Panel Discussion: Enhancing Research & Development on Sustainable Development
During this panel discussion, hosted by South Asian University and The Bridge Project, Dr. Rajesh Tandon made a presentation titled "Mainstreaming SDGs in Teaching & Research in Higher Education". This webinar is part of the organisers' outreach to institutions that are at the forefront of shaping dialogues and discussions on SDGs and higher education.
The panel was held from 01:30pm to 03:00pm. Speakers on the panel:
Dr. Rajesh Tandon The UNESCO Co-Chair in Community-Based Research and Social Responsibility Founding President, PRIA
Prof. Dr. N. V. Varghese Vice Chancellor, National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA)
Dr. Sadeka Halim Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Dhaka Former Information Commissioner, Bangladesh
Dr Nishchal Nath Pandey Director, Centre for South Asian Studies (CSAS), Kathmandu
Dr. Dhananjay Tripathi Senior Assistant Professor, Dept of International Relations, South Asian University
About the Organisers:
The Bridge Project
An initiative that seeks to bridge the gap between academics and practitioners on the issue of sustainable development & diplomacy. The recently completed first season of their podcast series has featured around 50+ experts and 30+ episodes, and is available on Buzzsprout. Reach them at thebridgeproject2020@gmail.com.
South Asian University
Also called SAU, the international university was established by the eight member nations of South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC); Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
