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Dr. Popal appointing a new Scoutmaster
fessor, Mr. G. Kwater, of Leningrad University, was provided by U.N.E.S.C.O. for the Faculty of Science last year. He was instrumental in reorganising the laboratories of the Faculty and then commenced the teaching of nuclear physics. The Afghan Atomic Commission was also established with his advice. This Commission was recognised by the International Atomic Organisation this spring. Two graduates of the Faculty of Science were sent to the Soviet Union for training in nuclear physics last year. They are carrying on their studies at Moscow University. Similarly, two others were sent on scholarships to the United States to observe activities in this field. These persons returned home a few months ago.
(2) A team of scientists from the University of Illinois has come to Kabul to study and survey the educational position in Kabul University. The team consists of the Professors of Economics, Science and Technology. This team will remain in Kabul for a period of three months, at the end of which they will submit a report of their findings to the Kabul University authorities with the necessary recommendations for reforms.
(3) A visit by the Rector of Kabul University to the United States of America for the purpose of studying educational institutions there. A number of other members of Kabul University also did the same.
(4) A visit by university professors and scholars to Egypt.
(5) Awards of scholarships to foreign students (Russian, American and Chinese).
(6) A Chinese Cultural Delegation, consisting of six outstanding educationalists, poets and artists, visited Afghanistan some time ago. During their stay they saw educational institutions and historical places and met with prominent personalities in Afghanistan.
Codes and Regulations :
(1) Finalisation of the new Regulations for the Teaching Staff of Kabul University concerning their duties, promotion and emoluments.
(2) Obligations of Afghan scholars and experts. This code fixes the obligations of those Afghan scholars and experts who have received their educational training partly or wholly, inside or outside Afghanistan, at State expense, or who have taken advantage of scholarships and fellowships awarded to Afghanistan by friendly countries and international organisations.
Number of University Students :
(i) Number of students in 1958, 1,295.
(ii) Number of students in 1959, 1,505.
(Increase during the year: 210—
or 16.21%.)
(iii) Number of students sent abroad, 48.
(iv) Return home of students after graduation abroad, 22.
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