Event Details
One-day Research Workshop on “Understanding Ethics on Research”
FROM 11 Sep 2025 TO 11 Sep 2025
Venue : Sikkim Manipal University @
Sikkim Manipal University
Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Liberal Arts
One-day Research Workshop on “Understanding Ethics on Research”
The Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences & Liberal Arts (FHSS&LA), in collaboration with the Student Research Forum (SRF) of Sikkim Manipal University (SMU), successfully organised a one-day research workshop titled “Understanding Ethics on Research” on September 11, 2025.
The event was graced by the presence of distinguished guests including the Hon’ble Pro-Vice Chancellor, Dr. Muralidhar V. Pai, Registrar, SMU, Prof. (Dr.) Karma Sonam Sherpa, Dr. Bidita Khandelwal, Head of General Medicine, Dr. Barkha Devi, Chairperson, SRF, and Dr. Madan Chhetri, Coordinator, FHSS&LA, along with faculty members, research scholars, and students from various constituent units and departments of the university.
The workshop commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Madan Chhetri, who highlighted the importance of fostering a vibrant and ethical research culture among students. The keynote remark was delivered by Dr. Muralidhar V. Pai, Pro-Vice Chancellor, SMU, who spoke passionately about the need for integrity and ethical conduct in academic research, inspiring students to approach their scholarly pursuits with responsibility and sincerity.
A major highlight of the event was the insightful address by Dr. Laydong Simick Lepcha, Assistant Scientific Officer at Vigyan Bhawan, Government of Sikkim. He delivered a compelling talk on the ethical dimensions and responsibilities in academic research. His presentation engaged the audience and encouraged critical reflection on real-world research practices.
The event attracted more than 200 enthusiastic student participants from multiple disciplines, marking it as a significant initiative in SMU’s efforts to promote research awareness and ethical academic engagement. The workshop reinforced SMU’s commitment to academic excellence and to cultivating a generation of researchers who are both innovative and ethically grounded.
