Holmes Institute Nepal Alumni Forum Established: A Commitment to Mobilizing Global Knowledge for Nation Building

EDUCAST, Embodying the universal humanitarian belief that “Education knows no specific religion, region, caste, language, class, or boundary,” Holmes Institute, Australia, has officially launched its first-ever “Holmes Institute Nepal Alumni Forum.”

The grand inauguration and welcome ceremony, themed “Holmes Institute Australia Nepal Alumni & Partners Meet 2026,” was successfully held on Friday evening at the Aloft Hotel in Thamel, Kathmandu. The event aimed to foster mutual recognition, professional networking, and cordial harmony among skilled Nepalese youths who have returned home after completing their higher education and gaining modern skills in Australia.

Distinguished Gathering and Intellectual Discourse

The prestigious event witnessed the presence of leading figures from Nepal’s educational sector, policy influencers, and the educational consultancy industry. Among the distinguished guests was Ananta Poudyal, Director of the Australian Alumni Association of Nepal (ANAA).

The event also brought together key industry leaders, including Seshraj Bhattarai, Immediate Past President (IPP) of the Educational Consultancy Association of Nepal (ECAN); Raju Niraula, Immediate Past President of the Free Educational Consultancy Organizations of Nepal (FECON); and Rajendra Baral, President of FECE Nepal, alongside numerous alumni and educational entrepreneurs.

The alumni, partners, and respected industry experts were warmly welcomed by Indra Adhikari, Director of International Students Recruitment at Holmes Institute Australia. In his welcoming address, Director Adhikari emphasized that the international exposure, capital, and advanced skills acquired by Nepalese students in Australia must now be channeled effectively to drive positive social and economic transformation in their homeland. He noted that this newly established forum would serve as a vital bridge for that mission.

Professional Networking and Interaction

A key highlight of the evening was an intensive interactive session featuring alumni, business partners, and respected industry experts. Participants engaged in a vibrant dialogue on how to adapt international best practices and technologies to suit the Nepalese context. The discourse focused heavily on empowering returnee youths to turn their birthplace into their workplace, ensuring a continuous contribution to the nation’s economic growth and prosperity.

About Holmes Institute Group

Established in 1963, Holmes Institute Australia stands as one of the most reputable and leading private providers of higher education and vocational training. With a glorious history spanning over six decades, the institute has consistently evolved to meet the changing dynamics of global education and industry demands.

The institute operates a robust network of modern campuses across Australia’s major commercial hubs, including Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, and the Gold Coast. This multi-campus structure offers students a rich, multicultural learning environment equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and highly qualified faculty members.

Holmes Institute specializes in delivering both Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Higher Education degrees. It offers a wide array of cutting-edge programs ranging from Diplomas to Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in highly sought-after disciplines such as Management, Marketing, Accounting, Information Technology (IT), and Hospitality.

A core strength of the Holmes Institute Group is its curriculum, designed to align strictly with contemporary market trends and international labor standards. By focusing on practical, industry-centric skills alongside theoretical excellence, the group has successfully graduated thousands of competitive professionals worldwide.

By formally launching the Nepal Alumni Forum, Holmes Institute Group has initiated a significant chapter in nurturing lifelong relationships with its graduates. This initiative is highly anticipated to create a long-lasting, positive impact on Nepal’s corporate, educational, and entrepreneurial landscape by empowering returnee scholars to lead with excellence.