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  Empowering Children

  to be

Curious

Curiosity Lab, IITGN, 
is an interdisciplinary
space that studies curiosity—how it
begins, grows, and shapes our world.

 Upcoming Event 

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Curiosity Conference 2026

Upcoming

21-22 March 2026

The Curiosity Conference 2026 honors the legacy of visionary philanthropist Kushal Sacheti. It explores the "confluence zone" where Art, Science, and Technology intersect. By blurring disciplinary boundaries, the conference examines how curiosity drives flexible thinking and creative problem-solving, fostering new forms of reasoning to address complex global challenges.

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 Outreach 

At the Curiosity Lab, outreach is more than just events—it's about igniting curiosity in every mind we touch. Through conferences, confluences, workshops and walks, we bring the science of curiosity to life for people of all ages. From kids asking their first “why” to adults rekindling their wonder, our outreach initiatives are designed to make curiosity contagious.

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Curiosity  Camps 

Our Camps are primarily for students from classes 6 to 12, connecting them with research and art experts. These camps involve hands-on activities, interactive sessions, and creative challenges. 

Research at Curiosity Lab

 Research 

The effect of information gap and uncertainty on curiosity and its resolution

Singh, A., & Manjaly, J. A. (2021).

Using curiosity to improve learning outcomes in schools

Singh, A., & Manjaly, J. A. (2022).

The effect of knowledge retrieval on curiosity 

(This manuscript is under review)

 Past Events 

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Comics Con 2.0 

​In Comics Conclave 2.0, leading Comics Artists, Writers, and Publishers across India discussed their ideas on visual storytelling. The conclave aimed to explore the language of our complex world through visual narrative.

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Art and Cognition  Confluence 

The Art and Cognition Confluence was a two-day residency by Curiosity Lab, IIT Gandhinagar, in collaboration with the Cognitive Science Society. It explored Art, Cognition, and their intertwined relationship to gain deeper insights into our surroundings.

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Curiosity  Conference 

This two-day conference brought together researchers, educators, teachers, and professionals to facilitate conversations on the role of curiosity in research and practice and its importance in driving innovation and progress. The attendees learned, collaborated, and exchanged ideas through workshops, talks, exhibitions, and poster presentations. 

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Comics Conclave 3.0

Comics Conclave 3.0 seeks to engage with these crises. It will spotlight critical issues such as environmental and social justice through comics, the role of comics in vernacular languages, and the use of art as a pedagogical tool for children. By addressing these themes, the conclave aims to amplify marginalized voices and give voice to the voiceless!

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