A Round-up of the Kreaverse
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Exploring, innovating and thriving — the Kreaverse is marching in the right direction on its larger mission to shape budding changemakers of a complex world.
From launching new academic chapters to making waves in research, the Krea community continues to push boundaries — one idea, initiative and inspiration at a time. What matters most is how we, as a community, emphasise collaboration at every step of the way.
This week’s highlight is the launch of the NHRD Krea Chapter, marking another step towards strengthening our commitment to bridging the gap between academia and industry. This initiative creates a promising platform for learning, networking, and career advancement.
We also had the pleasure of hosting school leaders and counsellors from across the country; representing diverse boards of education at the recent Krea Educators Meet on campus. They experienced Interwoven Learning first-hand — through immersive campus sessions, faculty interactions and meaningful discussions that showcased how education at Krea goes beyond silos. Stories aplenty — they are all around us, waiting to be discovered.
If you have some news to share with the Krea community, we invite you to connect with us at all.commsteam@krea.edu.in
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On behalf of IFMR and Krea University, we are delighted to invite you to the inaugural edition of Synergy on 7 and 8 February, 2025 at Krea University campus. This flagship annual event brings together our community to connect and ideate on pressing issues impacting society at large, fostering a culture of "understanding, doing and solving."
Guided by a shared vision of tackling grand challenges in development, the event will serve as a platform to harness the collective talent and expertise of academics, action-oriented researchers, and students alongside key partners from the government, philanthropic and private sectors, practitioners, and NGOs, to explore innovative solution pathways.
Day 1 (7 February, 2025) will feature a film screening of The Feast/ Virunthu at 6:00 pm at the OAT, open to all. Following the screening, there will be a fireside chat with Rishi Chandna, Director, and Dr Bharath Sundaram, Dean, Academics, SIAS. Know more
Day 2 agenda (8 February, 2025) Know more | Know your speakers
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IFMR Graduate School of Business (GSB) has launched the students’ chapter of the National Human Resource Development Network (NHRDN), marking a significant milestone in fostering human resource development and industry-academia collaboration.
The NHRD Krea Chapter will enable students to engage with industry leaders, gain exposure to evolving HR trends and sharpen their professional skills.
PC: The Media Lab
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Pratibha Jain, PhD student, IFMR GSB, presented a research paper at the IMPeC 2025 Conference held at IIM Sambalpur. The paper, titled The Retention Puzzle: A Comprehensive Review of Non-Profit Employee Dynamics, was co-authored and developed under the guidance of Dr Pallavi Pandey, Assistant Professor and Area Chair, OB & HR, IFMR GSB. The conference took place from 30 January, 2025 to 1 February, 2025.
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Critical Humanities and the Futures We Imagine
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Dr Srajana Kaikini, Assistant Professor, Philosophy, School of Interwoven Arts and Sciences (SIAS) was invited as a resource person to address over 250 registered participants from various universities across the country at the Faculty Development Programme themed ‘Critical Humanities and the Futures We Imagine.’ The programme was organised by the Centre for Theory and Criticism, Central University of Kerala, and the UGC Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre. Dr Kaikini’s session, titled The Curatorial Turn in Education: Notes from Relational Arts Practices, explored insights from curatorial studies and their potential within education and pedagogy, drawing from her work on embodiment and learning.
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The latest essay Spiral Epistemologies: New Forms for the Public (2024) by Dr Srajana Kaikini, Assistant Professor, Philosophy, SIAS is part of the annual anthology Projects/ Processes published by the Serendipity Arts Foundation. The essay explores new curatorial forms for the commons reflecting on the Public Art Grant Commissions for 2023 gathered under the project ‘The Island that Never Gets Flooded’.
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A recent publication by Professor Shanti Pappu, Visiting Professor, Archaeology and History, SIAS in collaboration with various other researchers is one of the pilot projects exploring skill acquisition and pedagogy in the context of the forgotten craft of making stone tools. The paper titled Flakes, Feelings, and Finesse: Experiential Studies of Skill Acquisition in Novice Knappers examines stone tool technologies used from around 2.6 Ma to around 300 ka (Lower Palaeolithic).
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Dr Srajana Kaikini, Assistant Professor, Philosophy, SIAS, recently penned an article reflecting on her experience of listening to Jane Goodall at the Mumbai LitLive Festival. Published in the Deccan Herald, the article, The goodness of Jane Goodall, captures her awe and inspiration. Dr Kaikini delves into a compelling question posed by Goodall: If apes are as angry, violent, caring, loving, and communicative as human beings, then why not see ourselves in them— and them in us?
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The jigsaw of an MBA programme comprises multiple pieces, and finding the perfect fit is what sets the journey apart.
We asked some of our students from the MBA Cohort of 2023 – 25 about what the perfect fit means to them. Hear from Ananya Manikandan as she shares how Economics became one of the most intriguing pieces of her puzzle to decode.
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In this social media campaign, discover how some of our Kreators selected their majors, what makes their disciplines unique, the key lessons they’ve learned, their future aspirations, and their words of wisdom for freshers. The second in the series, hear from Aditya Neerukonda, Cohort of 2022-2025, SIAS who majors in Economics.
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Dr Debankur Saha, Assistant Professor, Marketing and Area Chair - Marketing, IFMR GSB recently presented his research paper, Birdwatching and Ecotourism: Exploring the Motivations for Participation in Eco-Avitourism, at the INDAM - Indian Academy of Management Conference held at IIFT, Kolkata. The conference brought together a diverse group of academicians, policymakers and industry professionals, fostering a rich intellectual exchange.
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Mugdha Kinhikar, PhD student, IFMR GSB has successfully presented a research paper titled Does The Fiscal Position of States Matter in the Allocation of Climate Adaptation Funds in India, co-authored with Dr Soumya Pal, Assistant Professor, Economics, IFMR GSB at the 6th Annual Conference on Economics and Finance (ACEF 2025), hosted by Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences (BITS) Pilani, Hyderabad Campus held from 4 - 6 February, 2025.
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Krea University recently hosted a symposium on ‘Biodiversity and Wetland Conservation’ as part of the Flamingo Festival, organised by the Andhra Pradesh Government in association with BNHS (Bombay Natural History Society) and Sri City.
As part of the symposium, Dr Debankur Saha, Assistant Professor, Marketing and Area Chair - Marketing, IFMR GSB delivered a talk on ‘Ecotourism as a Pathway to Sustainable Development at Pulicat Lake’. His presentation highlighted the role of ecotourism in fostering conservation efforts, supporting local communities and promoting sustainable practices in the region.
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Registration for Krea Summer School (KSS) 2025 is now open. KSS 2025 is a week-long immersive residential programme that introduces students to a wide variety of established and emerging fields of inquiry not covered in school curricula. The programme will feature an engaging mix of academic sessions and experiential workshops. If you know young high schoolers who might be interested, direct them here.
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Professor Lakshmi Kumar, Dean, IFMR GSB authored an article titled Enhancing Budget Allocation: A Crucial Step for Transformative Higher Education for Campusutra.
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Scalability and Sustainability
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Dr Chirag Dhara, Assistant Professor, Environmental Studies, SIAS has co-authored a paper demonstrating that this perception is based on a fundamentally flawed understanding of planetary climate and ecological limits –- one that most international organisations, including the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), suffer from. Their research highlights that certain middle-income developing countries offer a more viable vision for sustainable development. As part of Krea Environment Talk series, he will also be delivering a talk titled ‘Can India aspire to Nordic levels of development?’ on 12 February, 2025, 3.00 - 4.15 pm at JSW - 1A.
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The recent two-day Krea Educators Meet organised by the Outreach Team witnessed participants from four different regions representing various boards. From engaging discussions to immersive campus experiences, it was incredible to showcase Krea’s Interwoven Learning approach to those shaping young minds. The enthusiasm and warmth of our faculty and students left a lasting impact on our guests, with many appreciating the dynamic interactions and thought-provoking sessions.
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The Career Services Office (CSO) and the Biological Science Discipline recently presented Exploring Biosciences at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) with Dr Anne Ropiquet – Director, Postgraduate Taught Programmes; Senior Lecturer, Biosciences and Deputy Director of Education for Postgraduate Studies, QMUL. The speaker engaged with students interested in pursuing higher education in Bioinformatics, AI in Biosciences, Biotechnology, Molecular Cell Biology, Biodiversity and Conservation, as well as Plant and Fungal Taxonomy, Diversity, and Conservation.
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The CSO in collaboration with The Red Pen organised a set of workshops for students of Year 3 and Year 4. The Statement of Purpose (SOP) workshop was open to students applying for a Master's degree while the Resume Writing workshop was open to all. Students were also offered a one-on-one slot with a counsellor from The Red Pen. The workshops took place on 5 and 6 February, 2025.
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The Biological Sciences discipline organised a talk titled The Evolution of Transcription Factors by Dr Aswin Sai Narain Seshasayee, Faculty, NCBS-TIFR, Bangalore on 5 February, 2025.
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The Mathematics discipline organised a talk titled Hook Restriction Coefficients by Sridhar Narayanan, Postdoctoral Fellow, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research on 6 February, 2025.
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The Moturi Satyanarayana Centre for Advanced Study in the Humanities and Social Sciences is organising a workshop titled ‘Understanding Platform Economy and Gig Work in India’ on 14 February, 2025, at 9:30 am.
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Corporate Relations and Career Services at IFMR GSB invites MBA students to an insightful guest lecture by Karthik Pasupathy, Director, Deutsche Bank – Head of Model Risk Management India. With extensive experience in model validation, governance, and regulatory affairs, he leads a team of 70+ professionals overseeing risk management across various domains, including AI/ML models, treasury, stress testing, and business risk. His expertise in navigating complex regulatory landscapes makes this session a valuable opportunity to gain insights into General Risk Governance Framework and Model Risk and Regulatory Compliance in the BFSI sector.
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