Join us on campus or via an online livestream as UNESCO Chair in ICT4D at Royal Holloway hosts Dr Mahabir Pun who leads the non-profit National Innovation Centre in Nepal.

Dr Mahabir Pun (Nepali: महावीर पुन, pronounced [maːbir pun])

UNESCO Chair in ICT4D at Royal Holloway, University of London is delighted to host Dr Mahabir Pun, Nepali scientist, teacher, social entrepreneur and an activist known for his extensive work in applying wireless technologies to develop remote areas of the Himalayas, also known as the Nepal Wireless Networking Project.

He is a widely known figure in Nepal, and his work has been recognized by the Ashoka Foundation, the Ramon Magsaysay Foundation, University of Nebraska, and Global Ideas Bank. He was inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame in 2014.

Dr Pun will talk about his extensive work in Nepal using digital technologies to empower communities as well as his more recent activities through the non-profit National Innovation Centre.

HYBRID EVENT NOTE: This is a hybrid event and can be joined both online or in-person, Registration is required in advance due to limited ticket availability.

To register to attend IN PERSON, please visit the dedicated In-Person Eventbrite Page

To register to attend ONLINE, please visit the dedicated Online Eventbrite Page

For more information, please contact Professor G Hari Harindranath via g.harindranath@rhul.ac.uk.

We look forward to welcoming you virtually or in-person!