Kathmandu University upon the approval of the 713th meeting of the Executive Council, on the recommendation of the Dean of School of Engineering, Prof. Dr. Ole Gunnar Dahlhaug has been awarded the "Kathmandu University Chair of Innovation and Knowledge Transfer". The felicitation program, held at CV Raman Auditorium at Kathmandu University on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, served as a testament to Prof. Dr. Dahlhaug's remarkable dedication to innovation and knowledge transfer. The program commenced...

Kathmandu University (KU) and Australian Catholic University Limited (ACU) have officially entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen academic collaboration and facilitate various exchange and cooperation activities. The agreement was signed by Professor Zlatko Skrbis, Vice-Chancellor and President of ACU, and Professor Dr. Bhola Thapa, Vice-Chancellor of Kathmandu University, on March 12, 2024. The primary objectives outlined in the MoU encompass a range of collaborative initiati...

An agreement was signed today (March 6, 2024) for the establishment of "Hermod Brekke Sand Erosion Endowment Fund" agreement. The fund, initiated by the Turbine Testing Lab (TTL) at KU, amounted to Rs. 10,35,300, aims to support the salary and stipends of the researchers including MS and Ph.D scholars. The agreement was signed at the Office of the Vice Chancellor in the presence of the Vice Chancellor, Deans of the School of Engineering and School of Science, and some senior officials. Dr. Sail...

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)...