The Nagaland University Research Scholars’ Forum (NURSF), Kohima Campus, has launched a five-day national webinar on Research Methodology from May 27 to 31, 2025. The inaugural session was held on May 27, 2025, with the Vice-Chancellor of Nagaland University, Prof. J.K. Patnaik, as the Chief Guest, and Prof. Jano S. Liegise as the Special Guest. Both dignitaries delivered insightful speeches, emphasizing the importance of research methodology in academic excellence and commending NURSF Kohima Campus for its proactive efforts in fostering a research culture among scholars.
Limala Longchar, Research Scholar from the Department of English, chaired the inaugural session. Sakilur Rahman, President of NURSF and Convenor of the webinar, delivered the welcome address, setting the tone for the academic event. The first technical session, following the inaugural event, featured Prof Bibhash Choudhury from Gauhati University, who delivered an enriching and thought-provoking lecture on research methodology.
The webinar saw enthusiastic participation, with 150 scholars registering from universities across India as well as international institutions. Distinguished resource persons scheduled to deliver lectures during the webinar include Prof Ranjit Singh from IIIT Allahabad, Dr MRN Babu, Dr Dhrubajyoti Bordoloi, and Dr Perumalraja R, all from Nagaland University, Kohima Campus.
This initiative by the Nagaland University Research Scholars’ Forum, Kohima Campus, is a commendable step toward strengthening the academic and research skills of young scholars, reflecting a strong commitment to academic excellence and collaborative learning. The forum has been independently organizing a series of webinars and workshops since April this year.