The Research Cell at Sankrail Anil Biswas Smriti Mahavidyalaya plays a pivotal role in fostering a culture of academic inquiry and scholarly excellence among faculty members and students. Although the college is situated in a geographically and socio-economically marginalized area, it has made significant strides toward promoting research and academic collaboration.
Objectives:
- To promote a research-oriented mindset among faculty and students.
- To encourage participation in national and international seminars, conferences, and workshops.
- To facilitate research publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- To coordinate with departments for undertaking minor and major research projects.
Key Initiatives:
- Faculty members are actively involved in research, with ongoing participation in Faculty Development Programs (FDP), Orientation Courses, and Refresher Courses.
- Departments such as English and Bengali have signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with neighboring institutions like Bhatter College, Dantan to enhance academic and research collaboration.
- Regular student seminars, field studies, project work, and inter-departmental academic activities are organized to encourage research-based learning.
Support Provided:
- Access to e-learning platforms and resources through the central library.
- Guidance for presenting research papers and publishing articles.
- Assistance in applying for research grants and academic funding.
Future Goals:
- To establish interdisciplinary research centers in collaboration with Vidyasagar University and other academic bodies.
- To initiate student-led research projects with mentorship from faculty.
- To publish an annual college research journal highlighting faculty and student contributions.