Solan: The two-day AIU Anveshan 2025–26 National Research Convention concluded at Shoolini University, bringing together student innovators from universities across the country. Organised in collaboration with the Association of Indian Universities, the convention celebrated creativity, research excellence and interdisciplinary innovation among young scholars.
The event witnessed participation across diverse categories, including Interdisciplinary, Social Sciences, Health, Engineering and Technology, Basic Sciences, and Agriculture. On the concluding day, winners were announced and felicitated for their outstanding research projects and innovative prototypes.
In the final results, Team PROHEAL from Savitribai Phule Pune University won the Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Gold Medal Award and in the Interdisciplinary category, projects such as Dengue Detector, Neuropulse and Ricky received top honours. Team Bioplastic secured first position in Social Sciences, followed by Tasun and Catalyst. In the Health category, Proheal and Microb Range emerged among the leading entries. Engineering and Technology featured notable innovations including Atonowaz, Neo-Vissch and Cung. In Basic Sciences, Electronic X, Vrdionx and Heartery were recognised, while in Agriculture, Team Zoophilist, Agro-PFAS Busters and Agritech Fusion were declared winners.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Learning Officer, Shoolini University, Ashoo Khosla, said that hosting the convention during an active academic semester had provided a vibrant platform for student creativity and national academic exchange. She acknowledged the dedicated efforts of the University’s Innovation Council, faculty coordinators, volunteers and operations team for ensuring smooth arrangements, including accommodation, transport, venue preparation and hospitality.
In his valedictory address, Chancellor, Shoolini University, Prof P K Khosla, urged students to believe in their ideas and pursue them with conviction. Prof Khosla emphasised that innovation stemmed from self-belief, perseverance and clarity of purpose, and encouraged young researchers to transform their ideas into impactful solutions for society.
The Vote of Thanks was delivered by Joint Director, AIU, Amarinder Pani, who expressed appreciation to Shoolini University for hosting what he described as a “Researchers’ Mahakumbh”. He commended the meticulous planning, academic ambience and warm hospitality extended to participating institutions.
