SASTRA University, Thanjavur, in partnership with The Hindu Education Plus, is hosting a webinar titled ‘Building a Research & Innovation Ecosystem’ on January 10, 2026. This event is part of the Career X for Gen Z series. The webinar aims to highlight the importance of developing a research culture in colleges and universities. Students will gain valuable insights on research-focused career paths, interdisciplinary innovation, government science programs, and opportunities in academia, industry, and government research. The expert panel includes Ashok Jhunjhunwala, Institute Professor at IIT Madras; Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, CEO of Anusandhan National Research Foundation; Dhirendra S. Katti, Director of IIT Goa; Rajeev Ahuja, Director of IIT Ropar; and S. Swaminathan from SASTRA University. The session starts at 11 a.m. and will be moderated by journalist Soma Basu. Students interested in attending can register at https://newsth.live/THSASBE.