Resource persons and students of Nagaland University during
a field training in Mokokchung district on April 30.
- DIMAPUR — The
Geography department of Nagaland University, in collaboration with the
Inter-University Accelerator Centre (IUAC), New Delhi, successfully organised a
national workshop on ‘Methods of geochronology and research opportunities’ on
April 29 and 30 at Lumami campus.
- An update from the university stated that the workshop was
conducted with the primary objective to foster a comprehensive understanding of
geochronological methods—scientific techniques that help decode earth's surface
processes, environmental changes and geological events.
- It mentioned that geochronology serves as a crucial toolkit
for reconstructing past climates and informing future research in an era of
rapid scientific advancement and growing concerns about climate and
environmental change.
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- The programme began with an introductory address by its
organising secretary, Dr. Manasi Debnath, followed by welcome speech delivered
by Prof. Wangshimenla Jamir, head of department and convenor.
- The resource persons were Prof. Milap C Sharma from JNU, New
Delhi; Dr. Pankaj Kumar from IUAC, New Delhi;, Dr. Ambuj Mishra from IUAC, New
Delhi; Dr. Jaishree Sanwal from JNCASR, Bangalore; Prof. HJ Syiemlieh from
NEHU, Shillong; and Dr. T Walling from Nagaland University, Kohima campus.
- A major highlight of the event was the inauguration of the
Glacier and Mountain Research (GLAMOR) Laboratory by Prof. Bendang Ao, vice
chancellor in-charge, and Prof. MS Rawat, dean of the School of Sciences.
