LU Chronicles
School life felt simple. Everything was sorted. We didnât have to worry about âwhat next?â. 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 studentâs daily rhythmâ 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, […]
The first class that I had attended at the University of Lucknow was my chemistry practical class, an experience that marked the beginning of an entirely new academic journey for me. Walking into the lab for the first time, I was filled with curiosity and excitement. It felt like […]
A university that’s been there for over a century – that has witnessed two World Wars, the independence of our country, and decades of coalition governments – the legacy is not in question. The question is why getting a document attested still takes three visits and a leap of faith. […]
âLU me padhte ho, neta mat ban janaâ- 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 […]
Lucknow University (LU), one of North Indiaâs 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 […]
Student organisations at the University of Lucknow have raised concerns regarding the sealing of Lal Baradari and have called for administrative clarification, disclosure of relevant documents, and an independent review of the matter. Some organisations have also demanded the resignation of the Registrar and registration of an FIR in connection […]
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- âYou 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, âGood morning, sir,â it’s never never âGood […]
The All India Studentsâ Association (AISA) has strongly criticised the manner in which the visit of RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat to the University of Lucknow was conducted, citing heavy police deployment, intelligence presence, and reported pre-emptive action against student leaders. According to AISA, a public university is a constitutional space […]
On 22 February, students at the University of Lucknow reported that Lal Baradari had been sealed. According to students present at the site, no executive order was displayed, no formal administrative notification was circulated, and no structural stability report was publicly produced at the time. The gates were welded shut, […]
A university is not a space for rushed experimentation. It is an institution that shapes futures â 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 â âamong the first to implement the reformâ. The […]
The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of LU.LitCore or the University. On 18 February 2026, Mohan Bhagwat, the Sarsanghchalak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, visited the University of Lucknow as part of the RSS centenary outreach programme. His […]
For over 100 years, buildings of Lucknow University have served as indicators of the academic tradition and history within U.P. There is more to the University than this structural history; there is a practical difference between these ancient buildings and the newer ones, and many students have become aware of […]
We all live in a democracy, but what comes to mind when we think of it in practice? elections, political parties, or debates in Parliament, right? However, we get to experience Democracy in action long before we enter polling booths and vote as citizens. We experience democracy for the first […]
âGreetings, sir/maâam, looking for a campus tour?â No, donât be scared. I wonât scam you. In fact, I am far more reliable than your local âRaju Guideâ. Let me pitch. I wake up before you students do; honestly, I barely sleep at night. I listen to the hushed silence of […]
SCIENCE . A subject that teaches life more than life itself. Science is often presumed to be difficult, terrifying and overwhelming. Yet, at its core, the people who are associated with it understand that, âEquipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure Science,â […]
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. […]
Responding to a national student call to strengthen enforceable equity mechanisms in higher education, students of the University of Lucknow organized the âSamta Samvardhan Marchâ on 13 February 2026. The march began from Gate No. 3 and was scheduled to proceed to Gate No. 1 of the University. The march […]
Animals and Birds have been a huge part of our whole culture. Not just India but the whole world. Animals have been used as assets towards survival. Whether it be sheepâs fur, cow milk, cats and hens eradicating pests from fields, or a dog/horse as a genuine companion, almost everywhere […]
The skyline of Lucknow is dotted by many historical sites – the ornate gates of Rumi Darwaza, the impressive Imambaras, and the winding Gomti River. However, on the northern bank of the river lies a building that has shaped generations upon generationsâ educational journey and needs: the University of Lucknow, […]
On 10 February, students of the University of Lucknow turned out in large numbers at the New Campus in support of the UGC Equity Guidelines 2026. The protest reflected growing unity among students demanding equality, representation, and accountability in higher education. Student organisations AISA, NSUI, SCS, and BASF participated in […]
A student-led academic platform, Samwaad, organised a public lecture on the recently proposed UGC Equity Regulations 2026 at Shivaji Park, University of Lucknow, on 7th February, Friday. The lecture was delivered by Professor Ravikant Chandan (Department of Hindi), and witnessed participation from a large number of students across departments. Speaking […]
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 peopleâs 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 thatâs 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 âPoor Economics: A Radical Rethinking of the Way to Fight Global Povertyâ 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 […]
The tragedy of being human, I think, is that we are rarely satisfied with our own choices, no matter how carefully we make them. When I started college, I had imagined a very different life for myself. Like many others, I was not entirely content with the college I […]
People often say universities shape democracy. At first, that sounds like something written in a brochure. But if you look closely at everyday life in a university, the idea starts making sense not in a grand way, but in small, ordinary moments. Lucknow University is not perfect. It is […]
In the quiet early mornings of Lucknow Universityâs sprawling campus, one can often see a familiar sight â 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 […]
LUCKNOW University â For every student who secures admission to the University of Lucknow, the dream is painted in the crimson hue of its century-old bricks and the bustling, intellectual chaos of the Main Campus. It is a dream of walking through the majestic arches of Canning College and feeling […]
I started my graduation at LU in 2023. From then till now, itâs 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 […]
By the age of sixteen, every girl weaves a dream for herself â âIâm going to get out of here.â Why, it doesnât matter. Perhaps the bloody contraption nestled beneath her ribcage wants to pump blood that aches for foreign air. Perhaps she no longer wishes to be constrained by […]
âNo one likes a mad woman – you made her like thatâ The above statement is extracted from the lyric of the song âMad Womanâ written by Taylor Swift. By saying “You made her like that,” Swift is pointing the finger back at the system. She is saying: My ‘messiness’ […]
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 […]
Indiaâs Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling in the long-running 2020 Northeast Delhi riots conspiracy case, refusing bail to two prominent student activists, Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, while granting conditional bail to five other accused individuals. This decision sparked intense debate nationwide and internationally. The judgment has reopened fundamental […]
Dear readers, Six months is not a lifetime. It is barely a season and a half. It lacks the symmetry of a year or the gravitas of an anniversary cast in bronze. And yet, in the life of a publication, particularly one built on borrowed time, student resolve, and a […]
It is the 2nd of January already. Just like that- 2025 is behind us. Somewhere between internal assessment stress and end-semester exhaustion, the year slipped by. Before we move forward, it is worth asking: What did Lucknow University actually see in 2025? A Syllabus That Forgot to Age While studying […]
The Unnao rape case was never merely another case being. tried in an Indian court. It has become the moment of truth for the Indian conscience, and the unpleasant questions that the country is compelled to confront is this: Do our daughters matter only when we say so, and […]
Lucknow University is one of the most well-known and beautiful universities in India. Established in 1920, it has a long history of academic excellence. The university has received a NAAC A++ grade and was ranked 97th in the university category and 151st overall in the NIRF Rankings 2024â25. Despite these […]
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 âgood enough,â Iâm quite sure that seven out of ten people would say no. Even I can point out dozens of shortcomings. But I canât deny the simple truth that three months ago, LU was the only option I […]
âTodayâs backlash against intellectual life cannot simply be written off as a popular celebration of mindlessness,â wrote Adam Waters and E.J. Dionne Jr. in Dissent. It was true of America in 2019. It is painfully true of India now. Books written in other countries, in other decades, often feel eerily […]
Lucknow University has stood for more than a century – 105 years of stories, footsteps, laughter, ambition, rebellion and countless memories buried within its campus. Every time I walk past the old red building, I canât help but wonder about the lives it has witnessed: the friendships, the heartbreaks, the […]
On most days at Lucknow University, learning doesnât begin with a timetable and it certainly doesnât end with the final bell. The true heartbeat of the campus lies in the spaces that almost seem accidental. The chai stalls with their metal kettles steaming through the afternoon, the shaded benches behind […]
25 November 2025 was not just another date on the calendar for us, but it felt like a full-fledged festival across the University of Lucknow. It was the Foundation Day of one of the oldest and the most historic universities of Uttar Pradesh. A day that holds a precious place […]
There is something uniquely beautiful about Lucknow University in the early eveningâ 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 didnât just talk about research as […]
Walking into the Divya Kala Mela at Lucknow University, I did not expect the campus to feel so alive. The fair was full of colours, crafts, skills and dignity in neat little rows of stalls, each one telling its own story. The first thing that struck me was the warmth. […]
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 […]