A Round-up of the Kreaverse
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After a rejuvenating break, the campus is stirring with activity as students and faculty members return from their well-deserved first trimester break. Amid the bustling academic schedule that lies ahead, we're kicking off with the much-anticipated Durgotsav 2023, a vibrant festival hosted at Kreaverse, set to unfold from today until October 24 on the Sri City campus.
Amidst the festivities, the Outreach, Admissions, and Communications teams have been working tirelessly on campaigns and promotions related to Admissions. The School of Interwoven Arts and Sciences (SIAS) has embarked on its Admissions journey with great enthusiasm. Meanwhile, the IFMR Graduate School of Business (GSB) is gearing up to open its doors for Admissions in the coming week, offering a 2 year MBA Programme and the 5 year Integrated BBA + MBA Programme.
In the spotlight this week, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of our faculty members. They've been actively contributing to the academic world by publishing research papers, leading conferences, and delivering impactful talks across various domains.
As we ease back into our daily routines, the future holds many exciting prospects. In the meantime, here’s a recap of the highlights of the past week. If you have any news or stories to share with the Krea community, don't hesitate to reach out to us at all.commsteam@krea.edu.in.
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Krea University Gets Its New Chancellor
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We are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Lakshmi Narayanan as the Chancellor of Krea University, with effect from October 16.
With over 40 years of experience in technical, managerial, and leadership roles, Mr Lakshmi Narayanan’s leadership experience includes corporate governance, customer relationship management, and organisation strategy, as part of his corporate and academic board positions.
Mr Lakshmi Narayanan is the founding member of Cognizant, and also the past chairman of NASSCOM, and was a member of the Board of US India Business Council. We look forward to the Krea journey with renewed vigour under his guidance and leadership.
Know more: Article 1| Article 2
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The vision of Symmetry, the Math Club of SIAS, Krea University is to foster and build a community of people interested in Mathematics and to make Math more accessible and enjoyable to the general populace through fun activities.
In the past, the club had a Mathlete tournament, in collaboration with Connect Club. The competition was a fast-paced, team-based event that challenged problem-solving abilities. Besides this, the club focussed a lot this trimester on the tutoring programme for first year students doing Mathematical Reasoning, a core course that the students undertake. In collaboration with the Inclusive Learning Support (ILS) office, they have held regular tutoring groups and one one-on-one sessions for students to help those who are weak at Math get through the trimester.
On Krea’s social media platforms, in the coming week, we will give you a glimpse of the significant work done by the Math Club of SIAS over the recent months.
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Seema V, a Postgraduate Diploma student from SIAS at Krea University, has been appointed as the Campus Recruitment Lead (CRL) at Teach for India.
Speaking about her roles and responsibilities, she shares, "As a CRL, I aim to expand Teach For India's outreach to a broader audience and serve as a recruitment engine for identifying qualified applicants. I aspire to nurture the boundless potential in students, helping them shape their futures."
She has learned the significance of effective communication in building relationships between educational institutions and in exploring and developing talent acquisition strategies. "It is rewarding to collaborate with talented individuals and witness their passion for the academic growth of students," she says.
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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 Graduate School of Business (GSB) and 5 Year Integrated 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 opening soon. If you would know anyone interested in the programme, please direct them to the Krea University website for further information. Click here
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The Krea Open House is touring India and is headed to Hyderabad, Mumbai, Kolkata and New Delhi until October 21. The Bengaluru chapter of Krea University Open House, held on October 14, was a resounding success, with 24 registered families in full attendance. C Krishnan, Director – Outreach, Admissions, Financial Assistance – SIAS, Krea University and Sucheeta Sahu, Senior Manager, Outreach, SIAS, Krea University walked the participants through all things Krea and the undergraduate programme offered by SIAS. If you know of interested students and parents, please ask them to register for the event.
Register 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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The Career Services Office (CSO) at Krea University recently organised a series of webinars during the past week. These sessions covered a range of crucial subjects, including exploring international higher education prospects, navigating the process of selecting the right university for your master's degree, and crafting compelling Statements of Purpose (SOPs) tailored to students from Year 1 through Year 4.
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One for the Children and the Environment
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The Plant Whisperer, authored by Sayantan Datta, Faculty Teach Associate, Krea Centre for Writing and Pedagogy (Krea-CWP) and published by Pratham Books, has been long-listed for the Green Literature Festival's 2023 Honour List in the Children's Book category.
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Dr Biswajit Sarmah, Postdoctoral Fellow, Moturi Satyanarayana Centre for Advanced Study in the Humanities and Social Sciences, Krea University was invited to conduct a workshop by the PhD students of the Humanities and Social Sciences Department at IIT Guwahati on Publishing Research. This was part of a series of pre-event workshops leading up to the Graduate Research Meet (GRM), a national-level annual research conference organised by the PhD scholars of the department.
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Exploring the Body-Mind Connection
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Dr Srajana Kaikini, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, SIAS, Krea University spoke at the 16th Mani Karmekar Memorial Conference at SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai held on October 7. Dr Kaikini shared her ideas on the body in learning environments through some philosophical conceptions of the body-mind. SNDT Women’s University was founded in 1916 by the social reformer Dhondo Keshav Karve.
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HR in a Dynamic Business Environment
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Dr Pallavi Pandey, Assistant Professor of HR & OB and Area Chair – OB & HR, IFMR GSB, Krea University chaired a track on the first day of HR Conclave 6.0, an International Conference on HR held at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu, on October 14.
Read More: news1 | news2
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Dr Ankit Singhal, Assistant Professor – Finance, Accounting & Quantitative Finance – IFMR GSB, Krea University co-authored a paper titled The effect of lead institutional investors on investment and capital structure of young firms: Evidence from Indian IPOs, published in the journal International Review of Financial Analysis, ABDC - A , ABS - 3. The paper is co-authored with Dr Aarti Sharma, Masters' Union School of Business and Prof Vishwanatha Saragur Ramanna, Mahindra University.
Link to the publication
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Of Infrastructure Development and Economic Growth
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Prof Chandrasekaran Nagarajan, Professor of Operations Management, IFMR GSB, Krea University has co-authored a paper titled Infrastructure development in India: a systematic review, published in Letters in Spatial and Resource Sciences. The paper is co-authored with Prof A Indira from the Centre for Budget and Policy Studies, Bangalore. Link to the publication
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The Scope of Quantum Algorithms
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Professor S Sivakumar, Dean of Research and Professor of Physics at SIAS, Krea University authored an article titled How quantum algorithms solve problems that classical computers can’t in The Hindu. The article touches upon how when reliable, large-scale devices become available, quantum computing will help tame many untameable problems.
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All Things Artificial Intelligence
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Dr Chiranjib Sur, Visiting Professor of Computer Science, SIAS at Krea University gave a keynote at the AI conference Cypher, held in Bengaluru on October 11-13. Data driven solutions are used in seismic processing, predictive maintenance, operational optimisation, high-frequency trading, reservoir simulation, and computational chemistry, just to name a few. Dr Sur spoke about what and who is responsible for scaling the software in the energy sector.
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Sustainable Economy: A Banking and Finance Perspective
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Nidhin M, PhD candidate, IFMR GSB, Krea University presented a research paper titled Unlocking Trade Credit Opportunities through ESG Disclosure: A Working Capital Management Perspective at the Conference on Pathways to Sustainable Economy: A Banking and Finance Perspective, IIT Bombay on October 12 - 13. He co-authored it with Dr Vinod Kumar, Associate Professor - Finance, Accounting, & Quantitative Finance – IFMR GSB, Krea University.
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In the backdrop of UG Admissions for SIAS at Krea University, we are excited to present Krea Chronicles, a six-part series of shorts from our Kreators. Listen to them as they share excerpts from their stories of transformation, evolution, and self-discovery.
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On October 1, Krea University's students embarked on an adventurous trip to TP Kota Falls, a natural waterfall located 30 km from the University in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. This stunning waterfall is renowned for its scenic beauty, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and trekkers.
Organised by the task members of Team Adventure, this well-planned excursion included around 50 participants. The team was divided into seven sub-teams with different skills, ensuring everyone's safety and enjoyment. They even conducted a demo trip to assess the route. The outing not only provided a unique natural experience but also highlighted our students' ethical responsibility, as they collected plastic waste from the forest. This adventure is just the beginning, as Team Adventure plans to explore tribal cultures and languages, aligning with the University's holistic learning approach.
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Keeping up with the festive spirit of Navratri, the Communications Team set up a vibrant golu display at Krea University city office. It was well-received and enjoyed by Krea’s staff members.
Here’s a virtual tour
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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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Third cinema and its radical critique of mass culture by Dr Jyotsna Kapur
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Life at Krea through the lens of a young UG student
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Campus: 5655, Central Express Way, Sri City, Andhra Pradesh - 517464
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