Weeklong workshop on tech-driven research concludes at KU

Srinagar, Jul 04: The Department of Economics, University of Kashmir (KU), successfully concluded a week-long national workshop on “Tech-Enhanced Research: From Data Collection to Publication” at the main campus, to promote innovation and digital proficiency in academic research. The workshop, held from June 24 to July 01, aimed to equip scholars with advanced tools and methodologies in data handling, automation, visualisation, and ethical research practices, the KU said in a statement issued here.The workshop featured over 35 hours of hands-on sessions delivered by expert resource persons from reputed institutions such as University of Delhi, Aligarh Muslim University, O.P. Jindal Global University, CRRID Chandigarh. Topics included AI-driven research platforms, bibliometric tools like VOSviewer, reproducible research frameworks in R, digital data collection via KoboToolbox, and academic writing with LaTeX.Speaking at the valedictory session, Dean Academic Affairs KU, Prof Shariefuddin Pirzada, said, “Workshops like these reflect the University’s resolve to integrate technology into research training and prepare our scholars for the digital academic environment.”Dean Research KU, Prof Mohammad Sultan Bhat, at the inaugural session, appreciated the department’s continued focus on quality research training and remarked that such initiatives are vital for creating globally competitive scholars.Registrar KU, Prof Naseer Iqbal, praised the practical structure of the workshop and its relevance in today’s academic world at the inaugural session.Earlier, in her welcome address, Prof Effat Yasmin, Head, Department of Economics, KU and workshop convenor, reiterated the department’s commitment to promote a tech-savvy, interdisciplinary, and ethically grounded research culture at the University.The workshop received active participation from scholars and faculty members across disciplines, who expressed appreciation for its practice-oriented approach.The workshop was coordinated by Dr Javaid Iqbal Khan and Dr Sajad Ahmad Bhat, faculty at the Department of Economics, KU. A formal vote of thanks was proposed by Dr E. Mariam, faculty at the Department of Economics, KU.