2-Week CBP For Social Sciences Faculty Begins At CUK

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GANDERBAL: The two-week Capacity Building Programme (CBP) for the faculty members in Social Sciences, jointly organised by the Departments of Education and Economics, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) in collaboration with the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), began at varsity’s Tulmulla campus here on Monday.

Addressing the participants during the inaugural session, I/c Vice-Chancellor, and Head Department of Management Studies, Prof. Abdul Gani, said, the research conducted by the faculty members and scholars in the higher educational institutions should be impactful and for the public good.

“The higher educational institutions are recognized as key drivers of societal progress, with their research endeavors serving as powerful engines for the growth and positive change,” he said, adding the universities play a key role in creating knowledge that benefits the public and addresses the pressing local and global challenges. Prof. Gani said, the universities serve as hubs of innovation, where scholars, researchers, and students collaborate to push the boundaries of knowledge and explore new frontiers.

In his speech, Dean Academic Affairs, Prof. Shahid Rasool, said, the universities across the country are poised to play a pivotal role in the transformation and development of the nation, thus contributing to the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047. “Recognizing the importance of research as a catalyst for the overall progress and development of the country, universities are intensifying their efforts to drive research excellence and innovation across various domains,” he said. Prof. Shahid said the recent technological advancements in the country have given a new dimension to the teaching-learning methods and pedagogy. He said the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A Ravinder Nath, endeavours to foster an ecosystem of innovation in the CUkashmir that will encourage creativity and drive technological advancements.