CS2, IISER Bhopal

03/09/2026

The Centre for Science and Society (CS2), IISER Bhopal, welcomed students and teachers from PM SHRI Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Arniyakalan, Shajapur, Madhya Pradesh, on 2 September 2026 as part of an engaging academic outreach programme.

The visit commenced with an introduction to IISER Bhopal by Mr. Bharat Bhushan Deshmukh, who provided participants with an overview of the Institute’s academic and research ecosystem.

As part of the Vigyan Pratibha Learning Unit, the students explored the concept of parallax through simple, hands-on experiments, encouraging observation, experimentation, and inquiry-based learning.

The participants also visited the Physics and Biology Undergraduate Laboratories, where they observed live demonstrations and interacted with scientific equipment, gaining valuable exposure to experimental practices and modern research methodologies.

Through such outreach initiatives, IISER Bhopal continues to promote scientific temper, nurture curiosity, and inspire young learners to explore the possibilities of science, technology, and research.

IISER Bhopal Ministry of Education Department of Biotechnology, India Department of Science and Technology, Government of India

02/09/2026

The Centre for Science and Society (CS2), IISER Bhopal invites faculty members, scientists, researchers, and professionals to an ANRF-sponsored SSR workshop on “Identifying Floodplain Zones in Regulated Rivers: Challenges and Way Forward.”

📅 29 September 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 02:00 PM
📍 Multimedia Classroom, IISER Bhopal

The workshop will bring together experts and participants for interdisciplinary discussions on floodplain identification, hydrology, geomorphology, remote sensing, flood-risk assessment, sustainable river management, and climate-resilient planning, with particular relevance to Madhya Pradesh.

🔗 Register: https://forms.gle/KEeSB7hzzooKRsuu5
Last date: 17 September 2026

IISER Bhopal Ministry of EducationAnusandhan National Research Foundation - ANRF

25/08/2026

𝗙𝗗𝗣 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆

The One-Week Residential Faculty Development Programme on “Semiconductor and Electronic Device Technologies,” organised by UGC–MMTTC at the Centre for Science and Society (CS²), IISER Bhopal, was successfully held from 17 to 22 August 2026.

The six-day programme featured insightful expert sessions, hands-on training, and practical exposure to advanced semiconductor fabrication and characterization facilities. It brought together faculty members from across the country, fostering learning, collaboration, and capacity building in emerging semiconductor technologies.

Heartfelt appreciation to all the resource persons, participants, and organising team for contributing to the success of the programme.

25/08/2026

The Vigyan Pratibha (VP) team visited PM Shri KV Bairagarh to conduct engaging Science and Mathematics Learning Units. The Science teacher conducted “Bringing Back the Shine to Copper” with Classes 7, 8 and 9, where students explored different cleaning reagents used to clean copper and investigated their nature and effectiveness. With Class 9, the VP team conducted the Mathematics Learning Unit “Area Between Parallel Lines,” where students explored the relationship between the area of a parallelogram, its base and height, as well as the areas of different shapes between two parallel lines with a common base. The sessions encouraged students to learn through exploration, observation and reasoning.

IISER Bhopal Ministry of Education Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education,TIFR Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan

18/08/2026

14/08/2026

The Vigyan Pratibha (VP) Team, IISER Bhopal visited PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya CRPF Bangrasia, where the school’s mathematics teacher conducted the Learning Unit “Is Your Polygon the Same as Mine?”. Through an engaging hands-on activity, students explored the essential conditions required to construct a polygon, developing their understanding of sides, vertices, and geometric properties through inquiry and discussion.

IISER Bhopal Ministry of Education Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education,TIFR Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan

06/08/2026

𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁!

Applications are now open for the One-Week Residential STP/FDP on Semiconductor and Electronic Device Technologies, organized by MMTTC under CS2, IISER Bhopal.

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: 𝟭𝟳–𝟮𝟮 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

This programme is open to faculty members of Central and State Universities, affiliated colleges, and private institutions.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻?
🔹 UGC-CAS compliant certificate upon successful completion
🔹 NOC can be submitted during registration or at a later stage
🔹 Learn from experts through lectures and hands-on sessions on semiconductor and electronic device technologies

𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: 10 August 2026

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://lnkd.in/dY3tgxHN

𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: 0755-269-2416
𝗘𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹: [email protected]

Join us to strengthen your knowledge of semiconductor and electronic device technologies and connect with fellow educators from across the country.

Please share this opportunity with your colleagues and academic network.

IISER Bhopal Ministry of Education University Grants Commission Department of Biotechnology, India Department of Science and Technology, Government of India

05/08/2026

The five-day Vigyan Pratibha Teachers' Workshop 2026 at IISER Bhopal concluded successfully with the enthusiastic participation of 48 teachers. The workshop provided a platform for teachers to engage in hands-on Science and Mathematics Learning Units (LUs), exchange innovative teaching practices, and strengthen inquiry-based learning. Participants also visited the Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF) and the Central Library, gaining insights into the advanced research facilities and academic resources at IISER Bhopal.Together, the workshop reaffirmed the commitment to fostering scientific curiosity and promoting activity-based learning in classrooms.

IISER Bhopal Ministry of Education Department of Biotechnology, India Department of Science and Technology, Government of India Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education,TIFR Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya -JNV Department of Atomic Energy, India

04/08/2026

The Centre for Science and Society (CS2), IISER Bhopal, welcomed students participating in the SRIJAN Internship under Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan (VVM), along with members of the organizing team, for an academic visit on 31 July 2026.

During the visit, Prof. Apurba Lal Koner, Department of Chemistry, interacted with the students and provided an overview of IISER Bhopal, highlighting the Institute's academic programmes, research ecosystem, and scientific initiatives.

The participants visited the Undergraduate Laboratories of Chemistry and Biology, as well as the Moon Lab, where they observed experimental demonstrations and gained valuable exposure to laboratory-based scientific learning.

The visit aimed to foster scientific curiosity, strengthen students' understanding of research-oriented education, and motivate them to pursue higher studies and careers in science and technology.

Through such outreach programmes, IISER Bhopal continues to promote scientific awareness and inspire young learners by providing meaningful opportunities for academic engagement.

IISER Bhopal Ministry of Education Department of Biotechnology, India Department of Science and Technology, Government of India

29/07/2026

Day 2 | Vigyan Pratibha Teachers' Workshop

The second day of the Vigyan Pratibha Teachers' Workshop , IISER Bhopal focused on making mathematics and science learning more engaging through interactive and hands-on activities.

Mathematics and Science teachers participated separately in Maths and Science Learning Units, engaging in subject-specific sessions designed to promote concept-based learning and demonstrate practical, activity-based teaching approaches for enhancing students' understanding. Some common concepts like buoyancy, Viscosity, and Archimedes' Principle for science. In maths, Learning units covered concepts like logic, modular arithmetic and principles of number theory.

The sessions were conducted by
Dr. Aaloka Kanhere, HBCSE, Mumbai | Dr. Mukul Mhaskey, HBCSE, Mumbai | Prof. Amit Paul, IISER Bhopal | Dr. Ajit Bhand, IISER Bhopal

Through these activity-based sessions, participants explored innovative teaching methods that promote curiosity, logical reasoning, problem-solving, and conceptual understanding. The workshop provided valuable ideas and resources that teachers can effectively incorporate into their classrooms.
IISER Bhopal Ministry of Education Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education,TIFR Department of Science and Technology, Government of India Department of Biotechnology, India