Karnali, April 26: Chief Minister of Karnali Province Yamlal Kandel has said that a university is a major foundation for research, innovation and social transformation.
Inaugurating an international
conference on 'Shaping the Future: Trends in Education, Society and Business in
a Changing World' organized by the Mid-West University on Friday, the Chief
Minister stated that a university is not merely a place for teaching but a
platform of research, innovation and social transformation.
Kandel also appreciated the move
initiated by the Mid-West University to organize this conference adding that
such events would help institutionalize this university at national and
international levels.
He expressed his confidence that
the ideas and findings of the conference would be crucial for offering
contributions to the development and prosperity of Karnali Province along with
the academic excellence of the university.
The academic event is aimed at
uniting scholars, educators, researchers and stakeholders across various fields
to promote learning, collaboration, and innovation.
The conference has the
participation of scholars from different countries including Nepal, India, USA
and others.
According to the Mid-West
University, the interdisciplinary gathering is expected to provide a platform
for academic advancement through targeted workshops and dynamic sessions.
There will be panel discussions on
Industry-Academic Collaboration, Social Responsibility for Good Governance, and
Reimagining Professional Development and Pedagogical Growth. (RSS)