FIVE-DAY INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP
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DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND GEOINFORMATICS

INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL (IQAC)

THE ASSAM ROYAL GLOBAL UNIVERSITY

LAVENDER LITERARY CLUB, INDIA

MALAYSIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS & HUMAN RESOURCE ASSOCIATION (MIRHA), MALAYSIA

The Assam Royal Global University (RGU), one of the premium universities in India, has continuously acted as a leadership platform that aligns interests of industries, entrepreneurs, and the youth since its establishment in 2017.

Aimed at creating and sustaining an environment wherein employment and entrepreneurship can flourish with collaborative efforts amongst an extensive network of influential corporates, individual members, and academic institutes, Royal Global University has been able to provide necessary resources, knowledge, and support to create effective employment and entrepreneurship opportunities.

The Department of Geography & Geoinformatics at The Assam Royal Global University located in Guwahati is renowned for its comprehensive integration of physical and human geography, providing a diverse curriculum for undergraduate and postgraduate students. The Department runs various programmes such B.A/B.Sc Geography, M.A/M.Sc Geography, M.Sc Geoinformatics and PhD programmes. The courses include geomorphology, climatology, biogeography, urban geography, regional planning, and Remote Sensing and GIS. The syllabus includes field-based learning and visit to institutions of prominence for exposure visits to the students of the department. Moreover, the Department of Geography frequently organizes outreach programs for the students to embed community involvement strategies into geographical pursuits and to nurture ethical values and empathy among students. The faculties of the department are specialized to guide students through inter-disciplinary courses and a balanced education that emphasizes fieldbased learning and the use of advanced GIS and remote sensing technologies. Key focus areas such as Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Tourism Geography, Agricultural Geography and Migration Studies enable the department to understand the pressing issues of man-environment relationship and sustainability. Graduates and post graduates are well equipped with critical thinking, spatial analysis through GIS and Remote sensing, field based empirical research making them well-suited for careers in urban and regional planning, environmental management, transportation planning, public policy and geospatial technology with str academic studies, including PhDs.

The general purpose of Malaysian Industrial Relation & Human Resource Association (MIRHA) is to promote the study of labour, human resource, industrial and employment relations in Malaysia. The aim of the MIRRA is of purely scientific character, without regard to political, philosophical or religious considerations.

The International Workshop on "Developing Emotional Intelligence, Academic Research and Teaching" aims to provide a comprehensive platform for enhancing key competencies essential for success in contemporary higher education. The workshop focuses on integrating emotional intelligence, research capability, and effective teaching practices to support the academic and professional development of participants. In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, educators, researchers, and students must develop not only strong subject knowledge but also emotional awareness, interpersonal skills, and research proficiency. Emotional intelligence plays a crucial role in improving communication, leadership, stress management, collaboration, and the creation of positive and inclusive learning environments within educational institutions. The workshop will therefore explore how emotional intelligence can contribute to effective teaching, student engagement, and overall academic productivity. Alongside this, the programme will introduce participants to fundamental aspects of academic Research including identifying research problems, Conducting literature reviews, selecting appropriate research methodologies, maintaining research ethics improving academic writing, analyzing data and understanding strategies for publishing in reputed journals. The workshop will also highlight innovative and learnercentred teaching approaches that enhance classroom engagement and improve learning outcomes through interactive pedagogy, technology-supported instruction, inclusive teaching strategies, and effective assessment practices. Designed for senior college students, research scholars, teachers, and academic staff, the workshop will create opportunities for knowledge sharing, interdisciplinary dialogue, and collaborative learning. Overall, the programme seeks to foster excellence and innovation in education by equipping participants with practical skills and contemporary perspectives that can strengthen emotional intelligence, research competence, and effective classroom teaching within modem educational programmes.

1.To introduce the concept and importance of emotional intelligence in education.

2.To strengthen interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.

3.To provide an overview of key stages of academic research.

4.To develop skills in academic writing and research publication.

5.To promote innovative and technology-supported teaching practices.

1.Develop understanding of emotional intelligence and its role in academic and professional settings.

2.Enhance communication, leadership, collaboration, and stress management skills.

3.Gain basic knowledge of research design, literature review, and research ethics.

4.Improve academic writing, data analysis, and publication skills.

5.Learn innovative and learner-centred teaching methods for effective classroom engagement.

1.Senior college students

2.Research scholars

3.College and University teachers

4.Academic staff and early-career researchers

Participants who attend all sessions of the workshop will be awarded a Certificate of Participation.

Patrons

Prof. Alak Kumar Buragohain, Vice Chancellor, The Assam Royal Global University

Prof. Diganta Munshi, Registrar Administration & Director IQAC, The Assam Royal Global University

Prof. D.N. Singh, Registrar Academics, The Assam Royal Global University

Prof. Nandana Dutta, Dean Academics, The Assam Royal Global University

Prof. Debendra Kumar Nayak, Dean, Royal School of Environmental & Earth Sciences, The Assam Royal Global University

Prof. George A.P., Dean, Royal School of Business and Royal School of Commerce, The Assam Royal Global University

Convenor

Dr. Annesha Borah, Assistant Professor & Head/Coordinator, Department of Geography and Geoinformatics, The Assam Royal Global University

Organising Secretaries

Dr. Pritha Roychowdhury, Assistant Professor, Department of Geography and Geoinformatics, The Assam Royal Global University

Dr. Arghadeep Bose, Assistant Professor, Department of Geography and Geoinformatics, The Assam Royal Global University

Technical Coordinator

Dr. Md. Hibjur Rahaman, Assistant Professor, Department of Geography and Geoinformatics, The Assam Royal Global University

Session Facilitators

Dr. Tushar Sarkar, Assistant Professor, Department of Geography and Geoinformatics, The Assam Royal Global University

Dr. Trishna Changkakati, Assistant Professor, Department of Geography and Geoinformatics, The Assam Royal Global University

Dr. Parimita Saikia, Assistant Professor, Department of Geography and Geoinformatics, The Assam Royal Global University

Dr. Palme Borthakur, Assistant Professor, Department of Geography and Geoinformatics, The Assam Royal Global University

Dr. Shobhit Pipil, Assistant Professor, Department of Geography and Geoinformatics, The Assam Royal Global University

1. Dr. C.I Rajesh, Chief Advisor Lavender Literary Club, India

2. Prof. Madya Dr. Dzulkifli bin Mukhtar, Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Business, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan

3. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nadarajan Thambu, Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia

4. Dr. Jayaraj Vijaya Kumaran, Faculty of Earth Science, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia

5. Dr. Aryana Satrya, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Economics, University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia

6. Dr. Franklin Thambi Jose, Senior Lecturer, Sultan Idris Education University Malaysia Dr. Mariah Bt. Kamaruddin, Head of Department, Department of Educational Studies, Institute of Teacher Education, Ipoh Campus, Malaysia

7. Dr. Sriraj Durailimgam, Lecturer, Institute of Teacher Education, Ipoh Campus, Malaysia

8. Dr. Shubhra Jamwal, Assistant Professor of English, Government College of Education, Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir, India

9. Mr. Kanaisan Kanapathy, Senior Lecturer, Institute of Teacher Education, Ipoh Campus, Malaysia

10. Dr. S. Veeramani, Assistant Professor and Head, Department of English, Government Arts and Science College, Lalgudi, Trichy, Tamilnadu, India

11. Dr. S. Vijayakumar, Associate Professor of English, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed University), Chennai, India

12. Dr. Aloysius Albert, Assistant Professor of English and Dean of Students, St. Xavier's College Palayamkottai, Tamil Nadu, India

13. Dr. Narasimha Murthy SV, Professor of English, School of Advance Studies, S- VASA University, Bangalore, India

14. Dr. Jehoson Jiresh, Assistant Professor, Department of English and Cultural Studies, Christ Deemed to be University, Bengaluru, India

15. Dr. B. Seetharamulu, Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, IFHE, Hyderabad, India