Southasia Institute for History and Philosophy

15/01/2026

Southasia Institute for History and Philosophy is pleased to announce 'Quantitative Strategies', a short course with the SiHP Faculty.

It is intended for individuals from any discipline who regularly encounter quantitative claims and who wish to engage more thoughtfully with quantitative debates in social, technological, and environmental contexts.

Date: 8 February–15 March 2026

Time: 6:30–8:45 am

Duration: 120 mins, 3 days a week (Mon-Wed-Fri), for 5 weeks

Location: SiHP, Patan Dhoka
Registration deadline: 5 February 2026

Registration form: https://forms.gle/UXtTdVAps2juPsYE9

Course Readings: https://sihp.edu.np/a-course-on-quantitative-strategies/

14/01/2026

Applications for the Spring 2026 Intake – MA in History & Philosophy are now open! 🎓

Scholarships Available: A range of scholarships and funding opportunities are offered for eligible candidates.

Deadline: Apply by 1 February 2026.

🔗 Programme Details: https://sihp.edu.np/programmes/mahp/

🔗 Apply Now: https://sihp.edu.np/application-guidelines-for-mahp/

🔗 Website: https://sihp.edu.np/

Contact Us:
📧 Email: [email protected]
📱 WhatsApp: +977 9763683887
☎️ Phone: +977-1-5418555
📍 Address: SiHP, Patan Dhoka, Lalitpur, Nepal

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13/01/2026

We extend our gratitude to the scholars, educators, students and partner organizations whose contributions have made this year an enriching journey for SiHP.

12/01/2026

Photo highlights from SiHP and Teach For Nepal's panel discussion on “The Value of Humanities Master’s”, held on 9 January 2026.
The discussion explored the continuing significance of humanities education in responding to contemporary social, ethical, and intellectual challenges, with a focus on critical inquiry, interdisciplinary perspectives and public engagement, core principles of the MA in History and Philosophy (MAHP) programme.
The panel brought together scholars, educators and practitioners for a meaningful exchange on the future of humanities education in Nepal and beyond.

11/01/2026

Southasia Institute for History and Philosophy invites you to a talk by Prof. James (Jay) Morton Turner.

Date: 16 January 2026 (Friday)
Time: 3:45 pm–5:00 pm
Venue: YalaMaya Kendra, Patan Dhoka, Lalitpur

Register Here: https://forms.gle/WEH6vpwPbNzpwhPm6

08/01/2026

A reminder to register for the panel discussion on 'The Value of Humanities Master’s' being held tomorrow, 3:45–5:00 pm at YalaMaya Kendra, Patan Dhoka.

🔗Register: https://bit.ly/sihp-tfn-humanities

Why does Humanities education matter now more than ever?

The Southasia Institute for History and Philosophy and Teach For Nepal jointly invite you to a panel discussion on ‘The Value of Humanities Master’s.'

Date: 9 January 2026 (Friday)
Time: 3:45 pm–5:00 pm
Venue: YalaMaya Kendra, Patan Dhoka, Lalitpur

Register Here: https://bit.ly/sihp-tfn-humanities

04/01/2026

Why does Humanities education matter now more than ever?

The Southasia Institute for History and Philosophy and Teach For Nepal jointly invite you to a panel discussion on ‘The Value of Humanities Master’s.'

Date: 9 January 2026 (Friday)
Time: 3:45 pm–5:00 pm
Venue: YalaMaya Kendra, Patan Dhoka, Lalitpur

Register Here: https://bit.ly/sihp-tfn-humanities

24/09/2025

With our Rolling Admissions, you can apply anytime and start when you're ready!

We are accepting applications year-round for the MA in History and Philosophy programme for the Spring and Autumn intakes of 2026, 2027 and 2028.

🔗 For information: https://sihp.edu.np/programmes/mahp/
🔗 Apply Now: https://sihp.edu.np/application-guidelines-for-mahp/

Contact us at [email protected] | 9763683887 (WhatsApp) or visit us at SiHP, Patan Dhoka, Lalitpur, Nepal.

27/08/2025

“Inspired by the undeciphered Indus Valley Civilisation script, the logo of Southasia Institute for History and Philosophy is a simple stylised wheel representing SiHP's quest to understanding Society, Technology & Environment through prisms of History & Philosophy."

Kanak Mani Dixit, SiHP Chair, on the vision behind the logo.

🗓 Application Deadline: 7 September 2025

📍 Patan Dhoka, Lalitpur, Nepal
📞 WhatsApp: +977 9763683887
✉️ [email protected]

🔗 Apply now: www.sihp.edu.np/programmes/mahp/

23/08/2025

"A Kathmandu University Masters from SiHP, and a step towards a career in policy making, academia, state administration, authorship, journalism, even the sciences..."
Kanak Mani Dixit, SiHP Chair, talks about the career prospects with our MA in History and Philosophy, and why it is a full-time course.

🗓 Application Deadline: 7 September 2025
📍 Patan Dhoka, Lalitpur, Nepal
📞 WhatsApp: +977 9763683887
✉️ [email protected]
🔗 Apply now: www.sihp.edu.np/programmes/mahp/

20/08/2025

Our MA in History and Philosophy (Society, Technology & Environment) is designed for aspiring scholars, researchers and change makers.

In this video, hear from our Chair as he shares what makes this programme unique and why it could be the next big step in your journey.

🗓 Application Deadline: September 7, 2025
📍 Patan Dhoka, Lalitpur, Nepal
📞 WhatsApp: +977 9763683887
✉️ [email protected]

🔗 Apply now: www.sihp.edu.np/programmes/mahp/

📌 Join our Open House: https://forms.gle/TbCN1kYzwmLsea9z5

12/08/2025

आधारभूत पाठ्यक्रम शृङ्खला - ऐतिहासिक विधि लघु पाठ्यक्रम

📋नाम दर्ता गर्ने अन्तिम मिति: ३ भदौ २०८२

यो दक्षिणएसिया ऐतिह्य र दर्शन संस्थानको आधारभूत पाठ्यक्रम शृङ्खलाको पहिलो अङ्ग हो। यस शृङ्खलाको मुख्य उद्देश्य सहभागीहरूलाई इतिहास र दर्शन विधाका निम्ति आवश्यक सीपमूलक औजार प्रदान गर्नु हो।

📅 कार्यक्रम तालिका:भदौ ४ देखि ८ असोजसम्म; पाँच हप्तामा १५ वटा कक्षा
🕒 कक्षा समय: सोमबार, बुधवार र शुक्रवार, बिहान ६:३० देखि ८:४५ बजे
📍 स्थान: संस्थानको सभाकक्ष, यलमाया केन्द्र, पाटनढोका

🔗 दर्ता गर्न यहाँ क्लिक गर्नुहोस्: https://forms.gle/a7UaysnZv6PwEYwK9
पाठ्यक्रम सामग्रीहरू: https://sihp.edu.np/historical-techniques/