A Round-up of the Kreaverse
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In a recent conversation, one of our alumni fondly recounted her memories at Krea with special mention of the campus that turns a second home for all our students the moment they step in. She spoke of the residences, the bonds, the cycling, the sports and the sunsets amongst so much more. This made us think, how each of us, students, faculty and staff have innumerable unique memories of our own here. Every corner of the Krea campus holds a story, a memory etched in our minds, a moment from our lives, of joys and challenges. From the first steps along the corridors, to bonds forged in classrooms, perimeter walks, adrenaline pumping on the sports field, late night walks, hours spent in the library, heads put together in the labs, and how can we forget the piping hot coffee with puffs at Narasimhulu’s; this is where it all begins, the story of university life. Through the scorching heat, balmy mornings, cool evening breezes, and pitter patter of the rains, the Krea campus has always been more than a space, it has been an emotion.
In the coming weeks we hope to celebrate these various nooks and corners of our campus through a warm photo series—and we’d love for you to participate. Here’s to memories and moments housed in this beautiful campus. Until then, for this week’s updates, please keep scrolling and 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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In the first of many, Krea University organised a week-long workshop on the Cognitive Sciences — Minds, Brains & Machines. Held from 12-16 May 2025, this year’s focus was on Natural Language — its computational complexity, challenges in artificial implementation, and insights into human brain evolution. This interdisciplinary workshop brought together experts from diverse fields and from across the globe. Speakers included Professor Tobias Scheer, CNRS, Université Côte d'Azur; Professor Arild Hestvik, University of Delaware; Professor S Bapiraju, IIIT Hyderabad; Professor Pritha Chandra and Professor Paroma Sanyal, IIT Delhi; Professor Vaijayanthi Sarma, IIT Bombay; Professor Jooyong Kim, IIT Gandhinagar; Dr Naveen Bhatraju, Ashoka University; Professor T V H Prathamesh and Professor Rakesh Sengupta, Krea University. Participants gained a deeper understanding of how minds and brains process information and the implications for Artificial General Intelligence. The workshop was co-sponsored by Tiden Technologies.
Here is a glimpse of the week that was.
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In an article in The Hindu titled Author Prajwal Parajuly discovers the organised charm of Sri City, Prajwal Parajuly, Assistant Professor of Practice, Creative Writing, School of Interwoven Arts and Sciences (SIAS) pens a delightful account of stepping into Sri City — a strangely cosmopolitan experience marked by the discovery of good ramen, slithering snakes, and the feeling of living in a bizarre little American sliver of India.
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IMSc Summer Science Writing workshop
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Dr Vivek Tewary, Assistant Professor, Mathematics, SIAS and Sayantan Datta, Assistant Professor of Practice, Centre for Writing and Pedagogy (Krea-CWP), were instructors at the inaugural IMSc Summer Science Writing workshop held at the Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai, from 12 – 16 May 2025. The workshop focused on reading technical papers, writing about the mathematical sciences in both technical and popular formats, and preparing scientific illustrations. Other instructors included Anusheela Chatterjee, Scientific Officer at TIFR Hyderabad, and Dr Shakti Menon, Researcher at IMSc Chennai.
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An Interactive Session with Professor Nirmala Rao
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An interactive online Q&A session with our Vice Chancellor, Professor Nirmala Rao is slated for 24 May 2025 at 5.00 pm. The session will offer insights and guidance to students and parents exploring academic opportunities at Krea and will be moderated by Arpit Solanki, Director, Admissions & Outreach, Krea University.
Topics to be discussed include Krea’s vision for the future, faculty and innovative teaching methods, campus facilities and infrastructure, plans for future growth and expansion and the Interwoven Learning methodology.
Registration for the session is open here.
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Solutions for Bengaluru’s Flooding Woes
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Bengaluru’s flooding challenges can’t be solved with more concrete. In an article for Deccan Herald, Kaylea Brase Menon and Anam Husain, researchers at WELL Labs explore how nature-based solutions can help manage stormwater more effectively—especially in areas like Manyata Tech Park, which sits at a critical point in the Hebbal-Nagavara valley. They make the case that rather than expanding grey infrastructure, we need to restore and work with existing hydrological systems—lakes, streams, and soil—to capture, store, and gradually release rainwater into the ground.
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Of Office Walls, Murals and Voices
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Crafted by Kowshigha Rajendaren and team, a vibrant mural that captures the people and spirit of LEAD at Krea University now finds a space on their office wall.
The Chennai team came together with the artists and brought their vision to life with brushes, paint and a whole lot of heart.
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Catalyst AIC and Aadyam Handwoven are launching a highly curated acceleration journey for aspiring entrepreneurs working in textile space. To be part of the Gurukul, they are looking for craft, textile, and handloom sector startups, for-profit ventures running for 1+ years, early-stage businesses with an MVP, and startups seeking mentorship, funding, and design-led support. The deadline to apply is 25 May 2025.
Apply here
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J-PAL and BRAC International
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On 13 May 2025, J-PAL South Asia, signed an MoU with BRAC International to enhance the research, monitoring, and evaluation of two key livelihood programs — Samaveshi Aajeevika Yojana (SAY), focusing on rollout in Tamil Nadu and Telangana, and Satat Jeevikoparjan Yojana (SJY) – Urban, currently underway in Bihar. This partnership marks a vital step toward scaling effective solutions — empowering vulnerable communities to build sustainable livelihoods and break the cycle of poverty. Together with BRAC and government partners, the centre is committed to strengthening delivery systems and generating timely, actionable insights — helping scale what works and reaching those at the last mile.
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IFMR GSB Placement Diaries
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Our MBA students are writing their own stories of success, pursuing their goals and transforming dreams into reality. The IFMR Graduate School of Business (GSB) Cohort of 2025 is shining bright. Hear from them in their own words. In today's edition, let's hear from Pankaj Saharkar, all set to start his role at Oracle.
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Krea Summer School : An Experience
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Krea Summer School takes students beyond the boundaries of school and, in many ways, a few steps closer to a university experience. Many young participants from our April cohort found the curriculum expansive, the experience inclusive, and the journey a glimpse into what life could be like as they pursue undergraduate courses of their choice. Hear from Ragavika Vasan about her experience.
Registration to the June batch is open.
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This summer, let’s turn back the pages and revisit some moments, memories and learnings from the past.
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