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Public Educational Events

On-Campus Public Lectures

Guest lectures, panel discussions and seminars form an integral part of the academic ecosystem at 91探花 (JGU). These events are designed to foster critical thinking, interdisciplinary dialogue and engagement beyond the classroom. Most sessions are open to the general public, irrespective of academic background, which encourages inclusive participation and lifelong learning.

Many of these lectures are also available online through JGU’s official YouTube channel, so a wider audience can benefit from these knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Public Lecture Highlights

  1. A JSGP Open Lecture on “Are the Effects of Climate Change on Agriculture Underestimated? A Disaggregated Analysis for India”, by Prof. Shreekant Gupta, Visiting Senior Fellow at the Centre for Social and Economic Progress (Brookings India).

  2. A JCGS Guest Lecture on “Themes, Trends and Patterns in US Foreign Policy: The Shape of Things to Come and the Repercussions for the Global South”, by Dr. Monish Tourangbam, Director of the Kalinga Institute of Indo-Pacific Studies (KIIPS).

  3. A JII Distinguished Public Lecture and inauguration of the Research Initiative on Vishwabandhu: India as a Provider of Global Public Goods, by Dr. Arvind Virmani.

  4. A Jindal School of Government and Public Policy Distinguished Lecture on “Labour Market Inequality in India Over Three Decades”, by Prof. Kunal Sen, Director of UNU-WIDER and Professor at the University of Manchester, UK.

  5. A JII Distinguished Public Lecture on “India–Mexico Partnership: Advancing Strategic Cooperation”, by H.E. Mr. Federico Salas Lotfe, Ambassador of Mexico to India.

  6. A CJLS Distinguished Public Lecture by Akhil Kang titled “Re-inventing Anthropology of Caste”, part of the year-long lecture and conversation series Epistemic Echoes: Unveiling ‘Minor Knowledges’ (Fall 2024 – Spring 2025).

  7. A Public Lecture on Deconstructing Environmental Justice, organised by the Centre for Environmental Law and Climate Change, featuring Prof. (Dr.) MK Ramesh and focusing on the struggles of marginalised and often unheard communities.

  8. A Distinguished Public Lecture on “The Climate Emergency” on 10 March 2026, delivered by Sir David King, Chair of the Climate Crisis Advisory Group and former Chief Scientific Adviser to the UK Government. The lecture also featured a Special Address by Zack King, Director of the Climate Crisis Advisory Group.

A Public Space for Arts and Culture

JGU inaugurated the Shallu Jindal Performing Arts Academy on 13 February 2026. It is a public-facing space for artistic research, cultural exchange and community engagement, with a 1,000-seat auditorium and 24 integrated exhibition galleries. It provides a home for classical Indian arts and brings them together with the University’s academic life, and it sits alongside the Jindal International Convention Centre.

Sustainability Workshop (March 2026)

In addition to lectures, JGU organised a Sustainability Workshop from 25 to 27 March 2026 for staff, faculty members and grassroots workers. The workshop emphasised:

  1. The concept and importance of sustainability.

  2. Practical approaches to integrating sustainable practices in daily life and work.

  3. Long-term environmental and societal benefits for future generations.

This initiative reflects JGU’s continued commitment to promoting awareness and actionable knowledge around sustainability.