Prof. Yogesh M Joshi First Indian to Become Fellow of the Society of Rheology
IIT Kanpur professor Yogesh M. Joshi from the Department of Chemical Engineering was elected as one of the Fellows of the Society of Rheology, 2022. He is the first Indian to be selected for this prestigious honour.
The Society of Rheology Fellowship is a prestigious status that "status recognises a history of distinguished scientific achievement, a significant technological accomplishment, and/or outstanding scholarship in the field of Rheology." (The Society of Rheology).
Prof. Joshi has been awarded several key scientific awards. In 2015, he was awarded the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award in Engineering Sciences by the Government of India, and Academy excellence award of the Defense Research and Development Organization 2019.
In 2016, he was elected as a Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering and in 2017, as a Fellow of National Academy of Sciences, India.
IIT-Mandi Launches MBA in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi launched an MBA program in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. The two-year, full-time master's program begins in the Fall Semester of 2022, the institute announced. It will integrate contemporary management concepts, soft skills for developing individuals, and a wide range of data science tools.
This program differs from other technology-oriented programs (like BTech, MTech/ MS) by focusing on the integration of data science and artificial intelligence into various business and management domains, as well as a strong emphasis on managerial decision-making, claimed IIT-Mandi.
UN Projected India's Urban Population to be 675 Million in 2035
According to a UN report, India's urban population is expected to reach 675 million in 2035, ranking second only to China's urban population of one billion people. The report also noted that after the Covid-19 pandemic, the world's urban population is once again on track to increase by another 2.2 billion people by the year 2050.
According to the World Cities Report 2022 by UN-Habitat, the pandemic only momentarily slowed down urbanization's rapid pace.
According to the report, India's urban population is expected to reach 675,456,000 in 2035, up from 483,099,000 in 2020, 542,743,000 in 2025, and 607,342,000 in 2030. 43.2 percent of India's population will be living in urban areas by the middle of the year in 2035.
The report underlined the need to address urban inequality and climate change, citing "heatwaves in Delhi" and Mumbai's "overcrowded slums."
Punjab Assembly Passes Resolution against Any Bid to Change 'Nature' of Panjab University
The Punjab assembly passed a resolution recommending the state government to urge the Centre not to alter the "status" of Panjab University. However, the BJP, with its two MLAs, Ashwani Sharma and Jangi Lal Mahajan, opposed it, asking whether there was actually a proposal to change the status of the institution into a central university.
The resolution was moved by Punjab Education Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, who said Punjab had a right over the Panjab University and the state government would not allow the Centre to change its nature and character."Panjab University is our heritage, and it is a matter of identity for us," the minister said.
Jul 01, 2022
IIT Delhi Collaborates with DBSE to Design Robotics and Automation Curriculum
IIT Delhi will design a curriculum to train students in the different aspects of Robotics and Automation that will enable them to pursue higher education and diverse career pathways in the field. In this regard, the Delhi Board of School Education (DBSE) signed an MoU with I-Hub Foundation for Cobotics (IHFC), the Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Delhi to design a Robotics and Automation curriculum for the Schools of Specialized Excellence (SoSE) under the Delhi government.
IHFC will collaborate with industry partners and players to create an industry-relevant curriculum that will render SoSE students employable in aspirational job roles after four years of specialised study in the domain of Robotics and Automation.
Jun 30, 2022
London Ranks Best City for Students: QS Best Student Cities Ranking 2023
In the QS Best Student Cities Ranking 2023, London emerged as the best city for students looking to study abroad in terms of affordability, student facilities, and university standard among other factors. Seoul and Munich were at second place followed by Zurich and Melbourne in fourth and fifth places, respectively.
India's highest-ranked student city was Mumbai at 103 spot which scored for affordability but struggled with student mix and desirability. It's followed by Bengaluru at 114 ranks. Chennai and Delhi have made their entries to the list this year at 125 and 129, respectively.
UK Announces 75 Scholarships for Indian Students on 75th Year of Independence
The United Kingdom government has announced a partnership with leading businesses in India to offer 75 fully funded scholarships for Indian students to study in the UK from September, in celebration of the 75th anniversary of India's independence. Additionally, the British Council in India is offering around 18 scholarships for women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) covering over 12,000 courses across more than 150 UK universities.
The programmes on offer include Chevening scholarships for a one-year Master's programme, with the opportunity to study any subject at a UK university.
HSBC, Pearson India, Hindustan Unilever, Tata Sons and Duolingo are among the companies supporting this initiative to celebrate India's 75th year of independence. HSBC India will sponsor 15 scholarships, Pearson India will sponsor two, Hindustan Unilever, Tata Sons and Duolingo will sponsor one each as part of the 75 scholarships.
Busan University of Foreign Studies of South Korea Establishes an India Centre for the Promotion ...
Busan University of Foreign Studies (BUFS) established an India Centre for the promotion of India-focused activities in the University.
According to a note from the Indian Embassy in Seoul, the Centre will act as a nodal point for India-related events in Busan and serve as a ready resource for students interested in India and to expand academic and cultural cooperation with the University.
The inaugural ceremony was attended by Prof. Hong-Koo Kim, President of Busan University of Foreign Studies, India's Ambassador to South Korea, Sripriya Ranganathan, and Amb. Enna Park, Ambassador for International Relations, Busan City Government along with local govt. officials and business leaders.
On this occasion, an MoU to promote cooperation in the field of education & cultural exchange was also signed between Busan University of Foreign Studies and Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC), Embassy of India in Seoul.
Jun 29, 2022
Rajasthan's Sikar Highest Performing District in School Education across India, Reveals MoE Gradi...
According to the Union Ministry of Education's Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D), Rajasthan's Sikar was the highest performing district in school education followed by Jhunjhunu and Jaipur. The three districts figured in the 'Utkarsh' category (scoring 81-90 per cent on a scale of 100) with Junjhunu scoring the maximum (236 out of 290) in learning outcomes.
Also, in the second grade 'Ati-uttam', Rajasthan was significantly ahead of the second and third top states having 24 of its districts in this category.
The other states whose districts performed best in the latest index released by the Ministry of Education (MoE) on Monday are Punjab with 14 districts in 'Ati-uttam' grade (scoring 71-80 per cent on a scale of 100) followed by Gujarat and Kerala with each having 13 districts in this category.
Jun 28, 2022
CBSE, UNICEF, YuWaah Join Hands to Promote Skill-based Learning
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) joined hands with UNICEF and YuWaah to work together on life skills development, career guidance, as well as enabling access and engagement of students in volunteering opportunities.
Through this partnership, the organisations will now roll-out the Passport to Earning (P2E) initiative for CBSE students, wherein they will be upskilled with key 21st century skills mapped to CBSE's employability skills curriculum. On the basis of this pilot run, the initiative will then be extended to students all over the country, in addition to teacher training and capacity building to enable the same.
This initiative has been launched in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) and CBSE's ongoing initiative of Handbook on 21st Century Skills and Employability Skills coursework. Experts wish to move away from rote learning and promote the importance of skills in students.
Tamil Nadu CM Launches 'College Dream' to Help Class 12 Students
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin launched a special programme for class 12 students titled 'College Dream'.
This programme was launched under the "I am the first" programme. He made the announcement at the Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai. The programme falls under Naan Mudhalvan initiative of the Tamil Nadu government and would help students decide their fields after completing class 12.
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