Agreement Signed Between Kathmandu University and Pokhara University for the transfer of Sanitation program An agreement between Kathmandu University - School of Engineering (KU-SoE) and Pokhara University – Faculty of Science & Technology (PU-FST) was signed on 19th November 2019 at Kathmandu University (KU), Dhulikhel. The purpose of this agreement is to transfer the Sanitation programs (Masters Degree and Graduate Professional Diploma program) to Pokhara University (PU) as a 2nd ti...

“Building Nepal’s Institutional Capacity - Higher Education Administrator Workshop” Held on November 19, 2019 A workshop titled “Building Nepal’s Institutional Capacity – Higher Education Administrator Workshop” was held at Kathmandu University on November 19, 2019. Former Vice Chancellor of Kathmandu University Prof. Dr. Suresh Raj Sharma, and U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Chief Mr. Paul S. Thomas inaugurated the workshop. The primary objective of the ...

Norwegian Minister of International Development H.E. Dag-Inge Ulstein’s Visit to Kathmandu University on November 5, 2019 Norwegian Minister of International Development H.E. Dag-Inge Ulstein visited Kathmandu University (KU) in Dhulikhel, Kavre on November 5, 2019. The Minister was accompanied by Norwegian Ambassador to Nepal H.E. Lasse Bjørn Johannessen and other Norwegian dignitaries. The delegates were welcomed by KU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Ram Kantha Makaju Shrestha, KU Reg...

Prof. Dr. Ram Kantha Makaju Shrestha, Vice Chancellor of Kathmandu University presented the concept note on how the Kathmandu University has been globally collaborating with Academia, Government, multinationals and not profit organizations to bring about social impact by research during President Forum organized at Asian Institute of Technology to mark 60th anniversary of its establishment on October 24th 2019. (Attached is the detail of his speech) The program was inaugurated by Her Royal High...

Inaugural Ceremony of the Joint KU-NSSU Water Safety-Related Training Program Held on September 12, 2019 The inaugural ceremony of the training program on water rescue and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, jointly organized by Kathmandu University (KU) and Nippon Sport Science University (NSSU) in Tokyo, Japan, was held in the Auditorium Hall of Dhulikhel Municipality Office in Dhulikhel, Kavrepalanchowk on September 12, 2019. Deputy Mayor of Dhulikhel Municipality Ms. Bimala Sharma Chaulagain, N...

A conference on ““Vibrant Platform for Social, Economic and Technological Development” was held at Kathmandu University in Dhulikhel on September 8, 2019.  The conference was jointly organized by Shri Jagdishprasad Jhabarmal Tibrewala (JJT) University in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, India, and Kathmandu University.  JJT University Prof. Dr. Nishikant Jha and KU Assistant Professor Mr. Uddhab Prasad Pyakurel gave keynote speeches on “Conference Objectives,” ...

MOU Kathmandu University (KU) and Chauri Khola II Micro Hydro Project (CKMHP), Madan Kundari On 28 August 2019, MoU has been signed between Kathmandu University (KU) and Chauri Khola II Micro Hydro Project (CKMHP), Madan Kundari for cooperation to facilitate research in turbine technology in Nepal and upgrade the production of power at Chauri Khola Micro Hydro Project by introducing Francis turbine designed at KU and manufactured by a local turbine manufacturer.The MoU was jointly signed by Dr....

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between Kathmandu University, and George Mason University in Virginia, U.S.A. Copies of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by Kathmandu University (KU) Registrar Prof. Dr. Subodh Sharma, and George Mason University (GMU) Provost Dr. David S. Wu, on behalf of their respective institutions, were exchanged on August 26, 2019 at KUSMS premises in Dhulikhel, Kavre in the presence of high level officials from the U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal,...

Dr. Tae Hoon Yoon, Dean of International & External Cooperation Affairs, and Dr. Sirjana Thapa, Assistant Professor in the International Graduate School (IGS), at Namseoul University in Cheonan City, South Korea visited Kathmandu University in Dhulikhel, Kavre on August 6, 2019. During the meeting with KU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Ram Kantha Makaju Shrestha, Registrar Prof. Dr. Subodh Sharma, and other officials at the university, discussions were held on the possible areas of collabo...

Seminar on "Belt and Road  Initiative (BRI): Need for Legal Cooperation" Held at Kathmandu University in Dhulikhel on July 23, 2019 A seminar on “Belt and Road Initiative (BRI): Need for Legal Cooperation” was held at Kathmandu University in Dhulikhel on July 23, 2019.  The seminar was organized by KU School of Law (KUSL) in cooperation with Nepal Bar Association (NBA).  Presentations on various BRI topics, as seen from legal perspective, were made by:  Mr. Zha...