The Department of Civil Engineering at Khwopa College of Engineering organized a guest lecture titled ‘Opportunities and Challenges for Research Activities by Bachelor's in Engineering Students’ on 2nd Jestha 2082. Associate Professor Dr. Subeg Man Bijukchhen, Vice Principal of Khwopa Engineering College, delivered the session.

The lecture was primarily intended for the 2078 BCE batch to inspire and guide students in integrating research activities into their final-year projects. Dr. Bijukchhen provided a comprehensive overview of the research process, including key stages such as:

• Developing a research idea
• Conducting a literature review
• Theoretical formulation of the research problem
• Planning and design of the research
• Data collection and analysis
• Addressing research questions
• Representing findings
• Comparing results with previous studies
• Drawing meaningful conclusions

Alongside detailing the structured research approach, Dr. Bijukchhen emphasized the opportunities that research offers for academic growth, innovation, and career advancement. He also discussed common challenges encountered by undergraduate students, such as limited exposure to research methodology, time constraints, and access to relevant resources.

Students were actively engaged with the topic. Feedback indicated that the lecture was highly relevant, answering many students’ concerns about how to initiate and execute research projects. Participants expressed a strong interest in holding more such sessions in the future to deepen their understanding and practical engagement with the research.

Overall, the lecture served as a valuable platform to bridge the gap between academic coursework and practical research, encouraging students to pursue investigative work as a vital component of their engineering education.