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Reflecting on the Science Undergraduate Research Conference (SURC 2023)
Sravanti Uppaluri
Conferences offer opportunities for scientists to share their work, get feedback for it, and find new avenues of exploration. The Science Undergraduate Research Conference (SURC) hosted by Azim Premji University in December 2023 offered this experience to undergraduate students from across India pursuing science research. In this article, one of the organisers of the conference shares how students at this stage of education can benefit from such events.
Posted on Feb 19, 2024 in Science, Undergraduate, Research & Education
'Emerging trends in the life sciences’: An event to make biology and biologists more accessible to UG students and educators
Vijeta Raghuram, Priya R & Suma S
On 4 Nov 2022, IndiaBioscience and NMKRV College for Women, Bengaluru co-organised a one-day seminar for undergraduate and post-graduate students and faculty, featuring talks on the upcoming areas of biology by scientists in the city. In this article, Vijeta Raghuram, Program Manager-Education, IndiaBioscience, Priya R, a faculty at the Department of Biotechnology of the College, and Suma S, a student of the College share highlights of the event and why such events are essential for undergraduate students and educators.
Posted on Feb 28, 2023 in Education

Building new age education professionals in a language-rich country
Lekha Bandopadhyay
India’s vast and diverse educational landscape requires more than just teachers; it demands a wide array of education professionals to address challenges such as language diversity and curriculum development. Azim Premji University is leading efforts to nurture such professionals through its postgraduate programs, aligning with the National Education Policy’s vision to transform India’s education system.
Posted on Nov 18, 2024 in Education, Science, Teaching, Undergraduate & Education
Beyond the chalkboard: Reimagining science and maths education
Ananya Mukherjee, Antara Das, Monica Kaushik & Sharoon Sunny
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a shift towards technology-driven education, prompting Azim Premji University to adopt inclusive, student-centric teaching methods. A recent survey highlighted the importance of addressing diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) classrooms through group work, multimedia resources, and tailored support for neurodivergent students.
Posted on Oct 21, 2024 in Education, Science, Teaching & Education

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Developing scientific temper in students with lessons from nature.
Gita Mathur in conversation with Vijeta Raghuram
The goal of science education is not just to learn scientific facts but also to develop a scientific temper. But what is scientific temper? Why should students develop it? How is it relevant to college teaching? The speaker delved into these questions and explored the role of teachers in instilling scientific temper in college biology students.

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IndiaBiostreams: Digital education through the lens of NEP 2020
Charu D. Rawat in conversation with Vijeta Raghuram
In this webinar, award-winning educator Charu Dogra Rawat explored initiatives and strategies pertaining to digital education recommended in the National Education Policy 2020. She delved into the roles of various stakeholders in realizing these recommendations and thus, contribute towards raising the standards of the Indian higher education system to global levels.

https://youtu.be/R00aoT0z_eA
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Implementation of NEP 2020 in higher education institutions
Shakila Shamsu in conversation with Hemalatha Reddy
In this webinar, Shakila Shamsu, former Officer on Special Duty (NEP), Ministry of Education, delved into some of the necessary measures and changes for a successful implementation of NEP. The session was moderated by Hemalatha Reddy, former Principal, Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi.