Department of Biotechnology, School of Engineering and Technology, Nagaland University, Kohima Campus, welcomed a group of 17 BSc Zoology students from the 3rd and 7th semesters of Mount Everest College (Autonomous), Senapati, Manipur, accompanied by their faculty members, Dr Hoidina Lucy and Lungshila for an academic visit to the department on November 10.
During the visit, the students were introduced to various research facilities and laboratory instruments available in the Department of Biotechnology. Demonstrations of different experimental procedures, molecular biology techniques, and mammalian cell culture methodologies were conducted by the department’s undergraduate students and PhD scholars.
The demonstrations offered the visiting students valuable insights into the practical aspects of biotechnology and its applications in modern biological research.
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Prof Pranav Kumar Prabhakar, Professor and Head, Department of Biotechnology, warmly welcomed the visiting students and faculty members. He provided an overview of Nagaland University and the Department of Biotechnology, highlighting its academic programmes, research infrastructure, major research thrust areas, and ongoing academic and research activities.
He also emphasised the importance of practical learning, interdisciplinary research, and exposure to advanced scientific techniques in strengthening students’ academic and research capabilities.
The visit also featured interactions with other faculty members of the department, providing opportunities for academic exchange, discussion, and awareness about emerging areas of biotechnology research and higher education opportunities. The academic visit served as a meaningful platform for knowledge sharing, experiential learning, and inter-institutional academic interaction.
It also highlighted the Department of Biotechnology’s commitment to promoting scientific awareness, practical education, and collaborative academic engagement among students from different institutions.
