Dr. Deepak Prasad  Subedi   participated in Active Learning Workshop (ALW) in Science and Engineering on 10-8 July 2008  held at the Kuching Campus of Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak, Malaysia. The program was organized by Asian Physics Education Network (ASPEN) which is a regional cooperative program supported by UNESCO. Dr. Subedi has been elected the ASPEN  national point of contact for Nepal.  In the mean time, he also attended an International Workshop on Plasma Focus Computation and Applications, on July 14 and 15, 2008 organized by Centre for Plasma Research, INTI International University College and Plasma Research Laboratory Department of Physics, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur in association with Institute for Plasma Focus Studies.  He presented his research paper on Surface treatment of polycarbonate by low pressure plasma. He also attended the general meeting of Asian African Association for Plasma Training (AAAPT) on 15^th of July.  The general meeting also elected him as AAAPT member. He returned to Nepal on 16^th of July.

Kathmandu University Invites
Applications from eligible candidates for Admission for the
Intermediate of Science (I.Sc.)

ELIGIBILITY: Minimum of 75% marks in aggregate in SLC or equivalent with English, Science and Mathematics subjects.

DISTRIBUTION OF APPLICATION FORM: July 16, 2008

LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION:  July 25, 2008

ADMISSION TEST: July 26, 2008, Saturday

Admission forms are available at Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Kavre with the payment of Rs. 300/- (non refundable)

Scholarships

A few partial scholarships are available for economically weak students. The duly filled application forms for scholarship is to be submitted to Student’s Affairs Directorate along with all necessary documents at the time of submission of admission application form.

Special scholarship scheme

Five scholarships for students from Remote Districts of Far Western Development Region are offered. The notice for the criteria of selection of the candidates from this region will be published in Gorkhapatra.

The university has no provision for hostel and transportation facilities for I. Sc. students. Students admitted in this program are required to reside close to the University in Dhulikhel, Banepa and its neighbourhood.

Distribution and Submission of Application Form from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Dean

School of Science

Kathmandu University

Phone: 011-661399, 661511
Website: www.ku.edu.np

 

 

 

 

WebSearch IT scholarship

WebSearch strives to do their business in a way that creates a lasting positive effect in the society. Owing to its strong CSR values, it is launching a scholarship in B.E. in Computer Engineering in collaboration with Kathmandu University from the 2007 semester.

The WebSearch Scholarship shall finance 60% of the tuition fee for 2 candidates, while the 40% will be covered by the projects the scholars deliver to WebSearch. Websearch shall give projects designed to enhance the practical skill of the student on regular intervals. Hence, the student is entitled to 100% scholarship in total. The student shall also get a mentor from the company who shall guide and support him/her throughout the semesters. Furthermore, the scholars will be employed by WebSearch right after the completion of the course.

This scholarship is targeted for those young talents who cannot join a university because of their financial disadvantage, providing a platform to realize dreams and ambition through this scholarship.

Download the forms for 2008 here >>

Eligibility Criteria
The scholarship is intended to create an opportunity for students who have talent and motivation to achieve in life, but are limited by a low family income. Students should have passed their grade 12 or equivalent and be a citizen of Nepal.

 

The scholarship program includes:
- Two seats for B.E. in Computer Engineering in Kathmandu University.
- 60 % coverage of tuition fee for all 4 years of education.
- 40 % coverage of tution fee by delivering projects for WebSearch designed to teach the students practical skills. Thus in total 100% scholarship is given.
- Working with practical projects for WebSearch Professional
- Mandatory 4 years of employment in WebSearch Pvt. Ltd. after completion of the studies.

Scholarship application
Send a completely filled scholarship form to:
Department of Computer Science & Engineering
School of Engineering, Kathmandu University
P.O. Box 6250, Kathmandu

All applicants must also apply for B.E. in Computer Engineering in KU. For more info send your enquiries to info@websearchpro.net

Last date of submission: 23rd July 2008.

Download the forms for 2008 here >>

Dear All,

 

KUSET (Kathmandu University e- journal) invites unpublished original research articles, short communications, expository and review articles for forthcoming issue (August, 2008). You can submit your articles to following production editors.

 

Research Articles submit to:

Dr. Dil Bahadur Gurung

Assistant Professor

Incharge: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

E mail: db_gurung@ku.edu.np

 

Dr. Dhurva Prasad Gauchan

Assistant Professor

Department of Biotechnology

Incharge: Biological Sciences

E mail: gauchan@ku.edu.np

 

Dr. Rijan Bhakta Kayastha

Assistant Professor

Department of Environment Science and Engineering

Incharge: Environment & Earth Sciences & Engineering

E mail: rijan@ku.edu.np

 

Mr. Uttam Budhathoki

Assistant Professor

Department of Pharmacy

Incharge: Pharmaceutical Sciences

E mail: uttam@ku.edu.np

Mr. Laxman Gnawali, Assistant Professor (ELT), School of Education Kathmandu University has been selected as Guest Teacher by Teaching English Website for his contribution to ELT (English Language Teaching) community through networks including Hornby Yahoo Group and by mentoring English language teachers in Nepal. This website is a collaboration of BBC and British Council. Follow the link http://teachingenglish.org.uk/#t0-2    to see his interview, his tailored biography and his interactions with ELT colleagues from around the world. You can interact with him there or write to him at lgnawali@wlink.com.np

Dr. Rijan Bhakta Kayastha, Assistant Professor of Dept. of Environmental Science and Engineering has been nominated as a member of International Hydrological Program (IHP) Committee-Nepal for 4 years from 8 April 2008. The committee is a special committee under the Nepal National Commission for UNESCO, Ministry of Education and Sports, Government of Nepal. IHP is UNESCO's international scientific cooperative programme in water research, water resources management, education and capacity-building, and the only broadly-based science programme of the UN system in this area.

Dr. Vladimir Petrovitch Nikitsky in KU

 

Department of Languages and Mass Communication (DoLMC) organized an interactive talk program at the CV Raman Auditorium on March 25. Dr. Vladimir Petrovitch Nikitsky, a Cosmos Scientist and Director General of International Payloads Science Technology Center, Russia, was the chief guest and speaker.

Dr. Nikitsky gave a brief speech about the Russian cosmology. He then answered the queries related to cosmos and astrology. Dr. Jangab Chauhan, Head of DoLMC, facilitated the program as a polyglot interpreter. Prof. Dr. Bhadra Man Tuladhar, the Registrar, presented a five-minute introductory video of KU.

Various other dignitaries form Russia, students and faculties of Kathmandu University were also present in the program. Vice Chancellor Prof Dr. Suresh Raj Sharma concluded the program with brief vote of thanks.

 

 

Interaction with Williams Martin

 

Williams Martin, a US diplomat to Nepal, had an interaction with KU students in the talk program organized by DoLMC at CV Raman Auditorium. Starting the program with his short introduction, Mr Martin explained the role of US in the development sector of Nepal. Considering the upcoming Constituent Assembly Poll, Mr Martin expressed his best wishes for the success of the historic event and showed willingness to assist Nepal financially and technically on behalf of US Government. The various queries put forward by the media students were well responded by him.