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A Roundup of the Kreaverse
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Learning was in full swing this week—faculty insights, distinguished guest lectures, dynamic workshops, and the unstoppable energy of our students filled every corner of campus. The highlight of the week was the inaugural Krea Literature Fest (KLF) on 7–8 February, themed ‘Literature and Imagination: The Stories Places Tell.’ Over two days, students, faculty, and writers engaged in panel discussions, readings, workshops, and curated book displays, exploring how places—real or imagined—shape the stories we tell. The week may have ended, but the ideas, discussions, and inspirations continue to resonate across campus, promising more vibrant learning ahead.
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Papers, Articles, and Awards
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Dr Soumya Pal, Assistant Professor, Economics, IFMR Graduate School of Business (GSB), has authored a paper titled, Farmer's climate adaptability and newborn's mortality risk: Evidence from Indian Agricultural Households published in the Review of Economics of the Household. Read More
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Dr Sneha Raina, Post-Doctoral Fellow, School of Interwoven Arts and Sciences (SIAS), has authored a research article titled, A Metaheuristic-Driven Deep Feature Selection Approach for Hyperspectral Image Classification published in Remote Sensing Applications: Society and Environment, indexed in Scopus, ESCI, SJR and SNIP.
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Dr Sayori Ghoshal, part of the first batch of postdoctoral scholars in 2022 at the Moturi Satyanarayana Centre for Advanced Study in the Humanities and Social Sciences, has been awarded the Derek Price/Rod Webster Prize for 2025 for her article titled, Experts of Identity: Race, Ethnicity, and Science in India, 1910s–1940s published in Isis. Dr Ghoshal wrote the article while serving as a postdoctoral fellow at the Moturi Satyanarayana Centre.
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Asian Waterbird Census 2026
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Led by Dr Debankur Saha, Assistant Professor, Marketing, IFMR GSB, 70 students from Nature Walk, the Sustainability Committee of IFMR GSB, participated in the Asian Waterbird Census 2026 at Pulicat Lake, an initiative of the Government of Andhra Pradesh. The students actively observed and documented local birdlife, demonstrating curiosity and enthusiasm throughout the citizen science activity.
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Puligundu Rock Mountain Day Trip
14 February 2026
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Ukiyo IFMR GSB
Intra-University Fest
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13-15 February 2026
Krea University Campus
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17 February 2026
2:30 - 4.20 PM | JSW-3G
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17 February 2026
2:30-4:00 PM | Online
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18 February 2026
2:30-4:30 PM | Online
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24 February 2026
2:30 - 4:20 PM | NAB-1B
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Krea Literature Fest 2026
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Krea University’s first Literature Festival (KLF), jointly organised by the KLF Team and the Office of Student Life (OSL) at the Krea University campus on 7–8 February 2026, was led by students passionate about literature. Over two days, the festival hosted writers who explored themes of memory, migration, gender, and caste. It also featured panel readings, discussions, a faculty-led workshop, a film screening, student-led stalls, curated book displays, and vibrant conversations.
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Krea Computer Science Talk
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Arnab Sur, PhD Scholar, Chennai Mathematical Institute, conducted a talk on ‘Synthesising Asynchronous Automata from Fair Specifications’ on 10 February 2026.
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The Department of Sociology and Anthropology organised two film screenings. Race: The Power of an Illusion was screened on 9 February, followed by The World Before Her on 11 February 2026.
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The Catalyst Centre for Entrepreneurship (CFE) at Krea University hosted a special fireside chat with Paula Mariwala, Founding Partner, Aureolis Ventures and member of the Board of Management, Krea University on 11 February 2026. The engaging session explored business funding, idea evaluation, founder support, and how entrepreneurial norms are challenged, offering valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs.
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The session titled ‘Climate Conversations: Challenges of communicating about Climate’ on 12 February 2026 began with Dr Chirag Dhara, Assistant Professor, Environmental Studies, SIAS, opening the conversation with broad reflections on the challenges of climate communications, highlighting new approaches that move beyond rhetoric. Paula Mariwala, Founding Partner, Aureolis Ventures and member of the Board of Management, Krea University, engaged Mridula Ramesh, Founder, Sundaram Climate Institute, on her latest work of climate fiction, The Pralaya Prophecy.
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Krea Psychology and Philosophy Talk
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The Departments of Psychology and Philosophy conducted a talk and workshop titled ‘Material Politics: The Question of Power in Design and Technology’ by Dr Ramon Rispoli, Associate Professor, Design, Department of Architecture, University of Naples, Federico II (Italy), on 12 February 2026.
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Women staff training session
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On 12 February 2026, Paula Mariwala, Founding Partner, Aureolis Ventures and member of the Board of Management, Krea University, led a thoughtful and engaging session on Women and Leadership for the women staff at Krea University. Drawing from her own journey as a venture capitalist, she spoke about both successes and setbacks, offering practical insights on navigating leadership and entrepreneurship. The session addressed key challenges faced by working women across career stages, from overcoming barriers to growth and balancing professional and personal responsibilities, to building strong peer networks and practising self-empathy.
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In last week’s issue, the date of the ‘Women in the Workplace’ panel discussion was incorrectly mentioned. The correct date was 5 February 2026.
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