Academics plan a university of excellence but keeping politics at bay is a challenge
Kathmandu Post
Kathmandu, July 7 -- There are around a dozen universities in the country.
Half of them-Lumbini Buddhist, Far-Western, Mid-western, Agriculture and Forestry, Nepal Open and Rajarshi Janak-came into operation after the country adopted a new political system following the 2006 movement. At the time of their establishment, each of them promised academic excellence as all the country's existing universities have largely failed in imparting quality education.
However, they too have failed in their stated missions.
Now a group of academicians and leading members of the civil society have conceptualised a multidisciplinary university that can be a centre of excellence.