College of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan

Visit of Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Chewang Rinzin to the College Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, visited the College of Natural Resources on 26–27 February. To mark this event, the college administration, along with faculty and staff, offered a Tashi Khadar as a symbol of respect and extended our warm welcome to the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor. Dasho’s engagement on the first day with the staff was a significant moment for reflecting on key attributes of professionalism, teamwork philosophy, work ethic principles, workplace conduct, and self-development. Dasho’s second-day engagement with students focused primarily on gratitude, hard work, and service. These were emphasized to instill in students a strong sense of purpose and responsibility, both in their academic journey and in their future roles as contributors to society. Dasho also took a detailed tour of the college campus and facilities. We extend our gratitude to Dasho for your time and valuable insights.

In house capacity building on molecular biology and bioinformatics 🔬 The College of Natural Resources is currently hosting an in-house capacity-building workshop on Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics for Taxonomy from February 19th to March 7th. Facilitated by Mr. Karma Wangchuk, Associate Lecturer at CNR, the workshop aims to equip participants with advanced knowledge and practical skills in these essential fields. Through hands-on training and expert guidance, attendees are enhancing their understanding of modern techniques in taxonomy, molecular biology, and bioinformatics. This initiative is a step towards empowering the next generation of professionals in these critical areas of study, fostering research excellence at CNR.

On this special day of the 45th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Fifth Druk Gyelpo, the College of Natural Resources extends its heartfelt wishes and prayers. May His Majesty be blessed with good health, happiness, and a long life, as His Majesty continue to lead the nation with wisdom, compassion, and unwavering dedication. Under His Majesty’s visionary leadership, Bhutan flourishes in peace, prosperity, and harmony. May the blessings of the Triple Gem always be upon His Majesty. Pelden Drukpa Gyalo🇧🇹🇧🇹🇧🇹 # Bhutan

Celebrating New Leadership and Welcoming Our New Staff Members We are are pleased to announce the appointment of our new Dean of Student Affairs, Centre Heads and Head of Departments (HoD). Congratulations to all and a heartfelt thank you to those who served until now. Dr. Tandin Gyeltshen has been appointed as Dean of Student Affairs Dr. Jigme Tenzin has been appointed as Centre Head for Sustainable Mountain Agriculture Mr. Ugyen Dorji has been appointed as Centre Head for Environment and Climate Research Dr. Purna Prasad Chapagai has been appointed as Head of Department for BSc Sustainable Development And we warmly welcome our new staff members, Mr. Kencho Wangdi as Associate Lecturer Mr. Laxmi Sagar as Associate Lecturer Ms. Neeta Maya Dahal as Associate Lecturer Ms. Dorji Yangden as Student Service Officer Ms. Tashi Wangmo as Assistant Research Officer # CNR # Royal University of Bhutan

📢📢📢Admission Open for Self-Finance Master’s in Development Practice for July 2025 Intake Admission is now open for July 2025 intake in Masters in Development Practice through self-funding at the College of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan, Lobesa, Punakha. For more information: https://lnkd.in/dD-iYfgj # CETA CNR # Literary and Publication Society CNR

🌱The first eDNA analyses are underway at the brand new eDNA Clean Lab at the Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) College of Natural Resources! 🌏 ETH4D PhD Fellow Karma Sherub and his supervisor, Prof. Dr. Loïc Pellissier have helped make the lab a reality. The new lab is now fully operational to drive training, teaching, and research using eDNA technology to study biodiversity from environmental samples like water, air, and soil. This initiative strengthens Bhutan’s commitment to science-based conservation, empowering efforts to protect the country’s rich natural heritage. Here is what the group has to say about this exciting news: “We are thrilled to announce the establishment of clean laboratory for environmental DNA (eDNA) studies in Bhutan at College of Natural Resources. This represents a milestone for our project and will revolutionize how we monitor biodiversity, study ecosystems, and guide conservation strategies in Bhutan. This initiative is strengthened through collaborations with ETH Zürich, Eidg. Forschungsanstalt WSL, WWF-US, WWF Bhutan, College of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan, and the Department of Forest and park services, MoAF, Bhutan. Together, we aim to enhance conservation efforts, protect endangered species, and better understand changing biodiversity. With this clean lab, Bhutan steps forward as a hub for innovative biodiversity research and reinforces its commitment to safeguarding nature for future generations.”

The College of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan would like to join the Nation in celebrating the 117th National Day. May our country continue to flourish under our great kings ✨ #Bhutan #NationalDay2024

Interested eligible applicants can apply for Bhutan Foundation–Bruce Bunting scholarships in MSc Natural Resource Management or MSc Conservation Biology for July 2025 intake at the College of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan, Lobesa. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/gxNDxNXe or scan the QR code below. Apply Now!! #Bhutan#naturalresources#cnr#naturalresources#conservationbiology#Bhutanfoundation#scholarship#post

9th Midterm Review and Workshop The first day of the college midterm review was concluded successfully, marked by productive deliberations on various critical issues. Members actively contributed their perspectives, fostering the development of new insights that enriched the decision-making process. The agenda for the first day included the following: 1. Recognition of faculty who successfully completed their postgraduate studies, Centre Heads and new staff who recently joined. 2. Discussions on challenges and future directions for various departments. 3. Evaluation of past activities and formulation of plans for the upcoming semester. 4. Presentation of reports and plans for forthcoming initiatives. 5. Updates on progress and strategic planning for future projects. The day concluded on a positive note, with fruitful discussions and meaningful outcomes. With such a successful start, we look forward to the second day with optimism. #cnr #Bhutan #naturalresources

The UNESCO Madanjeet Center for South Asia Forestry Studies (UMCSAFS) at College of Natural Resources (CNR), Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) in Lobesa, Punakha, Bhutan, is pleased to announce one candidate each for Madanjeet Singh scholarship from SAARC member countries for two years Masters Programme in Natural Resources Management (NRM) / Conservation Biology (CB) to be undertaken from July 2025 to June 2027. Apply Now!! For more information, please visit https://lnkd.in/gxC7jSmq #Bhutan#cnr#NaturalResourceManagement#conservationbiology#scholarship