Archive · 4 Sep 2026
SRM University-AP Honours Outstanding Educators on Teachers’ Day
SRM University-AP held a Teachers’ Day celebration.
The university thanked teachers for their work in research, teaching and building the institution.
Nine teachers received University Outstanding Faculty Awards 2026.
Dr V M Manikandan received one of these awards and another award from the Prof V S Rao Foundation.
Eighteen staff members received awards for completing five years of service.
A Popular Faculty Award was also presented.
Leaders spoke about how teachers can change students’ lives.
They also discussed how teamwork and new ideas can improve education.
SRM University-AP honoured nine faculty members for research, teaching and institutional contributions.
The ceremony featured Andhra University Vice Chancellor Prof G P Raja Sekhar and SRM University-AP Vice Chancellor Prof CH Satish Kumar.
Prof Satish Kumar highlighted Dr S Radhakrishnan’s influence and the role of teachers in shaping lives.
Prof Raja Sekhar connected Dr Radhakrishnan’s philosophy with the National Education Policy and National Credit Framework.
Dr V M Manikandan received a University Outstanding Faculty Award and the Prof V S Rao Foundation Best Faculty Award, while 18 staff received Five-Year Service Awards.
- Who
- SRM University-AP, nine faculty members, 18 staff members, and university leaders, including Prof G P Raja Sekhar and Prof CH Satish Kumar.
- What
- The university held Teachers’ Day celebrations and presented faculty and service awards.
- When
- During Teachers’ Day celebrations; the University Outstanding Faculty Awards were identified as 2026 awards.
- Where
- Hyderabad.
- Why
- To recognise contributions to research, teaching, institutional growth and staff service.
- Faculty honoured
- Nine academics received University Outstanding Faculty Awards 2026.
- Additional award
- Dr V M Manikandan also received the Prof V S Rao Foundation Best Faculty Award.
- Staff recognised
- Eighteen staff members received Five-Year Service Awards.
- Other recognition
- The event also conferred the Popular Faculty Award.
- Chief guest
- Prof G P Raja Sekhar, Vice Chancellor of Andhra University.
- Key themes
- Teachers’ influence, teamwork, innovation, the National Education Policy and the National Credit Framework.