History, as taught in most school curricula, often remains confined to a narrow framework, chronologies of rulers, wars, and empires. At Azim Premji University, we believe history is more than just the study of the past. It is a way of thinking critically about the present and imagining alternative futures.

Azim Premji University, Bhopal, invites students from grades 11 — 12 for a workshop that aims to introduce them to diverse and critical approaches to studying history beyond textbooks. It seeks to foster curiosity, interdisciplinary thinking, and an appreciation of the everyday relevance of the past. This workshop will showcase how history is studied differently: through archives, objects, landscapes, and questions of power, identity, and environment. 

Why should you attend this workshop?

This workshop will:

• Expose students to diverse and contemporary approaches to studying history
• Widen your understanding of what history can be and and what it can do
• Encourage students to think of history as a dynamic discipline rooted in inquiry, evidence, and interpretation

The workshop comprises of interactive, visually engaging and intellectually stimulating sessions. It endeavours to inspire students to ask questions, seek evidence, and engage with the world around them through a historical lens.

Who should attend?

The workshop is open for school students from grades 11 – 12

Note: The workshop has limited seats. Travel and accommodation expenses will need to be borne by participants.

Glimpses from the event