Aligarh, August 5: A ten-day Research Methodology Course in Social Sciences, sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi, commenced at the Department of Geography, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) on Wednesday. The programme is designed to strengthen the research capabilities of young scholars and postdoctoral fellows through intensive training in contemporary research methods, advanced analytical techniques, and modern digital tools.
The inaugural session was attended by Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof. Mohd. Mohsin Khan as the Chief Guest, while Prof. Parveen Farooquie, Principal of Women's Polytechnic, AMU, was the Guest of Honour. Senior Professor Prof. Syed Naushad Ahmad and Officiating Chairperson of the Department of Geography, Prof. Rashid Aziz Faridi, were also present. The programme has brought together 37 participants from universities and institutions across Jammu & Kashmir, Mizoram, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, West Bengal, and Delhi.
Delivering the inaugural address, Prof. Mohd. Mohsin Khan highlighted the growing importance of interdisciplinary research and emphasized the crucial role of primary data in social science research. He also spoke about AMU's multidisciplinary academic environment, which encourages collaborative research across disciplines.
Welcoming the participants, Course Director Prof. Arshad Amin highlighted the department's rich academic legacy and expressed confidence that the programme would equip participants with both theoretical knowledge and practical research skills essential for high-quality research.
Prof. Rashid Aziz Faridi and Prof. Syed Naushad Ahmad welcomed the participants and spoke about the department's longstanding contribution to geographical research. Prof. Parveen Farooquie emphasized the importance of identifying research talent at an early stage and integrating content with pedagogy to promote meaningful research. She also stressed the significance of research ethics, scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and effective time management in producing quality research.
Co-Course Director Dr. Saleha Jamal outlined the structure of the programme, which includes sessions on research design, data collection, data analysis, publication ethics, and contemporary research methodologies. She also highlighted the practical training components, including hands-on sessions in Remote Sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), aimed at enhancing participants' research competence.
The inaugural session concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Ahmad Mujtaba Siddiqui, who also conducted the proceedings of the programme.
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