SRINAGAR: Vice-Chancellor of University of Kashmir Prof Talat Ahmad said on Saturday that academics and researchers need to keep themselves updated with the latest developments in their areas of specialisation to stay relevant in the new and emerging multi-disciplinary approach to education and research.
Two-week refresher course in science, organised by the varsity’s UGC-HRDC
Addressing as chief guest the inaugural session of a two-week refresher course in science, organised by the varsity’s UGC-HRDC, Prof Talat said: “The overall scenario vis-à-vis academics and research is changing. Everything is merging. It’s the interdisciplinary and the multi-disciplinary approach at work now. So as teachers we may be specialised in one subject but we have to know many things from other areas as well,” he said, underscoring that while refresher courses are a requirement for teachers in their promotions, these are extremely significant to help them gain updated knowledge and informa
Srinagar, Jan 2: Vice-Chancellor of University of Kashmir Prof Talat Ahmad said on Saturday that academics and researchers need to keep themselves updated with the latest developments in their areas of specialisation to stay relevant in the new and emerging multi-disciplinary approach to education and research.
Addressing as chief guest the inaugural session of a two-week refresher course in science, organised by the varsity’s UGC-HRDC, Prof Talat said: “The overall scenario vis-à-vis academics and research is changing. Everything is merging. It’s the interdisciplinary and the multi-disciplinary approach at work now. So as teachers we may be specialised in one subject but we have to know many things from other areas as well,” he said, underscoring that while refresher courses are a requirement for teachers in their promotions, these are extremely significant to help them gain updated knowledge and information and pass that on to their students.