Southasia Institute for History and Philosophy announces Call for Applications for
‘A Course on New Humanities’
The application submission deadline has been extended.
New deadline: 28 May 2025
Date: 2 June–7 July 2025 (Mon–Fri)
Time: 6:30 AM–8:45 AM
Location: YalaMaya Kendra, Patan Dhoka, Lalitpur, Nepal
Revised Dates:
- Interview & Result: 29 May 2025
- Orientation: 30 May 2025
- Course Starts: 2 June 2025
- Course Ends: 7 July 2025
For more information/consultation:
info@sihp.edu.np
+977 9763683887 (WhatsApp)
About the Course
This course is an introduction to SiHP’s New Humanities Programme. It has been designed for enabling the participants to comprehend select contemporary topics as informed by historical and philosophical insights.
The programme on the humanities is new in the sense that it seeks to explore unconventional methods, subjects and disciplines while consolidating its core emancipatory ambitions.
In this edition, the course offers five modules on Society, Technology and Environment that are most relevant to Southasian populations and communities.
It is open to all Southasians and everyone else willing to understand the diverse subcontinent through historical sources and philosophical lineages but going beyond conventional dogmas and frameworks.
There will be five modules:
- Nature and Language
- Human and Machine Reasoning
- Economics and Its Alternatives
- Knowledge Transfer Models
- History, Theory and Philosophy
The course structure consists of 25 two-hour-long sessions. Pedagogically, each session will have texts, examples and cases for a mature discussion on complex ideas and experiences.
For the course, the term Southasia is broadly understood as a bio-geo-demographical region marked about the Hindukush and the Himalayas in the north and bounded by the Indian Ocean in the south. The term covers not only communities and populations within this wide area, but also animals, plants and the rest of the environment that makes it one of the most diverse, complex and crucial regions in the world.
The course –
- Will be informative to those keen on the disciplines of history and philosophy but had no occasion or opportunity in the past to pursue theoretical and practical aspects in any formal setting;
- Will prepare those interested to enrol into SiHP-KU’s MA (history and philosophy) programme in 2025;
- Will be useful for all undergraduates seeking admissions in graduate courses in Southasian history or philosophy anywhere in the world;
- Will enable professionals in any field to augment their expertise with historical and philosophical skills;
- Will open new vistas of understanding for individuals willing to restart their education after a gap.
Application Guidelines:
WHO CAN APPLY?
- Individuals with an interest in history and philosophy who have not previously engaged in formal academic study of these disciplines.
- Prospective students intending to apply for the MA (History and Philosophy) programme at SiHP-KU in 2025.
- Undergraduates aspiring to pursue postgraduate education in Southasian history or philosophy anywhere in the world.
- Professionals seeking to deepen their expertise through historical and philosophical frameworks.
- Individuals ready to reignite their educational journey after a hiatus.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Candidates with a score of at least 50% in aggregate or CGPA 2.0 out of 4.0 grading system (or equivalent) in any undergraduate discipline from recognised institution.
- Exceptional, demonstrable and attestable achievements outside academia or through informal education, of being as equivalent qualifications as above.
HOW TO APPLY?
- Prepare supporting documents
- Citizenship or National ID or Passport
- PP-sized photo
- Transcripts (School level, 10+2/A-level or equivalent, and Bachelor’s or above)
- Fill out the application form, upload the supporting documents and submit online.
If you are selected for the course, deposit the course fee into the following account and email the voucher to info@sihp.edu.np.
A/C Name: Southasia Institute For History And Philosophy
A/C Number: 55507296319
Bank: Siddhartha Bank Limited
Branch: Patan
Swift Code: SIDDNPKA
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Course Facilitators
Deepak Aryal
Knowledge Transfer Models
Deepak Aryal is an academic engaged in teaching journalism and mass communication. He has a keen interest in the history of Nepali-language print, and philosophy of communication.
Nischal Regmi
Nischal Regmi is an Associate Professor at Everest Engineering College, Nepal, with over two decades of experience in engineering education and research. His academic work explores the interaction between society and technology, with a focus on how technologies influence existing social inequalities. His current interests centre on the philosophy of statistical modelling and inference. Previously, his research has covered a range of topics, including ICT policies, digital inequalities, the energy demand of ICT infrastructure, and social media usage by nonprofits. In addition to his academic work, he occasionally consults for the IT industry.
Shailesh Pandey
Shailesh Pandey is a Professor of Computer Engineering at Everest Engineering College, Nepal. He holds a PhD in Computer Science with a specialisation in Artificial Intelligence from the University of York, UK. He has designed and led research projects exploring the potential of digital and internet technologies in Nepal. Additionally, he works as a consultant researcher for AI and engineering-related projects. His current research interests include the philosophy of artificial intelligence, human-technology relations, and language.
Shamik Mishra
Shamik Mishra is an archivist and researcher based in Kathmandu, Nepal. Formally trained as a botanist, his research interests include natural history and XIX-century Nepal.
Yogesh Raj
Yogesh Raj is a Nepali historian, linguist and writer. He has a PhD in the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine from Imperial College, London.