2nd Annual Research Scholars Meet 2022 concludes
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 04 2022:
The 3-day 2nd Annual Research Scholars Meet 2022 organised by Manipur University Research Club on the theme of "Culture and it s representation in research with Aribam Syam Sharma", culminated at the conference hall of MIMS on Tuesday.
The closing function was attended by Manipur University VC Prof N Lokendra; registrar Prof W Chandbabu; School of Humanities dean Prof Nahakpam Aruna; renowned Manipuri him maker Padmashree Aribam Syam Sharma and research scholars of the varsity.
Speaking on the occasion, Syam Sharma appreciated MU for organising an academic discussion on his films to mark the completion of 50 years of Manipuri films.
He said that most of his films are based on the art, culture and tradition of Manipur and suggested setting up a him club in the varsity to discuss, hold academic sessions and research to allow young scholars to learn more about Manipuri films.
In his speech, Prof N Lokendra said that the research scholars and students of MU could learn more about Manipuri art, culture and tradition from Aribam Syam Sharma's hlms.
He then said that the EMRC in MU could be renovated into a proper film study club, while revealing that the University is planning to set up a centre for Cinema & Performing Studies or a School of Fine and Performing Arts.