Former KU VC Dr Sharma passes away
Summary
Prof. Dr. Suresh Raj Sharma, founding Vice-Chancellor of Kathmandu University, has died at the age of 86 while undergoing treatment in Kathmandu. He is remembered for shaping the university’s academic foundations and promoting technical, vocational and research-based education in Nepal.
Key Points
- Prof. Dr. Suresh Raj Sharma, the founding Vice-Chancellor of Kathmandu University, passed away on Wednesday at HAMS Hospital in Kathmandu.
- He was 86 and had a PhD in Chemistry.
- Sharma played a key role in building Kathmandu University’s academic and institutional foundations.
- He was a strong advocate for educational quality, research and vocational education in Nepal.
