Prof. Dr. Suresh Raj Sharma,
Vice-Chancellor
We are in the age of information and
communication. We have most of the information about every
conceivable thing that we assumed impossible only a decade
ago. Now, we can access the best to produce the very best.
The notion of efficiency that has been engraved in all
of us has been made possible due to a good educational
foundation of science, technology, mathematics and humanities.
The unfolding of new situation has fostered creative and
entrepreneurial mind. This is what we need to nurture
and promote in our society as well.
The positive development is not without
challenges, which are mostly borderless. Problems such
as HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Tuberculosis, Green House Effect
and terrorism have become pressing that need to be tackled
more carefully and humanely. Education, in fact, plays
a greater role here too.
Education is a national priority. This
brings us to the question of quality education, education
that can impart value in every person that takes part
in it. To achieve this, educational institutes have to
be strong, motivated, and creative. It is with this desire
to impart self sustaining knowledge to the students, we
have created Kathmandu University (KU). As a modality
to achieve this, we have tried to use resources that are
available in and outside Nepal. KU is a product of team
work which has launched various quality programs in science,
technology, management, education and humanities that
cater to the needs of our nation and outside. Moreover,
we are committed to maintain our educational quality at
par with the internationally renowned universities by
introducing the latest technological advancement in designing
and implementing the academic programs. By doing this,
we are also transforming our graduates' knowledge into
such wealth which ultimately will lead our universities
towards the knowledge industry.
Nepal joined the World Trade Organization
(WTO) on April 24, 2004, which has opened a great window
of opportunities but not without challenges. To gain from
this membership, the country needs to prepare itself in
every field, including agriculture, manufacturing and
services. This challenge has to be accepted by everyone
- politicians, academics, bureaucrats, industrialists
and businessmen. Our success will be decided by our credibility,
quality and competitiveness. Creation of a cadre of high
quality and vigilant manpower will determine the pace
of development in these areas. Therefore, human resource
development now needs to take up a pivotal role in the
changed scenario.
Kathmandu University, with a team of
dedicated teachers, researchers and excellent support
services, is trying to meet these requirements in every
possible area. It has indeed contributed in fulfilling
the demands of market by producing competent graduates
in various fields. We are trying to do better so that
we can contribute more positively to further development
of this country.
With very best wishes,
Dr. Suresh Raj Sharma
Vice Chancellor
April 2008
