Research must be priority of
universities: IIT Prof

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Mile, Khanapara, Ri Bhoi, 14 July 2018: “PhD
epitomizes the concept of higher education and modern
research university. Ideas about the PhD are inseparable
from those about the university and its perceived
purpose and function in contemporary society. Therefore,
research and innovation must be the priority for all
universities”. This was stated here today by Prof PK Das,
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIT
Guwahati. Prof Das was addressing about 70 PhD scholars
at the orientation programme organized by the University
of Science & Technology, Meghalaya. Another key speaker
in the programme was Prof Desmond Kharmawphlang,
Department of Cultural and Creative Studies, NEHU,
Shillong.
Speaking to the scholars’ gathering, Prof Das said,
“Research is something which happens spontaneously. One
must be extremely thorough and consistent during
research. A PhD scholar has to own his or her
work—having thorough understanding of the subject is
very important. Any PhD research output must be of some
kind of help to the community and society.”
Prof Desmond Kharmawphlang, a renowned folklorist from
NEHU, said that a thoroughfare mind is very crucial for
research. Addressing the scholars he said, “Observe
everything and absorb everything. Do not ignore the
micro details. PhD calls for a lot of obligations,
commitment and dedication. Everything good in life comes
with a cost and doing PhD demands such commitment with
great seriousness.”
While Dr PK Goswami, Vice Chancellor of USTM welcomed
the invited speakers and PhD scholars present, Dr Alaka
Sarma, Pro Vice Chancellor of the University delivered
the vote of thanks. The orientation programme also
included address by Deans of different schools of
studies in USTM and briefing of PhD rules and
regulations by Dr A Barbhuiya, Academic Registrar of the
University. |