{"id":53249,"date":"2026-03-10T11:33:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T06:03:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marudharchronicle.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/10\/teri-school-of-advanced-studies-celebrates-its-18th-convocation-honouring-excellence-and-commitment-towards-a-sustainable-future\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T11:33:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T06:03:33","slug":"teri-school-of-advanced-studies-celebrates-its-18th-convocation-honouring-excellence-and-commitment-towards-a-sustainable-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marudharchronicle.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/10\/teri-school-of-advanced-studies-celebrates-its-18th-convocation-honouring-excellence-and-commitment-towards-a-sustainable-future\/","title":{"rendered":"TERI School of Advanced Studies Celebrates Its 18th Convocation: Honouring Excellence and Commitment Towards a Sustainable Future"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><strong><span>New Delhi [India], March 10: <\/span>TERI School of Advanced Studies (TERI SAS | Deemed to be University, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi)<\/strong>, the academic institution of\u00a0<strong>The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)<\/strong>, celebrated its\u00a0<strong>18th Convocation Ceremony<\/strong>\u00a0on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, at the Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The ceremony was presided over by\u00a0<strong>Hon\u2019ble Chancellor Dr Vibha Dhawan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The convocation brought together graduating students, faculty members and distinguished guests to commemorate years of academic commitment and research excellence. The ceremony was also\u00a0<strong>broadcasted live<\/strong>, enabling families and well-wishers to witness the milestone remotely. The event reflected the University\u2019s sustained focus on\u00a0<strong>sustainability education and research<\/strong>, and its role in addressing\u00a0<strong>complex environmental and development challenges<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>While awarding honorary doctorates to\u00a0<strong>Dr Pema Gyamtsho<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Ms Supriya Sahu<\/strong>, Hon\u2019ble Chancellor\u00a0<strong>Dr Vibha Dhawan<\/strong>\u00a0spoke about the evolving role of sustainability education within a larger research ecosystem and emphasised the importance of aligning academic inquiry with real-world environmental and development priorities. She also highlighted the opportunities presented by the\u00a0<strong>National Education Policy 2020<\/strong>\u00a0in strengthening interdisciplinary learning, academic flexibility and the introduction of\u00a0<strong>one-year Master programmes<\/strong>\u00a0designed to enhance advanced research training.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dr Pema Gyamtsho, Director General of ICIMOD<\/strong>\u00a0and Guest of Honour for the ceremony, addressed the gathering and spoke about strengthening climate resilience in fragile ecosystems, regional cooperation and science-led adaptation strategies.\u00a0<strong>Ms Supriya Sahu, Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu<\/strong>, who attended as Special Guest, reflected on the critical link between research, policy and implementation in driving sustainable development.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-102875 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/marudharchronicle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PNN-09-03-26-5.jpg\" alt=\"TERI School of Advanced Studies (TERI SAS)\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>During the ceremony, 24 doctoral scholars were awarded their PhD degrees, and 383 students received their Master\u2019s degrees\u00a0<\/strong>across programmes spanning energy, environment, biotechnology, economics and policy studies, management, sustainable development, climate and allied disciplines. Medals were presented in recognition of outstanding academic performances.<\/p>\n<p>For the students, the ceremony marked not only the completion of an academic milestone but also the beginning of professional pathways dedicated to\u00a0<strong>environmental stewardship<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>climate resilience<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>responsible development<\/strong>. Faculty members acknowledged the perseverance and intellectual growth demonstrated by the cohort in a rapidly evolving global context.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vice Chancellor Prof Suman K Dhar<\/strong>\u00a0congratulated the graduating cohort and reiterated the University\u2019s commitment to interdisciplinary learning, research excellence and real-world engagement in sustainability education. He emphasised that\u00a0<strong>the University\u2019s undergraduate and integrated programmes, one- and two-year master\u2019s degrees, and doctoral research collectively reflect a comprehensive academic model<\/strong>\u00a0focused on advancing sustainability education.<\/p>\n<p><strong>As the University enters its twenty seventh year of academic engagement in sustainability education, the 2025 graduating class steps forward with both knowledge and responsibility<\/strong>. In a world facing complex and interconnected ecological and developmental pressures, the role of well-trained, ethically grounded professionals remains critical. The ceremony concluded with a reaffirmation of the University\u2019s commitment to advancing research-led solutions and nurturing scholars prepared to translate knowledge into lasting impact.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About TERI School of Advanced Studies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>TERI School of Advanced Studies (TERI SAS), a Deemed to be University in New Delhi,<\/strong>\u00a0is recognised for its focus on\u00a0<strong>sustainability education<\/strong>\u00a0and interdisciplinary research. The University offers\u00a0<strong>undergraduate, one- and two-year master\u2019s, and doctoral programmes\u00a0<\/strong>across thematic areas including biotechnology, \u00a0climate, data science, energy, environment, policy, renewable energy, law, geoinformatics, management and sustainable development.<\/p>\n<p>With a strong emphasis on\u00a0<strong>climate change<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>environmental governance<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>sustainable development<\/strong>, TERI SAS integrates academic rigour with applied research and field engagement to prepare sustainability professionals capable of contributing across research institutions, government, industry and civil society.<\/p>\n<p><em>If you object to the content of this press release, please notify us at pr.error.rectification@gmail.com. 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