The Research Scholars’ Symposium on Metals, Materials, and Manufacturing (with a special focus on aerospace materials and manufacturing) was organized by the Indian Institute of Metals Trivandrum chapter in association with the Department of Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology on 8.3.2025. It was a prestigious academic gathering that brought together scholars, researchers, and industry professionals to discuss the latest advancements in the field.

Dr. Vani Devi, Associate Professor, Dept. of Avionics, has been awarded the IEEE ComSoc Kerala Chapter Women in Communication Engineering Award 2024, for her contribution to 5G/6G research and development. The award was presented during the IEEE Comsoc Kerala Chapter Annual General Meeting.

A team of IIST delegates met with Shri. Rakkam A. Sangma, the Honorable Minister of Education, Government of Meghalaya. The meeting highlighted IIST’s commitment towards promoting STEM education, encouraging students to pursue careers in science and technology. IIST delegates briefed the Honorable Minister about the four day educational outreach program that IIST conducted jointly with NESAC for Meghalaya's young learners.

Dr. Lekha Chakraborty, Professor at NIPFP & Member, Board of Management, @IIPF_org Munich, delivered an insightful talk on "Public Policies for Gender Equality" on April 2, 2025. Organized by Dept. of Humanities & Social Sciences and IQAC.

IIST and SPIC MACAY jointly hosted a mesmerizing Qawwali Programme by Warsi Brothers in IIST campus on 6th November 2024, offering students, faculty, and guests an evening of transcendent music, soulful poetry, and spiritual reflection. The event was a beautiful blend of cultural tradition and spiritual devotion, aiming to deepen the connection between the mind, body, and spirit through the mystical art of Sufi music.

IIST Library has organised an exclusive book exhibition - "The Gift of Wisdom" - on 16.12.2024, showcasing books donated by Dr B. N. Suresh, Honourable Chancellor, IIST. Shri. A. S. Kiran Kumar, Former Chairman, ISRO, inaugurated the exhibition. Dr. B.N. Suresh (Hon. Chancellor, IIST), Prof. Dipankar Banerjee (Director, IIST), Prof. Kuruvilla Joseph (Registrar, IIST), and Dr. V. N. Narayanan (Director, LPSC), attended the function along with the faculty, student and staff of IIST.

A team from IIST participated in the 43rd annual meeting of the Astronomical Society of India (ASI), held between 16-19 Feb 2025 at NIT-Rourkela. The team included Prof. Dipankar Banerjee, Director, IIST, who was the President of ASI, Prof. Sarita Vig, who is the Secretary of ASI, Prof. Umesh Kadhane – invited Plenary speaker and a number of PhD, Masters and undergraduate students. Prof Dipankar Banerjee delivered the Presidential address. Prof. Sarita Vig carried out the proceedings of the Inaugural and Concluding sessions as well as chaired the session on ASI Awards talks.