HT Correspondent
TEZPUR, April 5: Tezpur University is set to receive six new departments, coinciding with the completion of one year of vice chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh’s leadership.
The six new departments are Economics, Psychology, Political Science, Geography, Performing Arts, and Vocational Studies and Skill Development.
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“It has been observed that Tezpur University has been offering programs primarily focused on Science & Engineering. In order to promote interdisciplinary studies and become a multidisciplinary university, TU needed departments that could offer programs in humanities and social sciences as well,” Prof Singh, who completed one year on April 4th, said.
Each department will offer specialised programs designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience necessary to excel in their respective fields.
“The university has received 240 acres of additional land contiguous to the existing campus of Tezpur University from the state government. Once allotted to us, we shall be able to expand our campus to accommodate these new departments,” Prof. Singh informed.
It is worth mentioning that the university has launched seven new academic programs for the upcoming academic session 2024-25. The programs include Bachelor of Design (B Des.), Bachelor in Chinese, MTech in Electrical Engineering, MTech in Data Sciences, MA in Women’s Studies, Master of Education (MEd), and PhD in Law. During Prof Singh’s one-year tenure, the university signed MoUs with Bodoland Territorial Council and IIT-Guwahati to fulfill regional aspirations. The Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma Chair is in the final stage for implementation, and the establishment of the Dr Bhupen Hazarika chair is underway. Reflecting on his first year in office, the vice-chancellor expressed his gratitude to the entire Tezpur University community for their unwavering support and dedication.
