After going virtual for two convocations during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Indian Institute of Technology-Hyderabad (IIT-H) conducted the 11th convocation ceremony in offline mode where 873 graduates received degrees from the chief guest, NTU-Singapore president Subra Suresh.
The graduating students wore specially-designed Pochampally stoles reflecting the institute’s historical tradition of staying connected to the culture of Telangana.
Congratulating the graduates, Mr.Suresh said the power of one university, one individual, one idea, one act of courage, or one programme should not be underestimated as they can have a significant influence on the local and global society. “Combined with the strong education you have received from IIT-Hyderabad, you will have an impact not just on your local community or country but on entire humanity. To maximise the power of one — that is you — it is critical that your perspectives do not focus only on the individual but also on the collective, not just on the local community but equally on the implications of your actions on the world around you,” he said.
