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Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences (JIBS) launched ‘Methods in Focus: A Research Methods Learning Series 2026’, a seven-session workshop designed to provide students with practical, hands-on exposure to diverse research methodologies and strengthen their research competencies.

The series commenced on August 17 with the first session ‘Systematic Literature Review: A Comprehensive Methodological Approach’ facilitated by Ms. Priyanshu Dagar, Research Scholar, JIBS. The session provided JGU students with practical insights into the systematic literature review process, including its methodological foundations and important steps involved in conducting a rigorous review.

The learning series will continue every Monday until September 28, covering diverse research approaches, including narrative reviews, quasi-experimental research, mixed methods, phenomenology, research measure development, and scoping reviews.

The second session entitled ‘Steps Involved in Conducting a Narrative Review’ held later in the month was facilitated by Ms. Shaily Sharma, Research Scholar, JIBS. The session provided students with a practical understanding of the key steps involved in conducting a narrative review, including how to approach, organise, and develop a meaningful review of existing literature.

A conversation on Brain Health and India’s Future

JIBS, in collaboration with the Jindal School of Psychology and Counselling and Jindal School of Public Health & Human Development, hosted a Distinguished Public Lecture by Prof. (Dr.) Rajinder K Dhamija, Director, Institute Of Human Behaviour And Allied Sciences (IHBAS), New Delhi.

Speaking on ‘Brain Health and its Importance in India’s Economic and Social Development’, Prof. Dhamija brought together perspectives from neurology, public health and human behaviour to highlight why brain health deserves a central place in conversations about India’s development. Prof. Dhamija also reflected on the broader implications of neurological health and the need to recognise brain health as an important part of individual and societal well-being.

JIBS Commencement Lecture

JIBS held its Commencement Lecture on the topic ‘The Courage to Flourish’ delivered by Capt. (Dr.) Sunaina Singh, Former Indian Army officer, psychologist, academician and leadership trainer.

Drawing from her experiences across the armed forces, education, sports psychology and leadership, Capt. (Dr.) Singh spoke about the importance of courage, resilience, growth mindset and psychological strength in navigating both personal and professional journeys.

Human Chess Event

Students of Centre for Community Mental Health (CCMH) and Centre for Leadership and Change (CLC) of JIBS organised a ‘Human Chess’ event August 10.

With a focus on fostering connection between incoming and existing students of JIBS and JGU, the event reimagined chess as a live, physical experience, wherein incoming students stepped into the major roles on the chessboard, taking on positions such as King, Queen, Rook, Bishop, and Knight, while members of the CCMH and CLC cohorts served as the Pawns. Together, the groups played one solid and intensely engaging match. The event provided a warm and welcoming space for fostering connection, leadership, and collaborative teamwork within the student community of JIBS and JGU.

Pulkit Khanna as Guest of Honor at Cheistha Kochhar Nudge Awards

The inaugural Cheistha Kochhar Nudge Awards 2026, organised by the Indian School of Public Policy (ISPP) in partnership with the Cheistha Kochhar Foundation (CKF), brought together policymakers, behavioural scientists, academics, social entrepreneurs and public leaders to recognise innovative applications of behavioural science to real-world challenges.

Prof. Dr. Pulkit Khanna , Dean, JIBS, joined the distinguished gathering as a Guest of Honour and highlighted the importance of approaching behavioural change with both rigour and humanity.

The event and the Cheistha Kochhar Nudge Awards represent an important step towards strengthening the connection between behavioural science, public policy and social development, demonstrating how insights into human behaviour can inform more responsive, citizen-centric and effective interventions.

From Theatre to Transformation

Students of JIBS explored in August how theatre, storytelling, behavioural science, and creative methods can transform learning experiences, from the campus to the corporate world. Through theatre, storytelling, games, dialogue, reflection, and real-world scenarios, participants explored how experiential methods can help us build self-awareness and empathy; see workplace dilemmas through multiple perspectives; challenge assumptions, biases, and habitual ways of thinking; strengthen communication and collaboration; turn real-world challenges into experiential learning opportunities; and translate reflection and insight into actionable behavioural change.