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International Office,Utkal University

Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar,Odisha

Utkal University Celebrates 74th Independence Day

Vice Chancellor delivering his speech in GID Symposium at P.G Council Hall

Building Intercultrural Competency:Perspectives From India and Italy

Talk given by Mr. Francisco Marmolego

Meeting with World Bank Expert

Prof. Soumendra Mohan Patnaik,VC, Utkal University with Mr. Francisco Marmolego, World Bank

Discussion in the workshop on Internationalization at Utkal University

Update News:

Two Days NATIONAL SEMINAR on " NEW EDUCATION POLICY 2020 AND INTERNATIONALIZATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN INDIA: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES " , Organized by International Office , Utkal University on 25th and 26th March 2021|| workshop on Vulnerability of Women During Pandemic: Towardsa Gender Sensitive Public Policy 19 Aug (11.30 AM-01:30 PM).|| International Yoga Day on 21st June 2020..|| Brief Annual Report-2019/20 .|| COVID-19 Advice by Vice Chancellor.|| International Office organizing Platinum Jubilee Distinguished Lectures at PG Council Hall, Utkal University on 15th and 16th Feb, 2020.|| International Office organizing Platinum Jubilee Distinguished Lectures at PG Council Hall, Utkal University on 15th and 16th Feb, 2020.|| Foundation course in German and Italian language (FCGIL-2019)|| International Conference on Science, Society and Politics in South Asia|| International Conference on Interrogating the Trends of Rural Development and Social Transformation in South Asia

Vice Chancellor’s desk

VC,International Office Utkal University

Prof. Sabita Archarya
Director, International Office &
Vice Chancellor,Utkal University

Brief Profile:

Prof. S. M Patnaik teaches anthropology at University of Delhi (since 1989) and currently vice chancellor of Utkal University, Odisha. His return to Odisha after 36 years has brought out transformative changes in Utkal University as most of you must be aware of. He has been a Full bright Nehru visiting fellow at the University of Virginia (2011-12 ) and also a visiting Professor at university of California, Berkeley (2013). He has been Advisor to Government of Nagaland on sustainable tourism development policy and have been a co-founder of Anthropology without Borders, an academic body committed to inter disciplinary research in four countries India, South Africa, Brazil and United States. He has done field work in Nepal , Sri Lanka, eastern and central India and Nagaland of north east of India. Many international publications to his credit, Prof Patnaik has authored 4 books and 40 research papers. His area of interest includes Anthropology of Development ,Globalization and Indigenous communities , Ethnographic Methods , Public Policy and anthropology of tourism. Currently he is President of Indian Anthropological Association , and Vice President of IUAES ( International Union of Anthropological Sciences ) and Chair of its scientific Commission on " Anthropology, Public Policy and Development Practice ".

Message:

The International Office with its vision to internationalize Higher Education in Odisha realizes that the need of the hour is to increase the employability and strive for greater recognition of local scholarship by ensuring global visibility of Utkal University. It is, therefor e, very essential that the scholars opt for a program, which meets their aptitude, capacity and capability. I invite the prospective scholars from India and abroad to become a part of our vibrant culture and become a professional partner in laying a sound foundation for a better world and the nation as a whole.

Co-ordinator's desk

Prof. Asima Ranjan Parhi
Co-ordinator,International Office
Utkal University

Message:

We pledge to build and maintain academic and operational excellence, strong research activities and creative capabilities of highest order. We not only look for continuous faculty development through a state of art knowledge delivery system; but also enlighten and empower our students for successful career and for responsive citizenship with engagement with societal needs of the humankind.

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