiosity.
Acknowledgements and Reflections from IISER Tirupati
Speaking on behalf of IISER Director Prof. Santanu Bhattacharya, Registrar Inderpreet Singh Kohli expressed gratitude to IAS President Raghavan Varadarajan and the academy members for choosing IISER Tirupati as the host venue.
Mr. Kohli highlighted the significance of the event taking place in the State at a time when the CII Investment Summit is also underway.
He noted, “Hosting the nation’s foremost scientific event reinforces the powerful confluence of science, industry and innovation in Andhra Pradesh.”
