Mountain GIS e-conference 2008

The two-week GIS (geographic information systems) e-conference is being organised jointly by ICIMOD and the Mountain Forum Secretariat (MFS) from 14-25 January 2008.

The main objectives of the conference is to provide a virtual platform to share knowledge and experiences in the geo-information community by facilitating dialogue among a broad user base in the region and beyond.

For more information: http://www.mtnforum.org/rs/ec/index.cfm?econfid=15

International Conference on SKIMA 2008

International Conference on Software, Knowledge, Information Management and Applications (SKIMA) is scheduled for 18th-21st March, 2008 in Kathmandu, Nepal. The conference is organized by Kantipur Engineering College, Nepal and supported by international collaboration amongst professionals in Europe and Asia. The conference is technically co-sponsored by IEEE Industry Applications Society (IAS).

For more information: http://kec.edu.np/skima2008/pages/first_home.htm

International pharmaceutical exhibition - 2008

Association of Pharmaceutical producers of Nepal and GPE Expo Pvt. Ltd. are organizing second Nepal Pharma Expo - NPE - 2008 from 16 - 17 February 2008. The expo will take place at Birendra International Convention Centre, Kathmandu, Nepal.

The organizers state that NPE - 2008 will offer single platform to disseminate wide range of products/services that includes pharma processing plants equipments, packaging materials and machineries, fine chemicals, bulk drugs, environmental control Equipments (AHU), Lab Equipments, Analytical Laboratories Services & Supplies; and Pharma related services to the prospective customers.

For more information: http://www.asiapharma.org/NPE/index.php

PhD position at Kathmandu University

Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kathmandu University has invited PhD application for 2008.

Candidate with a minimum of 17 years of prior education, minimum CGPA of 3.0 or 50% marks in aggregate at Master's level in relevant fields from a recognized university, and age under 35 can apply for the position.

For more information contact: kusos_dean@ku.edu.np

Symposium on Plasma Physics and Material Science

The Department of Natural Sciences(Physics), Kathmandu University and Central Department of Physics, Tribhuvan University are jointly organizing a symposium on Plasma Physics and Material Science in January 23 - 25, 2008.

You can submit abstract/paper till 30 December 2007. For more information, please visit: http://www.ku.edu.np/SPPMS/

or download the brochure: http://www.ku.edu.np/SPPMS/Symposium_brochure_2007.pdf

Scholarships for Nature Conservation

Prince Bernhard Scholarships (PBS) for the year 2008 has been announced. The scholarship in the year 2007 was awarded to Africa (4), Asia (5) and Latin America/Caribbean (7).

PBS are awarded to individuals wishing to pursue professional studies or courses or trainings in the field of conservation or associated disciplines.

Please follow the link for more information and form download:

http://www.panda.org/how_you_can_help/volunteer/prince_bernhard_scholarships/index.cfm

Free online full text scientific articles

According to the HighWire Press website, it provide free online articles. It has been mentioned that, 'the HighWire Press is the largest archive of free full-text science on Earth!'. It claims to assist in the online publication of 1,815,989 free full-text articles and 4,528,337 total articles. Furthermore, it lists 22 sites with free trial periods, 43 completely free sites, 248 sites have free back issues, and 977 sites have pay per view.

Enjoy reading the text of your interest of download articles from the site:
http://highwire.stanford.edu/lists/freeart.dtl

Free online access to Sage journals

You have an opportunity to access all SAGE Journals online until November 30, 2007 for free. Just get registered and have free online access to all 460+ SAGE journals including deep backfile in the following disciplines:
Chronic Diseases & Palliative Medicine
Communication & Media Studies
Cultural Studies
Economics
Education
Engineering
Ethnic Studies
Evaluation
Gender Studies
Geography
Health & Nursing
Higher Education
Information Science
Language & Linguistics
Management & Organization Studies and Marketing
Marketing and Hospitality
Materials Science
Medicine
Neuroscience & Neurology
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Pharmacology & Toxicology
Politics & International Relations
Psychology, Psychiatry & Counselling
Public Administration
Research Methods & Evaluation
Social Work & Social Policy
Sociology
Special Education
Theology & Biblical Studies
Urban Studies, Urban Planning & Development
Vascular Medicine & Surgery

To register and get access, please follow the link:

https://online.sagepub.com/cgi/register?registration=FTNov2007-34

Academic positions in CISED, Bangalore, India

Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies in Environment and Development (CISED) is calling application for the following positions in the areas of water resources, forests and common lands, and energy and pollution.

1. Core Faculty
2. Visiting Faculty
3. Post-doctoral Research Associates

Last Date for applications: November 15, 2007

For details of the application, http://www.cised.org/jobs/

Research Associate at ICIMOD

ICIMOD Kathmandu is looking for a Research Associate under the project 'Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Programme in Asia (MAPPA)'. Bachelors’ Degree in Botany, Forestry, Natural Resources or related field can apply for the post. The last date of application submission is 31 October 2007.

For more information, please visit the official site.
http://www.icimod.org/home/vacancies/vacancies.content.php?vid=30

Happy Dashain

Nepal's Ramsar Wetlands

RAMSAR Wetland convention is the convention on Wetlands, signed in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971. The convention is an intergovernmental treaty which provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources. According to the official webpage of the convention, there are presently 156 Contracting Parties to the Convention, with 1676 wetland sites, totaling 150 million hectares, designated for inclusion in the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance.

Nepal accessed RAMSAR wetland convention in 1988. Currently, eight wetlands and lakes from Nepal are listed in RAMSAR wetland. Following are the wetlands and date of listing from Nepal.

1. Koshi Tappu wetland (1987)
2. Beeshazar and associated lakes (2003)
3. Ghodaghodi lake area (2003)
4. Jagadishpur reservoir (2003)
5. Gokyo and associated lakes (2007)
6. Gosaikunda and associated lakes (2007)
7. Phoksundo lake (2007)
8. Rara lake (2007)

Detail information on each wetland is available on: http://assets.panda.org/downloads/wetlands_nepal.pdf

For more information on RAMSAR Wetland, visit http://www.ramsar.org/

Advisor on constitution building

UNDP is looking for a senior advisor on constitution building and constituent assembly support in Nepal. Advisor has to develop guidelines on the functioning, procedures and organization of the Constituent Assembly to be shared with the key stakeholders and will also represent UNDP at meetings, discussions, seminars, etc. on constitutional and transitional governance issues, and provide technical advice as and when requested by the parties, civil society organizations, UN and donor agencies and the Office of the Personal Representative of the UN Secretary General.

For more details:
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=2700

Carrier opportunity at Kathmandu University

Kathmandu University invites application for post of Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor/Lecturer at different schools and departments.

Please follow the link for details.

http://ku.edu.np/news/index.php?op=Default&postCategoryId=10&blogId=1

Just a post

I have not posted anything in this blog for sometime. I did not find interesting information to post. Hence, I am posting my thought which came to my mind today.

It is a debatable phrase and I want to debate. I think the world is running behind it and myself. The scientific community or scholars they are just trying to make their view important and strong.

Here is my thought: If you can convince 'Untrue' to 'True' then that 'Untrue' will be 'True'. However if you cannot convince 'True' to 'True' then that 'True' might be 'Untrue'. Here, the convince means your opponent, community, society and the globe.

Phd and Research fellow positions in UK

The University of Liverpool (School of Sociology and Social Policy) is seeking to appoint for two posts:

1. Research Fellow http://www.liv.ac.uk/impacts08/AHRC/AHRC1.htm
2. PhD studentship http://www.liv.ac.uk/impacts08/AHRC/AHRC2.htm

The deadline for applications is the 21st September 2007.

Please follow the links to access further particulars and an application pack. http://www.impacts08.net

Conference on rivers in Hindu Kush Himalaya

International Conference on Rivers in the Hindu Kush- Himalaya Ecology and Environmental Assessment is going to be held from 3-7 March 2008 at Kathmandu, Nepal.

The conference aims at:

• disseminating the project's results to students, water managers and scientists
• exchanging of knowledge about biological methods used in the Asian countries
• serving as a forum to discuss aspects of Himalayan river ecology, the taxonomic status of the HKH river fauna, water quality monitoring and the protection of aquatic biodiversity in the Hindu Kush-Himalayan region with local and international representatives of theoretic and applied river ecology.

For more information: http://ku.edu.np/aec/index.php?go=conference or

http://www.assess-hkh.at/mains/conference.php

Global Governance for Sustainable Development

European Association of Development Research and Training Institutes (EADI) is organizing a conference on "Global Governance for Sustainable Development: The Need for Policy Coherence and New Partnerships" from 24-28 June 2008 in Geneva. The conference is hosted by the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (IHEID) in Geneva, Switzerland.

For further information please check the website www.eadi.org/gc2008 or contact the conference team at gc2008@eadi.org.

UNDP/Nepal needs National Programme Manager

The objective of the project "Conservation and Sustainable Use of Wetland in Nepal" (CSUWN) is to ensure maintenance and enhancement of national wetland biodiversity, environmental goods and services for improved local livelihoods in Nepal. The project calls application for the post of National Programme Manager with a qualification of Master's degree (preferably Ph.D.) in natural resources management or relevant field with at least 7 years of working experience in NRM and conservation issues.

Applications should be submitted no later than 21 August 2007 by email, to: hrmu2.np@undp.org by stating the position applied for in the "Subject" line or in a sealed envelope to: UNDP Operations Division, (Ref: WT/RC/UNDP).

For more information, http://www.undp.org.np/vacancy.htm

Medical college needs faculties

Kathmandu Medical College, Nepal invites applications for the following posts:

1. Professor: (Biochemistry Department)
2. Associate Professor: (Anatomy, Physiology & Pharmacology Department)
3. Assistant Professor: (Anatomy, Physiology Department)
4. Lecturer: (Anatomy, Physiology & Community Medicine Department)

For more information, please contact the following emails before 25 August 2007.
Email: kmchrd@gmail.com , kmc@enet.com.np

International conference, Finland

International Conference and Exhibition (Bioenergy 2007) is going to held in Jyväskylä, Finland from 3-6 September 2007.

For more information, http://seminaarit.ohoi.fi/default.asp?seminarID=6

Universities in Nepal

How many universities are in Nepal now?
I had an impression that there are five universities in Nepal: Tribhuvan, Mahendra Sanskrit, Kathmandu, Purbanchal, and Pokhara University. But there are more according to internet pages. I am not sure whether Siddhartha University is already accredited by parliament/ Nepal Government, it has signboard and internet webpage site with logo. I read another news about Lumbini Buddha University accredited in 2004. I could not see its webpage or logo of Lumbini Buddha University till now. Are there other universities accredited by Government? If you have more information on universities of Nepal, please do share.

Vacancy for Advocacy Coordinator

Practical Action Nepal is searching an Advocacy Coordinator to support "Indoor Air Pollution and Health Forum Nepal" in advocacy activities (indoor air pollution and Health, access to Household energy, Energyrelated issues/polices) at National and International levels. The position is based in Kathmandu, but have to travel to districts for campaigning and workshops, can draw Nrs. 65,000 or Negotiable (based on the experience and competence)/month which is subject to govt. applicable tax.

Interested persons are requested to send a copy of bio-data with aninterest letter to Practical Action Nepal by 12th August 2007. For more information nepal@practicalaction.org.np

Conservation study fellowship in Nepal

WWF Nepal has setup different scholarships to study conservation related courses. The scholarships are from certificate level to master level. The details are as follows:

1. NEPAL CONSERVATION MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP:
Each year WWF will award this scholarship to a top student who has completed a ten years of compulsory education and would like to pursue a Technical Certificate Level (TCL) in Forestry at the Tribhuvan University, Institute of Forestry (IOF), Hetauda Campus.

2. MINGMA SHERPA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS:
This scholarship is offered for students from Nepal’s mountainous regions to pursue a Technical Certificate Level (TCL) in Forestry at the Tribhuvan University, Institute of Forestry (IOF), Pokhara Campus. After completing the TCL, WWF will further support Mingma Sherpa scholars to pursue a 4 years Bachelors of Science degree at the Institute of Forestry. Students from the protected areas of Sagarmatha, Kangchenjunga, Dolpa, and Langtang who will sit for the 2007

3. JILLIAN BOWLING SCHLAEPFER AND JENNIFER HEADLEY SCHOLARSHIPS:
WWF will award two scholarships to women and students from minority/ethnic groups in Nepal to pursue a Bachelors degree of Science at the Tribhuvan University, Institute of Forestry in Pokhara.

4. CHANDRA GURUNG MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP:
This fellowship is awarded to pursue a Master’s Degree in the Nepal in a conservation related field. The scholarship recipient will receive $7,500 over a period of 2 years to cover tuition, living expenses, books and supplies, and thesis research costs while pursuing a Master’s Degree in a conservation-related field at any Universities in Nepal.

All relevant information and Application Forms for the various scholarships can be downloaded from www.wwfnepal.org

Li-Bird seeks program officer

Call for 41 post-doctoral fellows

I got an email about this news. It says that INRA is recruiting 41 post-doctoral fellows. It is focused to young researchers, irrespective of nationality, on the basis of a coherent scientific and professional project to work as part of INRA’s research teams. The recipients are recruited on a two-year contract with a gross monthly salary of 2150€.

Please note the following dates:
Opening date for applications and announcement of projects: 1st of June 2007.
Deadline for submitting applications: 31st of July 2007.

For more information, please visit INRA’s web site: http://www.international.inra.fr/
For any question concerning post-doctoral positions e-mail to
post-doctorant@paris.inra.fr

PhD and MPhil study at Kathmandu University

Kathmandu University is providing different degree courses in different fields. General admission period is June/July. Check the application call for following degree courses.


1. Ph. D. in Environmental Science
2. M. Phil in Environmental Science, Physics and Mathematics
3. M. Sc./ M.E/ MS by Research in Environmental Science, Natural Science, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering
4. M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Care/Industrial Pharmacy
5. Bridge course for M. Sc. in Environmental Science

For more information, please visit the university link site:
http://ku.edu.np/news/index.php?op=ViewArticle&articleId=897&blogId=1

First International Conference on Underground Spaces

First International Conference on Underground Spaces - Design, Engineering and Environmental Aspects is going to be held on 8 - 10 September 2008, The New Forest, UK.

Organisers:Wessex Institute of Technology, UKNational Technical University of Athens, Greece Sponsors: WIT Transactions on the Built Environment.

View the full details about the conference objectives, topics and submission requirements at: http://www.wessex.ac.uk/underground2008cfp.html

conference on sanitation in the Netherlands

Conference on "Sanitation Challenge, An international conference on new sanitation concepts and models of governance".

The conference will take place from May 19-21, 2008 in Wageningen, The Netherlands. The aim of the conference is to have a scientific discussion about new sanitation concepts and techniques, models of governance and experiences from all over the world

More information can be found on the web-site: www.sanitation-challenge.wur.nl.

International Conference in Sweden

International Conference for Waste and Wastewater Treatment, Remediation Technologies and Emissions related to Climate from 26-28 November 2007, Kalmar, Sweden

Attention to the new deadlines:
· Abstract Submission (1 August 2007)
· Abstract Acceptance (15 August 2007)
· Full-paper Submission (1 October 2007)
· Proceedings Printed (26 November 2007)
· Announcement of the best papers selected for a peer-reviewed and indexed publication (23 December 2007)

Abstract (author name_EcoTech07.doc) can be sent as attached file to: eco-tech@hik.se

For more information, http://www.eco-tech.hik.se

Vacancy at Kathmandu University

Post: Endowed Chair Professor
Number: One

Responsibilities
- Streamlining the courses of undergraduate, graduate and post graduate level including the lab and field requirements for these courses
- Strengthening the practical, laboratory facilities and equipments for quality research and catalyzing research focusing on graduate program
- Updating faculty skills and improving their practical application knowledge base through experts and/or by organizing in-house training, workshops and coordinating participation of faculties to national and international, specialized trainings, workshops, short courses etc.
- Generation of research funds in the department
- Initiating additional undergraduate and graduate courses and/or short courses
- Providing guideline and protocol for staff and students to involve in higher degree research, lead/participate research initiatives of the department
- Teaching and guiding research at graduate and post graduate levels
- Any other, as suggested by the university

Qualification and experience
- Advance university degree in environmental science or technology preferably related to environmental pollution and/or environmental engineering
- Competence with broad and multidimensional and multidisciplinary aspects of environmental science
- At least ten years of university teaching in graduate and post graduate level and other related work experiences
- Experience of independent/team research, research leadership and research supervision in graduate and post graduate level
- Experience in curriculum development in Environmental Science
- Willingness to work in new environment, a team player, possessing flexibility and adaptability
- Experience of lab and other infrastructure development
- Has been working/had worked at Associate Professor or higher level
- Preferably below 65 years of age

Duration of the Assignment
The chair position will be assigned for an initial period of 2 years. Tenure could be extended for 3 more years in annual basis.

Salaries and benefits
- Consolidated salary of Nepalese Rs. 80,000 (negotiable)/ month – subject to tax according to the rules of Government of Nepal
- Moderate accommodation of reasonably hard furnished apartment with fixed kitchen utensils
- One time two way transportation from the country of origin to Nepal – economy class and direct route during the term of service
- One month paid leave per year (11+1 month) with prior consent from the Dean.

Selection Criteria
Initial screening of the applications will be based on academic qualification, professional background and related work experience.
Short listed candidates will be invited for interview in Kathmandu and Delhi (for candidates in India) or through teleconferencing if necessary, along with presentation of his/her work plan.
A joint panel of experts and officials will conduct the interview/presentation and KU executive committee will make the final decision on selection.

Special consideration will be given to candidate who is interested and motivated to work and contribute to enhance the environmental education in Nepal as well as on Nepalese environmental issues.

Application procedure
Please send your application indicating reference to the post and attached with recent passport size photo, along with your full contact address (postal, email, fax, phone), and the names of two referees.

Applications should be accompanied by the following documents:
- Curriculum vitae
- Copies of the academic certificates and letters of work experience
- Publication list

Application should be forwarded to:
Dean
School of Science
Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel
P.O. Box: 6250, Kathmandu, Nepal
Phone: 00-977-11-661511, 661399 Ext. 174, 177
Fax: 00-977-11-661443
Email: chairprof@ku.edu.np

Vacancy at ICIMOD

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) is currently seeking qualified persons for the following vacant professional level positions:

1. Senior Economist
A proven background in natural resource economics, development economics, and/or applied economics with a Ph.D. in the relevant field; 6 years experiences in micro credit and micro enterprise, value chains are desired, specific works on remittances, micro-credits, and migration is an additional asset; experience in poverty reduction initiatives through livelihood development in the rural communities preferable in rural mountainous areas.

2. Information and Knowledge Management Coordinator
An advanced degree in a relevant discipline with specialization in knowledge management; 10 years of experience in the field of knowledge management and development communication, of which part preferably has been gained in the region

3. Capacity Development Officer
Post graduate academic background in social sciences, psychology, pedagogy, adult education, training management or institutional development; 10 years' professional experience in managing training programs, unit or facility, part of which should be in mountain related-field: natural resources management, livelihood development, poverty alleviation, etc, preferably in the HKH region.

4. Environmental Change Specialist
Preferably a PhD. academic background or equivalent experience, in environmental change or climate change with an up-to-date research knowledge and expertise in networking, multi-disciplinary research and institutional coordination.

5. Disaster Risk Reduction Specialist
A post-graduate academic degree or equivalent in natural resource management or social sciences with a thrust towards natural resources management; 5 years of work experience in the field of disaster risk reduction, of which part preferably has been gained in the HKH region.

6. Programme Manager, Integrated Water & Land Management
Post-graduate academic degree or equivalent in water, land, or natural resource management or related fields; 10 years of work experience in integrated research and development work, of which part preferably has been gained in the HKH region.

Details of the announcement is also available at: http://www.icimod.org/home/vacancies/

Conference on Environmental Toxicology

Second International Conference on Environmental Toxicology is going to be held in Spain. The conference calls for Papers and the program is as follows:

Date: From 4 - 6 June, 2008
Place: Granada, Spain.
Organisers:
Wessex Institute of Technology, UK; The University of Granada, Spain;Department of Planning and Regional Development, University of Thessaly, Greece
Sponsores:
WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment; The International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning

View the conference website, which has full details about the conference objectives, topics and submission requirements at: http://www.wessex.ac.uk/toxic2008cfp.html

NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENVIRONMENT

Central Department of Environmental Science, Tribhuvan University (CDES/TU) in collaboration with Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology (MoEST/GoN) are going to organize a three-day NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENVIRONMENT in 22, 23 and 24 June 2007 in Kathamandu. 1, 2 and 3 June 2007.

http://www.cdes-tu.edu.np/nat_con_env_07.php

NOTE: The date of the conference is 22, 23, and 24 June 2007 though the first paragraph of the site has mentioned 1, 2 and 3 June 2007.

Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Symposium

Sixth IPSF - Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Symposium is going to held at Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Nepal from 18th – 25th July 2007.

For more information:
http://www.ku.edu.np/apps2007/index.php

Call for papers for NFU conference

Call for Papers for the Norwegian Association for Development Research (NFU) Annual Conference entitled "Making Institutions Work for the Poor?" at Bergen, Norway from 5-7 November 2007.

For more information please see the conference website:
http://www.cmi.no/nfu/2007">http://www.cmi.no/nfu/2007>http://www.cmi.no/nfu/2007

Protected Areas Officers

Vacancy for two highly talented and dynamic people to join as the staff in the Protected Areas Programme at UNEP-World Conservation Monitoring Centre. One is for a Senior Programme Officer, the other is for Programme Officer.

The details:
http://www.unep-wcmc.org/latenews/jobs/index.shtml

WIDER Conferences

WIDER Development Conference on Southern Engines of Global Growth: China, India, Brazil, and South Africa (CIBS), 7-8 September 2007, Helsinki, Finland.
Deadline for call for papers is 14 May 2007; http://www.wider.unu.edu/conference/conference-2007-2/conference-2007-2.htm

WIDER Project Workshop: Beyond the Tipping Point: Development in an Urban World, London School of Economics, 19-20 October 2007.
Deadline for call for papers is 30 June 2007; http://www.wider.unu.edu/events/wider-events-2007/urbanization-callforpapers.pdf

The Small Grants Program for Civil Society

The Small Grants Program is one of the few global programs of the World Bank that directly funds Civil Society Organizations. The program supports the organizations in their activities to enhance partnerships and promote dialogue and dissemination of information on development, focusing on civic engagement for the empowerment of marginalized and vulnerable groups. By involving citizens who are often excluded from the public arena and by increasing their capacity to influence policy and program decisions, the bank helps a broader sector of society take ownership of development initiatives. These grants are limited and usually managed through the bank's country offices. Read more at http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/TOPICS/EXTSOCIALDEVELOPMENT/EXTSMALLGRANTS/0,,menuPK:952550~pagePK:64168427~piPK:64168435~theSitePK:952535,00.html

TWAS fellowships

The Academy of Sciences for the Developing World (TWAS) offers a number of postgraduate and postdoctoral fellowships to young scientists from developing countries. Three new programmes follow agreements with: the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), Kolkata, India; the National Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), Lahore, Pakistan; and the International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), Karachi, Pakistan, which includes the HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry and the Dr. Panjwani Centre for Molecular and Drug Research.These new programmes complement TWAS's current South-South fellowship programme, which already provides for fellowships to be undertaken in institutions in India, Brazil and China.
For terms and conditions, closing dates and to download application forms, please visit the website at http://www.twas.org/

Junior Professional Officers

The Bank’s Junior Professional Officers Program is a donor-funded program that provides professionals from donor countries an opportunity to gain experience in an international organization. Currently the donor countries are Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Sweden and Switzerland. The age eligibility is 32 years old or younger, with Masters Degree and a minimum of two years' experience in related field.Fluency in English is required. Depending on the donor Agreement, Junior Professional Officers are hired for two or three years, assigned in Washington, or a Bank country office. Positions are advertised by individual donors on a yearly basis.
Read more at http://go.worldbank.org/W4VASE3WM0

Universities in Nepal

Modern Education system in Nepal is new. The traditional system of learning was based on transferring knowledge from old to young through verbal and personal communication. Currently, following are the five universities in Nepal with their year of establishment.

Tribhuvan University (1960)
Mahendra Sanskrit University (1986)
Kathmandu University (1991)
Purbanchal University (1995)
Pokhara University (1996)

Welcome to Academic Dispatch

Dear All,

I have created this blog to inform, discuss, and share information on academic activities. The main objective of the page is to bring different dispersed information in academic circles for easy linkages. Academics and academic activities are categorized as ten labels namely: News, university, vacancy, workshop, seminar, conference, scholarship, Nepal, eureka, and oh!.

1. News: academic news, recent discoveries, ongoing research, extra-ordinary on-going research and related issues.
2. University: Names and categories of universities, speciality, admission process, rankings etc.
3. Vacancy: Vacancy in international job markets especially in academic institutes.
4. Workshop: Links to academic workshops.
5. Seminar: Links to academic seminars.
6. Conference: Links to academic conferences.
7. Scholarship: Available scholarships and project funds, links to funding organizations to carry our research.
8. Nepal: Everything related to Nepalese academics
9. Eureka: Excellence outcomes, prizes, honours in academic circles.
10. Oh!: Unbelievable.

Your comments and suggestions will help for better dispatch of the academic information in the blog.

Thanking you all,

Saggyani