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SCE Hosts Joint International Research Conference 2026
SCE Hosts Joint International Research Conference 2026
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Date September 7, 2026
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Samtse College of Education (SCE), Royal University of Bhutan, and the Council for Educational Administration and Management (CEAM), India, in partnership with Vidya Sagar College of Education, Balurghat B.Ed College, and Nakshalbari College of Education, West Bengal, India, hosted the Joint International Research Conference 2026 on 4–5 September 2026 under the theme “Advancing Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in Education: Local and Global Realities.” The two-day conference brought together researchers, academics, educators, and students from Bhutan, India, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh to share research, perspectives, and practices related to gender equality, diversity, equity, and social inclusion in education.
The conference opened at the College Auditorium, Namgay Khangzang, with the lighting of butter lamps, the national anthem, and Zhabten for His Majesty, followed by the formal welcome and conference briefing. Dr. Kinzang Dorji, Conference Coordinator, welcomed the participants, while Dr. Sonam Rinchen, President of SCE, highlighted the importance of research and academic collaboration in responding to contemporary educational challenges.
The Chief Guest, Dr. V. M. Sasikumar, National President of CEAM, India, spoke on educational leadership, inclusive classroom environments, and the role of technology in creating equitable learning spaces. The first keynote address was delivered by Prof. Daisy Bora Talukdar, Dibrugarh University, Assam on “Cultivating an Inclusive Teaching Environment through Gender-Responsive Pedagogy: A Critical Assessment of CBSE Social Science Textbooks.” Her presentation examined how gender-responsive pedagogy and educational materials can challenge existing gender assumptions and promote more inclusive learning environments. She also situated gender equality and social inclusion within international conventions, compared the experiences of India and Bhutan with broader global benchmarks, and highlighted challenges and policy directions for strengthening gender-responsive education.
A panel discussion on “From Policy to Practice: Advancing Gender Equality and Social Inclusion through Leadership, Partnerships, and System Reform” provided an opportunity to examine how policies and principles of inclusion can be translated into practice. Moderated by Dr. Kiran Arora, the panel brought together scholars and practitioners from India and Bhutan, including Prof. Ajay Sareen of Lovely Professional University, Dr. Naresh Kumar Dhiman of Doaba College, Dr. Pratiksha Dixit of Springfields, Moradabad, Mr. Karma Gayphel, and Dr. Dechen Doma of SCE.
The first day also featured a series of online and in-person research presentations. The papers explored a wide range of issues, including diversity, equity and inclusion in Bangladeshi universities; women’s perceptions of gender discrimination; barriers to gender equality and social inclusion in conflict-affected areas of Manipur; education and gender equality in Afghanistan; legal literacy; and the role of institutional policies and frameworks in advancing inclusive education.