At the 17th Young Investigators’ Meeting (YIM 2025) in Agra, IndiaBioscience asked representatives from different institutions and universities across India questions about faculty hiring. Let’s take a look at their responses.
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India's National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) envisions an education system that aligns with the aspirations of 21st 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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