The Internal Quality Assurance Cell and Research & Publication Unit of SDM Law College, Mangalore, organised a one-day Faculty Development Programme on “Shaping the Future: Promoting Research and Emerging Trends in Research” on 20th September 2025.

Dr. Shashikala Gurpur, Director of Symbiosis Law School, Pune, served as the resource person. In her insightful address, she underscored research as the key differentiator in higher education, connecting it to global concerns such as Sustainable Development Goals, transnational crimes, human trafficking, energy crises, and the right to be forgotten. She further emphasized the need for original, socially relevant, and interdisciplinary research while highlighting the role of empathy, critical thinking, and future-ready pedagogy. The programme was presided over by Dr. Tharanath, Principal. The welcome address was delivered by Amith S. M., followed by the vote of thanks from Dr. Chandralekha V. The event was compered by Joswita Dsouza.