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STAFF WRITERThe Department of Biotechnology, College of Sciences, Faculty of Science & Humanities, SRMIST, KTR organized the2nd International Conference on Emerging concepts in Biotechnological Innovations from 26th %u2013 28th February 2025. The conference commenced with an inspiring inaugural address by Dr. T. Selvam, Scientist at DRDO. The event drew over 500 participants from diverse academic and research backgrounds, marking a strong start to the proceedings.Technical Sessions and PresentationsSpanning three days, the conference featured 16 technical sessions conducted in a hybrid format. Distinguished speakers from countries including Spain, Hong Kong, the USA, and Thailand, along with experts from reputed Indian universities, contributed to enriching and insightful discussions. A total of 170 participants presented their work through both oral and poster presentations.Awards and RecognitionsTo honor outstanding contributions, the following awards were presented:%u2022Best Oral Presentation Awards %u2013 3 recipients%u2022Best Poster Presentation Awards %u2013 3 recipients%u2022Best Innovation Award %u2013 1 recipient%u2022Best Researcher Awards %u2013 3 recipients%u2022Budding Scientist Awards %u2013 10 recipients%u2022Young Researcher Awards (Special Category) %u2013 5 recipientsDept. of Biotechnology conducts 2nd International Conference on Emerging concepts in Biotechnological InnovationsSponsorship and SupportThe conference received generous financial support from two major national funding agencies:%u2022Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)%u2022Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)Additionally, over 10 private organizations extended sponsorships, contributing to the event%u2019s success.Non-Technical EventsOn the second day, a range of nontechnical events were organized, offering internal participants a platform to showcase their creativity and talents beyond academics.Valedictory SessionThe conference concluded with a valedictory address by Dr. Devika Pillai, Assistant Director General (ADG) of ICAR, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and lauded the collaborative spirit of the event.ConclusionThe conference emerged as a vibrant platform for knowledge exchange and interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers, academicians, and industry professionals. It concluded on a high note, fostering new avenues for research and scientific advancement.STAFF WRITERThe Department of Physical Education, SRM IST, Faculty of Science and Humanities, proudly hosted the Annual Sports Award Function on February 20, 2025. The event celebrated the spirit of sportsmanship, honoring the winners of the competitions held from January 22 to January 25, 2025.With over 1000+ participants, students showcased their excellence in volleyball, basketball, football, cricket, badminton, throwball, table tennis, chess, carrom, and yoga. The Department of Commerce emerged as the overall champions in both men%u2019s and women%u2019s categories.The ceremony featured an inspiring welcome address by Dr. C.V. Jayakumar, Dean I/c, SRM IST, FSH, Vadapalani, followed by an inaugural address by Prof. R. Mohana Krishnan, Director Sports, SRM IST. The event was graced by Mr. A. Muthusamy, Inspector of Income Tax, Chennai, who felicitated the winners and motivated students to embrace sports alongside academics.Annual Sports Award Function %u2013 SRM IST, FSH, VadapalaniProf. Vinay Kumar, Pro VC, SBL, SRMIST releasing the conference proceedings along with FSH Dean Dr.Duraisamy and others2025 | Spectrum | Volume 18 Number 4 27