The Department of Biotechnology, School of Engineering and Technology, Nagaland University, Kohima Campus, hosted 17 B.Sc. Zoology students from Mount Everest College (Autonomous), Senapati, Manipur, for an academic visit on November 10.
The visiting students, from the third and seventh semesters, were accompanied by faculty members Dr. Hoidina Lucy and Ms. Lungshila. They were introduced to the department’s research facilities and laboratory instruments, with demonstrations of experimental procedures, molecular biology techniques and mammalian cell culture methodologies conducted by undergraduate students and PhD scholars.
Professor Pranav Kumar Prabhakar, Head of the Department of Biotechnology, welcomed the visiting students and faculty members and briefed them on Nagaland University and the department’s academic programmes, research infrastructure, major research areas and ongoing activities.
He emphasised the importance of practical learning, interdisciplinary research and exposure to advanced scientific techniques in strengthening students’ academic and research capabilities.
The visit also included interactions with other faculty members, providing opportunities for academic exchange and discussions on emerging areas of biotechnology research and higher education opportunities.
The department said the visit provided a platform for knowledge sharing and experiential learning while promoting scientific awareness and academic collaboration among students from different institutions.
