As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen its research and teaching collaborations, the Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences (JIBS) at JGU undertook several initiatives over the past month. These include the Heroic Imagination Project, San Francisco on 21st and 22nd of April, 2018; participation in BILETA 2018, UK, a prestigious forum to discuss and share diverse research ideas and research developments in the field of Intellectual Property Law; and also taught a course on ‘Criminal Psychology’ at China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL), Beijing.
Professor (Dr.) Sanjeev Sahni, Principal Director, JIBS conducted a workshop as part of the ‘Heroic Imagination Project – Validity and Applicability in India’ held in San Francisco, USA, April 2018
Professor (Dr.) Sanjeev P. Sahni, Principal Director, Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences (JIBS), participated in the discussion on Heroic Imagination Project (HIP) and conducted a workshop on its “Validity and Applicability in India” in San Francisco on 21st and 22d of April, 2018. Each of the sessions of the HIP Roundtable uses a core curriculum to teach specific skills necessary for heroic action. The teachers and students are empowered to think positively about executing small miracles and heroic actions in everyday living. Lessons for group trainings can be tailored to a certain degree based upon specific needs or experiences of the group, which would be very relevant to the Indian setup. During the session, participants engaged in group and self-reflection, interactive activities, small group work, goal setting, and planning.
Major objectives of the HIP are:
- Developing a Growth Mindset
- Combating the Bystander Effect
- Combating Stereotype, Prejudice, and Discrimination
JIBS and CIPTEL participated in BILETA 2018, UK, April 2018
BILETA is a prestigious forum to discuss and share diverse research ideas and research developments in the field of Intellectual Property Law. Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences (JIBS) and Centre for Intellectual Property & Technology Law (CIPTEL) – Dr. Sanjeev Sahni, Dr. Indranath Gupta (JGLS), and Ms. Sweta Lakhani (JIBS) – participated in two conferences at BILETA 2018.
The presentations at both the conferences were based on the ongoing research project on ‘Digital Piracy: Comparative Study of psychological, sociological and cultural factors’ conducted by Jindal Institute of Behavioural Science (JIBS) and Centre for Intellectual Property & Technology Law (CIPTEL) at JGU. The issue of piracy is largely viewed through a single lens, the assumption being that only those who cannot afford legitimate copies of software, music or movies indulge in piracy. In the context of general awareness about existing IP rights mostly copyright, this project analyses behavioural trends of individuals who indulge in piracy in India. Findings of the pilot research project were shared with the audience with the proposal to collaborate further on this.
Professor (Dr.) Sanjeev Sahni, Principal Director, JIBS taught a course on ‘Criminal Psychology’ at CUPL
Professor (Dr.) Sanjeev P. Sahni, Principal Director, Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences (JIBS), taught a course on ‘Criminal Psychology’ at China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL), Beijing from 23rd to 30th March. The course specifically focused on understanding criminal behaviour, causes for such behaviour thereby helping to develop the students critical and self-reflexive analytical skills and ability to evaluate the criminal justice system from a psychological perspective.
Leadership & Behavioural Competency Mapping for School Principals and Leaders, Mumbai, March 2018
Teaching Practices in School Education for teachers of Tapti Valley School, Surat, 27-31 March 2018