The Department of Civil Engineering, Vidya Academy of Science and Technology Technical Campus (VAST TC), Kilimanoor, organized a technical talk titled “From Graduation to PhD: Your Roadmap to Research & Publications” on 17 October 2026 at 10:00 AM in the CE Seminar Hall. The programme introduced students to the path towards doctoral studies and academic research.

Dr. Shimol Philip, an alumna of the institution, served as the resource person. Drawing on her own academic journey, she shared her experience of progressing from graduation to a PhD, offering students a personal perspective on research as a higher education pathway, along with insights into publishing research papers in reputed journals and the role of publications in communicating scholarly work.

The session encouraged students to look beyond undergraduate studies and consider opportunities for further academic development. The programme was coordinated by Prof. Lenin Babu S (CE) and reflected VAST TC’s efforts to strengthen alumni engagement and nurture students’ interest in higher studies and research.