Anant National University, in collaboration with Penn Graduate School of Education (Penn GSE), hosted the Indigenous Consciousness Education Research Methodology Convening on 25-26 July 2025 at the Anant campus.
The convening, which brought together scholars, education policy experts and practitioners to explore Indigenous Consciousness research methodologies and set the foundation for an India-based research project through dialogue, interactions and panel discussions, concluded on a high note.
With insightful paper presentations by the distinguished faculty members and researchers from Anant and other reputed institutions – including IIM-A, University of Miami, IIT Gandhinagar, CEPT University, Symbiosis International University etc., dynamic workshops, engaging dialogues, exhibitions and interesting activities for the young participants, the convening explored how indigenous knowledge and its impact can help us better design education, policy and systems for the betterment of future generations. Distinguished dignitaries at the convening included Dr Diti Pundrik Vyas, Associate Professor, SCoPE, Anant National University and Dr Leland S McGee, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Penn GSE, University of Pennsylvania and Anant SCoPE Scholar, among others.
With the convening, Anant took another significant step toward equitably inclusive education, ensuring that Indigenous knowledge systems receive due recognition and representation in research and policy discourse.
