Inaugural session of building programme for Young Higher Education Faculty Members in Social Sciences on ‘academic and research excellence in higher education’ held at Nagaland University, Kohima Campus, Meriema on May 7.
Kohima, May 9 (MExN): The inaugural session of a two-week capacity building programme for Young Higher Education Faculty Members in Social Sciences on ‘academic and research excellence in higher education’ took place at the Ladies Common Room, Nagaland University, Kohima Campus, Meriema on May 7.
The programme is sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (Ministry of Education, Government of India, New Delhi) and organised by the Department of Education, Nagaland University.
The inaugural was graced by Prof Jagadish K Patnaik, Vice Chancellor Nagaland University as the chief guest; Prof GT Thong, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Nagaland University as the guest of honour; Prof Jano S Liegise, Dean, School of Humanities and Education, Nagaland University as special guest; and special invitees from various departments of Nagaland University, Kohima Campus Meriema.
The program was chaired by Dr Anu GS, Associate Professor. The welcome address was delivered by Prof Buno Liegise, Head of the Department of Education. Prof Liegise spoke on the significance of higher education and the transformative potential of NEP 2020 in the educational realm. She underscored the programme objective to enhance participants’ knowledge and skills and urged them to seize the opportunities it offered.
Prof Jagadish K Patnaik, Vice Chancellor, NU while joining online, encouraged participants to leverage the programme entirely. He emphasised the importance of researching traditional knowledge systems aligned with NEP 2020, urging participants to cultivate critical thinking, innovation, and discovery to develop new research methodologies.
Prof Jano Liegise echoed the sentiment, characterizing education as a lifelong journey, particularly in teaching, learning, and research. She urged participants to engage and remain attentive throughout the program actively.
Dr Boyilllapalli Venkata Rao, Associate Professor and CBP Co-course Director, provided a comprehensive overview of the two-week program, which saw participation from 28 individuals, including 7 from outside Nagaland, representing regions such as Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and New Delhi. The program featured 36 sessions led by 24 resource persons.
Addressing the gathering, Prof GT Thong emphasized the program’s role in disseminating the latest advancements in social sciences, refining methodologies, analyzing research data, crafting project proposals, and conducting quality research. He underscored the importance of combating plagiarism as a critical obstacle to educational and national development. Dr Khotole Khieya, Associate Professor, delivered the vote of thanks.
