Categories: EventsLatest News

Utkal University signs MoU with Capital Hospital

Share this story

Dignitaries during the MoU signing ceremony in Bhubaneswar.

Bhubaneswar: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Department of Psychology, Utkal University and Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) and Capital Hospital, Bhubaneswar was signed on Thursday in the presence of vice-chancellor, Utkal University Prof Sabita Acharya and Prof Nibedita Pani, director, PGIMER and Capital Hospital.

The collaboration will facilitate inter-institutional learning and research. The collaborative research would be undertaken where there are possibilities in inter-disciplinary research.

Provision of short-term learning experience and exposure in the areas of psychiatry, public health and other relevant inter-disciplinary areas such as positive psychology, mental health, stress management, and psychological counselling through workshops would mutually benefit the stakeholders concerned.

Moreover, cooperation in internship opportunities for students of Department of Psychology would also be included.

Prof Sabita Acharya said such collaboration would facilitate a holistic approach to health promotion in the state.

“Today it is imperative to integrate both physical and mental health in addressing any disease or disorder,’ she said. Prof Nibedita Pani, director, PGIMER and Capital Hospital, Bhubaneswar hailed this event as coming together of two of the leading institutions prioritising public health and mental health in Odisha.

Dr Avaya Kumar Nayak, registrar said that the collaboration will be mutually beneficial and all cooperation would be extended by the University.

Prof Bhaswati Patnaik, head of the Department of Psychology, Utkal University said that she was optimistic that such an agreement would boost quality inter-disciplinary research in the coming days as the hospital is expanding with new PG departments. Dr LD Sahoo, additional director, PGIMER & CHB, Prof Sujata Misra, medical superintendent, PGIMER & CHB, Prof Nigamananda Das, director CDC & IQAC, Utkal University and faculty members of Department of Psychology were also present on the occasion.


Share this story
CityBuzz Click Staff

Share
Published by
CityBuzz Click Staff

Recent Posts

Kalahandi Cup: Manav, Govinda, Kartik slam centuries

Govinda Poddar of Rest of Odisha-B scored 135 off 105 balls. (Photo credit: OCA) Cuttack:…

5 months ago

Subhrakanta shines in BBSR-A win in U-19 inter-district tournament

BBSR-A's Subhrakanta Parida returned figures of five for eight. (Photo credit: OCA) Cuttack: Subhrakanta Parida…

5 months ago

AMNS India promotes tobacco awareness in Odisha villages

Tobacco awareness sessions organised by AMNS India in villages of Odisha. Bhubaneswar: In a significant…

5 months ago

Biswanath Rath showcases Kotpad handloom, unveils poster for Habaspuri documentary at Cannes 2024

Filmmaker Biswanath Rath at this year's Cannes Film Festival. Cannes/Bhubaneswar: Filmmaker Biswanath Rath has made…

5 months ago

Urbanisation drives significant night-time temperature rise in Indian cities, study finds

Representational Image. (Image by Christop from Pixabay A recent study conducted by the Indian Institute…

5 months ago

Chandigarh records hottest May in over a decade

Representational Image. (Image by Rosy / Bad Homburg / Germany from Pixabay) Chandigarh experienced its…

5 months ago