Osmania University promotes 52 non-teaching employees from attenders to lab attendants

Hyderabad: Osmania University on Thursday announced the promotion of 52 dedicated non-teaching staff members. The university, in a public statement, said that the promotions were given following a thorough and due process based on the recommendations of a rigorous selection committee. The employees have been promoted from attenders to lab attendants.

Prof. Kumar Molugaram, the vice-chancellor of Osmania University, officially accorded approval for these crucial appointments. Promotion orders were formally handed over to the elated staff members in a special event held at the historic Senate Hall within the Osmania University Administration Building.

The newly promoted staff members expressed their profound gratitude, highlighting the positive impact of these promotions on their professional journeys and personal lives. “This initiative not only recognises the hard work and dedication of these individuals but also strengthens the operational backbone of the university, ensuring continued excellence in its academic and administrative functions,” the university said.

Osmania University honoured with prestigious ACE Award 2025

Osmania University also announced it has been selected for the esteemed ACE Award 2025 in the ‘Education in Circular Economy’ category by the International Council for Circular Economy (ICEF).

This prestigious recognition celebrates Osmania University’s pioneering efforts in embedding circular economy principles within higher education, preparing students for a sustainable future.

The ICEF lauded Osmania University’s forward-thinking approach in curriculum design, interdisciplinary research and comprehensive circular knowledge dissemination. The university’s commitment to fostering a strong foundation for sustainability-led careers and innovation was specifically highlighted.

“We are incredibly honoured to receive the ACE Award 2025, which is a testament to the dedication and hard work of all our stakeholders,” said VC Prof. Kumar Molugaram. “This award reinforces our commitment to equipping our students with the knowledge and skills necessary to drive a more sustainable and circular future.”

OU Mahalakshmi Biogas Plant powers the women’s hostel

Osmania University said its initiatives extend beyond the classroom, demonstrating practical applications of circular economy principles.

A prime example is the successful installation of the OU Mahalakshmi Biogas Plant. This innovative facility has a two-ton per day capacity, converting food waste and organic materials into biogas, which now powers an entire kitchen in the Women’s Hostel. The resulting slurry is also repurposed as valuable fertiliser for the university gardens, creating a closed-loop system.

The ACE Award 2025 ceremony will take place at Hotel Radisson, Gurugram, on July 31.