February 22, 2026 — The School of Engineering (SoE), Faculty of Science and Technology (FoST), Pokhara University, successfully organized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony today in the presence of distinguished industry representatives, faculty members, and staff. The MoU was signed between SoE and three reputed organizations: Austral Air Conditioning Pty Ltd, Australia; Lumineer Digital Engineering Pty Ltd, Australia; and Aided Modeling with Design Nepal Pvt Ltd, Nepal. The agreement establishes a cooperative framework to facilitate student internships and potential employment placement opportunities for students of SoE, Pokhara University.
The ceremony was moderated by Mr. Rajendra Aryal, Internship Coordinator at SoE, who highlighted the importance of industry–academia collaboration in enhancing students’ practical skills and employability. The program commenced with welcome and opening remarks by Prof. Binaya Kumar Mishra, Director of the School of Engineering, who emphasized the significance of such partnerships in bridging the gap between academic learning and industry requirements.
During the event, Mr. Sumen Pillay, General Manager of Austral Air Conditioning Pty Ltd, Australia; Mr. Trevor Joy, Director of Lumineer Digital Engineering Pty Ltd, Australia; and Mr. Manish Sharma, Director and Mr. Jeevan Acharya HR and Manager of Aided Modeling with Design Nepal Pvt Ltd, Nepal, shared their perspectives on the importance of internships and expressed their commitment to supporting students’ professional development.
The MoU aims to provide students with practical, industry-aligned training to enhance their workplace readiness and support future workforce needs. Under the agreement, internships will be offered for a duration of three months per placement. Upon successful completion of the internship, students may also be considered for employment opportunities within the respective organizations. The ceremony concluded with the formal signing of the MoUs, exchange of documents, and a photo session. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for the School of Engineering in strengthening industry linkages and creating meaningful career pathways for its students at both national and international levels.