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Connect foundational concepts in ecology and evolution with contemporary ideas and conservation applications.
Faculty Training Workshop · 1st Edition
Faculty Training Workshop
Modernizing Ecology & Evolution Education in India.
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01 — The Workshop
From foundations
to conservation.
A 10-day capacity-building programme bringing together ecology, evolution, genomics and conservation education.
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The Faculty Training Workshop on modernizing ecology and evolution education in India is a 10-day capacity-building programme organized at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, from 7th–16th December 2026.
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Explore lectures, open discussions and hands-on learning across modern approaches in the field.
Transform
Develop evidence-based, interdisciplinary approaches that can be introduced into university curricula.
“Building conservation thinking requires more than knowledge of biodiversity — it requires connecting evidence, evolution, ecology and action.”
02 — Knowledge Ecosystem
Genetics.
Ecology. Evolution.
Explore the interconnected concepts that form the scientific foundation of the workshop.
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Ecology & Evolution
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Learn it.
Use it.
Explore teaching approaches, data, practical tools and ideas connecting ecology and evolution with conservation.
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TEACHING APPROACHES
Open-Access
Teaching
Explore open educational resources and ways to make ecology and evolution concepts accessible to diverse learners.
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DATA & COMPUTATION
Big Data in
Evolution
Use large datasets and computational approaches to investigate evolutionary patterns across populations and species.
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COMMUNITY & CONSERVATION
Citizen
Science
See how community observations can contribute to biodiversity monitoring, ecological research and conservation.
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MODELS & MECHANISMS
Theoretical
Evolution
Use models and theoretical frameworks to examine evolutionary processes and patterns in nature.
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PRACTICAL TRAINING
Molecular
Ecology
Explore molecular approaches for studying genetic variation, populations and biodiversity.
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PRACTICAL TRAINING
Next-Generation
Sequencing
Get an introduction to NGS concepts, tools and practical applications in ecology and evolution.
04 — Beyond Lectures
Learn together.
Think differently.
Contemporary
Problems
Open discussion on current challenges in ecology and evolution education.
Latest
Research
Discussion of selected recent papers and emerging ideas in the field.
Curriculum
Design
Explore ways to introduce conservation-focused approaches into university curricula.
Networking &
Idea Exchange
Connect with fellow participants, share experiences and ideas, and explore ways to bring conservation thinking into ecology and evolution education.
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Nature
Walk
Step outside the classroom and explore the living laboratory of the IISc campus.
05 — Resource Persons
People behind
the ideas.
The workshop brings together experts and educators closely associated with ecology, evolution and conservation research.
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Raghavendra
Gadagkar
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Uma
Ramakrishnan
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Kartik
Shanker
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Praveen
Karanth
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Maria
Thaker
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Vishwesha
Guttal
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Gopal
Murali
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Gaurav
Baruah
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Anubhab
Khan
Convenor · PoODL
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06 — Mark Your Calendar
December 2026
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Workshop days · 7–16 December
VENUE
Indian Institute of Science
Bengaluru
Bengaluru
THEME
Conservation thinking through
ecology & evolution education
ecology & evolution education
EDITION
1st Edition
Convenor
POPULATION & ORGANISM DIVERSITY LAB
ORGANIZED BY
Population and Organism
Diversity Lab (PoODL)
Centre for Ecological Sciences (CES)
Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
Anubhab Khan
P×I