When the Selly Oak Colleges, Birmingham invited[REF] Solomon Raj to lecture in communication for term between 1978-1983, Solomon Raj not only taught at the College but also enrolled as a doctoral candidate and pursued research studies under the guidance of Walter Hollenweger [REF].
As an artist, Solomon Raj first learnt the nuances of art through the Sunday School and later became a student[REF] of the notable artist, Damerla Rama Rao and cleared a state examination in drawing and painting.