Statement on HUC General Assembly Emergency Voting and Results
1. Context. The hybrid General Assembly Meeting of the Himalayan University Consortium (HUC), originally scheduled for 16–18 April 2025 in Kathmandu and online, was not held. Following a proposal by […]
The HUC Executive Committee Members Call for Nomination
Background The Himalayan University Consortium (HUC) has been a membership-based, apolitical, international academic network within and outside the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region since 2007. It is committed to safeguarding […]
The HUC General Assembly Officers Call for Nominations
Background The Himalayan University Consortium (HUC) has been operating as membership-based, apolitical, international academic network within and outside the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region since 2007. It is committed to […]
Lumbini to LoManthang Fieldschool 2025
The 2025 Fieldschool, titled Lumbini to Lo Manthang (L2L): Planetary health across the Himalaya caters to a diverse group of undergraduate students from environment, engineering, the humanities and health of Duke University, Duke Kushan, and member universities of the HUC aiming to examine how global change is impacting human health and well-being.
Celebrating the life and legacy of Professor Jyoti Prakash Tamang, 1961—2025
A rare find and a catalyst of growth – this is how colleagues define the life and legacy of Professor Jyoti Prakash Tamang, dedicated researcher and educator. Prof Tamang served […]
Prof. Dr. Attaullah Shah Strengthens Regional Academic Partnerships During China Visit
In a pivotal move to advance regional academic collaboration and cross-border partnerships in higher education, Prof. Dr. Attaullah Shah, Vice Chancellor of Karakoram International University (KIU) and Chairperson of the […]
Bilateral Meeting Between Himalayan University Consortium (HUC) and Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (APAARI)
Meeting Summary Report 1. Introduction and Purpose of the Meeting The bilateral meeting between the HUC and the APAARI was convened to discuss HUC’s transition towards autonomy, governance strategies, partnership […]
Enhancing graduate competencies for Nepal’s hydropower sector
The recent leadership and partnership workshop titled ‘Enhancing graduate competencies and employability for the hydropower sector in Nepal’, marked a pivotal moment in Hydro-Himalaya project (HHP)’s efforts to foster a […]
HUC India Country Chapter Meeting unanimously agree to mobilize resources for collaborations in both physical and social science domains in the India HKH
Since 2009, the Himalayan University Consortium (HUC) has worked intensively with 23 Indian universities across the India Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region. To date, 81 women and 77 men have […]
ICIMOD Mountain Chairs discuss water, energy, and food security in the Eastern Himalayas
Dr Jyoti Prakash Tamang (ICIMOD Mountain Chair 2019–2021, Sikkim University, India) hosted Dr Christopher Scott (ICIMOD Mountain Chair 2020–2022, Penn State University, USA) from 31 October–3 November 2022 at Sikkim University, India.