IISER Bhopal

06/09/2026

Rain left its signature all over the campus.

Credits: Student Creators Cohort

05/09/2026

Congratulations to Prof. Sourav Datta, Department of Biological Sciences, IISER Bhopal on being conferred the National Award to Teachers – HEI 2026 by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

The prestigious award was presented by Smt. Droupadi Murmu, Hon’ble President of India today, September 5, 2026, on the occasion of Teachers’ Day, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to teaching and education.

A remarkable achievement and a proud moment for the IISER Bhopal community!

Ministry of Education Department of Science and Technology, Government of India Department of Biotechnology, India Anusandhan National Research Foundation - ANRF

04/09/2026

✨ Architecture is the art of capturing perspective, shadow, and scale. 🏢 ✨

The repetitive panels and sharp vertical lines of the building guide the eye upward, while the warm glow of the ornate lamps cuts through the twilight to balance the imposing concrete facade. This thoughtful intersection of structured, brutalist geometry and organic greenery transforms an everyday pathway into an enduring visual experience. ♥️💫

Credits: Student Creators Cohort

03/09/2026

30/08/2026

✨💛 The Romanticized Routine 💛✨

Some days, the walk between buildings feels less like a daily routine and more like a scene cut straight from an 'indie' film 📽️.

Mist in the air, brilliant yellow blossoms 🌼 drifting down with every soft breeze... scattered across the red brick walkways... a mesmerizing quiet moment on campus before the next lecture. 🍃🌦️

Credits: Student Creators Cohort

29/08/2026

🌍 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵’𝘀 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆!

A landmark study from IISER Bhopal, titled “Petrochronological constraints on Eoarchean subduction: Evidence from the southwest Bastar Craton, India,” and led by Prof. Pritam Nasipuri, has been accepted in the journal Geoscience Frontiers. Dr Kaushik Satpathi, the first author of the paper recently graduated from IISER Bhopal and won the Best Thesis Award at the 2026 Convocation.

The study provides evidence that subduction and nascent plate tectonics were operating more than 3.6 billion years ago.
The research identifies a ~3.65-billion-year-old anatectic gneiss, the oldest preserved rock reported from the Indian landmass, and documents ~3.64–3.60-billion-year-old magmatic charnockites, the oldest known magmatic charnockites.

The findings show that subduction and plate tectonics were already operating during the earliest stabilisation of the Earth, unlike on Mars or Venus.

The study brings together geochemistry, phase-equilibria modelling, zircon geochronology and Hf-isotope data to reconstruct the evolution of the Eoarchean crust of the southwest Bastar Craton and provides evidence for early convergent tectonics within a 30–50 km-thick crust" to "The study brings together geochemistry, phase-equilibria modelling, zircon geochronology and Hf-isotope data to reconstruct the evolution of the Eoarchean crust of the southwest Bastar Craton and provides evidence for early convergent tectonics within a 30–50 km-thick crust in the Early Earth.

Congratulations to the entire research team on this significant contribution to our understanding of early Earth and the origins of plate tectonics.

🔗 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1674987126002033

Ministry of Education Department of Science and Technology, Government of India Department of Biotechnology, India Anusandhan National Research Foundation - ANRF

29/08/2026

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 🇮🇳

On this special occasion, we honour the enduring legacy of Major Dhyan Chand Ji, whose remarkable talent, dedication, and sporting excellence continue to inspire generations.

As we commemorate his birth anniversary, let us celebrate the values of discipline, teamwork, perseverance, and sportsmanship that define the true spirit of sports.

28/08/2026

When academia meets industry, good conversations follow. ✨

A little look back at Industry Academia Conclave 2.0 — a day filled with ideas, perspectives, conversations, and plenty of moments that made the gap between the two worlds feel a little smaller.

Ideas exchanged. Connections made. Possibilities opened.

Here’s to more conversations that lead somewhere. 🥂

27/08/2026

A day of ideas. A room full of possibilities. 🎥✨

Industry Academia Conclave 2.0 brought together curious minds, bold ideas, and meaningful conversations — creating moments where academia met industry, and conversations turned into connections.

Here’s a little glimpse of the conversations, interactions, and moments that made the day one to remember. 🚀

Because sometimes, one conversation is all it takes to spark what comes next.

26/08/2026

In Conversation with Graduates of IISERB | Ep. 06 – Rahul Kulkarni

This series brings you insights and experiences from students of IISER Bhopal who graduated in 2026. On the occasion of the convocation, let’s have a one-on-one conversation with them, hear about their experiences during their time on campus, and learn from the valuable advice they have to share.

Brought to you by the Student Creators Cohort, Media Cell, IISERB.