BBAU and Tribhuvan University, Nepal, Discuss Opportunities for International Academic and Research Collaboration
Lucknow: 15-member Nepali delegation visits BBAU for academic exchange; discussions held on faculty and student exchange programmes and joint research projects
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Lucknow, hosted a 15-member delegation from Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 12 for an academic visit. The programme was organised under the guidance and chairmanship of the Vice-Chancellor of BBAU, Prof. Raj Kumar Mittal. Led by Prof. Kishor Chandra Dahal, Dean of the Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Tribhuvan University, the delegation visited BBAU to explore opportunities for academic and research collaboration and to strengthen international academic relations between the two universities. Prof. S. Victor Babu, Dean of Academic Affairs; Dr. Ashwini Kumar Singh, Registrar; and Prof. Deepa H. Dwivedi, Programme Coordinator, were present on the occasion.
Welcoming the delegation, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Raj Kumar Mittal discussed potential avenues for academic and research collaboration in various fields, including agricultural sciences, animal husbandry and aquaculture. He stated that academic cooperation between the two universities would create new opportunities for knowledge-sharing, exchange of experience and research. He assured the delegation of the full support and participation of the university administration, faculty members and staff in this initiative. He also suggested that collaboration could begin with faculty exchange programmes between the two institutions, with the possibility of expanding cooperation into other areas based on the positive outcomes of this initial initiative. He further expressed the need to initiate steps towards signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two universities in the future to provide a formal framework for cooperation across various areas.
The discussions on international academic collaboration covered several important areas, including faculty and student exchange programmes, joint research projects in mutually relevant fields, and the promotion of academic activities. The participants also deliberated on possibilities for credit transfer for students enrolled in degree programmes, academic evaluation, examination systems and cooperation in other academic activities. These initiatives aim to strengthen academic coordination between the two institutions, encourage research and innovation, and create new opportunities for international collaboration.
During the visit, the delegation toured various departments of the university and learned about the academic and research activities being undertaken there. The team observed the research facilities, laboratories, ongoing research projects and innovations across different disciplines. Representatives of both institutions also exchanged views on sharing research and academic experiences and explored possibilities for promoting joint research activities in the future.
Prof. Shishir Kumar, Director of Research and Development; Prof. Sanatan Nayak, Finance Officer; Prof. Shilpi Verma; Heads of the Departments of Horticulture and Zoology; faculty members; and other concerned officials were also present during the programme.
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