International Collaboration and Societal Impact: Advancing Participatory Research
The discussion will explore how international research collaboration can move towards more equitable, participatory, and socially responsive models of knowledge production. It will examine systemic biases and address questions of equity, mutual learning, and the meaningful integration of community knowledge systems.
Join us to hear insights from an international panel of academicians, institutional leaders, and practitioners on how to create inclusive, reciprocal, and socially impactful models of international collaboration and to put them into practice.
The panel discussion is part of the DWIHs activities on its annual focus topic: Science for Society. The discussion will be followed by a networking dinner.
Speakers:
Prof. Dr. Joybrato MukherjeePresident, German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Prof. Dr. Sonajharia MinzProfessor, School of Computer & Systems Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
Dr. Arjan de HaanSenior Program Specialist, International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
Basheera ShaikSenior Programme Manager, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) India
Dr. Rajesh TandonFounding President, Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA) - Chair
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Participation in this event is by invite only.
Event Information
June 5, 2026, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
New Delhi (Registrations begin 17:30)
Organizer(s): DWIH New Delhi and Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA)