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The Cambridge Learner Award ceremony, jointly organized by the British Council and Cambridge International Education, took place on March 22 at the Hyatt Regency in Boudha. The event aimed to recognize the achievement of the November 2022 and June 2023 Cambridge examination series.

The British Council Nepal has built a strong reputation for fostering cultural exchange, education and language proficiency. With 65 years of involvement in the Global British Council Network, it continues to champion educational opportunities and deepen the relationship between Nepal and the UK.

Rob Fenn, the British Ambassador to Nepal, along with Mahesh Srivasthava, the Regional Director for South Asia International Education at Cambridge University Press Assessment, Satyajit Sarkat, Senior Manager for East India, Bangladesh, and Nepal of Cambridge International Education, Harriet Gardner, the Regional Exam Director for South Asia at the British Council, Shahida MacDougall, the Country Director of the British Council Nepal, principals, academic coordinators, school representatives, parents and students participated in the event. Their presence aimed to celebrate academic excellence and acknowledge their  achievements.

Students from educational institutions such as British School, Trinity International College, St Xavier’s College, Nami College, Budhanilkantha School, Malpi Institute and others were awarded for their Best across Four Cambridge International AS Level, Examination Series, High Achievement-Cambridge International AS Level in different categories like Information Technology, Further Mathematics, Literature in English, Environmental Management, Geography, Sociology, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Psychology and more.

Harriet Gardner, the Regional Exam Director for South Asia at the British Council, praised students for their accomplishments in Cambridge education. She highlighted the partnership with Cambridge International Education in providing recognized qualifications not only in Nepal but also internationally. She emphasized the British Council’s dedication to assisting students in realizing their dreams through Cambridge International Exams, IELTS exams or UK qualifications. She reiterated their mission of promoting peace and prosperity worldwide by fostering connections, understanding and trust.

Fenn emphasized on 100 years of friendship between the UK and Nepal. He says “You are now ready for the world” and expects every student to stay connected, help build a brighter future for Nepal and build friendship deeper than before.

Writer Ranju Dahal’s new book, ‘Dohodoho Dolpo,’ was launched on Friday at Shilpee Theater Battisputali. Dahal shares her experiences and reflections from her travels in the Dolpa region in this book. Her first book, ‘Priyasangako Yatra,’ was published in 2075 BS.

‘Dohodoho Dolpo’ is the culmination of her extensive 10-day journey through Nepal’s largest district. She presents Dolpa as an expansive realm for personal growth and education. The book comprises ten travel essays, capturing both the natural splendor and the geographical challenges, scarcity, and remoteness of Dolpa.

The book was collectively launched by critics Rajkumar Baniya and Gyanu Adhikari, Poet Babu Tripathi, Litterateur Bhuwanhari Sigdel, Publisher Keshab Prasad Parajuli, along with the author herself and her husband, Bijaykumar Upadhyay. Published by Bhudipuran Prakashan, the book spans 159 pages and is priced at Rs 290.

Koteshwor Multiple Campus celebrated its 34th anniversary recently. The then Vice-chancellor of Tribhuvan University Prof Shivlal Bhusal inaugurated the event by garlanding the statue of Saraswati.

Addressing the ceremony Bhusal recalled the role of community campuses is important in improving the quality of education and said that the contribution of Koteshwor Multiple Campus in providing quality education is commendable. Recalling the contribution of the community colleges in education he said that there is a need for every campus to emphasize on qualitative education rather than quantitative education.

He said that the Tribhuvan University was ready to offer new programs including BBA in the Quality Assurance and Accreditation (QAA) certified campus. Campus Chief Govinda Bahadur Karki, said that students from all the 77 districts are studying in the campus. “The campus is focused on providing quality education.” He said that the campus has entered a new phase after receiving the QAA certification. The campus will move forward in improving the infrastructure with short-term, medium-term and long-term plans.

Professor Resham Poudel who has taught in the campus for more than 20 years was honored for his contribution. Similarly, professors Bharat Rai and Binod Lingden were honored for completing their PhD degrees.

Similarly, students who had won various sports competitions and students who had acquired highest marks in the final examinations were also awarded during the event. Various students presented cultural performances during the event. 

The Hult Prize at Shanker Dev Campus reached its culmination during an event hosted at the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) venue. This collaborative effort with NTB underscored the symbiotic relationship between academia and the tourism sector in nurturing sustainable ventures.

The finale commenced with a welcoming address by Pooja Sharma, the Campus Director of the Hult Prize, setting the stage for a day filled with insightful discussions and groundbreaking ideas. The Chief Guest, Leela Mani Paudyal, Former Chief Secretary of the Government of Nepal, graced the audience with his perspectives on innovation and sustainable development.

A highlight of the event was the keynote speech by Karna Shakya, a prominent figure in tourism entrepreneurship in Nepal. Addressing the young minds present, he emphasized the significance of perseverance and vision in the entrepreneurial journey.

The panel discussion, titled “Sustainable Venture: Pioneering Change for a Better Tomorrow,” featured Bhawani Rana, Chairperson of Sneha Group and Former President of FNCCI; Mani Raj Lamichhane, Director of NTB; and Rajeev Thapa, Partner/Country Manager, Nepal-CDM Smith Inc. Their dialogue centered around the challenges and opportunities in creating sustainable ventures for a better future.

The core of the event was the pitching session, where the top five finalists, chosen from a competitive pool of 40 teams, presented their innovative ideas to a distinguished panel of judges. This panel comprised Vidushi Rana, Executive Director of Goldstar; Anal Raj Bhattarai, Director of Rastriya Banijya Bank; and Anand Bagaria, Managing Director of NIMBUS. The presentations showcased the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of the students.

The competition concluded with Team Digo emerging as the victors, securing a prize of over Rs 600,000. Following closely, Team Triaikyam claimed the first runner-up position, earning nearly Rs 500,000, and Team SuperSquad secured the second runner-up position, winning more than Rs 400,000 in prizes. The total prize pool exceeded Rs 1.5m, encompassing both cash and in-kind contributions, highlighting the event’s commitment to supporting innovative ventures.