Usha Martin University, Ranchi, organized its Ph.D. Scholars Orientation Programme today at the in the UMU Campus to welcome the newly admitted doctoral scholars across disciplines. The event aimed to familiarize scholars with the university’s research environment, academic expectations, and procedural framework for doctoral studies.

The programme began at 11:00 AM with a welcome address by Prof. Madhulika Kaushik, Vice Chancellor, who highlighted the importance of research in advancing knowledge and contributing to societal development. She encouraged scholars to pursue their research with integrity, curiosity, and a commitment to academic excellence.

Following the inaugural address, the Ph.D. guides and newly admitted scholars were introduced, marking the beginning of their academic journey at UMU. During the programme Prof. Arvind Hans, Dean Faculty, delivered a session on the Introduction to the University and the Role of Research Scholars, emphasising interdisciplinary collaboration and institutional research goals. Dr. Amir Khusru Akhtar, Dean Research, then presented an overview of the Ph.D. Programme Flow and Process, explaining the stages of coursework, proposal development, and thesis evaluation.

Prof. B. N. Sinha, Dean Academics, addressed the Barriers to Effective Research Completion, drawing attention to time management, resource utilization, and ethical challenges in phd research. The programme also included an interactive Q&A session with scholars, enabling open discussion on academic and administrative aspects of the research process.

The event concluded with a message from Prof. Milind, Pro Vice Chancellor, who reiterated the university’s assurance to promoting a vibrant research culture grounded in innovation, inclusivity, and scholarly rigor.

The orientation programme served as a platform for building a strong academic community and aligning scholars with Usha Martin University’s mission of creating meaningful and socially relevant research outcomes.