Higher Education for Vocational Educators in Nepal

Higher Education for Vocational Educators in Nepal (HEVEN) is an ambitious Erasmus+ project that aims to strengthen Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Nepal. 

A scenery from Sarangot, Nepal, with mountains and blue sky in the background and villages in front of them.

The HEVEN project focuses on developing modern study programmes, using innovative digital learning tools, and building strong international partnerships. Through these actions, HEVEN helps educators, managers, and students gain the skills they need to succeed in today’s global labour market. By combining European experience with Nepali innovation, the project supports a future based on inclusion, sustainability, and equal opportunities. 

HEVEN project team at Jamk. 

Twelve people standing in a group photo in a classroom at Jamk.

Project partners

Tribhuvan University (Coordinator), Nepal 

Project Manager - Dr Indra Raj Upadhyaya 
indra.upadhyaya (at) cded.tu.edu.np 

HEVEN project webpage (Tribhuvan University) 

Kathmandu University, Nepal 

Team Leader - Dr Rebat Kumar Dhakal 
rebat (at) kusoed.edu.np 

HEVEN project webpage (Kathmandu University) 

Nepal Open University, Nepal 

Team Leader - Dr Jeevan Khanal 
jeevan (at) nou.edu.np

Saxion University of Applied Sciences 

Team Leader - Mr Peter Bom 
p.l.bom (at) saxion.nl 

HEVEN project on Saxion website 

Project partners' websites will be available later in 2026. 

Jamk University of Applied Sciences 

Project Manager - Graham Burns 
firstname.lastname@jamk.fi 
 

Associate partner

European Association of Practitioner Researchers in Learning (EAPRIL) 

Contact / Jamk

Graham Burns

Vanhempi asiantuntija, Senior Advisor
AOKK TKI&Palvelut, Professional Teacher Education, RDI and Services
Ammatillinen opettajakorkeakoulu, Professional Teacher Education
+358408449255