CESAR

15/06/2026

How are women really doing in STEM across Gandaki Province? Our new study takes a hard look.
Using data from 20 institutions (675 faculty members, 8,348 enrolment records over five years) and faculty interviews, we found that more women are enrolling than ever, but participation remains uneven, strong in nursing and agriculture, and far behind in engineering and forestry. And enrolling is only half the battle: women still face financial hurdles, gender stereotypes, workplace bias, and the juggle of work and home.
Access alone isn't enough. We need real support that helps women stay and thrive in STEM, not just get in.
Read the full paper: https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/jafu/article/view/95423

15/06/2026

🎉 Workshop Successfully Completed | June 13–14, 2026

CESAR successfully concluded the Workshop on Ethical Use of AI in Scientific Writing, bringing together enthusiastic researchers, students, and professionals for two days of interactive learning and hands-on practice.

A heartfelt thank you to all participants for their active engagement and to our dedicated trainers for sharing their expertise and inspiring responsible, ethical, and effective use of AI in research and scientific writing.

Together, we are building a stronger research community driven by integrity, innovation, and collaboration.

📜 Certificates of Participation have been shared with all attendees.

12/06/2026

Thank You for Joining Himalayan Dialogue – Episode 7!

We extend our sincere gratitude to Prof. Dr. Denise Margaret Matias for an inspiring session on Social-Ecological Systems.

The discussion offered valuable insights into the interconnectedness of people, nature, biodiversity, and climate resilience, highlighting the importance of collaborative approaches for a sustainable future.

🙏 Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to another engaging edition of the Himalayan Dialogue series. We look forward to welcoming you to our next conversation.

10/06/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Dr. Dhaka Ram Bhandari!

CESAR extends its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Dhaka Ram Bhandari, Executive Director of CESAR, on his appointment as Registrar of Gandaki University.

We wish him every success in this prestigious role and are confident that his leadership, vision, and dedication will contribute significantly to the advancement of higher education, research, and innovation in Nepal.

Best wishes for a successful tenure!

10/06/2026

Seats are filling up quickly! Register to save your seat today! https://www.cesar.org.np/cesar-scientific-writing-workshop

09/06/2026

🌿 Himalayan Dialogue – Episode 7

Join us for an insightful discussion on Social-Ecological Systems and their role in building sustainable and resilient communities.

🎙 Speaker: Prof. Dr. Denise Margaret Matias
🌍 UNESCO-TWAS Visiting Expert
🏛️ Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development

Prof. Matias is an internationally recognized sustainability scientist whose work focuses on social-ecological systems, biodiversity conservation, indigenous knowledge, climate adaptation, and ecosystem-based transformation. She currently leads research and teaching on UNESCO Biosphere Reserves and sustainable development in Germany.

📅 12 June 2026
🕠 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM (NPT)
📍 Online

🔗 Register: www.cesar.org.np
📲 Or scan the QR code on the poster.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn how ecological systems and human societies are interconnected, and what this means for sustainability in the Himalayas and beyond.

08/06/2026

Our researcher, Dr. Shiva Devkota, is especially busy during the mushroom season. We work closely with a range of stakeholders and partners.

03/06/2026

Seats are filling up quickly! Register to save your seat today! https://www.cesar.org.np/cesar-scientific-writing-workshop

📢 CALL FOR PARTICIPATION
2-Day Workshop on Ethical Use of AI in Scientific Writing

Join us for an interactive workshop organized by CESAR exploring the responsible and practical use of Artificial Intelligence in research and academic publishing.

Register here: https://www.cesar.org.np/cesar-scientific-writing-workshop

🎯 Workshop Objectives:
- AI in scientific writing: scope, limits, ethics, authorship & disclosure
- AI-assisted literature review
- AI for data analysis and interpretation
- AI for scientific visualization and infographics
- AI for manuscript drafting, abstract writing & language refinement
- Research integrity: plagiarism, hallucinations & citation verification

👩‍🔬 Ideal for:
Researchers • Faculty • Graduate Students • Scientific Writers

📍 Organized by CESAR
📅 Date: June 13-14, 2026 (Jestha 30-31, 2083)
🕥 Times: 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
💻 Hands-on sessions with practical AI tools

Be part of the future of responsible AI-assisted research.