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Time of India

Chai, Chatters & Chapters: Gauhati University's new podcast to spotlight research & culture

Guwahati: Gauhati University (GU) has launched its official podcast series titled 'Chai, Chatters & Chapters', aimed to celebrate the institution's academic milestones, cultural vibrancy, and research contributions. The inaugural episode, featuring vice-chancellor (VC) Nani Gopal Mahanta, premiered on Wednesday at 7pm on the university's official Facebook and YouTube channels. Speaking in the first episode, Mahanta said, "This podcast is a unique opportunity to share GU's rich legacy with a global audience. It will encourage meaningful conversations around academic pursuits, cultural traditions, and the vibrant spirit of our students and faculty." "I am delighted to join the first episode and invite our our community to engage with these stories that define who we are," he added. Highlighting the university's research accomplishments, Mahanta said 65 professors and scholars from GU have published papers in leading global journals. He also announced that from the upcoming academic session, students engaged in NCC, NSS, extracurriculars, or skill enhancement programmes will be eligible for two additional credit points. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Looking ahead, Mahanta said, "The GU is planning to launch a certificate course in fisheries to train people in ornamental fish production — a step aimed at enabling students to launch their own startups. The university also intends to establish soft skills clubs to bolster student competencies beyond academics." Envisioned as a platform to transcend traditional academic boundaries, 'Chai, Chatters & Chapters' will spotlight interdisciplinary research, from breakthroughs in nuclear physics to innovations in the humanities, while documenting the experiences of GU community. The podcast aims to become a repository of knowledge by encouraging conversations on academic discourse covering subjects from sociology to science and psychology to internships, becoming an invaluable resource for the global academic community," a GU official said.