Madhesh University and MSSRN Sign Academic Cooperation Agreement

Madhesh University and the Kathmandu-based Management and Social Science Research Network (MSSRN) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on scholarly publishing, research development, and academic collaboration.

The agreement was signed by Prof. Dr. Deepak Shakya, Vice-Chancellor of Madhesh University, and Prof. Dr. Subarn Lal Bajracharya, Founding Member of MSSRN.

Dr. Anjay Kumar Misra, Dean of Madhesh University, and Prof. Dr. Arban Sthapit, President of MSSRN, attended the signing ceremony as witnesses.

Major Areas of Collaboration

The agreement identifies the following key areas of cooperation:

• Scholarly Publishing: Joint publication of peer-reviewed journals, books, and research papers.

• Research Development: Conducting joint research projects, providing training in research methodology, and supporting faculty career development.

• Academic Collaboration: Facilitating exchanges of faculty members, experts, and resource persons, and organizing joint seminars, conferences, workshops, and symposiums.

• Capacity Building: Strengthening the research capabilities of faculty members and students at Madhesh University.

Vice-Chancellor Highlights Research Opportunities

Speaking during the signing ceremony, Madhesh University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Deepak Shakya stated that the collaboration would serve as an important milestone in establishing Madhesh University as a research-oriented university.

He expressed confidence that the partnership would provide faculty members and students in Madhesh with opportunities to conduct research at an international standard.

Similarly, Prof. Dr. Subarn Lal Bajracharya, Founding Member of MSSRN, stated that the network was committed to providing Madhesh University with all necessary technical and academic support in scholarly publishing and research.

The agreement is expected to make a significant contribution to promoting quality research and academic excellence in Madhesh Province and across Nepal.