School of Planning & Architecture · Vijayawada
Academic Events 2026
Conferences, workshops, convocations and campaigns — highlights from our academic year, upcoming first.
National Conference on Net Zero Emissions in the Built Environment
From Buildings to Neighbourhoods — a national dialogue at SPA Vijayawada, in collaboration with NEED Mission, on how India’s buildings and neighbourhoods can become low-carbon, resource-efficient, resilient and liveable. Krishnaveni Sabhagaar, 30 October 2026.
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2nd International Conference on Building Engineering & Management (ICBEM 2026)
Global platform for researchers and professionals on building engineering, construction management, and sustainable development. Papers published in Scopus-indexed proceedings. Organised by SPAV.
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Workshop on Urban Dynamics & Heat Stress: Planning for Climate Responsive Cities
International workshop at Université de Lille, France (TVES Faculty). Led by Prof. Dr. Adinarayanane R, HoD Planning, SPAV. Covers urban growth measurement using multi-temporal satellite imagery & GIS, heat stress through land surface temperature retrieval, thermal comfort indices, and climate-responsive planning instruments.
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Workshop on Environmental Carrying Capacity for Sustainable Spatial Planning
International workshop at Université de Lille, France (TVES Faculty). Led by Prof. Dr. Adinarayanane R, HoD Planning, SPAV. Operationalises ECC as a rigorous, data-driven framework across five dimensions: Development Intensity, Environmental Sensitivity, Hazard Vulnerability, Ecological Capacities, and Spatial Modelling.
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Heritage, Memory and Landscape Workshop
A workshop held at SPA Vijayawada on 23 October 2026, exploring the intersection of built heritage, cultural memory, and landscape design — bringing together scholars, practitioners and students to engage with critical questions of memory, identity and place-making in the landscape.
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Creating Holistic Design in the Realm of the Five Senses
An engaging event at SPA Vijayawada exploring how the five senses shape holistic architectural and planning design — bringing together students, faculty, and practitioners to reflect on sensory experience in the built environment.
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Library Orientation Programme
Held on 21 October 2026 in Krishnaveni Sabhagar, the Central Library introduced students, research scholars and faculty to its print and electronic resources, borrowing procedures, digital access and research-support services.
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Manak Mahotsav 2026
Manak Mahotsav 2026 was successfully held at SPA Vijayawada on 14 October 2026, commemorating World Standards Day (SDG 7). The event featured an inaugural session, model exhibition, award ceremony, and group photo with students and faculty.
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Intra Mural Sports 2026
SPAV's Intra Mural Sports 2026 brought students together for inter-batch competitions across 11 sports — Athletics, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Volleyball, Kabaddi, Badminton, Chess, Carrom and Table Tennis. Over 142 photos across all event days.
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Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 – Closing Day
The closing ceremony of Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 at SPA Vijayawada marked the conclusion of a fortnight of cleanliness drives, Shramdaan, and sanitation awareness activities across the campus.
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NCC – Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam Tree Plantation
NCC cadets of SPA Vijayawada participated in the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" tree plantation initiative, honoring mothers through green action and contributing to a sustainable environment.
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Andhra Vijnana Sammelan 2026
The Andhra Vijnana Sammelan 2026 was successfully held at SPA Vijayawada on 28–29 September 2026, bringing together researchers, educators, and students for a science congress on advances in science, technology, architecture, and planning.
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Office Desk & IT Workspace Cleanliness Drive
As part of Swachhata Hi Seva 2026, SPA Vijayawada conducted an Office Desk and IT Workspace Cleanliness Drive on 22 September 2026, promoting hygiene and organised workspaces across administrative and academic departments.
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Swachhata Hi Seva – Shramdaan Campaign 2026
SPA Vijayawada conducted a Shramdaan Campaign on 17 September 2026 as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva initiative, with students, faculty, and staff joining hands for a campus-wide cleanliness and waste-management drive.
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