FDP on “Transient Histories - Form (Aesthetics) and Relations (Ecology) in Sustainable Development.”
Date:08 to 15 September 2025
The Department of English, Kristu Jayanti Deemed to be University, organized an International Faculty Development Programme from 8th to 15th September 2025 on the theme “Transient Histories – Form (Aesthetics) and Relations (Ecology) in Sustainable Development.” The sessions featured eminent scholars addressing ecological and cultural dimensions of sustainability. Prof. Mohan J. Dutta (Massey University, New Zealand) explored communication, culture, and planetary justice in the context of sustainable transitions, while Prof. Janet Stephenson (University of Otago, New Zealand) shared insights on sustainability practices and cultural responses. Dr. Avishek Parui (IIT Madras) examined memory, narrative, and environmental imaginaries, and Prof. Murali Sivaramakrishnan (Pondicherry University) discussed art, literature, and ecocritical perspectives. Dr. Rayson K. Alex (BITS Pilani, Goa) highlighted Indigenous ecological knowledge and eco-narratives, followed by Dr. Swarnalatha R (IIT Madras), who reflected on digital ecologies and contemporary climate discourses. The programme concluded with Dr. Anchitha Krishna (NIT Calicut) focusing on environmental humanities and pedagogical approaches. Each session offered fresh perspectives that blended aesthetics and ecology, fostering rich interdisciplinary dialogue. The FDP provided faculty and researchers with valuable insights, collaborative opportunities, and renewed academic energy to address sustainability challenges.