TU vice-chancellor, rector and registrar resigns
Summary
The vice chancellor, rector, and registrar of Tribhuvan University resigned simultaneously to support the government's plan for new provisions that may remove political appointments in university offices.
Key Points
- The vice chancellor, rector, and registrar of Tribhuvan University resigned together before completing their terms.
- They resigned to facilitate the government’s introduction of new university provisions and remove previous political appointments.
- The resignations were voluntary, motivated by ethical values and to avoid conflict with upcoming ordinances.
- Major challenges in Nepal's higher education include politicization, lack of research funding, insufficient government priority, and trade unionism affecting academic quality.
