LALITPUR – The Learning Innovation Knowledge Exchange Lab (LIKE Lab), in partnership with the Kathmandu University School of Arts, successfully hosted a Knowledge Sharing Program and Researchers Meet on June 14, 2026, at the Entrance Cafe in Chakupat, Lalitpur. The…
Authors: Yamuna Basnet, Binayak Krishna Thapa Children are often viewed through a lens of dependency and seen primarily as vulnerable subjects in need of protection and instruction. While all this is true, if we, as adults, continued acting with this…
Authors: Yamuna Basnet, Binayak Krishna Thapa Whether it be in the hills or in the plains (Tarai) of Nepal, one common thing among the children of Nepal is their willingness and ability to aspire. The aspirations of children matter, as…
Author: Utkrishta Sharma | Junior Researcher, LIKE lab Scaling educational initiatives is often reduced to expanding reach and replicating models that have already shown positive outcomes elsewhere. But scaling involves more than replication alone. In practice, scaling is a complex…
Authors: Yamuna Basnet, Binayak Krishna Thapa Having access to adequate nutritious food is at the core of one’s well-being. Be it for adults or children, nutrition lies at the centre of a healthy life. The importance of adequate nutrition in…
“Access to education is growing, but meaningful inclusion is still catching up. A baseline study by the Learning, Innovation, and Knowledge Exchange (LIKE) Lab at Kathmandu University School of Arts (KUSoA) reflects how gaps in well-being, equity, and everyday…
Authors: Yamuna Basnet, Binayak Krishna Thapa For the last two years, researchers at the Learning Innovation and Knowledge Exchange Lab (LIKE) have been working to understand children’s perspectives on their own well-being and “becoming.” This blog stems from a formative…
Ensuring that children, irrespective of their abilities, socio-economic backgrounds, or gender, deserve the opportunity to learn, participate, and have their voices heard in a safe and equitable school environment is central to the attainment of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion…
Authors: Binayak Krishna Thapa, Yamuna Basnet Through their Capability Approach, Amartya Sen and Martha Nussbaum advocate living a life one has reason to value. Academicians, researchers, and practitioners who support this view have taken up this approach through many disciplines…
Author: Utkrishta SharmaPosition: Junior Researcher, LIKE lab, Kathmandu University School of Arts (KUSoA)Have you ever wondered why some educational interventions succeed in certain schools but struggle to achieve similar results elsewhere despite being carefully planned and funded? Implementing and scaling…