Can Nepal’s largest and oldest academic institution, Tribhuvan University (TU), truly break free from the shackles of political sharing and administrative chaos? Newly appointed Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr Bhola Thapa, who brings 32 years of academic experience from Kathmandu University, joins the Fireside Podcast to share his vision. Recorded on July 13, 2026, just four days into his tenure, Dr Thapa outlines a reform plan to transform the university’s face.

In this episode, Dr Thapa discusses his clear mandate to remove political student organisations, his determination to reclaim encroached government lands—including the TU Stadium and Laboratory School—and his digital vision to replace the frustrating "Pwal Sewa" (hole-in-the-wall ...