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Nov 27, 2024

India's Rise in the Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2025

India made a historic leap in the Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2025 compiled by Times Higher Education (THE), with institutions like the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi achieving top positions among global contenders.
India emerged as the most represented nation, featuring 65 universities in the rankings.
In the Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2025, Anna University achieved the highest position among Indian institutions, securing the 42nd rank globally. It was followed by VIT University, ranked 65th, and the SRM Institute of Science and Technology, which stood at 84th.
The rankings emphasise the universities' efforts to integrate diverse academic disciplines to address global challenges like climate change, health crises, and technological evolution.
The inaugural list assessed 749 universities across 92 countries, highlighting research output, reputation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration as key metrics.

Dharmendra Pradhan Unveils the TeacherApp

Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan launched the TeacherApp, an innovative digital platform by Bharti Airtel Foundation, designed to empower teachers with future-ready skills. The app offers over 260 hours of high-quality, interactive digital resources, including courses, videos, podcasts, and expert sessions to support diverse teaching methods. Aligned with India's National Education Policy (NEP 2020), The TeacherApp is aimed at enhancing pedagogical practices, student engagement, and overall teacher development. The platform also provides teaching kits, live expert sessions, and tools to help educators thrive in dynamic classrooms. It supports a community of teachers, fostering continuous learning and growth.

'Demure' Word of the Year 2024 by Dictionary.com

The popular online dictionary platform Dictionary.com officially announced 'demure' is its 2024 Word of the Year.
According to the platform, "demure" saw a 1200 per cent increase in usage in digital media, and the search for the work surged 200 times on Dictionary.com, which defines the word as "characterised by shyness and modesty, reserved."
The Word of the Year isn't just about popular usage; it reveals the stories we tell about ourselves and how we've changed over the years. And for these reasons, Dictionary.com's 2024 Word of the Year is 'demure'.

IIM Bodh Gaya, PSI India Collaborate to Impart Healthcare Management Education

IIM Bodh Gaya signed an MoU with PSI India to strengthen the public health domain through the two-year full-time MBA in hospital and healthcare management. The programme is designed to provide an appreciation of the entire healthcare industry including large corporate hospitals, public health, health insurance, pharmaceuticals, digital health, health insurance and healthcare consulting.
Under this MoU, subject matter experts from PSI India will deliver lectures on relevant topics and PSI India will provide opportunities for community immersion, internship and final placements to the students of MBA-HHM.

Nov 26, 2024

IIT Madras Launches 'Centre for Human-Centric AI' to Amplify Human Potential

IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation launched a 'Centre for Human-Centric Artificial Intelligence' (CHAI) to harness AI to amplify human potential, which could be a critical opportunity for India.
The centre's activities will include technology development, aiding entrepreneurship development, human resource development, and international collaboration.
AI safety is a key and growing concern among policymakers and regulators. It is crucial to strike a balance between regulations and innovation. This newly launched centre will help identify risks to inform future regulations, ensuring that India's AI development is safe and responsible, especially in the Indian context, while maximising innovation.

IIT Hyderabad Partners with Nikon to Enhance Imaging Research Capabilities

IIT Hyderabad joined hands with Nikon India, a subsidiary of Nikon Corporation, to establish the 'Nikon Centre of Excellence' (CoE) on its campus.
This cutting-edge facility is designed to provide advanced imaging technologies and support innovative research for researchers, visiting scholars, and collaborators across India.
Professor B. S. Murty, Director of IIT Hyderabad, highlighted the importance of the collaboration, stating, "This partnership with Nikon India aligns with our vision to foster innovation and create diverse learning opportunities."

Gyan-Kumbh 2024 Auroville's Transformative Ideas Unveiled

Gyan-Kumbh 2024, a prominent educational event organised by Siksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas, took place at Pondicherry University. The event provided a platform for various educational institutions and organisations to showcase their work, and Auroville Foundation took a significant step by presenting its transformative vision and philosophy.
A prominent stall showcased Auroville's philosophy of human unity and sustainable living.
The stall became a hub of attraction for educational leaders such as Vice-Chancellors, Directors, and College Principals.
Representatives Dr. Mollika Ganguly and Ms. Vishnupriya engaged with visitors, offering insights into Auroville's innovative educational approach.
The event allowed for direct interactions with educational leaders, highlighting Auroville's unique educational approach and its philosophy rooted in Sri Aurobindo's teachings.
The focus on human unity and sustainable development was a major point of discussion.

Nov 25, 2024

Himachal Chief Minister to Rank Colleges, Boost Infrastructure in Education Sector

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced that the state government is considering a system to rank colleges and is in the process of developing a formula for it. Speaking at a programme organised by the Alumni Association at Government Degree College in Sanjauli, he highlighted the state's focus on strengthening educational infrastructure.
Sukhu revealed plans to build an arts block, a girls' hostel, and a parking area within the next two years at the college. He also pledged Rs 50 lakh to the Alumni Association to support its initiatives. The CM emphasised the government's commitment to improving educational facilities and ensuring quality education, with ample funding available for these efforts.

CBSE National Adolescent Summit on Mental Health and Life Skills Set for December

The CBSE National Adolescent Summit 2024, focusing on life skills, mental health, safety, and well-being, will be held on December 20–21 at National Bal Bhawan, Delhi.
The summit aims to bring together students and educators from affiliated schools to discuss critical issues, share best practices, and foster a dialogue on adolescent development.
Aligned with the NEP 2020 vision, the summit will prioritise life skills, mental health awareness, and safe learning environments. It seeks to:
Enhance student development through best practices in adolescent well-being.
Integrate counselling and safety into the school ecosystem.
Address psycho-social challenges faced by adolescents.
Strengthen collaboration between schools and families for positive mental health outcomes.

Nov 24, 2024

IIT Kharagpur Partners with z21 Ventures to Launch Start-up Accelerator Programme

The Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur joined forces with z21 Ventures, an early-stage, operator-led venture capital firm founded by esteemed IIT Kharagpur alumni. This partnership heralds the launch of a ground-breaking start-ups accelerator programme tailored for final-year students, setting the stage for a new era of entrepreneurial excellence.
Designed to harness the immense talent at KGP and transform bold ideas into market-ready ventures, the accelerator will offer participants access to mentorship, funding, and top-tier resources. With a focus on building technical and scalable solutions to tackle global challenges, this programme aims to blend IIT Kharagpur's research with z21 Ventures' proven investment expertise, empowering student entrepreneurs to create world-changing impact.

UCL Partners with AIIMS New Delhi, IIT Delhi to Scale up Med Tech Innovation

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, and University College London (UCL) collaborated to advance the field of medical technology. The partnership, formalised, aims to drive innovations in detection, diagnostics, imaging, medical devices, assistive technologies, digital health, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and more.
The tripartite collaboration will leverage the strengths of all three institutions, combining expertise in medical science, engineering, and policy. It will foster joint research programs, staff and student exchanges, collaborative degrees, and workshops, to develop cutting-edge technologies that address some of the world's most urgent health issues.

Nov 23, 2024

IISc Introduces STRONG for Nanopore Research

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) introduced a groundbreaking language called STRONG (STring Representation of Nanopore Geometry), which encodes the shape and structure of nanopores. This new tool is set to revolutionise nanopore research by enabling machine learning (ML) models to predict their properties accurately.
STRONG assigns distinct letters to various atomic configurations found at the edge of nanopores. This representation provides a detailed way to understand and describe nanopore geometries, enabling better prediction of their properties, such as energy levels and gas transport barriers.

CBSE, ICAI Collaborate to Enhance Financial Literacy Education for Students

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) signed an agreement in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. This partnership through its Committee on Career Counselling aims to promote commerce-based skill courses, specifically focusing on the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector, to enhance the employability and career prospects of students.
The collaboration will see ICAI providing its expertise in areas including course content, syllabus development, study materials, and training modules. Moreover, ICAI will actively engage in career guidance, enrichment activities, and participate in workshops and training sessions organised by CBSE.
The focus will be on sensitising both educators and students to the numerous career opportunities in accountancy and related fields, aligning education with the requirements of the ever-evolving job market.

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