Nepal as Focus of Heidelberg Asia Research

South Asia Institute of Heidelberg University has maintained a branch office in Kathmandu for 35 years

View over Patan, the third largest city in Nepal, with the Royal Palace | © Dr.
View over Patan, the third largest city in Nepal, with the Royal Palace | © Dr. Astrid Zotter (SAI)

The South Asia Institute (SAI) at Heidelberg University began its activity at Heidelberg University six decades ago. As part of the anniversary events, the SAI is holding a Nepal Day on 21 and 22 July to celebrate the 35 years of its branch office in Kathmandu. To mark this occasion, a high-ranking delegation from Tribhuvan University, Nepal’s oldest university, and Kathmandu University is visiting Heidelberg. Bernhard Eitel, Rector of Ruperto Carola, and his counterpart Shiva Lal Bhusal will sign an agreement extending the existing cooperative relations between Tribhuvan University and Heidelberg University. ...

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