Kathmandu University (KU) and Reiyukai Eiko Masunaga Eye Hospital (REMEH) have officially entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in the fields of medical education and research. Established in 1991, KU has gained global recognition for its excellence in research and education across various disciplines. On the other hand, REMEH, founded in 2007, is committed to eliminating curable or avoidable blindness and providing high-quality eye care services. Th...

Kathmandu University is delighted that Prof. Dr. Bhola Thapa, the Vice-Chancellor, has been named "Promising Vice-Chancellor of the Year" by Nepal Education Award. Coming on the heels of the successful hosting of the Association of Indian Universities North Zone Vice-Chancellors' Meet 2024 and the Bharat Nepal Higher Education Summit at Kathmandu University, the latest award is testimony to the efforts put by Prof. Thapa towards transforming Nepal's educational landscape. The award will undoub...

Kathmandu University (KU) and Rabindra Puri Foundation for Conservation (R.P. Foundation) have formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster collaboration in the areas of education and heritage conservation. The MoU, signed by Prof. Dr. Manish Pokhrel, Dean of the School of Engineering at KU, and Rabindra Puri, Chairman of R.P. Foundation, outlines key areas of cooperation aimed at promoting academic excellence and heritage conservation. Under the agreement, KU, established in 1992 u...

In a significant development for the advancement of Ayurveda medicine education and research, Kathmandu University (KU) and Ayurveda Hospital, Nardevi, Kathmandu, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement, signed by Prof. Achyut Wagle, Ph.D., Registrar of Kathmandu University, and Dr. Shyam Babu Yadav, Director of Ayurveda Hospital, lays the groundwork for collaborative initiatives aimed at enhancing education, research, and training in Ayurveda medicine and rela...

Research Development and Innovation Directorate has published the profiles of all the current PhD scholars enrolled until December 2023. At present there are 229 PhD scholars doing research for their degree in the various schools of the university and among them more than 25% are women. In 2023 alone, 126 new scholars were admitted for their PhD degree in 6 schools. View Ph.D. Scholars

Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) successfully conducted a two days’ workshop on Policy Matters of RDI and Research Related Activities of Kathmandu University among RDI committee members, Internally Funded Committee and RDI administration on 25-26 January 2024 at Kwality Resort, Mulkot, Sindhuli. There was a vigorous discussion on Research related rules and guidelines in general and RDI policy and guidelines and Ph.D. guidelines in particular. The workshop has helped RDI to colle...

The WCP-Nepal AIB South Asia Conference 2024 took place on the 7th and 8th of January, 2024 focusing on the theme "Global Trade and South Asia: Competitiveness, Value Chains, and ESG." The conference was jointly organized by the WTO Chairs Programme Nepal and Kathmandu University School of Management (KUSOM). The conference was chaired by Prof. Achyut Wagle, the Registrar of Kathmandu University, and Prof. K. Rangarajan, the Head of Kolkata Campus at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT)...

The Directorate of Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) at Kathmandu University has published the PhD Index, which provides information regarding all the completed PhD research works at Kathmandu University. There has been a huge rise in the number of PhD scholars at Kathmandu University and hence a need for a booklet, like Ph.D. Index showing a quick overview of their research work was urgently felt. Around 200 Ph.D. dissertations have already been successfully completed to date. The obj...

The Orientation and Agreement program with Principal Investigators of Internally Funded Projects 2023/24 was held at Senate Hall, Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel on 4th January, 2024. Prof. Dr. Bibhuti Ranjan Jha (Director, RDI) started program by welcoming official and Principal Investigators (PIs.) Prof. Dr. Rijan Bhakta Kayastha (Coordinator, Internally Funded Project) informed about the technical factors while conducting the research activities. Mr. Kumar Prasad Baral (Chief, Finance Divisio...

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