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Eid Mubarak! May your Eid-Al-Adha be filled with happiness and blessings!

From mentorship to collaboration – A/Prof. Kamal Dua and A/Prof. Parteek Prasher connected through the Mentorship Program and haven't stopped working together since.

Three papers, three books, and a growing Australia-India research partnership in pharmaceutical sciences and respiratory disease.

Read their story here: https://arch-india.org/news-events/397-beyond-mentorship-how-arch-india-connection-became-research-collaboration

Western Sydney University, University Of Petroleum And Energy Studies,Dehradun, University of Technology Sydney

Today marks Girmit Remembrance Day in Fiji.

On this day in 1879, the first Indian indentured labourers arrived in British-administered Fiji after leaving their homes in India. Today, we honour their resilience, reflect on their sacrifices, and the lasting impact of their legacy.

The Institute’s Maitri Fellow Dr Preeti Mudliar presented her research at the University of Queensland, where she discussed the functioning of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in India and across the globe.

Her presentation unpacked what policymakers should consider when implementing these models, and lessons learnt from the implementation of DPI in India.

Thank you to the University of Queensland for convening this insightful discussion.

CEO The Hon. Lisa Singh was pleased to meet with the Consul General of India, Brisbane, Neetu Bhagotia.

The discussion centered on the consulate's focus on Queensland and India, and the Institute's role in strengthening the bilateral relationship 🇦🇺 🇮🇳

The Institute is excited to host Dr Kiran Martin, founder of Asha - an organisation that has transformed the lives of more than 1 million people in 100 slum communities in Delhi and its surrounds - next week.

In Conversation with CEO Lisa Singh, Dr Martin will reflect on her work, and how long-term cross-cultural education partnerships are reshaping lives.

Register for tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1988372193757?aff=oddtdtcreator

Happy Buddha Purnima to those celebrating. Wishing you a day full of happiness, peace and tranquillity.

NEW EVENT 🚨

The Institute is excited host Dr Kiran Martin, founder of Asha, for ‘Transforming Lives Through Education: In Conversation with Asha Founder Dr Kiran Martin' at the University of Melbourne.

Meaning ‘hope’ in Hindi, Asha has helped more than a million people living in slum communities in Delhi through its healthcare services, education and community development programmes since Dr Kiran Martin began working in communities in 1988.

Today, Asha’s education program has helped more than 5000 students receive a university degree - both in India and abroad. Through partnerships with higher education institutions in Australia, Asha is helping students become leaders and changemakers amongst their communities.

In this In Conversation with CEO Lisa Singh, Dr Martin reflects on her work with Delhi’s most vulnerable communities, and how long‑term, cross‑cultural education partnerships are reshaping lives.

Time: 12.00pm for a 12.15pm start to 1.15pm
Date: Wednesday, May 13
Place: Yasuko Hiroaka Myer Room (Bldg 158), Sydney Myer Asia Centre, University of Melbourne, 783 Swanston St, Melbourne
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/transforming-lives-through-education-in-conversation-with-dr-kiran-martin-tickets-1988372193757?aff=oddtdtcreator

New Listen 🎧

In the latest episode of Chats Over Chai, Research Fellow Dr Alice Garner is joined by Helene Rooks, CEO of the Vocational and Applied Learning Association and Jaynifer Iqbal, teacher at Delhi Public School to discuss how teachers can learn from each other to deliver more practical, skills-based education.

Drawing on a bilateral collaboration between India and Australia, the conversation reflects on the development of the Tools for Applied Learning in Secondary Schools, an initiative that helps teachers design engaging lessons, assess real-world skills, and build confidence in applied learning.

Alice, Jaynifer and Helene also discuss the importance of teachers sharing ideas, experiences and support through professional networks to improve classroom practice.

Listen at: https://aii.unimelb.edu.au/bridging-theory-and-practice-rethinking-secondary-education-through-applied-learning/

The Institute's CEO The Hon. Lisa Singh hosted a special dinner in Melbourne to recognise the contribution of Founding Director of Aii Prof Amitabh Mattoo over many years to the Institute and the University of Melbourne. We are grateful for his leadership and ongoing support as a Distinguished Fellow.

Special thanks to Tim Watts and Consulate General of India Melbourne for attending and sharing their insights on the growing 🇦🇺🇮🇳 relationship.