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Kohima: Nagaland University officially kicked off a new monthly lecture series at its Kohima Campus in Meriema. The project, titled Campus Talks, aims to push students beyond their textbooks. It brings experts into hostels for sessions on local and global issues. The university plans to rotate these meetings between different hostels to ensure broad reach.
The first session hit the Shilloi Women's Hostel on October 30, 2026. Over 130 people attended the launch. Prof. Lungsang Zeliang, the Dean of Humanities and Education and Academic Advisor, said the university approved the program to encourage meaningful exchange. "The vision behind the initiative is a platform for meaningful discussions among teachers, students and scholars," Zeliang noted. She added that speakers will donate their time without pay to help the local community.
Pro Vice-Chancellor Prof. N. Venuh addressed the crowd at the inaugural event. Venuh used his background as a human rights activist to tackle topics like Naga history, colonialism, and global politics. He also warned students about the dangers of relying too much on Artificial Intelligence. He urged the crowd to keep their edge. Students must maintain curiosity about the world.
The second session followed on November 13 at the Pauna Men's Hostel with more than 80 attendees. Miller, the convenor of the series, emphasized that the goal is to pull in experts from various fields to break down social concerns. These sessions include open floor time. Students can directly challenge speakers during the closing interactive periods. The university now intends to make Campus Talks a permanent fixture on campus.
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