IISER Pune

Join us tomorrow June 5, 2026, 11 am for of online Lecture-Demo Series by IISER Pune Science Activity Centre observing !!🌿🌏
Shri Satish Awate (Programme Director, Center for Environment Education) will speak on Environmental Education: Learning from Nature and People:

World Environment Day Special Talk on Environmental Education: Learning from Nature and People https://www.ceeindia.org/sustainable-cooling

, a cultural exchange programme for the youth as part of the initiative, has commenced today at with 42 student delegates from Andhra Pradesh🎊 🎊 A warm welcome to all the delegates from across and the accompanying team from Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati - IIT Tirupati

is a flagship programme under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat , an initiative of the Ministry of Education Government of India, aimed at fostering national integration, cultural exchange, and experiential learning among youth across the country.

The state of is paired with the state of , and and are the Nodal Institutions from the two states. The Maharashtra student delegation visited Andhra Pradesh for a week in May 2026. Starting today, the Andhra Pradesh delegation will be hosted by for visiting Maharashtra for a week.

to open soon in the Science Education Department of ! Research areas include , , and and aspects of . Apply on or before June 16, 2026!
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Today, we celebrated the graduation of 363 students as part of the 13th of ✨✨🎓 Chief Guest Shri Sanjay Kirloskar delivered an inspiring . He said that long-term success is built through disciplined, science-based decision-making and a commitment to societal relevance. IISER Pune Board of Governors Chairperson Shri M. Madan Gopal (IAS) spoke about the achievements of the institute members, the transformation India is witnessing, and encouraged all to be part of nation building. Director Prof. Sunil S. Bhagwat noted the strides being made by in their chosen fields and urged the graduates to carry on this legacy and a culture of . Our best wishes to the graduates and their families many of whom traveled to the campus to celebrate this special day together! Here are a few glimpses from the convocation ceremony!

DENSITY 2026 — the Deep Earth Neutrino + Seismic Imaging & TomographY mini-workshop was held at in Feb 2026.🌏✨ The event created a unique interdisciplinary platform where experts from and explored how these fields can work together to explore the Earth’s deep interior. Sessions spanned topics such as seismic imaging, neutrino tomography, and underground science facilities. A few resources related to the workshop are at the Website here:
https://sites.google.com/view/density2026/home?authuser=0

Over the past week, the delegation of , accompanied by four members, had a rich cultural and social learning experience in hosted by Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati - IIT Tirupati! The delegation had the opportunity to meet Hon’ble Governor of Andhra Pradesh, Shri S. Abdul Nazeer, visit the quantum technology facility at SRM University in Amravati, the office of the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority, and Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. Their journey also included visits to Tirumala's Venkateswara Temple and the historic Chandragiri Fort near Tirupati. With meaningful interactions, cultural exchange, and memorable experiences, the Maharashtra delegation successfully concluded their visit to Andhra Pradesh.
Ministry of Education AICTE Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Governor of Andhra Pradesh Amaravati - People's Capital of Andhra Pradesh

welcomes student delegates from across Maharashtra for Phase VI of Yuva Sangam programme to the campus!! We also welcome dignitaries from All India Council for Technical Education coordinating the programme!!

is a flagship programme under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat , an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, aimed at fostering national integration, cultural exchange, and experiential learning among youth across the country.

The state of is paired with the state of , and and are the Nodal Institutions from the two states. The Maharashtra studdent delegation will visit Andhra Pradesh for a week in May 2026. Similarly, a delegation of students from across Andhra Pradesh will be hosted by IISER Pune for visiting Maharashtra for a week in June 2026.

The Coordinating Team is looking forward to interacting with the delegates and to their onward journey to !!
Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Ministry of Education AICTE

The community extends sincere condolences on the passing of Ravi Pandit (Co-founder and Chairman, Technologies), an inspiring industry leader, visionary technologist, and long-standing well-wisher of the Institute. He regularly participated in the annual IISER Pune Industry Conclaves. His unwavering support for academia-industry partnerships will be remembered with deepest gratitude and admiration.

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We are excited to invite school teachers to participate in the upcoming - :
“Hands-on STEM Activities for School Classrooms: Inquiry-Based Teaching in Mathematics”. This online workshop focuses on integrating hands-on, inquiry-based approaches into classroom teaching, helping students engage more deeply with mathematical concepts through exploration and experimentation.

Date: 23 May 2026, 5-7 pm

Join us to explore practical strategies, classroom-ready activities, and innovative teaching methods aligned with experiential learning.

For registration and details:
https://elearn.nptel.ac.in/shop/iit-workshops/ongoing/management-computer-science/hands-on-stem-activities-for-school-classrooms-inquiry-based-teaching-in-mathematics/?v=13b5bfe96f3e