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SUMMARY:CWC Winter School 2026
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 edition of the Centre for Writing and Communication Winter School offers a diverse range of workshops and sessions on research writing and communication within the liberal arts academy.  \n1. The Winter School on Research Writing in the Humanities and Social Sciences which will be held on campus\, and is open to research students at Ashoka University (UG Fourth year\, Masters and PhD). Link to the application form: https://forms.gle/nQz4UFD1YsdsdPfq6 \n2. Online introductory workshops on niche areas of research writing (The Diary in Research: Stylistic Notes on Academic Writing\, Feminist Research: Meaning-making in Personal Interviews\, and Living Voices and Silent Files: Ethnography and the Archives). Open to all.  \n3. “Translation in the Classroom” offered in collaboration with Ashoka Centre for Translation is open to Ashoka University Faculty\, Staff and Students. Link to the application form: https://forms.gle/j1UJ5sQw8vPukGmf9 \nThe full catalogue of workshops can be viewed here. Please write to cwc@ashoka.edu.in incase of any queries. 
URL:https://www.ashoka.edu.in/event/cwc-winter-school-2026/
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SUMMARY:Global Immunocourse 2025
DESCRIPTION:Call for Applications: We invite applications from Master’s students with a keen interest in immunology to participate in the Global Immunocourse to be hosted at Ashoka University from December 7 to December 17\, 2025. \nAbout the Global Immunocourse: The Global Immunocourse is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the foundational knowledge of immunology. It offers a unique opportunity for aspiring immunologists to engage in discussions with leading experts in the field\, gaining insights into cutting-edge research and developments. \nCourse Highlights: \n\nIn-depth lectures on fundamental concepts of immunology.\nEngaging in discussions with renowned immunologists.\nExploration of the latest advancements in immunological research.\nNetworking opportunities with fellow students and experts in the field.\nActive participation in the “Day of Immunology”\, an outreach event designed to introduce high school students to the world of immunology.\n\nInstructors\n\nCarla Rothlin\, Yale University\nSourav Ghosh\, Yale University\nUttiya Basu\, Columbia University\nMatthew Krummel\, UCSF\nLaura Mackay\, University of Melbourne\nKamal Khanna\, NYU\nDipyaman Ganguly\, Ashoka University\nImroze Khan\, Ashoka University\nDipendra Nath Basu\, Ashoka University\n\nEligibility Criteria: Students pursuing their Master’s degree with a strong academic background and a special interest in immunology are encouraged to apply. Applicants should possess a genuine passion for unravelling the complexities of the immune system and a commitment to academic excellence. \nApplication Requirements: Interested candidates are required to submit the following documents as a single PDF document: \n\nCurriculum Vitae (CV): Please provide a detailed CV highlighting your academic achievements\, research experience\, and any relevant extracurricular activities.\nAcademic Transcript: Include a copy of your official academic transcript from your current Master’s course and Bachelor’s degree (final transcript).\nLetter of Interest: Compose a letter expressing your enthusiasm for immunology\, your motivations for attending the course\, and how you believe this experience will contribute to your academic and professional growth. The letter of interest should not exceed 1 page.\nRecommendation letter from HOD.\n\nHow to Apply: \nParticipants can apply via this link  by 25th of October\, 2025. For any further queries\, please write to us at globalimmunocourse@ashoka.edu.in. Please mention the subject as “Participant queries for Global Immunocourse 2025”. \nSupport to attend the course: In alignment with the Global Immunocourse mission\, there are no fees associated with this course. Accommodation\, food for the entire event\, and transportation to and from the venue to a primary location will be provided for selected applicants. \nJoin Us for an Unforgettable Experience: The Global Immunocourse promises to be an unforgettable journey into the world of immunology. Gain valuable insights\, expand your network\, and enhance your understanding of this dynamic and ever-evolving field. We look forward to receiving your applications and welcoming you to the Ashoka University for this enriching experience in immunology.
URL:https://www.ashoka.edu.in/event/global-immunocourse-2025/
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SUMMARY:Physics Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Title: Dynamical Dark Energy from the Braneworld: Phantom-divide crossing in light of  the latest Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) observations \nAbstract: The nature of dark energy (DE) remains one of the most profound open questions in modern physics. In the standard ΛCDM framework\, DE is attributed to the cosmological constant — a uniform energy density responsible for the universe’s accelerated expansion. However\, recent high-precision observations from the DESI collaboration\, when combined with CMB and supernova data\, suggest that DE may not be truly constant but could instead evolve over cosmic time. Remarkably\, the data indicate that the DE equation of state (EoS) may have transitioned from a phantom-like regime (w < −1) in the past to a quintessence-like one (w > −1) today\, implying a recent crossing of the phantom divide at w = −1.  Therefore\, since the first DESI data release\, there has been a surge of theoretical activity aimed at developing physically well-motivated models of decaying phantom dark energy. \nIn this work\, we examine a broad class of thawing/decaying scalar-field models — including quadratic\, quartic\, exponential\, symmetry-breaking\, and axion potentials — evolving within a ghost-free braneworld\, where our (3+1)-dimensional Universe is embedded in a (4+1)-dimensional bulk spacetime. Such models arise naturally in higher-dimensional frameworks\, including string theory. We show that they can successfully reproduce the observed phantom-divide crossing\, yielding an evolution of the Hubble parameter and an effective DE equation of state that closely matches the recent DESI DR2 observations. Our MCMC analysis further demonstrates that these models provide a statistical fit comparable to the widely used CPL parametrization\, underscoring their excellent agreement with current data. We also emphasize that the resulting braneworld dark energy is only effectively phantom\, avoiding physical instabilities or future Big Rip singularities\, and we comment on the emergence and interpretation of a pole in the effective EoS of dark energy. \nAbout the Speaker: Dr. Swagat Mishra did his PhD from IUCAA\, Pune under the supervision of Prof. Varun Sahni in the year 2020. His doctoral thesis\, "Some aspects of accelerating Universe: from Inflation to Dark energy" received the Justice Oak Outstanding Thesis Award in 2021 awarded by ASI India. He is presently a postdoctoral fellow at the Center for Astronomy and Particle Theory\, University of Nottingham. His research interests are Theoretical Cosmology\, Early Universe Physics\, QFT in curved spacetime and Effective Field Theories.  \nLooking forward to your active participation
URL:https://www.ashoka.edu.in/event/physics-seminar/
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