Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 28: The University of Jammu (JU) here today successfully concluded an academic initiative with the valedictory session of ten-day interdisciplinary Research Methodology Course.
The programme was jointly organized by the Department of Commerce and the Department of Zoology and sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi to strengthen the research ecosystem of the University.
The valedictory ceremony was graced by Prof. Umesh Rai, JU Vice Chancellor, as chief guest.
The VC encouraged scholars to pursue evidence-based inquiry and to explore interdisciplinary collaborations that contribute meaningfully to national development and global academic advancement.
Prof. Alka Sharma, Dean, Faculty of Business Studies and Prof. Yash Pal Sharma, Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences, attended the session as guests of honour and appreciated the shift in research culture toward data-driven approaches, ethical accountability and innovation.
The programme witnessed the presence of senior faculty members including Prof. Seema Langer, Head, Department of Zoology, Prof. Gurjeet Kaur, Course Director and Former Head, Department of Commerce and faculty members from the University of Jammu such as Prof. Susheel Kumar Verma, Head, Department of Botany, Prof. Namrata Sharma, Department of Botany, Prof. Jyoti Sharma, Dr. Sakshi Sharma and Dr. Sunil Kumar from the Department of Commerce along with Prof. Pankaj Kumar, Co-Course Director, Dr. Parvinder Kumar, Dr. Arti Sharma, Dr. Sarbjeet Kour, Dr. Rakesh Kumar Panjaliya, Dr. Ripu Daman Parihar, Dr. Shash Pal and Dr. Pankaj Chibber from the Department of Zoology.
The concluding day addressed interviewing techniques for special and vulnerable populations, emphasising cultural sensitivity, institutional clearance and ethical safeguards.
The discussions highlighted the interaction of science with public policy, institutional structures and socioeconomic environments, emphasizing that research must remain impartial and socially responsible.
The valedictory function concluded with a formal vote of thanks, distribution of certificates and warm appreciation to the resource persons, faculty members, scholars and administrative teams who contributed to the success of the programme.
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