Faculty Development Programme on Applied Statistical Data Analysis Using SPSS
2025-09-08 17:00 - 19:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Online/Virtual
The Department of Management and Commerce, SSSIHL, is organizing a five-day online Faculty Development Programme titled “Applied Statistical Data Analysis Using SPSS for Social Sciences/Business Research: From Basics to Advanced Inferential Techniques” from 8th to 12th September 2025, daily from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
This FDP is designed to enhance the research capabilities of faculty, research scholars, and industry professionals. The programme will cover key topics including:

– Hypothesis Testing and Framing Hypothesis
– Inferential Statistics using SPSS
– Survey data cleaning in Excel & SPSS
– Navigating the Publication Landscape
– Scale consistency or Reliability Analysis (Cronbach Alpha) and dimensionality assessment (Factor Analysis)

Key Outcomes: Participants will gain insights into managing and preparing data for analysis, Formulate and Test hypothesis, conduct essential inferential statistics (including z-test, t-test, ANOVA, Regression, Cronbach alpha & factor analysis) and Apply skills to real-life problems.
Resource Person: Dr. Raja Sankaran, (PhD IIM-Ranchi), Associate Professor, SSSIHL, with over 35 years of academic and industry experience, and publications in reputed ABDC journals.
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Click here to register: https://forms.gle/Kg442pPrw3QFM2ir8
Last Date to Register: 04 September 2025
Contact:
Dr. Raja Sankaran – rajasankaran@sssihl.edu.in | 80736 97345
Prof. N Sivakumar – nsivakumar@sssihl.edu.in | 94489 28884

Lit-Treat: Edition VI
2025-09-15 09:00 - 2025-09-16 17:00 | Sai Hira Global Convention Centre, Prasanthi Nilayam
Contours of Consciousness: Mapping Life, Literature and Spirituality
15 & 16 September 2025
Sai Hira Global Convention Centre, Prasanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi
The Department of Languages & Literature – English, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL), warmly invites academicians, scholars, research students, and lovers of literature to participate in the sixth edition of Lit-Treat.
This year’s theme, Contours of Consciousness: Mapping Life, Literature and Spirituality, explores the timeless dialogue between literature and spirituality—tracing how narratives, poetry, and drama across cultures reflect and shape humanity’s search for meaning, transcendence, and inner harmony.
Distinguished Plenary Speakers
The event will feature insightful addresses by eminent scholars, including:

– Prof. N. Nagaraju, Vice-Chancellor, The English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad
– Prof. Sreekala M. Nair, Director, International School for Sree Sankaracharya Studies, SSUS, Kalady
– Prof. Sumita Roy, Former Director, English Language Training Centre, Osmania University, Hyderabad
– Dr. Lalitha Sarma, Project Research Scientist, IIT Bombay and alumna of SSSIHL

Panel Discussions
Participants can look forward to erudite discussions on diverse themes such as:

– Spiritual Insights in Sanskrit Literature – Department of Sanskrit, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning and National Sanskrit University, Tirupati
– The Seer, the Seen, and the Act of Seeing: Perception in Literature, Philosophy, and Spirituality – Department of English and Cultural Studies, Christ University, Bengaluru
– Sai Kruta Vahini: Conversations on Sri Sathya Sai Vahinis – The Centre for Sri Sathya Sai Studies, Sri Sathya Sai Centre for Human Values and Sri Sathya Sai Media Centre
– Decoding Spirituality: Key Texts in Sai Literature – Department of Languages and Literature, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning
– Spirituality Across Traditions: Select Narratives – Department of English, Central University of Andhra Pradesh, Anantapur

Cultural Events
Adding a rich cultural dimension, the programme will include:

– Hermeneutics of Abhinaya: Embodied Interpretation of Literature in Mohiniyattam by Ms. Vidya Pradeep
– A cultural presentation by the students of the Department of Languages & Literature – English, SSSIHL

The two-day confluence promises to be a vibrant celebration of ideas, art, and cultural expression, offering participants an opportunity to engage deeply with the intersections of life, literature, and spirituality.
Register here: https://sssso.zohobackstage.in/LitTreatVI
For queries, contact: events.engdept@sssihl.edu.in
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International Microorganisms Day 2025
2025-09-15 09:00 - 2025-09-17 16:15 | Prasanthi Nilayam
Theme: “Sūkṣmānām Mahattvam – Tiny Creatures, Giant Impact”
Dates: 15–17 September 2025
Venue: Prasanthi Nilayam Campus, SSSIHL
The Department of Biosciences is delighted to host International Microorganisms Day 2025, a three-day academic and cultural celebration highlighting the critical role of microbes in evolution, human health, and sustainable development.
Key Highlights

– Eminent Lecture Series by leading national and international experts
– Dr. K. Gopinatha Rao Memorial Lecture by Prof. Roland Brandt, Professor of Neurobiology, University of Osnabrück, Germany
– Agar Art Workshop for students
– Microbiology Quiz for school and undergraduate students
– Poster and Oral Presentations by research scholars
– Documentary Screening on “Microbes – Evolution and Applications for Human Welfare”
– Research Presentations by DBIOS research groups
– Prize Distribution & Valedictory Session

Distinguished Speakers

– Prof. Bibha Chaudhury, Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology (IBAB), Bengaluru
– Prof. Steffan Backert, Friedrich-Alexander University, Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Germany
– Dr. Sunil Lakshman, Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine (inStem), Bengaluru
– Prof. Swati Saha, University of Delhi
– Prof. Roland Brandt, University of Osnabrück, Germany (Dr. K. Gopinatha Rao Memorial Lecture)
– Dr. Shridhar Narayanan, Foundation for Neglected Disease Research (FNDR), Bengaluru

This multidisciplinary event brings together eminent scientists, faculty, students, and young researchers to celebrate the vast contributions of microorganisms to life and society, while fostering inquiry, creativity, and collaboration in microbiology.
Join us Live on 17th September at 10.15 am IST for the Dr. K. Gopinatha Rao Memorial Lecture by Prof. Roland Brandt, Professor of Neurobiology, University of Osnabrück, Germany: https://youtube.com/live/-fkmm69iaHo?feature=share
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44th Annual Convocation of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning
2025-11-22 16:00 - 18:30 | Prasanthi Nilayam
22 November 2025
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning celebrates its 44th Annual Convocation on 22 November 2025 at the Poornachandra Auditorium, Prasanthi Nilayam.
The Vice-Chancellor Prof. B. Raghavendra Prasad will deliver the inaugural address. Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, Hon’ble Vice President of India, will deliver the Convocation address as the Chief Guest and Sri N. Chandrababu Naidu, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh will grace the occasion as the Guest of Honour.
The grand ceremony will see the Chancellor, Sri K Chakravarthi, IAS (Retd.), admit candidates to their undergraduate, postgraduate, professional, and doctoral research degrees.
Venue: Poornachandra Auditorium, Prasanthi Nilayam
Join us Live on 22 Nov 2025, at 4 pm at https://youtube.com/@SriSathyaSaiOfficial
Press Releases: Pre-Event

Sparklab 2.0 | Closing Ceremony & Valedictory Event
2025-12-13 09:00 - 2025-12-14 16:30 | Prasanthi Nilayam
The journey of innovation, ideation, and mentorship comes to a grand finale!
Sparklab 2.0 concludes with two days (13 & 14 Dec) of immersive sessions, pitch presentations, and celebrations of student innovation at the Prasanthi Nilayam Campus
Stay tuned for the launch of Megathon on 14 Dec.
Join us live on 14th December for the Valedictory Ceremony at 3 pm:
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Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on Literary-Cultural Theory and Vulnerability Studies
2026-03-06 17:00 - 2026-03-18 20:00 | Online/Virtual
Duration: 10 Days (6th to 18th March 2026)
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Department of Languages and Literature – English, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, in collaboration with the UNESCO Chair in Vulnerability Studies, University of Hyderabad, offers a Ten-Day Online Faculty Development Programme (FDP) from 6th to 18th March 2026 on “Literary-Cultural Theory and Vulnerability Studies”.
This FDP features experts who discuss topics such as Thing Theory, Famine Comics, Plastic Studies, Plant Humanities, Partition Literature, Trauma in South Asian Comics, Marginal Literatures, Critical Body Studies, Memory in Feminist Historiography, Urban Studies, Ecocritical Entanglements, Animal Studies, Ageist Discourses, Posthuman Vulnerabilities, War in Comics, the Vulnerable Child in Literature, Storytelling as Healing, and Language and Vulnerability.
The FDP, designed for academics, researchers, and postgraduate students, foregrounds how acts of reading are practices demanding theoretical knowledge and practical involvement from readers who must position themselves at interdisciplinary intersections that demonstrate the imbrication of discourses in colluding with or struggling against hegemonies and marginalities.
Secure your spot: Register here before 28th February 2026
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Faculty Development Programme on Predictive Analytics: Theory, Tools & Applications
2026-04-01 09:00 - 2026-04-05 17:00 | Online/Virtual
The Department of Humanities & Social Sciences, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL), is organising a five-day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Predictive Analytics: Theory, Tools & Applications” from 1st to 5th April 2026 at the Prasanthi Nilayam Campus.
Designed for faculty members, research scholars, and professionals, the programme aims to build strong foundations and practical capabilities in modern data analytics and machine learning. It offers a structured and hands-on learning experience that bridges theoretical understanding with real-world application. The FDP will cover a comprehensive range of topics, including:

– Generative AI and statistical thinking
– Regression and classification techniques
– Machine learning and time-series forecasting
– SQL, Python, and data wrangling
– Explainable AI (XAI) and causal inference
– Data storytelling and a hands-on capstone project

Through expert-led sessions and interactive learning, participants will gain exposure to contemporary analytical tools and methodologies. The programme is designed to help learners progress from descriptive insights to predictive capabilities—empowering them to move beyond understanding past trends to forecasting future outcomes.
The FDP will be conducted in a hybrid mode, with both online and offline participation options. Certificates will be awarded to participants upon successful completion of the programme.
Last date to Register: 29th March 2026
Register now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4iue9qlMLe5qVB8UdquTkLO0uqTmrmmIT_PGUpq4hCgAsqA/viewform
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