International Seminars
In addition to promoting international research exposure for faculty members, the Office of International Affairs has been organizing a series of academic and motivational programmes to provide students, research scholars, and faculty members with opportunities to interact with distinguished professionals and researchers from different parts of the world.
16 JUL 2026
“Overview of Drug Development and Career Guidance in the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Industry”
As part of these initiatives, a seminar entitled “Overview of Drug Development and Career Guidance in the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Industry” was organized on 16 July 2026 for students, research scholars, and faculty members. The programme featured Dr. Metukuri Mallikarjun, Associate Director, Immunology Clinical Development, Johnson & Johnson, New Jersey, USA, as the resource person. The seminar provided valuable insights into drug development, the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, and career opportunities available to students and young researchers in the global scientific and industrial landscape.
Dr. Metukuri Mallikarjun Associate Director, Immunology Clinical Development, Johnson & Johnson, New Jersey, USA
04 AUG 2026
“Towards Building International Collaborations”
Further strengthening its focus on internationalization, the Office of International Affairs organized a motivational seminar entitled “Towards Building International Collaborations” on 4 August 2026, with Prof. Aparna Rayaprolu, Director, International Affairs, University of Hyderabad, as the resource person. The programme focused on the importance of international academic collaborations, faculty and student mobility, joint research, international partnerships, and opportunities for establishing meaningful institutional linkages with universities and research organizations across the world.
Prof. Aparna Rayaprol, Director: International Affairs, UOH, Hyderabad
19 AUG 2026
“Chemistry Beyond Borders: From Yogi Vemana University to Osaka University, Japan”
Continuing this initiative, a special scientific and motivational programme entitled “Chemistry Beyond Borders: From Yogi Vemana University to Osaka University, Japan” was organized on 19 August 2026 in association with the Department of Chemistry. Dr. B. Ramesh Naidu, an alumnus of the Department of Chemistry and currently associated with Osaka University, Japan, delivered the lecture. The programme served as an inspiring platform for students and research scholars by demonstrating how academic excellence and research training at Yogi Vemana University can lead to international scientific opportunities and careers.
Dr. B. Ramesh Naidu, Osaka University, Japan
These international fellowships, academic visits, research engagements, seminars, and motivational programmes collectively reflect the commitment of Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa, to internationalization and global academic engagement. The Office of International Affairs aims to create a vibrant international academic environment by facilitating international collaborations, promoting student and faculty mobility, encouraging joint research and academic exchange, and exposing students and research scholars to global career and higher-education opportunities.
The overarching objective of the Office of International Affairs is to enable the students, research scholars, and faculty members of Yogi Vemana University to acquire global exposure, develop international academic networks, and excel in their respective careers at the global level. Through sustained international collaborations and diverse academic programmes, the University is committed to building a strong global academic identity and creating new opportunities for the Yogi Vemana University community.