A Round-up of the Kreaverse
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June has arrived, ushering in a season filled with promise and possibilities. With each passing day and anticipation mounting, we find ourselves on the brink of a monumental occasion: our upcoming Convocation 2024. The entire community is ablaze with enthusiasm as we pour our collective energy into ensuring its grand success in the weeks to come.
Amidst this flurry of activity, our students and faculty continue to shine. From groundbreaking research to impactful internships and placements, they exemplify the spirit of Krea by seamlessly blending theory with real-world application.
There's a palpable buzz in the air, with incoming cohorts preparing to embark on their journey with us. Our commitment to nurturing intellectual curiosity and fostering academic excellence only grows stronger. There's much to celebrate and even more to look forward to at Krea University.
For the latest updates, follow us on our social media platforms. And as always, if you have stories or news to share with the Krea community, we encourage you to reach out to us at all.commsteam@krea.edu.in
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The countdown to Convocation 2024 begins. Let's come together to celebrate this milestone. On 22 June, 2024, 2:00 pm onwards at The Music Academy, Chennai.
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Dr Chirag Dhara, Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies, SIAS, Krea University has authored an article titled India's Voters Literally Feel the Heat, featured in the magazine Down To Earth and in the international news magazine The Diplomat. The article examines India's extreme heat during the 2024 elections, highlighting the disproportionate impact of climate change on poorer populations and raising concerns about its influence on voter turnout and overall democratic participation.
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Women’s Studies in Contemporary Times
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Dr Panchali Ray, Associate Professor in Anthropology and Gender Studies, SIAS and Associate Dean (Academics), Krea University co-edited a volume along with Professor Shadab Bano, Aligarh Muslim University, titled Teaching/Writing Resistance: Women’s Studies in Contemporary Times. This volume brings together a diverse set of essays on gender and women’s studies as a formal discipline and raises important questions: What are its achievements, and equally, what are its historical blind spots and faultlines?
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Has women’s studies emerged as a critical space within the academy — as its pioneers envisioned — or does it remain limited by institutional bias and social inequality? Drawing on the perspectives of stalwarts of women’s movements who fought to establish the discipline and younger scholars who now address critical debates in the field, the chapters explore a variety of themes: pedagogical practices; the relation between knowledge production and university structures; the role of social, regional, religious, and caste locations in the way women’s studies is perceived and transacted; and for the first time, the crucial relation between feminist scholarship and State and institutional power, both in India and internationally. The volume is published by Orient BlackSwan.
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Jyothis Maria Franklin, PhD Student, IFMR GSB, Krea University presented a research paper at the Management Education and Research Colloquium (MERC) 2024 by the Indian Institute of Management, Kashipur on 31 May, 2024 and 1 June, 2024. The title of the paper is Investigating Consumer Awareness of Deceptive Advertisements Cited by Regulatory Institutions.
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Despite numerous regulatory frameworks in the domain of advertising ethics, there is still a knowledge gap on how consumers recognise and respond to advertisements that have been subject to court orders for deception. The primary objective of the study is to find out the perceptions of consumers on the advertisements that are particularly referenced in court orders for deceiving and misleading them. It is expected that consumers who are aware of deceptive and misleading strategies are more likely to approach advertisements with caution and thus scrutinise the credibility and trust of the claims made by advertisers.
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A special gathering to pay homage and celebrate the life of Shri N Vaghul was held on 30 May, 2024 at The Leela Palace. It was co-hosted by institutions Shri Vaghul served and showed the way, as a board member.
The list of those who spoke at a memorial function organised, either in person or through a video-recorded message, included Anand Mahindra, Chairperson of Mahindra and Mahindra & Member, Governing Council, Krea University; Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Founder, Biocon Limited and Biocon Biologics Limited & Member, Advisory Group, Krea University; R Seshasayee, former Chairman, Ashok Leyland & Member, Advisory Group, Krea University; Gopal Srinivasan, Chairman and Managing Director, TVS Capital Funds (in person); Sajjan Jindal, Managing Director, JSW Steel & Member, Advisory Group, Krea University and Raghu Sundaram, Dean and the Edward I Altman Professor of Credit and Debt Markets at Leonard N Stern School of Business, New York University & Member, Governing Council, Krea University. Lakshmi Narayanan, Former Chairman and CEO, Cognizant & Chancellor, Krea University, read out a message from Professor Nirmala Rao, Vice Chancellor, Krea University, who was unable to attend the event in person.
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On 5 June, 2024, Krea University marked the World Environment Day with a celebration dedicated to fostering environmental consciousness and action among its community. This year’s theme, Ecosystem Restoration, inspired the University to take significant steps towards creating a greener, more sustainable campus.
The celebration commenced with a ceremonial tree planting event. The chosen trees were Pongamia pinnata and Thespesia populnea.
A highlight of the day was the reaffirmation of Krea University to a comprehensive green campus initiative.
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This initiative outlines a roadmap for reducing the University’s carbon footprint and enhancing biodiversity on campus. Key components include the installation of additional rainwater harvesting systems and waste segregation units. The initiative also promotes the use of electric vehicles and bicycles, encouraging the University community to adopt sustainable modes of transportation.
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In continuation of fostering collaboration and creating a space for incoming students to share their thoughts and opinions, the Admissions team, SIAS, Krea University organised an online event to encourage discourse. The event, titled Big Ideas Short Films, discussed topics revolving around history, politics, and physics. The students also explored themes such as people, culture, society, and norms.
Similarly, the team also had a chance to meet students and parents during the Chennai coffee meetup at the Krea Admin office. The speakers were Krishnan C, Director – Outreach, Admissions and Financial Assistance, SIAS; Snehadeep Kayet, Assistant Director, Admissions, SIAS; Professor Guha Dharmarajan, Professor of Biology and Dr John Matthew, Associate Professor of History of Science, SIAS who also engaged with the students.
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The first in the Onwards & Upwards campaign series is Ameena A, a PG Diploma (2023 - 2024) student at SIAS, Krea University. Ameena has landed a job at GradRight as a student loan advisor. We take a look at her transformative journey at Krea and how it has paved the way for her career.
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Decoding Interwoven Learning
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In the mosaic of Krea University's learning environment, students like Tanvi Kadakol illuminate the concept of Interwoven Learning, where diverse disciplines converge to cultivate holistic perspectives.
From the Cohort of 2024, Tanvi is a fourth-year Environmental Science major with a concentration in Global Arts, SIAS. Tanvi's journey exemplifies the interconnectedness of knowledge at Krea. By blending insights from Environmental Science and Global Arts, she discovers synergies that enrich both fields.
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She recognises that understanding how diverse concepts intersect is essential for effective problem-solving in the real world. She firmly believes that her exposure to Interwoven Learning will provide her with a competitive edge in her future endeavours.
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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 Kunal Khanna: Executive, Financial Assistance, SIAS | Ms Kovarthini M: Teaching fellow, SIAS | Ms Amiliya Paulson: Technician, Biology Lab, SIAS
Mr Sriram Raghavan: Associate Director, Career Services Office | Dr Uthira D: Academic Administration | Mr Leonard Michael Rozario: Regional Manager, Outreach, SIAS
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As a part of an employee engagement initiative, the HR team at Krea University organised a virtual send-off for Ms Amiliya Paulson & Mr Leonard Michael Rozario on 3 June, 2024.
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Campus: 5655, Central Express Way, Sri City, Andhra Pradesh - 517464
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