KMC Successfully Completes Workshop on Advanced Data Analysis, Research Methods, and AI Ethics

Kathmandu. Kathmandu Model College (KMC) has successfully completed a three-day workshop on 'Advanced Data Analysis, Research Methods and Ethical Use of AI in Academia' with the support of the University Grants Commission (UGC).

The program, held from Baishakh 24 to 26, was attended by 60 professors, researchers, and scholars from more than 15 educational institutions. The main objective of this workshop, organized by the college's Research Management Cell (RMC), was to strengthen research capacity, methodological skills, and academic collaboration in higher education.

In the workshop, 10 expert resource persons conducted 12 intensive sessions on topics such as research design, data analysis, academic writing, and the ethical use of AI. Based on an experimental learning model, the program emphasized 40 percent theoretical and 60 percent practical exercises.

In the inaugural session, Chief Guest Prof. Dr. Mahananda Chalise expressed the view that research should not be limited to publication but should be linked to policy making and social transformation. He emphasized the need for a research-oriented education system, stating that 'academic research must contribute to policy development, innovation, and social transformation.'

In the program chaired by RMC Chief Prof. Dr. Shridhar Gautam, participants gained knowledge on technical subjects such as quantitative survey design, PLS-SEM analysis, qualitative research using Atlas.ti, and preparing manuscripts for high-impact journals. College Head Surendra Subedi stated that KMC is promoting a research culture through institutional partnerships and capacity building. He expressed confidence that research will help in institutional development and addressing real-world challenges.

In the closing ceremony, Prof. Dr. Gopal Poudel discussed the importance of ethical integrity in research and urged participants to maintain originality and critical thinking when using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools. At the end of the workshop, certificates were distributed to the participants, and discussions were held on future inter-institutional collaborations and joint research initiatives.

Participants Vishal Shrestha and Oshin Gurung commented that the practical sessions of the workshop helped them apply theoretical knowledge and boost their confidence.