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• Catalysts of change: How PKC is aligning with NEP 2020 to build a brighter future

  

  India's National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) envisions an education system that aligns with the aspirations of 21^st century learning. It highlights the importance of nurturing human potential, strengthening institutional capacity, and fostering regional ecosystems for education, research, and innovation. The policy also aims to promote inclusivity and equitable quality education while cultivating a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship.
  
  

  Posted on Apr 21, 2025 in Education, Science Communication, Training, Teaching, School Education & Education

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• 10 Women, 10 Questions: Deepti Jain

  

  Deepti Jain, Professor at the Regional Centre for Biotechnology, Faridabad shares her career trajectory, advice and opinions on striving as a researcher in life sciences in India. The mentor of YIM 2025, in this “10 Women, 10 Questions” addresses the necessity of equality and the power of mentorship in science.
  

  Posted on Apr 18, 2025 in Education, Networking, School Education & Education

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• Introducing foldscope to young minds

  

  The Lodha Genius Programme (LGP) at Ashoka University, Sonipat, introduced 9th and 10th graders to the microscopic world through foldscope-based hands-on learning. Students explored antimicrobial resistance, cellular diversity, and scientific problem-solving, gaining independence, patience, and teamwork skills while cultivating curiosity and a love for exploration.

  Posted on Jan 20, 2025 in Education, Science Communication, Events, Education & Communication

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• 10 Women, 10 Questions: Anupama Raj

  

  Anupama Raj, Assistant Professor at the School of Continuing Education, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru, shares her insights about education policies and designing assessments. In this ’10 Women, 10 Questions’ interview, she highlights the necessity of rightful assessment techniques to be employed in our education system.

  Posted on Jan 06, 2025 in Education, Networking, School Education & Education

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• 10 Women, 10 Questions: Anindita Bhadra

  

  Anindita Bhadra, Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Science, Education, and Research (IISER) Kolkata, leads a lab focused on the behavioural ecology of dogs. In this ‘10 Women, 10 Questions’ interview, Bhadra discusses her career transitions—from shifting between different model systems to navigating from PhD to faculty member.

  Posted on Jan 03, 2025 in Science, Women in Science & Personal Experience

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• Undergraduate science wonderland: SURC 2024

  

  The third edition of Science Undergraduate Research Conference (SURC 2024) was held from 6-7 December 2024 at Azim Premji University, Bengaluru. Science Undergraduate Research Conference is a unique conference highlighting what undergraduate science research looks like in India.

  Posted on Dec 27, 2024 in Education, Science, School Education, Networking and Collaboration & Events

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• Transformative STEM pedagogies in India

  

  Traditional teaching methods emphasise rote learning over engagement and exploration. This article explores the transformative potential of innovative teaching approaches in STEM education that the Lodha Genius Programme (LGP) inculcates. This highlights the need for inquiry-based education in shaping the future of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) learning through a hands-on, computational thinking approach that empowers students to investigate scientific concepts.

  Posted on Dec 23, 2024 in Education, Science, Teaching, School Education & Education

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