St. Joseph University and other educational institutions hold convocation, international seminars and academic programmes across Nagaland
DIMAPUR — Educational institutions across Nagaland organised a series of academic programmes, including a convocation ceremony, international seminar, regional e-seminar, educational observance and academic visit.
St. Joseph University, Chümoukedima, held its 7th Convocation Ceremony on Thursday, awarding degrees to 898 students from 20 disciplines, including 647 undergraduates, 242 postgraduates and nine PhD scholars.
A total of 38 students received gold medals and 34 received silver medals, according to a press release.
Dr. Soumya Chakraborty, Director-cum-Dean of the Nagaland Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, delivered the convocation address, encouraging graduates to become agents of change, pursue lifelong learning and prioritise their health. Anato Zhimomi, Managing Director of Ockter Services Pvt. Ltd., attended as guest of honour.
Meanwhile, Nagaland University inaugurated a two-day international seminar titled “Where Trees Become Texts in Environmental Humanities: Art, Music, Literature & Pedagogy” at its Kohima Campus, Meriema, on Thursday.
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Jointly organised by the departments of English and Teacher Education, the hybrid seminar, scheduled for November 12 and 13, brings together 20 national and international resource persons to explore environmental humanities, indigenous ecological knowledge, literature, art, music and education.
Vice-Chancellor Jagadish Kumar Patnaik delivered the inaugural address virtually, highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary research in addressing environmental concerns. The programme also featured the release of an abstract volume edited by Dr. Subhashis Banerjee and Dr. Prasenjit Pal.
In another programme, the Faculty of Nursing, North East Christian University, Dimapur, organised a one-day regional e-seminar on “Advances in Tuberculosis Treatment and Comprehensive Community-Based Care: A Community Health Nurse Perspective” in collaboration with the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP).
The seminar, attended by 250 delegates from across Northeast India, featured sessions by Dr. Collins Zekotso Sono, Government of India-World Health Organisation Medical Consultant (NTEP), Nagaland and Manipur; Sanasam Gomati Chanu, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Health Nursing, Arming Institute of Nursing, Guwahati; and Toshikala, Shozukhu Health and Wellness Centre.
The sessions covered tuberculosis diagnosis, treatment, patient-centred care, community participation and the role of nurses in prevention and control.
Mount Mary College, Chümoukedima, also observed National Education Day 2026, commemorating the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the first Education Minister of independent India.
Kelewelu Wezah, Assistant Professor, Department of Education, highlighted critical thinking, moral values, inclusive education and the responsible use of artificial intelligence. An extempore speech competition was held, with Thechano Yanthan securing first position, Niamkoi P second and Leom Phom third.