You can apply for the conference using the registration form here. Abstracts selected for student talks and/​or 2‑minute poster pitches will be informed via email by mid-September 2024.

For all selected participants, a nominal fee of INR 1000 will be charged which will be inclusive of food and accommodation on campus.

Spot registration on the day of the conference is not available.

You can use the same registration form and INR 1000 application fee will be charged. As part of the SURC conference, there is an opportunity for faculty to attend a satellite meeting on pedagogy on 5 December 2024. Please see the details below.

Join us for an insightful and engaging session on pedagogic practices in UG science education. This satellite meeting is specifically designed for undergraduate science faculty on 5 December 2024.

The programme will include presentations and discussions on active learning tools, teaching strategies, and effective assessment techniques that can help us cater to a diverse student population.

The meeting will concentrate on four major areas:

1. Student ownership: Strategies to empower students, fostering a sense of responsibility and active participation in their learning process.
2. Context-dependent learning: Strategies to make learning relevant and applicable to real-world situations.
3. Cost-effective methods: Combining local products and creativity to engineer low-cost and effective teaching equipment.
4. Interdisciplinary integration: Encouraging the integration of knowledge across various science disciplines to provide a comprehensive and cohesive learning experience.

If you are interested in participating and/​or presenting your work in these areas, please fill this form. Note that the registration fee is INR 250 (waived for SURC participants). 

Detailed programme coming soon.

During the two-day conference, participants will have the opportunity to attend a variety of themed workshops. Due to limited capacity, workshop assignments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. Kindly indicate your workshop preferences on the registration form.

Chemistry

The chemistry labs in our kitchens — Plants cook for us, we process it further through the art of recipes. Do cultural recipes also follow scientific pathways?

Science of making vibrant molecules and materials — Explore the science behind pigments, dyes, and the vibrant world of colour. Discover hands-on experiments to learn about the chemical structures that add hues to life.

Biology — Glow, Protect and Detect

Visualise tissue-specific expression of GFP using Drosophila genetics

Exploring antioxidant activity in fruits and leaves

Red cabbage as a pH indicator

Environmental Science 

Unmasking the pollution: Explore the science behind the water quality and learn how to safeguard our aquatic ecosystems and ensure a sustainable future.

GIS leveraging AI: Explore spatial data using open-source software and the latest AI technology.

Maths

Make frames and play with soap to learn more about the geometry of the surfaces formed.

Unlock the secrets of perspective in art by learning the mathematical techniques behind perspective drawings. 

Discover the intricate relationship between mathematics and the ancient art of origami.  

Physics : Visualising Physical Laws 

Sundials: Measuring time (this workshop will complement the star gazing session in the evening. However attending this workshop is not a prerequisite to participate in the star gazing session). 

Simulations and visualisations: Methods to interpret laws of Physics.

Keep watching this space for more updates.

All registered participants will be provided food and accommodation at the University campus. A nominal registration fee will be charged.

5 Dec: Dinner will be provided.

6 – 7 Dec: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided.

You will be sharing rooms at the University’s student residence building during your stay. Since we value sustainability, please carry your reusable water bottle and any other accessories you may need.

In general, we do not reimburse travel expenses, but we will consider travel and registration fee reimbursement requests on a case-by-case basis.

Limited financial assistance for travel and registration may be available.