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Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences

OUR 5TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

Conversations in Liberal Arts & Sciences Leadership 27th-28th February 2026

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About

As Thapar School of Liberal Arts & Sciences (TSLAS) marks its fifth anniversary, PRAVAH celebrates the flow of ideas that shape education, innovation, and society.

Thapar School of Liberal Arts & Sciences (TSLAS) is designed to nurture a stimulating, interdisciplinary, and creative academic environment. TSLAS offers a broad curriculum combining humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and applied learning, enabling students to tailor majors and link ideas with problem-solving.

This conference aims to create a platform where educators, deans, and scholars can engage in meaningful exchanges about the evolving landscape of higher education. Through interactive dialogues, panel discussions, and collaborative sessions, PRAVAH 2026 seeks to inspire institutional innovation, promote student-cantered learning, and strengthen the value of liberal arts and sciences in the 21st century.

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Guiding the Vision

As PRAVAH marks five years of TSLAS, this gathering reflects the leadership and vision shaping its academic journey.

  • Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences

    Mr. Rajeev Ranjan Vederah Chancellor

  • Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences

    Prof. Padmakumar Nair Vice Chancellor

  • Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences

    Prof. Ajay Batish Pro Vice Chancellor

Conference Themes

These themes reflect our aspiration to shape a liberal education that is responsive, humane, and forward-looking.

  • Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences

    Reimagining Education in the AI Era

  • Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences

    Liberal Arts and the Future of Work

  • Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences

    Global Citizenship & Inclusive Education

  • Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences

    Student Well-being & Meaningful Learning

  • Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences

    Interdisciplinarity & the New Humanities

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Conference Schedule

DAY 1 ARRIVAL & KICK OFF

  • Arrival of Participants
  • Keynote Address
  • Gala Dinner

DAY 2 MAIN EVENT PROGRAM

  • Inaugural Ceremony & Keynote Session
  • Cross-Role Thematic Dialogues
  • Networking Round
  • Gallery Walk & Closing Plenary
  • Valedictory Session
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Keynote Speakers

Professor Shruti Kapila
Professor Shruti Kapila

Professor of History and Politics, University of Cambridge
Fellow and Director of Studies, Corpus Christi College
Co-Director, Global Humanities Initiative

Professor of History and Politics at the University of Cambridge, Shruti Kapila is known for her work on modern India and global political thought. Educated at Panjab University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, and SOAS London, she has taught at Oxford, Tufts, and now Cambridge.

Her research reshapes how political ideas from India are understood globally, especially around democracy, sovereignty, and anti imperial thought. Her book Violent Fraternity: Indian Political Thought in the Global Age is widely regarded as a major contribution to the field. Alongside academia, she contributes regularly to international media and works on global curriculum collaborations through the Global Humanities Initiative.
Rema Menon Vellat

Founder and Director, Counselling Point Training and Development

Rema Menon Vellat is the Founder and Director of Counselling Point Training and Development, the UAE’s first centre dedicated exclusively to educational advising and career counselling. With over three decades of experience in education, counselling, and student development, she has guided students, graduates, and professionals toward meaningful academic and career pathways across the world.

Holding degrees in Medical and Psychiatric Social Work and Science from institutions affiliated with the University of Madras, she began her UAE journey as a school counsellor before establishing Counselling Point in 2005. Her work spans counselling, training, public speaking, media contributions, and partnerships with major education exhibitions in the UAE, reflecting a long standing commitment to thoughtful, ethical student guidance.
Rema Menon Vellat

Discover Patiala

Patiala is a culturally rich city in Punjab, blending heritage, architecture, gardens, and tradition. Here’s what makes it a great host city:

Punjabi Jutti
Sikh Turbans
Butter Chicken
Lassi Drink
Qila Mubarak
Golden Temple
Punjab Fields
Qila Mubarak

An iconic royal fortress and palace complex in Patiala.

Gardens & Museums

Historic gardens, museums, and cultural centers of Punjab.

Urban Life & Food Culture

Vibrant markets, authentic food, and rich heritage.

Bazaar Punjab
Gardens Punjab

Travel & Connectivity

Chandigarh is about 91 km away, roughly 1 hour 12 minutes by road. Shimla is approximately 168 km by road from Patiala, around 3h 44 min journey. Amritsar lies at about 232-233 km, approximately 3h 23 min travel.

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Thapar School of Liberal Arts & Sciences (TSLAS), Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala

pravah.tslas@thapar.edu
tslas.thapar.edu