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By invitation of the AMT, Professor N. Sükhbaatar arrived on November 26, 2014, to give a lecture on "The Current State of Research on the History and Culture of the Oirat Mongols." Ten years later, he was invited again to lecture on crucial topics that student researchers, who are just starting their research work, must be aware of. The lecture took place on November 20, 2024, as part of the regular lecture series organized by the Mongolian Studies Center in Antoon Mostaert. Prof. Sükhbaatar, Associate Professor of History at the History Department of the Mongolian National University of Education, and Doctor of Historical Sciences (Ph.D.), was invited to give a lecture to student researchers on the topic of "The Initial Stages and Methodological Issues in Research Work."In the first part of the lecture, the professor discussed the following key issues:
The problem of being confined to a specific topic when choosing a subject,
Methodology for familiarizing oneself with scholarly books,
The approach to quickly reviewing other books to stay informed and updated,
The importance of following and consulting with your teacher, and sharing and discussing your work with them,
How to manage time effectively and allocate quality time for research work,
The importance of being happy, courageous, and learning to motivate and encourage yourself,
The necessity for a researcher to be aware of their strengths and weaknesses and work accordingly,
The value of thinking critically from multiple perspectives and maintaining curiosity,
The need to communicate your work clearly to others and collaborate effectively.
In the next part of the lecture, Professor N. Sükhbaatar introduced numerous books and series related to Oirat studies, published by the "Todor Nom's Light" center. Additionally, the professor presented about twenty works published in the second half of 2024 to Erve Kuafa Lonci, the director of the AMT.
At the end of the lecture, student participants asked the speaker interesting questions, leading to an engaging discussion. In total, 40 people participated in the event, including student researchers, as well as master's and doctoral students specializing in history. The lecture-discussion lasted 2 hours and 30 minutes and concluded at 8:30 PM.
