IIT Bombay is preparing to launch a first-of-its-kind initiative exclusively for its women alumni and students called Lumina. Recognizing the critical role of women in STEM, the programme is designed to celebrate, connect, and empower women at IIT Bombay (both alumni and current students) through mentorship, leadership development, networking, and storytelling, ensuring their voices and […]

IIT Bombay Celebrates National Librarian’s Day The Central Library of IIT Bombay celebrated National Librarian’s Day on campus to mark the 133rd birth anniversary of Dr. S. R. Ranganathan, the Father of Library Science in India. Prof. Shireesh Kedare, Director, IIT Bombay, welcomed the Chief Guest, Dr. Jagdish Arora, who delivered a keynote address on […]

IIT Bombay hosted a high-level meeting on Bharat Innovates 2026, a key initiative shaping India’s innovation and technology roadmap, on campus. The session was graced by Shri Vineet Joshi, Principal Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, whose presence underscored the strategic importance of the initiative. Leading the discussions from IIT Bombay were: They […]

Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, the Hon’ble Minister of State for Education and Development of North Eastern Region, Government of India, visited IIT Bombay, where he was welcomed by Prof. Milind Atrey, Deputy Director (Academics, Research and Translation). Prof. Makarand Kulkarni, Professor-in-Charge of the Centre for Defence Technology Innovations and Strategies (CDTIS), briefed Dr. Majumdar on this […]

IIT Bombay had the pleasure of hosting Shri B. Venugopal Reddy, Additional Chief Secretary, Higher and Technical Education Department (HTED), Government of Maharashtra, on campus. Shri Reddy was accompanied by his team comprising: Prof. Shireesh Kedare, Director, IIT Bombay, welcomed the delegation in the presence of several Institute dignitaries, including: The delegation engaged with faculty […]

As IIT Bombay experiences rapid growth, it faces significant challenges in attracting global talent interested in academic careers in India. With other institutions in India and abroad expanding their offerings, there is an urgent need to attract and incentivize skilled professionals. The Young Faculty Fellowship (YFF) wields a substantial and long-lasting impact on IIT Bombay’s […]

IIT Bombay Welcomes the Consul General of Japan in Mumbai IIT Bombay hosted Mr. Koji Yagi, Consul General of Japan in Mumbai, and Ms. Megumi Hamuro, Culture and Information Consul, on campus. The delegation engaged with faculty and leadership across several strategic initiatives, including the IIT Bombay Research Park, the Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship […]

IIT Bombay’s Department of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science, along with the Office of International Relations, jointly organized a two-day faculty research workshop with the University of Tsukuba, Japan. The workshop focused on Materials Innovation and Healthcare and brought together over 30 experts from both institutions for intensive discussions and knowledge exchange. The event featured […]

A high-level delegation from IIT Bombay visited the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), marking a significant step forward in the long-standing relationship between the two globally renowned institutions. The visit was highlighted by the formal signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Prof. Shireesh Kedare, Director, IIT Bombay, and Prof. Rashid Bashir, Dean of […]