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09/03/2023

Exciting article! India has great potential to become a top 'Science Hub' for the next generation of researchers, according to Dr. Chandrasekhar Srivari, Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Science & Technology. With a thriving innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem, India is already making significant strides in quantum computing and cyber-physical systems technologies. Promoting open science, sharing resources, and fostering collaboration can help unleash the full potential of science.

https://www.chemistryworld.com/news/india-should-become-the-talent-incubator-for-the-global-south/4017062.article

Srivari Chandrasekhar, India's secretary of science and technology, talks to Chemistry World about finding a PhD problem, partnering with the UK and raising standards at universities

06/03/2023

Breaking barriers and building communities—Dr Karishma Kaushik does it all! As a doctor, scientist, science communicator, and mom, she's inspiring us to aim high.
We had the pleasure of chatting with her at India Science Festival 2023, Young Investigators' Meeting 2023 (IndiaBioscience), and even on Zoom, and our conversation covered everything from reflecting on learnings from a PhD to mentoring young researchers.
Dr. Kaushik shares her insights on juggling multiple tasks, why research should not remain esoteric, and the importance of engaging with communities. Let's embrace the power of collaboration and community building together!
Read the full story here: https://authorcafe.com/authorcafe-connect-karishma-kaushik-donning-multiple-hats/

Talk To A Scientist

Dr Karishma Kaushik, MBBS, MD, PhD—a scientist who gets stopped by school children for autographs—is the co-founder of Talk to a Scientist.

28/02/2023

Happy National Science Day! Let's celebrate 'Global Science for Global Wellbeing' and the incredible work of our scientists and researchers in addressing pressing global challenges. Thank you for your unwavering dedication to advancing knowledge and driving progress. Here's to a better, healthier, and more sustainable world for all!

17/02/2023

Thrilled to have been a part of the highly anticipated Young Investigators' Meeting 2023 by IndiaBioscience, hosted at IIT Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad University. YIM united amazing young and senior scientists, institutional leaders, and visionaries to exchange insights on science careers, mentorship, and networking.

It was an honour to connect with inspiring researchers who share our commitment to streamlining research management in India. Here's to a future of collaboration and progress!

DBT WT India Alliance

30/01/2023

Congratulations to all the scientists who have been honoured with the prestigious Padma Awards this year! Your contribution to the field of science and engineering has not only improved our lives but also inspires the next generation. Keep shining and leading the way in innovation!

Prof Srinivas Varadhan, Prof Deepak Dhar, Dr Khadar Valli Dudekula, Dr Modadugu Vijay Gupta, Prof Ganesh Nagappa Krishnarajanagara, Mr Arvind Kumar, Prof (Dr) Mahendra Pal, Dr Bakshi Ram, Prof Sujatha Ramdorai, Dr Abbareddy Nageswara Rao

25/01/2023

We had a wonderful time connecting with professors, PhD scholars, science enthusiasts, and even school kids at the India Science Festival!
Exciting discussions ensued on improving transparency, accountability, compliance, and efficiency in research institutions. It was heartening to see the research community showing great interest in AuthorCafé and appreciating our endeavours towards enhancing the Indian research ecosystem.

The Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet
Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad

17/01/2023

We’re excited to have partnered with Foundation for Advancing Science and Technology - India on their annual flagship event India Science Festival at The Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet. Celebrating science and technology – sounds fun, right? Register now (https://bit.ly/ISF2023_Register) and catch us at our booth on the 21st and 22nd of January.

Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad
Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC)

05/01/2023

University Grants Commission (UGC) is reorienting PhD programmes from 2023 – from curbing the practice of publishing in predatory journals to initiating a common/university entrance test and interview for admissions.
See how the admissions and eligibility criteria will change:
https://www.financialexpress.com/education-2/fe-education-explained-how-phd-admissions-will-change-from-this-yearnbsp/2935349/

UGC Minimum Standards and Procedures for Award of PhD Degree Regulations, 2022 will be fully effective from 2023 onwards.

01/01/2023

We thank you for being a part of AuthorCafé's journey. Wishing you a very happy new year!

28/12/2022

An initiative to make science and scientific research more accessible

According to the commission, the portal was initiated to provide regulatory information to researchers and to facilitate approvals.

08/12/2022

We had the pleasure of interviewing Dr Raja Pappu, Director – Research & Development at GITAM Deemed University. “I consider myself an accidental academician but an intentional entrepreneur and administrator,” he quips.

It was inspiring to know how the university is making strides in ensuring researchers' overall development and how Dr Pappu sees AuthorCafé supporting GITAM with their vision and mission.

“We acknowledge the importance of the right tools to bring structure and transparency in PhD programme management, which will be a huge contributor towards building an impactful ethical research ecosystem.” Dr Pappu

Check out the full story here: https://authorcafe.com/authorcafe-connect-from-academia-to-administration/

Dr Raja Pappu, Director – Research & Development at GITAM shed light on his journey in research administration and policy making.

06/12/2022

A very insightful article by Phill Jones, MoreBrains Cooperative: https://scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2022/12/05/unnecessary-research-bureaucracy-is-killing-academic-productivity-but-it-is-fixable/

"Clunky, disconnected information systems result in bureaucratic burden being passed down from funder to institution and from institution to researcher."

Through our interactions with the Indian academia, we very well recognise the problem of wasted efforts and time causing research and researchers to suffer.

Research bureaucracy and administrative burden has become so overpowering that many researchers are reporting that they don't have time to do any research anymore. Phill Jones argues that technology in the form of PIDs will go a long way to fixing this.