You all must be more familiar with NCC than NSS. And for most of the students who know about NSS they think it’s only about cleaning with the help of a broom. But in reality it’s much more than that. It gives you a place where you can be yourself […]

School life felt simple. Everything was sorted. We didn’t have to worry about “what next?”. We just moved from one class to another, studying what the teacher taught, following a path already designed for us. But the moment college enters the picture and even before it actually begins, everything changes. […]

Life in university hostels often shapes a student’s daily rhythm— what they eat, how they study, and even how they feel. At Lucknow University, conversations with hostellers across different hostels reveal a mixed reality: while some facilities function smoothly, concerns around food quality, supply systems, and student welfare continue to […]

Lucknow, 24 March 2026 Samwaad organized a study circle at the New Campus of the University of Lucknow to discuss the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill. The event saw participation from students who examined the proposed bill and discussed its potential implications. According to the organizers and participants, […]

‘LU me padhte ho, neta mat ban jana’- this line might sound like casual slang, but while writing this column, I am pretty much sure that almost every second student on this campus must have come across it at some point. For the past four to five years, there was […]

“Sports and academics are often seen as two different worlds, but in reality they compliment each other beautifully.” Proving the above statement true, playing sports in the educational years of a student holds an important role in supporting academic development and the overall growth of him/her. Lucknow University provides various […]

Ever wondered what really separates school life from college life? After all, the activities are almost the same. We attend classes, study for exams, participate in events, laugh with friends and of course daydream through lectures as well, all in a similar manner. Remember how we all came dressed up […]

Lucknow University (LU), one of North India’s oldest academic institutions, has recently found itself at the centre of intense political debate. Over the past few months, the campus has witnessed protests, ideological clashes, and allegations of growing influence from political organisations. From demonstrations against visits by leaders associated with the […]

On my first day at Lucknow University, I walked in with a quiet curiosity about new beginnings. The Lal Baradari stood timeless and still, it seemed to have watched generations arrive the same way. I wandered through the library, canteens, and unfamiliar corridors. Stepping into the vast hall of the […]

University life is not just about lectures, assignments, presentations, and exams. It is also about memories. The kind of memories that quietly shape who we become. Among all the experiences that make campus life meaningful, festivals hold a very special place. When we first enter university, everything feels new and […]

Recently, the University of Lucknow was highlighted in news articles due to the Lal Baradari controversy. Different political parties clashed with each other over the issue of Lal Baradari, which led to unrest on campus. The university environment became highly unstable, and heavy police deployment was witnessed, making the campus […]

  Imagine- “You hurriedly correct your messy saree and step through the classroom doors. In a class of sixty students, you walk towards the bench where only three girls of the batch sit together. The professor enters and you all rise to greet, “Good morning, sir,” it’s never never “Good […]

A university is not a space for rushed experimentation. It is an institution that shapes futures — and decisions affecting it demand preparation, not publicity. When Lucknow University swiftly adopted the four-year undergraduate model under NEP, it positioned itself as progressive — ”among the first to implement the reform”. The […]

University is supposed to be a temple of knowledge, a place where minds grow, personalities develop, and future leaders are shaped. But in many campuses, something else grows silently- a toxic senior-junior system. Some seniors start thinking that just because they have spent more time on campus, they are superior. […]

In my opinion, the libraries in Lucknow University are like a quiet pair of lungs in the environment, where the normal people of crowds, traffic, and political discourse cease to exist. As soon as one enters, they can feel the mood change, with people’s words being reduced to mere whispers, […]

In today’s expeditious world, where every passing day feels like a second, it is indispensable to keep our culture alive so that our future generations are aware of it and our culture is preserved, but the ideology that the responsibility lies entirely on just one gender is utterly vague. According […]

One of the most fundamental requirements for any University student is basic hygiene. This can be applied on many fronts but the one that’s most significant to students are the washrooms.  However, we are saddened and disappointed to report that LU fails this basic requirement quite spectacularly. We found that […]

On 2nd February 2026, Professor Abhijit Banerjee gave a lecture on “Poor Economics: A Radical Rethinking of the Way to Fight Global Poverty” at Malviya Hall, University of Lucknow. The lecture was organized as part of the Mahindra Sanatkada Lucknow Festival. The day marked a truly historic occasion as it’s […]

In the quiet early mornings of Lucknow University’s sprawling campus, one can often see a familiar sight — clusters of young women walking briskly towards classes, books in one hand, dreams in their hearts, and confidence in their steps. They represent a powerful blend of strength and sensitivity, redefining what […]

I started my graduation at LU in 2023. From then till now, it’s been two and a half years, and the problem which was there in LU in 2023 is still there. No changes till now. Ever wondered what the administration is doing about it? Every work is delayed, and […]

My younger self believed that strict attendance rules existed to secure our learning. I thought discipline and education went hand in hand. But growing up and observing classrooms more closely led me to a different realization, compulsory attendance has very little to do with learning and everything to do with […]

When I first came to Lucknow University, I was quite sure that there would be very little presence of art or cinema. But to my surprise, LU has continued to grow in art and cinema, despite its politically dominated campus and limited interaction with the outside creative world. The university […]

If you ask anyone from Lucknow University whether the University is “good enough,” I’m quite sure that seven out of ten people would say no. Even I can point out dozens of shortcomings. But I can’t deny the simple truth that three months ago, LU was the only option I […]

There is something uniquely beautiful about Lucknow University in the early evening— the long shadows stretching across the Old Campus lawns, the bustle around the Commerce Department, the familiar hum near Gate No. 4, and the way students linger at chai stalls as the day begins to slow. But for […]

The protest led by Shivaji Yadav on 22nd November 2025 in the University of Lucknow on the occasion of ‘Neta ji Mulayam Singh Yadav Jayanti’.

In most universities, research begins with a simple spark of curiosity;  a question, an observation, a desire to understand the world more deeply. That spark was alive when I found myself speaking with a professor recently. What struck me first was her enthusiasm. She didn’t just talk about research as […]

Food is one of the most basic necessities of our lives. It is extremely concerning how the food industry in our country has degraded rapidly in terms of health and hygiene. Just to earn a few extra pennies, these industrialists are willingly to risk the lives of crores and crores […]

On our campus, we all have our little groups if not that than a person with whom we spend most of our time. From entering the campus till the evening. We chit chat about lots of things that include thousands of topics and random gossip. Especially in winter we all […]