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Research Policies and Guidelines

Introduction

Rapid growth in scientific discovery is essential for economic and societal development. Apart from transmission of knowledge, conduct of research activities are central functions of Sushant University which is also evident from its mission -:

 

• Transform lives and communities through education and research
• Achieve excellence through participatory governance and focus on quality research and innovation
• Attract talent through international partnerships and collaborations to achieve highest standards
• Facilitate learning through student centric and empathetic approach
• Develop thought leadership with industry integration

Overview

The senate of academic council of Sushant University hereby affirms the following principles concerning research:

1. Faculty members, PhD Scholars, JRFs, SRFs will be free to select the area of their research. They have freedom to construct their research findings, and conclusions. However, should make these available for discussion/scrutiny as and when required by the university.
2. Profession ethics related to research should be followed. Before conducting any study involving human subjects, approval from respective School Doctoral Committee should be taken.
3. SU is committed to provide support in terms of facilities funds etc (wherever possible due to limited resources) to create conducive environment for research.

 

About the Ph.D. Programme:

Sushant University offers doctoral research programme leading to the award of Ph.D. degree and aims at developing individuals into distinguished researchers in the field of architecture, design, engineering, management, computer sciences, law and applied sciences. Respective schools of the university offer Ph.D. programmes with a strong focus on promoting inter-disciplinary research in these areas.

The duration for the Part time and Full time Ph. D. programme is 3 years. The maximum duration (from the date of registration) of Ph. D. programme will not exceed 6 years. Thereafter, the registration stand cancelled automatically, unless, for valid reasons, the Vice-Chancellor grants an extension of usually not more than six months.

Soft Skill Programs

Employers consistently rank soft skills as the most important criterion when considering candidates for employment. Yet lack of soft skills has been cited as the most critical issue to be addressed for students across all disciplines. Soft skills are those personal attributes that enhance individual interactions, job performance and career prospects.

In an endeavour to remove the skills gaps and with the objective of creating market-ready professionals, Sushant University has embedded soft skills training within the academic curriculum, assigning it weekly classes, mandatory credits and compulsory evaluation for all the Schools across the campus, so as to prepare and empower the students for the professional field and personal life.

Going above and beyond, Sushant University has established a Centre for soft skills in January 2021 as the striking need of soft skills came to the fore more than ever before. The pandemic has challenged our resilience, our strength as humans and our ability to respond. To adapt well and respond swiftly, to enhance skills which are determinants of success today, Centre for soft skills designs and delivers training programs in the most enriching style with effective learning solutions.

In this competitive, uncertain and fast-moving business world, training in soft skills gives the cutting edge to excel and flourish. The key differentiator is not what work you do, but how you work. Strong soft skills ensure a productive, collaborative and healthy work environment.

Centre for soft skills comprises a team of ace professionals and experts who use experiential methodology, tools, techniques that ensure complete transfer of learning. The pedagogy adopted is a unique blend of classroom teaching along with interactive and engaging activities. This training module of Soft Skills has been devised after extensive research, industry feedback and professional experience of the Soft Skills team in a way that makes the learners achieve quick progress.

The students embark on a journey to know themselves better and enhance their confidence to face the professional challenges ahead.

The key focus areas of the trainings include:

• Interpersonal skills
• Goal Setting and Time Management
• Personal grooming and professional Etiquettes
• Communication and Presentation skills
• Team Building
• Adaptability
• Overall personality development