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Presidency University to Welcome Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen for Special Lecture Presidency University alumnus and Nobel laureate, Professor Amartya Sen, is slated to deliver the Dipak Banerjee Memorial Lecture. Details on the date and topic are yet to be announced.
Presidency University Drops Controversial Code of Conduct After Student Protests In June 2023, following student protests, Presidency University revoked a newly implemented code of conduct that was deemed restrictive by student groups.
Presidency University Faculty Member Faces Sexual Harassment Complaint A sexual harassment complaint was filed against a professor at Presidency University in July 2022. The university's Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) is likely investigating the matter.
Presidency University Students Withdraw Sit-In Protest After Vaccination Demands Met In September 2021, Presidency University students ended a four-day sit-in protest after the university administration agreed to facilitate free COVID-19 vaccinations for students.
Presidency University Switches to Board Marks for Undergraduate Admissions Due to the pandemic, Presidency University shifted to using board exam marks for undergraduate admissions in August 2021, replacing the usual entrance exam process.