SHILLONG: The Martin Luther Christian University (MLCU) organised a consultation on the setting up of the University’s Centre for Tribal Studies and Social Action on Monday.
The consultation comprised of eminent academic and government personalities which included Melvil Pereira, Director, North Eastern Social Research Centre, Guwahati, Don Syiem, Department of Biochemistry, NEHU, George Matthew, Ex-Principal, CMC, Vellore, Patricia Mukhim, Editor, The Shillong Times, Samantha Syiem, Department of International Development, U of Sussex, UK and Edmund Sangma, Former MDC, GHADC.
The main issues that were deliberated on were the articulation of an action plan for the establishment and functioning of the said centre, development of directions and content for teaching, research and community engagement in tribal studies, identification of places, organisations and contact persons for student internships, study tours and faculty development. It also included a discussion on the establishment of a project titled “Poorest of the Poor”.
Research week
The MLCU organised a University Research Week which concluded on August 16.
The programme aimed to inculcate a spirit of research among students and faculty as well as to recognise the efforts of students across various departments who completed their research projects.
The programme saw participation of undergraduate and post graduate students in research related activities such as data interpretation, quiz on research, literature hunts, play acts and poster presentations.
Speaking on the ocassion, Carl Rangad, Vice-Chairman (Operations), NESFAS and Chairman, MLCU Doctoral Committee, urged the students to be ambitious minded and make good use of the facilities and technology they have at their disposal.
