In August 2021, Professor Basuthkar J Rao, formerly a Professor of Biology at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Tirupati, was appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of HCU. Prof. Rao has been recognized for his contributions to science and his efforts in setting up a state-of-the-art Covid Testing Centre at IISER Tirupati.
⚽ Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's Visit
In October 2024, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy participated in a friendly football match at HCU. The event was organized by the HCU-NSUI unit and saw the presence of other prominent political figures, including MLC Balmoor Venkat and MP Anil Kumar Yadav.
🎬 Screening Controversies on Campus
In January 2024, tensions arose on campus due to the simultaneous screenings of two controversial films by different student groups. The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) screened "The Kashmir Files," while the Students' Federation of India (SFI) organized the screening of a banned BBC documentary. Despite the lack of official permission, both events proceeded, leading to heightened security measures to prevent potential clashes.
🤝 Student Union Clashes
In April 2024, clashes broke out between members of the ABVP and SFI during student union elections. The altercation, reportedly over the placement of election posters, resulted in injuries to several students and damage to campus property. The university administration responded by forming a committee to investigate the incident.
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📢 Protests Over Delayed Scholarships In February 2025, the HCU Students' Union organized a protest addressing the prolonged delay in the release of scholarships for BC, SC, and ST students. Some scholarships had been pending for up to three years, causing financial hardships for many students. The protest included burning an effigy of the government to draw attention to the issue. Sakshi Post
🏛️ Faculty Recruitment Drive
In November 2024, HCU announced a special recruitment drive to fill 42 backlog teaching positions across various departments, including Science, Humanities, Economics, Social Sciences, Arts, and Management Studies. The initiative aimed to address vacancies in reserved categories, with applications open to eligible candidates, including those from the Indian diaspora. Scholars Edu Hub
🗣️ Open Forum on Caste Issues
In January 2020, an open forum titled "Caste is not a rumour" was held at HCU's Velivada. The event commemorated the death anniversary of Rohith Vemula and provided a platform for students to share personal experiences related to caste discrimination. The forum emphasized the need for policies to address such issues at institutional levels.
📰 Conclusion
Hyderabad Central University continues to be a vibrant hub of academic and extracurricular activities. The recent events reflect the dynamic nature of campus life, highlighting both the challenges and achievements of the HCU community. As the university moves forward, it remains committed to fostering an environment of inclusivity, dialogue, and academic excellence.