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The foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Shri Shikshayatan College of University of Calcutta on 12th August, 2024. The purpose was to develop joined academic, research and outreach programs in future on the occasion of the MoU ceremony students, scientists and faculty members of both the institutions were present. On the occasion the ECSF director Dr. Sourav Paul said, “we are happy to be a partner organization of the Shri Shikshayatan College, and the alumni of this college have also represented the foundation on various research and academic platforms, this MoU would open up further opportunities for constructive academic environment for young people. On the occasion the Teacher in charge Dr. Papia Chaudhury also encouraged the partnership between the institution which initially was initiated by the Geography wings of both the foundation and the college.

Foundation along with the Berhampur University conducted a one day International workshop on Ecosystem Modeling on 22 July 2024 where Dr. Sachinandan Dutta of Sultan Qaboos University of Oman was engaged as a resource person. The workshop was attended by MSc and PhD students of different institutions of India along with faculty members. Dr. Tamaghna Acharyya and Dr. Sourav Paul jointly coordinated the workshop.

Foundation organized a two-day workshop on Estuarine ecosystem at Maipith, Sundarban. Dr. Arunodaya Gautam led the workshop. demonstration of various water and soil parameters alongwith identification of mangrove were conducted to the students and faculty members participated. The event was attended by students and faculties of various educational institutions.

The foundation has conducted a one day hands-on workshop on soil science at the Dr. Kanailal Bhattacharya College, West Bengal. Dr. Arunodaya Gautam demonstrated different parameters of soil science to the students and faculty members of the college. The occasion was graced by dignitaries, principal and other faculty members of the college.

MoU has been signed between the ECSF and the BKC college, West Bengal, on 7 May 2024 at BKC campus. This collaboration aims join student and faculty exchange, educational and research ventures . On the occasion, the ECSF team members visited various departments of the college and presented the work that ECSF is conducting through its students and scientists. The MoU was proposed through the Fishery Science Department of the BKC college. The principal has emphasized the need for internships, joint lectures, and hands-on training for various undergraduate and postgraduate departments. Both the parties pledged to make it our functional and meaningful collaborative activities in the future.

BB College Asansol and ECSF students and faculty members have collaborated for joint MSc dissertation work in Zoology. Led by Dr. Anish Bhattacharya and Dr. Atrayee Dey students are pursuing microbiology work on soil bacteria of Indian Sundarbans evaluating their antibacterial resistance properties.

At the WESTPAC 2024 conference, Debarati Sengupta presented the ‘Beyond the Waves’ initiative and ECSF’s communication strategies in the Indian coasts through an engaging presentation, as one of the focal points of Ocean Literacy in Asia and co-convener of the ECOP OL workshop. She secured the prestigious ‘Inclusivity and Diversity Participation Funding’ from the Future Earth Network, USA. The workshop was a great success! Find the report here:

ECSF has signed a MoU with Kabi Nazrul College, Murarai on 22.03.2024. Two institutions would jointly probe into academic and research ventures. On the occasion of ‘World Water Day 2024’ this MoU was signed at the College campus. The program was attended by students and faculties and scientists of Kabi Nazrul College and the ECSF. On the occasion the ECSF Director Dr. Sourav Paul imparted the training of water quality to many students of lab based subjects and he urges students to practice their subject. The Principal Dr. M Singh has emphasized the need to embracing knowledge beyond books and curriculum and to remain flexible working with different stakeholders. Both the institutions are optimistic to carry out more interesting education ventures in coming days.