Content Description
The collection includes various publications from NCBS since its inception. The NCBS Annual Reports make up most of the collection. But it also includes calendars, diaries, and posters. NCBS Annual reports are dated from 1992 - 2017. (Also see NI-006, which includes TIFR Annual reports between 1945 – 1997). The NCBS annual reports provide an insight into the growth of an institution with the gradual addition of new faculty, lab facilities and equipment. The development of biology as a science can be traced in the advancements made by the faculty and their various collaborations with Institutions all over the world.
The publications do not have a central office at NCBS. Historically, the annual reports have been managed by the administration, the academic office, the Research Development Office (RDO). Since 2018, NCBS has a Communications office and most of the publications will be managed by this unit.
The Communication office advices on brand matters, use of campus logos and related material. It coordinates putting together and publication of Annual reports, calendars and other print material. The Communication office also puts out news and press releases of the latest research work of students and faculty of NCBS that gets published in peer-reviewed journals. The Communication office manages content for the NCBS and InStem Facebook pages and Twitter handles.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1994 - 2017
Access
The collections of the Archives at NCBS are open to the public. People interested in accessing the collections are requested to apply in writing to archives@ncbs.res.in
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Description
The Reports contain an overview into the numerous activities that are headed by the National Centre for Biological Sciences.
They provide an insight into the growth of an Institution with the gradual addition of new faculty, lab facilities and equipment. The development of Biology as a science can be traced in the advancements made by the faculty and their various collaborations with Institutions all over the world. The names of contributing scientists have been recorded along with their accomplishments in the form of fellowships, awards and publications.
The Reports begin with a note from the Director of the Institution which contains the highlights of the year and a brief description of their vision for the future. Most of the content of the Reports describe the ongoing research at the Institute. Every research group has a separate section dedicated to it. The later pages record the publications made, the talks and seminars given, and the honours received by the faculty at NCBS. The outreach programs and events catering to researchers at national and international levels are also made mention of.
In order to summarize the events of the year (or years) as described in the reports, extracts from the Director’s notes have been taken. The academic activities, journals publications and awards, have not been made mention of in the short description as they are numerous. By skimming through the rest of the material, information regarding the addition of new faculty, building of laboratories or new equipment, and prominent collaborations with other institutions have been made note of. Any mention of a change in the administration heads or any other key positions can also be found in the description. The title of the report, the time period it covers and a brief description of all the highlights during that time has been given.
NCBS Annual reports are dated from 1992 - 2017. Please note: This is an active archive and will be updated with the publication of every new report.
Repository Details
Part of the Archives at NCBS Repository
National Centre for Biological Sciences - Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Bangalore Karnataka 560065 India
+9180 6717 6010
+9180 6717 6011
archives@ncbs.res.in