St. Joseph University organises Estribos 2025

Guests with students and faculty of St. Joseph University, Chümoukedima, during the Estribos 2025 at the university premises on April 11.

• DIMAPUR — The department of Civil Engineering, St. Joseph University, Chümoukedima, organised Estribos 2025, the fourth National Level Technical Symposium, on the theme "Build today, lead the way” on April 11.
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• According to an update, the event served as a platform to celebrate knowledge, creativity, and collaboration among budding engineers, industry professionals, and academia.
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• Speaking on the occasion, V Julia Achumi, principal of Government Polytechnic Doyang, as the chief guest, shared anecdotes about her time as a student in Mechanical Engineering—a field traditionally dominated by men—and how she overcame societal and academic challenges to establish herself in the engineering profession.

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• She emphasised the importance of resilience, self-confidence, and continuous learning in shaping a successful career. Achumi also highlighted the relevance of civil engineering in nation-building and encouraged students to embrace both innovation and ethics in their professional endeavours.
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• The guest of honour, Atoba Longkumer, co-founder of Tabernacle Technologies and a senior consultant with the Ministry of IT, Government of India, encouraged students to think beyond conventional boundaries, highlighting the role of innovation in solving contemporary civil engineering challenges.
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• Imtiwati Jamir, past honorary secretary of the Institution of Engineers (IEI) Nagaland State Centre, talked about the contributions of IEI in enhancing professional competencies. He encouraged students to become members of IEI and benefit from the network of engineering professionals across India.
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• A key highlight of the event was the official unveiling of Teleiotes 3.0, the third volume of the Civil Engineering department's annual magazine. The magazine encapsulates student articles, faculty research, event reflections, and achievements of the department.
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• The programme was attended by more than 100 students, along with faculty members from various departments.