Grand Finale of AFM 2026: Celebrating Innovation and Collective Vision
Day Three of the Annual Faculty Meet featured the Grand Finale of the Hundred Ideas Summit, during which sixteen finalist teams presented their proposals following a competitive pitching session. Each group was allotted seven minutes to present, and the ideas were evaluated by a panel of judges based on innovation, feasibility, and their potential to […]
Centered and Ready: Guided Meditation for a Mindful Start
A mindful morning began with a guided meditation held from 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. in the Convention Hall of the College of Science and Technology. The calm energy of the faculty members gathered in the hall complemented the reflective tone of the session. The session was led by Lopen Lungten Gyatsho, President of CLCS, […]
Open Mic Night: An Evening of Expression
The second evening of the Faculty Meet was lively and memorable owing to the Open Mic Night that displayed the creative and cultural talents of the RUB faculty members. The session began with an opening dance performed by the female faculty of the host college that created an energetic and inviting atmosphere for the evening. […]
The Summit of Eleven: Where Ideas Meet Immediate Action
The air in the Grand Collegium Hall crackled with a rare kind of electricity—the hum of 500+ minds aligned on a single urgent purpose. For the first time in the university’s history, intellectuals from all 11 colleges gathered not for a conference, but for a summit. The mandate was audacious: across three days of intense, cross-pollinated […]
When Collaboration Turned Problems into Ideas
Day 2 of the Idea Development sessions marked a clear transition from identifying problems to shaping meaningful ideas. Across the venue, participants were deeply engaged in refining the challenges identified on Day 1 and translating them into structured, solution-oriented concepts aligned with the transformation agenda of the Royal University of Bhutan.The day was intense, focused, […]
Zumba Dance: A Morning of Shared Wellness Session
A refreshing morning Zumba session was held from 7:15 a.m to 8:00 a.m. at the helipad of the College of Science and Technology with the objective to enhance physical rejuvenation among the diverse academic community of the Royal University of Bhutan. The open-air venue served as a focal point for institutional unity, moving beyond the […]
Educational Relay Race: An Evening of Learning and Camaraderie
In the evening of the first day of our Annual Faculty Meet, the host college conducted an educational relay race, a race designed to foster healthy competition, integrate academic knowledge with physical activity, and encourage interdisciplinary learning. It was a race that involved both intellectual problem-solving and physical activity, fostering teamwork and creating a competitive […]
Fireside Chat: An Insightful Exchange
As part of the Hundred Ideas Summit, a Fireside Chat on Faculty Life at RUB: Motivation, Well-Being, and Academic Culture brought together a balanced panel of senior and junior faculty members. The panel featured senior faculty representatives Dr. Som Gurung from Paro College of Education and Mr. Sonam Dendup from Sherubtse College, alongside young faculty […]
First Day of the A Hundred Ideas Summit at the College of Science and Technology
The Royal University of Bhutan commenced its first Annual Faculty Meet, titled the “A Hundred Ideas Summit,” at the College of Science and Technology. The three-day programme brought together about 500 faculty members from 11 colleges with the objective of generating 100 practical ideas to guide the future transformation of the university through collaboration, innovation, and cross-disciplinary dialogue. Day One began with a formal inaugural […]
Opening Night: A United Beginning
Faculty members from eleven colleges under Royal University of Bhutan gathered for the grand reception dinner that marked the opening night of the Annual Faculty Meet. The evening was graced by Honourable Vice Chancellor, Dasho Drungpa, and Officials from RIGSS which set a warm tone for the days ahead. Welcoming the gathering, the President of the College of Science and Technology expressed the College’s honour in hosting the Annual Faculty […]