Research Development Cell, Fazl Ali College in collaboration with Sherubtse College, Royal University of Bhutan, through Research and Industrial Linkages and the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences organised a joint International Symposium on the title ‘Interdisciplinary Academic Dialogue on Society, Science and Sustainability’ on the 19th of October at Sherubtse College, Kanglung, Bhutan. The programme aimed to encourage academic exchange, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration between the two institutions. Eight faculty members from Fazl Ali College attended the programme.
The symposium provided a collaborative academic platform for faculty members of both the colleges together with students of Sherubtse College to engage in interdisciplinary dialogue on contemporary social, scientific, environmental and developmental issues. The presentations highlighted research conducted by both the colleges, offering participants valuable insights into different research approaches, findings, and practical applications. Students from the EPS, Chemistry, and Life Science programmes actively participated in the symposium, gaining valuable exposure to research and its role in addressing real-world challenges.
The objective of the symposium includes exploring indigenous knowledge, sustainability, innovation and community resilience in the Eastern Himalayan region, and strengthening academic cooperation, research exchange and institutional networking through scholarly engagement. The symposium served as an important platform in strengthening ties between the two colleges while promoting a collaborative research environment and a shared commitment to academic excellence.
