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Oct 24, 2023

IIT Roorkee GNEC Hosts Institutional 'Indo-German Partnership Workshop'

The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), the International Relations Office, IIT Roorkee organised a workshop in IIT Roorkee Greater Noida Centre (GNEC). GNEC is another campus of the institute located in NCR region.
IIT Roorkee organised the 'Indo-German Partnership Workshop' to enhance scientific cooperation and fortify the bonds between Indian and German institutions. The overarching theme for the event was 'Bridging Horizons: Indo-German Scientific Collaboration at IIT Roorkee', with two distinct sessions.
The first session, titled 'German Excellence: Unveiling Scientific Opportunities', served as a platform to showcase the endeavors, projects, research domains, and plans of various German stakeholders, universities, and funding agencies.
The second session, on 'IIT Roorkee - Forging Pathways to Strengthen Cooperation', highlighted IIT Roorkee's research capabilities, infrastructure, and areas of expertise.

BITS Goa to Host 'Waves 2023'

BITS Goa cultural festival, Waves 2023, will be held on October 27, 28 and 29. The event will begin with a comedy night which will be headlined by Abhishek Upmanyu, a known stand-up comedian.
Waves is the annual cultural festival of BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus. It is a three days long festival usually held in the late October – early November period. It is a cultural festival that is held to celebrate music, dance and art.
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani – Goa Campus is one of the five constituent campuses of the BITS Pilani located in Goa. BITS Goa was established in the year 2004 as an Institute of excellence in technology and sciences.

Oct 23, 2023

Arvind Sahay Joins as the Director of Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon

Prof Arvind Sahay joined as the Director of Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon. Before joining MDI Gurgaon, Prof. Sahay held the position of Professor of Marketing at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A).
Prof. Sahay has made contributions to IIM Ahmedabad as a teacher, researcher, consultant and administrator. He served as the Founding Chairperson of the NSE Center for Behavioral Sciences and the India Gold Policy Centre Chairperson at IIM Ahmedabad just before his joining MDI.

IIM Bangalore's Team Horizon Wins the First Edition of Air India's SOAR

Team Horizon of IIM Bangalore won the top honours of the National Champion in the first edition of SOAR (Spirit of Aviation Reimagined), Air India's business challenge-based annual nationwide B-school competition that saw 27 premier business schools vying for the top honours.
According to a release by Air India, SOAR is part of its campus outreach initiative to engage with young talent and students are being offered an insight into Air India's transformation journey to inspire them to be part of the new Air India.

IIM Kashipur Inks MoU with Atal Tinkering Lab to Foster Innovation among Students

The Design Innovation Centre (DIC) of the Indian Institute of Management Kashipur signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Atal Tinkering Lab of The Gurukul Foundation School, Kashipur to foster a culture of innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship in young students.
The MoU signing occurred at the IIM Kashipur campus, where Professor Kumkum Bharti, Coordinator DIC, and Neeraj Kapoor, Chairman of ATL-TGFS, penned the agreement. Professor Kulbhushan Balooni, Director of IIM Kashipur, and Ramesh Chandra Arya, Chief Education Officer, Udham Singh Nagar District, Government of Uttarakhand, were also present.
The MoU aims to facilitate the exchange of skills and resources between DIC and ATL in creating and elevating the landscape of innovation and design thinking in schools by encouraging knowledge and resource exchange for design-led innovation and skill-building. It also aims to facilitate engagement among both institutions by conducting research and development projects, skill-building programs, training programmes, and workshops.

Oct 22, 2023

Prof. D. Surya Prakasa Rao Appointed as Vice-Chancellor of DSNLU Visakhapatnam

Prof. D. Surya Prakasa Rao was appointed as Vice-Chancellor of Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Vishakhapatnam.
Prof. Rao succeeded Prof. P. Sree Sudha, who served as Officiating Vice-Chancellor at the University.
He was previously teaching at Dr. BR Ambedkar College of Law, Andhra University.
Rao shall hold the office for a tenure of five years or until he turns 70 years, whichever is earlier.
He has a Doctorate in Law from Nagpur University in 1997 and also studied LL.B. (1982-1983) and LL.M. (1983-1985) from Nagpur University. He was previously Visiting Professor of Law at Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur. He has also served the Andhra University Law College in different capacities.

Alumination - IIT-Bombay's Annual Fest Held

IIT-Bombay's annual flagship fest 'Alumination' took place on October 21 and October 22.
The agenda for Alumination 2023 included segments like Speed Mentoring, Transverse Mentoring, Industry Learning Program, Beyond the Horizon, Coming Full Circle, and Break the Ice. The association also introduced the Innovation Expo for the very first time.
The Alumination platform is a fertile ground for exploring the innovations and start-ups by IIT Bombay graduates that might shape the landscape of tomorrow.

Oct 21, 2023

IIT-Delhi, THDC India Limited Collaborate for Transformative Research and Development Initiatives

The Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT-D) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the THDC India Limited (THDCIL), a Central Public Sector Enterprise focused on advancing research and development activities in Science, Engineering, and Technology.
The agreement is set to span five years. Due to this partnership, THDCIL will partner with IIT Delhi to conduct research studies, pilot projects, and consulting engagements led by faculty members.
As a part of this partnership, IIT Delhi will offer essential infrastructural support and access to scientific, engineering, and technical expertise. These resources will be instrumental in facilitating R&D activities, aligning with the academic pursuits of the institute.
This collaborative venture between THDCIL and IIT Delhi represents a significant step forward in the fields of research, innovation, and technological advancement, with the potential to yield ground-breaking solutions for various industries and domains.

Ministry of Education Reconstitutes JAB for Better Conduct of JEE-Main, Advanced

The Ministry of Education reconstituted the board structure and administrative framework of the JEE Apex Board (JAB) for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) for admission to undergraduate engineering programmes in IITs, NITs and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs) etc.
As per the notification, the National Testing Agency (NTA) will manage all information technology-related (software) support and back-end activities for pre and post-examination work, including online submission of application forms. "NTA may seek support from NIC/C-DAC as and when required.
Professor S. K. Jain, VC of BHU was appointed as the chairperson of JAB. Directors of IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, IIT Madras, NIT Rourkela, NIT Surathkal, IIIT Hyderabad, IIIT (PPP} Lucknow, IIITM Gwalior, representatives of state government of Madhya Pradesh, Assam /Manipur, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab Engineering College, Chairman of CBSE, Director General of NIC, NTA and C-DAC, and the Additional Secretary/ Joint Secretary (TE) of MoE were appointed as members.

Oct 20, 2023

Odisha's Centurion University Hosts Cancer Awareness Programme, Screening Camp

India's first skill varsity, Odisha's Centurion University of Technology and Management, organised a 'Cancer & No Tobacco Awareness Program and Screening Camp' in collaboration with the Cuttack-based Awaaken Cancer Care Trust.
The event was attended by Centurion University Vice Chancellor Dr. Supriya Pattanayak and Awaaken Trust chairperson & cancer activist Ms. Swagatika Acharya among other dignitaries.
The awareness programme and screening camp were also attended by Dr Kshitish Mishra, an Oncologist from MD Carcinova Hospital, who made a presentation on Cancer and the ill effects of tobacco on humans.

IIT Guwahati Develops 'Point-of-Care' Device for Instant Glycemic Index Detection

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) developed a reliable and affordable Glycemic Index (GI) sensor, suitable for point-of-care detection. This sensor can determine the GI of different food sources in real-time, which is crucial for diabetes management.
The research was led by Professor Dipankar Bandyopadhyay, Department of Chemical Engineering.
The Glycemic Index or GI is a measure that ranks carbohydrate-containing foods based on how they affect blood sugar levels when consumed.
The research has been funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

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