Nagaland University’s Kohima Campus has launched a new initiative called ‘Campus Talks’ aimed at promoting intellectual exchange and offering students opportunities to learn beyond regular coursework. This monthly programme rotates across university hostels and features experts from various fields discussing contemporary topics with students to broaden their perspectives.
Inaugural Sessions
The first Campus Talks session was held on 30 October 2026 at Shilloi Women’s Hostel. The Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Kohima Campus, Prof N Venuh, inaugurated the event, which was attended by over 130 participants. Prof Venuh spoke on Naga history, political issues, colonialism, contemporary world affairs, rights awareness, and the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), emphasizing the need for human control and caution against dependency on AI.
The second session took place on 13 November 2026 at Pauna Men’s Hostel with Prof Sujata Dash, Dean of the School of Engineering and Technology, as the speaker. She addressed the topic, “AI for Everyone: Transforming Ideas into Innovation and Opportunities for the Future,” highlighting AI’s growing importance, its applications, and the necessity to maintain human judgement over emerging technologies.
Objectives and Vision
Prof Lungsang Zeliang, Dean of Humanities and Education and Academic Advisor to Campus Talks, shared that the university approved this platform after discussions to foster meaningful dialogue among teachers, students, and scholars. The initiative is seen as a way to give back to society, with speakers participating without honorarium, aiming to enlarge student understanding of multidisciplinary issues and encourage critical thinking beyond classroom instruction.
Miller, Convenor of Campus Talks, emphasized the significance of engaging students with eminent professionals to discuss contemporary and social issues, thereby extending academic learning through intellectual exchange and conversations.
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Campus Talks intends to continue as a monthly event rotating through different hostels, attracting experts from within and outside the campus. The sessions encourage interactive participation, enabling students to directly question and engage with speakers, thereby enriching their academic and social understanding.
