Department of Plant Sciences, University of Hyderabad

We are excited to announce a GIAN-MHRD Workshop on “Chloroplast Biogenesis and Engineering” to be held from October 07–17, 2025, at the University of Hyderabad.

This advanced-level workshop will be led by Prof. Yuichiro Takahashi, a renowned Molecular Biologist from Okayama University, Japan, with over three decades of pioneering research in photosynthetic protein complexes and chloroplast function.

The workshop will cover cutting-edge topics such as:
✅ Chloroplast development and gene regulation
✅ Biogenesis of photosystems and light-harvesting complexes
✅ Chloroplast transformation and engineering
✅ Advanced tools in molecular biology
✅ Applications in stress adaptation and photoprotection

👨‍🏫 Indian experts, including Prof. S. Rajagopal (Coordinator), will also deliver lectures and hands-on sessions, making this a truly enriching learning opportunity!

🧑‍💻 Who can apply?
1. PG students, PhD/Postdocs, Faculty, Researchers from Academia/Industry
2. Advanced undergraduates with instructor approval

📌 Registration Deadline: September 9, 2025

📧 Submit your CV to [email protected]

💰 Registration Fee: Starts at ₹2000 (Students) / $500 (International participants)

🔗 For more details, check out the brochure!

Let’s decode the secrets of chloroplasts and unlock biotechnological applications for the future! 🌱💡

School of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad | Department of Plant Sciences, University of Hyderabad | Ministry of Education

📢 ‘Write’shop 2025 | ✍️ Academic Writing & Publishing Workshop

The Department of Plant Sciences, School of Life Sciences, and the R&D Cell, University of Hyderabad, in collaboration with Elsevier, are organising ‘Write’shop, A One-Day Workshop on Academic Writing and Scientific Publishing!

🗓️ Date: June 30, 2025 (Monday)
📍 Venue: SLS Auditorium, University of Hyderabad
💡 Who should attend? Faculty, researchers, and students across disciplines
💬 What’s in it for you? Practical tips, ethical insights, and smart publishing strategies!

🖊️ Register Now: https://bit.ly/writeshop2025

🎓 Boost your academic journey—Join us at !

Join us for an Information Session on the 2026–27 Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships!

🗓️ Date: May 6, 2025
🕛 Time: 12 Noon – 1 PM
📍 Venue: SLS Auditorium, University of Hyderabad

🔗 Register Now: https://tinyurl.com/fulbrighthuoh2025
📄 Open to PhD students, faculty, policymakers, and professionals!

Explore opportunities to pursue research or teaching in the United States through the prestigious Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships, administered by USIEF – celebrating 75 years of educational and cultural exchange in 2025!

We are excited to announce the 5th Issue of BioEspresso – a special farewell edition titled: 'Endosymbiotic Bonds: Unlocking the Plant–Microbe Connection'

We invite you, all faculty, research scholars, students, and alumni, to contribute and be a part of this heartfelt issue!

We're proud to share that Dr. M. Muthamilarasan was featured in a podcast interview hosted by 'The Boring Climate Podcast' of GPS Renewables. In this insightful conversation, he delves into cutting-edge research in millets, sustainable agriculture, and the power of science communication. 🌾🔬

🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_m2Z_g8Ko8k

University of Hyderabad

Happy to share the inspiring journey of Dr. Muthamilarasan, a Fulbright Fellow, and the amazing opportunities this fellowship has provided for his research and career growth! 🌍🎓 Watch his story and learn how the Fulbright experience has shaped his path in research and beyond 🎥

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxjBNksjzGI

University of Hyderabad | School of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad

Our department proudly celebrated 'International Women's Day 2025' in advance today! 🎉 With a joyful cake-cutting ceremony, we honoured the incredible contributions of our women faculty and students, who drive innovation, excellence, and inclusivity in science.

From shaping the future of research to inspiring the next generation, women continue to break barriers and redefine possibilities. 💡💪

Here’s to empowering women, fostering equality, and making science more inclusive! 🚀

🚀 Celebrating National Science Day! 🌱🔬

The Department of Plant Sciences, University of Hyderabad, invites you to a special event featuring a thought-provoking talk on:

🌿 "Science of Plant Genome Size: Movers and Shakers"

📢 Keynote Speaker: Prof. Arjula R Reddy | Chairman & Director, ATGC Biotech

📖 Plus, unveiling the first edition of our monthly department magazine – BIOESPRESSO! ☕📚

📅 Date: February 28, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM onwards
📍 Venue: SLS Seminar Hall

Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of plant genomics and celebrate scientific advancements! 🎉🔬🌍

Ms. Sumi Rana, a PhD scholar working with Dr. M. Muthamilarasan in the Department of Plant Sciences, University of Hyderabad showcased her cutting-edge research at the prestigious Plant & Animal Genome Conference (PAG) in San Diego, California, USA (January 10–15, 2025). Her presentation, titled "Identification and Expression Profiling of Phytic Acid Biosynthetic Genes in Foxtail Millet for Targeted Editing to Generate Low Phytic Acid Lines," highlights significant advancements toward improving the nutritional quality of foxtail millet through gene editing.

Congratulations to Sumi for representing our work on such a global stage and contributing to the future of sustainable and nutritious agriculture! 🌾✨

📢 Celebrating the success of Millet-Utopia 2025! 🌾

The University of Hyderabad proudly hosted this vibrant event, bringing together 1,358 students from 50 schools under the theme "Millets for Food, Nutrition, Energy, and Environment."

Students engaged in various competitions like quiz, debate, drawing, skit, writing, and elocution, reflecting their creativity and knowledge about the importance of millets in sustainable agriculture and nutrition.

Kudos to the young champions and their mentors for making this event a grand success! 🎉✨