A Round-up of the Kreaverse
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The Kreaverse is where innovation thrives, opportunities abound, and the pursuit of knowledge never wavers. Here, our students are empowered to excel in their chosen fields, nurtured by a conducive space dedicated to their growth and development.
Making the best use of the resources available, the IFMR Graduate School of Business (GSB) students, for the last couple of months, have been deeply engaged in carving out their career paths, navigating a landscape teeming with placement and internship prospects. Simultaneously, students at the School of Interwoven Arts and Sciences (SIAS) have been meticulously perfecting the art of crafting compelling resumes and Statements of Purpose, guided by support of the Career Services Office (CSO).
The University has always fostered an environment where academic and extracurricular pursuits merge seamlessly. In perfect alignment with this ethos, Rangasthala, the Theatre Club of SIAS, emerged victorious, clinching the first prize at the theatre competition held at IIM Indore, surpassing 45 competing teams. Simultaneously, we welcomed the newly elected SIAS Student Government for the term 2023-2024 into the fold.
Deep within the essence of the University lies our commitment to the wellbeing of our community. Reiterating this, the Communications Team launched a social media campaign to highlight the endeavours of the Inclusive Learning Support (ILS) office and the steadfast assistance provided by coordinators of Embrace, Peer Support Volunteer programme.
As we journey through the heart of Krea, we feel a palpable energy, a sense of purpose, and a drive to make a difference. To catch a glimpse of the weekly happenings, read on. For real-time updates, follow us on our social media channels. If you have stories or news to share with the Krea community, we invite you to connect with us at all.commsteam@krea.edu.in.
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The Gaming Club at SIAS aims to create a safe space for students and academics to enjoy video games.
Their vision is to expand on the design and development aspect of video games. Invite alumni and industry experts and keep a network for individuals interested in the industry. Ignite the competitive spirit via intra and inter-college tournaments at Krea.
Some of their past events have involved workshops relating to game designing conducted in collaboration with Rachana the Design Club, a Pokemon tournament, and a dance night.
On Krea’s social media platforms, in the coming week, we will give you a glimpse of the significant work done by the Gaming Club over the recent months.
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12 Angry Jurors, a play by Rangasthala, the Theatre Club of SIAS won first place at the theatre competition hosted by IIM Indore on October 28. The competition had an online preliminary round with 45 teams sending in their performances and then a final offline round with 8 teams competing.
Meet the team:
Sharvari Subhedar: Director | Anchal Negi: Producer, Sound, Props
Ishitha Abraham: Costume, Makeup, Lights | Subbu Karuppayee Bhavani: Foreman
Khushi Barhela: Juror no 2 | Vidur Ramasubramanian: Juror no 3
Keertana Kartik: Juror no 4 | Nidhi Rahul: Juror no 5 | Veeranshi Makdani: Juror no 6
Sonika Chellani: Juror no 7 and co-director | Aditya Chauhan: Juror no 8
Vidhi Agarwal: Juror no 9 | Ritu Kamat: Juror no 10 | Maya Murthy: Juror no 11
Sanjana Yoga: Juror no 12
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School of Interwoven Arts and Sciences (SIAS)
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Admissions to the undergraduate programme at SIAS, Krea University are now open. The programmes on offer are 4 year BA (Honours) and BSc (Honours) with an option to exit after three years with a BA or BSc degree. If you know someone who aspires to join Krea, here's where they can apply
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IFMR GSB's MBA and BBA + MBA
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IFMR GSB at Krea University offers two unique programmes to prepare a new generation of leaders fit for the futuristic world of business and management. One at the undergraduate level and another at the postgraduate level.
Admissions to the 5 year Integrated BBA+MBA Programme and 2 year MBA Programme at IFMR GSB, are open. If you would know anyone interested in the programme, please direct them to Click here to apply for MBA and Click here to apply for BBA
Here’s step-by-step process for easy navigation: Click here
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Do you know someone who aspires to join Krea and wants to tour the Krea campus? Ask them to register to visit Krea's sprawling campus at Sri City, and experience the academic and residential facilities on offer, first-hand
Register here
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Say hello to SIAS Student Government 2023-2024
We are delighted to introduce the newly elected Student Government (2023-2024) of the School of Interwoven Arts and Sciences (SIAS) at Krea University. Here's to new beginnings! Congratulations!
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Inclusive Learning Support (ILS) in Focus
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We, at Krea University, are committed to fostering diversity within our community. The Communications Team, in collaboration with Inclusive Learning Support (ILS) office, launched a week-long social media campaign last week. The video series featured Amanjit Kaur Ahuja, Director of Student Services at Krea University, where she discussed the core principles of the Inclusive Learning Support (ILS) Office, future plans, and its vision for the University.
View here
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Meet Shreya Sridhar and Bhavya Sharma, Coordinators of Embrace, Peer Support Volunteer Programme at SIAS whom we call our envoys for wellbeing on campus. The duo speaks about its role in nurturing and promoting mental wellbeing on campus. You can reach out to them at peersupportvolunteer.krea.ac.in
View here
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The Global Arts programme and Office of Student Life (OSL) at Krea University are pleased to bring to you Raga — an in-person workshop on raga-based Indian musical forms — with vocalist Sri Chitrayudh Ghatak. The workshop will include voice culture, voice training techniques, raga-based compositions drawn from Hindustani, Carnatic, and regional repertoires, an introduction to improvisation, and more. This workshop is free for all students, faculty and staff members of Krea University and will be held until November 10, from 8:45 pm - 10:15 pm IST on Sri City campus.
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The Career Services Office (CSO) at Krea University and The Red Pen conducted a workshop that explored the components of an impactful resume for the third and fourth-year students on November 2 on the Sri City campus. This session was targeted at students who are considering applying to graduate schools — within India and outside; and those who are actively seeking experience in the professional world.
The Career Services Office (CSO) at Krea University and The Red Pen conducted a workshop on how to write an impactful Statement of Purpose (SOP) on November 3 at Sri City campus. This session was for the third and fourth-year students.
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On October 30 and 31, as part of the Halloween celebration, HerCampus at Krea University kicked off the festivities with a thrilling Capture the Flag showdown. It was a spectral duel between Werewolves vs Vampires. The objective of this game was to infiltrate the enemy's domain, seize their flag, and spirit it away to safety, all while avoiding the chilling grasp of the opponent's touch. There were a total of 40 participants and a handful of spectators.
HerCampus also organised a chilling movie night at Seminar Hall 1, where they featured a gruesome masterpiece titled Texas Chainsaw Massacre. The seminar hall was packed with people, the food and drinks were sold out and everyone was dressed up in fun costumes making the event a success.
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Studying the works of Adivasi writers
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Dr Joya John, Assistant Professor of the Literature and the Arts, SIAS authored an article titled Adivasi Poetry: The Poetics of Indigeneity in Contemporary India, published in The Oxford Handbook of Modern Indian Literatures.
Read more
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Dr Aashique Ahmed Iqbal, Assistant Professor of History, SIAS delivered an invited talk titled Sovereign Skies: Aviation and the Indian State at Shiv Nadar University, on October 26. He also delivered a talk titled India and the Airplane at Munjal University, on November 1.
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Join us for an insightful session on the topic When Noises Made it Difficult to Communicate Signals: Telegraph Surveillance in Late Colonial India with Dr P Arun, a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Moturi Satyanarayana Centre for Advanced Study in the Humanities and Social Sciences, Krea University on November 8 at Seminar Hall - 2 from 2:30 to 3:45 pm IST. In this talk, Dr P Arun will discuss numerous episodes to demonstrate how the colonial state-employed surveillance noises against different forms of messages communicated telegraphically.
To attend virtually here
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When Science Meets Reasoning
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Dr John Mathew, Associate Professor of History of Science, SIAS will deliver a talk titled Special Scientific Reasoning Lecture: Why History Matters for Science today from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm IST on the Sri City campus. Increasingly, the plural nature of Science has been brought to the fore for a number of reasons. Disciplines that were easily recognisable in the 19th and 20th century are fraying, with a plenitude of new ones appearing in their wake. While present-day preoccupations largely undergird such impulses, it is important to take stock of what drives such moments of origin, which frequently reside in the long past, without divorcing them from their social contexts throughout that journey. It is precisely in such circumstances that history plays such a crucial role. This talk will hopefully hold a candle to why and how.
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Dr Raghu Ganesh, a Postdoctoral Fellow at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), delivered two talks as part of the Krea Chemistry talk series on November 2. The teaching talk, titled Chemical Equilibrium and Its Applications for Chemical Processes deep dove into the conditions governing chemical equilibrium and strategies to optimise processes. The research talk, titled Thermally Stable Intermetallic Compounds for Efficient Heterogeneous Catalysis, explored advancements in catalyst design for sustainable and efficient reactions.
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Of Inclusivity and Diversity at Start-up Workplace
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LEAD at Krea University collaborated with ACT Grants, Udaiti Foundation and McKinsey & Co to conduct the Women in India’s Startup Ecosystem Report (WISER) study that focussed exclusively on how Indian startups can advance gender diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. The report was published earlier this week.
Read here
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Dr Panchali Ray, Associate Professor of Anthropology and Gender Studies, SIAS and Associate Dean, Academic, SIAS was quoted in an article titled Overworked and Underpaid: Why Nurses in India Need Better Treatment, published in YourStory. The article, penned by Saranya Chakrapani, explores how despite being highly skilled and indispensable to healthcare, nurses in India buckle under below minimum wages, workplace exploitation, and devaluation of labour.
Read here
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Say hello to the newest members of our Krea family
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Farewell and Thank you 🙏🏾
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Wishing our colleagues all the best as they move on to their next adventure
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Mr Rahul Muralidharan: Environment Hub | Dr Zaen Alkazi: Moturi Satyanarayana Centre for Advanced Study in the Humanities and Social Sciences | Dr Vikas Pandey: SIAS
Ms Jayati Kalra: Teaching Fellow | Dr Anuvinda P: SIAS
Ms Parul Singh: SIAS Admissions
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Prevention of Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct
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The HR department at Krea University conducted a session on Preventing Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct by advocate Chethana V on October 30, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Krea University's Admin Office. The participants, who attended in-person and virtually, were introduced to the nuances of the POSH Act alongside Krea's policy on the matter and a concise overview of other relevant Indian laws related to sexual harassment.
Watch the recording here
Log in with your Krea mail ID to access Krea’s POSH policy here
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As part of a new employee engagement initiative, the HR team organised a virtual farewell for Ms Parul Singh from SIAS Admissions, which took place on October 31.
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If you have time this weekend, please do check these productions and publications from the recent past, give them a listen, watch or read.
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Krea Talk by Prof Hugo Gorringe
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Admin office: 196, T.T.K. Road, Alwarpet, Chennai - 600018
Campus: 5655, Central Express Way, Sri City, Andhra Pradesh - 517464
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