Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences

OUR 5TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

Conversations in Liberal Arts & Sciences Leadership 12-13th 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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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

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

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.

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

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