Extension Lecture Programme

Extension Lecture Programme: Expanding Horizons of Knowledge

Welcome to the Extension Lecture Programme, a platform dedicated to expanding horizons, fostering learning, and promoting intellectual growth. The program’s core vision was to motivate young students from schools and colleges to pursue higher studies of their choice. By attending these lectures, students from various backgrounds gain valuable insights into the past, present, and recent developments in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Medicine (STEM).

CCE has been organizing these lectures since 1990. IISc faculty from different departments have traveled to various locations to deliver these semi-scientific and popular lectures. These sessions were designed to transfer information on the latest scientific developments from IISc and other organizations, helping to popularize science and foster a confident, scientific approach to modern challenges.

Lectures have been arranged not only in Bengaluru but also across the state of Karnataka and even outside the state. While the majority of lectures are in English, we also arrange them in regional languages like Kannada and Hindi upon specific requests. Many of these programs are supported by demonstrations, slides, transparencies, and models.

A Note on the Programme’s Evolution

Due to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the traditional Extension Lecture Programme was temporarily discontinued. A new initiative has been launched to continue our mission of outreach and education i.e GATE Extension Lecture Series