Lumami, December 12 (MExN): The Nagaland University Teachers Association – Lumami (NUTA (L)) in its effort to create an academic platform for faculty members of the university has launched its first ever bi-annual newsletter ‘Sententia’ and the NUTA (L) official blog ‘Communiqué'. They were launched by Prof. N.S. Jamir, Vice Chancellor (Acting) of Nagaland University on December 12 at the Computer Centre, NU, Lumami.
The Vice Chancellor appreciated the effort of the leaders of NUTA (L) for initiating a very important step for strengthening the University through new ideas and most needed platforms such as the newsletter and blog, according to a press release. He opined that it was a sign of maturity of the University, and a positive platform for bringing together the University community.
The NUTA (L) president, Dr Lanusashi Longkumer highlighted the objectives of NUTA (L) newsletter and the blog, which he said have been launched to create an academic platform for discourses besides serving as an information mode for faculty members. New and innovative ideas, creative writings and vital information can be presented at a glance, he said, adding such initiatives aim to bring an alternative approach to cater to individual talents and also to strengthen institutional bonds within and outside.
Dr Shivajyoti Das Baruah and Dr Neizo Puro, the Convenors of NUTA (L) blog and newsletter respectively gave a brief overview on the two media platforms.
The function was attended by the faculty members, officials, Research Scholars and students of the University. The function ended with a note of thanks by Dr. Athungo Ovung, general secretary of NUTA (L).
