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USTM Signs MoU with Gauhati University

USTM MOUGawahati: A MoU has been signed between Gauhati University (GU) and the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM) today. The MoU was signed by Dr. Mridul Hazarika, Vice-Chancellor, Gauhati University on behalf of Gauhati University and Shri Mahbubul Hoque, Chancellor, USTM, on behalf of University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya in the Office of the Registrar, Gauhati University on April, 7th 2016 at 10:15am. The MoU between Gauhati University, the oldest institution of the region of national importance and the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM), an emerging technology university in North East provides a road map in relation to future cooperation between the two Universities. The collaboration will pave ways for USTM’s Vision-2020 in pertaining to be a university of national repute. All the Deans of various schools, senior professors and higher officials of USTM were present during the event.

Dr. Mridul Hazarika, Vice-Chancellor, Gauhati University in his remarks commented that every organization has its strength, USTM too is young and full of enthusiasm, with the exchange of ideas with GU, USTM can surely excel in the path of academic growth. Dr Hazarika also assured that irrespective of the fact that USTM is a young university, GU like a elder brother will provide all sort of support and guidance to USTM so that it can achieve academic heights in the future days.

Shri Mahbubul Hoque, Chancellor, USTM in his statement said, “It is a landmark achievement & opportunity for USTM community to excel under the patronage of Gauhati University who have already made a long journey in the field of academics”. He expressed his gratefulness to the authorities of GU for accepting the proposal of MoU and made the dream a reality.

The MOU provides that Gauhati University will guide USTM in academic promotion by mentoring and training the faculties, special classes by GU Faculties, guidance in University governance, syllabus & examination up-gradation, and jointly organising seminars, workshops, symposia on specific themes pertaining to the region in particular and national and international issues in general. In the sphere of research, GU will guide USTM in managing the research programmes by jointly guiding the scholars of USTM for quality research in their respective field. GU will also guide the faculties in preparing DPR for projects and collaborative activities by taking lead.

The cooperation will open the doors for the faculties of USTM to go for higher education and research at Gauhati University. Now, the students of USTM can attend classes for specific period at GU and do their internship, summer training under the guidance of GU faculty/departments. Students and research scholars can access the library and lab facilities at GU time to time. Research scholars of GU can visit USTM to guide students how to get admission at GU and guide them for higher education in their field of study. R&D activities will be enhanced by the able guidance from the eminent senior professors of GU.

The MoU will create a path for promotion of sports & culture by creating a competitive environment among the students through different activities to guide them further.

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