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Journeying through visual storytelling: Comics Conclave 2.0 enlightens minds at IIT Gandhinagar

Journeying through visual storytelling: Comics Conclave 2.0 enlightens minds at IIT Gandhinagar

Mar 18, 2024 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Subhosri Dhar Photo: Mayur J Bhatiya, Arijit Reeves, IITGN Photo Conventionally, comics are often written off as a mere juvenile form of entertainment. Is this dismissal justified? Or can there be profound insights awaiting us within the vibrant panels of graphic novels? How do comics challenge conventional knowledge systems and shape cultural narratives? Can comics serve as conduits for social change? To explore this dynamic intersection of comics and academia, the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) successfully organised Comics Conclave 2.0 in its campus on March 16 and 17, 2024.  Organised by Art@IITGN and the Curiosity Lab, IITGN,...

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Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi dedicated Phase 1B infrastructure & laid foundation stone of student hostels and staff residences of IITGN for Phase 2A construction

Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi dedicated Phase 1B infrastructure & laid foundation stone of student hostels and staff residences of IITGN for Phase 2A construction

Feb 20, 2024 |

STORY CREDITS Writer: Saumya Mishra Photo: IITGN photo “In education, a foundation of strong roots ensures the strength and resilience of the branches above”: PM Narendra Modi Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi dedicated Phase 1B infrastructure and laid the foundation stone of student hostels and staff residences of IIT Gandhinagar (IITGN) for Phase 2A construction of the Institute on February 20, 2024 via video conference. During the programme, the Prime Minister digitally inaugurated infrastructure projects worth over Rs 13,300 crore in the Education and Skill Sector across the country. Including IITGN, these projects encompass 10 IITs, 5 IIITs, 3 IIMs, 2 IISERs,...

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IITGN hosts workshop on the history of Indian mathematics for over 100 school teachers with hands-on activities for classrooms 

IITGN hosts workshop on the history of Indian mathematics for over 100 school teachers with hands-on activities for classrooms 

Feb 15, 2024 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Saumya Mishra Photo: IITGN photo With an aim to introduce teachers to the rich history of mathematics in India, IIT Gandhinagar (IITGN) organised a workshop for school teachers titled ‘An Introduction to Mathematics in India’ from February 12-14, 2024 in its campus. The participants also had the opportunity to engage in diverse mathematical hands-on activities that they can conduct at their schools. The workshop was sponsored by the History of Mathematics in India (HoMI) Project, IITGN and co-sponsored by the Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) division of the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The three-day workshop was well...

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The emotive and sensory connection between the brain and art discussed at the ‘Art and Cognition Confluence’ at IIT Gandhinagar

The emotive and sensory connection between the brain and art discussed at the ‘Art and Cognition Confluence’ at IIT Gandhinagar

Feb 12, 2024 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Apeksha Srivastava Editor: Shivangi Vasudev Bhatt Photo: Mayur J Bhatiya The two-day residency, held on February 10-11, 2024, brought together a unique blend of artists and neuroscientists from India and abroad for a series of immersive talks on themes such as Neuroaesthetics: The Science of Art; Music & Mental Health; Dance & Emotion; Art & Cognition through Comics; and AI & Art Have you ever thought how any form of art influences the human brain or how our cognition aids in the development and interpretation of art in its various forms? These may seem two separate entities of...

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Prof Rajat Moona, Director, IIT Gandhinagar, releases a book – “Leadership Transition for Engineers” – written by Professor Rajeev Rajan Sharma

Prof Rajat Moona, Director, IIT Gandhinagar, releases a book – “Leadership Transition for Engineers” – written by Professor Rajeev Rajan Sharma

Feb 10, 2024 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Shivangi Vasudev Bhatt Photo: Arijit Reeves The book provides the insights, tools, and strategies to navigate and accelerate career transitions for engineers What would you do to boost the morale of your team when your project hits a wall? How will you make a decision when faced with two conflicting situations? How can you lead your organisation to the next level with innovation and limited resources? These are a few of the dilemmas faced by professionals in leadership positions. A new book penned by Prof Rajeev Sharma, Adjunct Professor in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS)...

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