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NU professor attends ‘Global Lifelong Learning Week’ in Ireland

Published on Jun 2, 2024

By EMN

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Dr. Vasanthan Radhakrishnan presenting a portrait of Prof. Séamus Ó Tuama to the organisers during the Global Lifelong Learning Week at University College Cork, Ireland.

DIMAPUR — In a significant contribution in advancing educational practices and preserving cultural heritage at a global level, an associate profess of English department at Nagaland University (NU), Dr. Vasanthan Radhakrishnan, was invited as a distinguished contributor to the 2024 Global Lifelong Learning Week, held at University College Cork, Cork, Ireland, from May 27 to the 31st.

The event was hosted by the ASEM Education and Research Hub for Lifelong Learning (ASEM LLL Hub) and supported by the Government of Ireland, stated and update from NU.

At the convention, Dr. Radhakrishnan presented a poster and a research paper. The poster was on "Nurturing Naga heritage: Integrating art and craft in education," while the research paper was on "Exploring lifelong learning: Working professionals' expectations and preferences for continuing education in India."

The poster underscored the significance of incorporating indigenous art and craft into educational frameworks, particularly focusing on the preservation and celebration of Naga heritage, while the research paper explored the evolving landscape of lifelong learning, specifically addressing the expectations and preferences of working professionals regarding continuing education initiatives in India, the statement added.

Additionally, he presented a portrait of Prof. Séamus Ó Tuama, Chair of the ASEM Education and Research Hub for Lifelong Learning (ASEM LLL Hub). The portrait, carved in wood by the talented craftsman Lanu, displayed the ASEM chair adorned in Naga attire.