Exploration beyond the classroom
Campus Life
At Azim Premji University, we believe that learning is a process that extends beyond the classroom.
You will have the chance to build meaningful relationships and learn to live with people who come from different places and backgrounds. Our vibrant campus always has something to do.
Katha 5.0 | Tales of the World Through Dance Forms
Katha 5.0, the 5th edition of Azim Premji University’s annual dance recital event, was all about grace, elegance, and exuberance. This year’s theme was “Tales of the World Through Dance Forms” which saw an unforgettable celebration of dance styles from across the globe, encouraging the fusion of tradition and modernity, to create a unique storytelling experience.
The narrative line-up saw performances of folk dance from Rajasthan, stories from mythology, folk geet in Punjabi, musicals, Kathak, Bharatnatyam, bollywood magic and so much more.
Watch the video to witness the magic of storytelling and dancing merging together to create performances that are bound to leave you mesmerized and wanting for more:
Cricket 2024: The Ultimate Showdown
Know more about the greatest cricketing clash of this semester: The 10th edition of the students and members match here.
Unmukt 2024
When the Tiger Biscuits met the Faded Lungis, the entire amphitheatre was washed in a wave of music. There was a heavy downpour of ragas, jazz, Bollywood pop, Rap, rock and roll. Language barriers never stood a chance as the entire audience danced and sang to the multilingual buffet offered by the bands!
Author on Campus | Creative Writing with Vivek Shanbhag
The students of the Writing for the Public course as part of the BA in English programme at Azim Premji University, Bengaluru were all ears during a creative writing session by Vivek Shanbhag, story writer, novelist, and playwright in Kannada.
He has authored nine works of fiction and three plays, all of which have been published in Kannada. His works have been translated into English and several other Indian languages. His book Ghachar Ghochar was included by The New York Times in their listing of the best books of 2017 and it was a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and the International Dublin Literary Award.
Glimpses of Yakshagana Performance — The Slaying of Abhimanyu
Presented by Theatre Yaksha from Udupi at the Amphitheatre, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru, this unique performance explores the poignant story of child hero Abhimanyu, whose brutal killing on the treacherous battlefield is one of the most tragic moments of the epic Mahabharata. The colourful and energetic performance brings to life the world of mythology while at the same time reminding us of the contemporary concerns about war and its victims.
A day at Azim Premji University
Stories from the campus
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Bugs in the system | Photo exhibition
From insect disgust to becoming bug finders, how a course for non-biology major students led to insect diversity awareness on the campus
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Student Research Conclave 2023
From critical literacy to developmental issues in marginalised communities, and economic budgets to ecology
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MA Development Field Project Fair 2023
Independent field-based work by students after learning about practical realities and gaining experience in participative and empathetic action
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Theremins, theatre and other aspects of undergraduate life
Gia Goes (BSc Physics) and Kalyani Pawar (BSc BEd), budding scientists, open up about what it is like to study science at Azim Premji University. Watch out for the Rapid Fire round!
