The Maharaja Sayajirao University hosted a two-day Youth20 (Y20) India Summit with focus on the theme of climate change and environmental conservation.
The conference was inaugurated by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. Over 600 delegates from 62 countries participated and discussed 'Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction: Making sustainability a Way of Life'.
Organised by the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to mark the celebration of India's G20 Presidency, 167 delegates from G20 nations, eight international scholars, 12 national scholars, 25 international delegates, 25 national delegates, 25 representatives of Youth Ministry, 50 start-ups working on environment, 15 Shodh scholars, 10 NSS members and 250 students of various universities from the field of urban planning, climate change and environment studies participated in the discussions.
IIT Madras Partners with Ansys to Augment NPTEL Courses to Build Skills in Emerging Technologies
IT Madras partnered with Ansys to implement a programme through NPTEL focused on emerging technologies such as Electrification, 5G, Autonomous Vehicles, Drones, and Healthcare, among others.
The CSR funding from Ansys ensures that the certification fee is waived to hundreds of students from underprivileged backgrounds and in particular to female candidates, increasing the employability of students undertaking these certifications. With Ansys' funding, the cost of certification for qualified students will be reduced by 50 per cent.
NPTEL currently works closely with more than 5,000 colleges across India in various disciplines including engineering, arts, commerce, science and management. Many students and faculty take these certification examinations to improve their employability and upskill themselves with the latest skills in their area.
Feb 26, 2023
Angavastra for Students Graduating Delhi University this Year
At the 99th convocation of Delhi University, students and officials of Delhi University will no longer be seen wearing a hat and a gown. Rather, students would wear traditional attire when graduating.
This year, students will be given a shawl or an angavstra to wear along with the traditional attire that has been mandated this year onwards. A convocation committee, set up by the DU vice-chancellor about two months ago, came up with new design ideas for the attire which were sent to the academic and executive councils for approval.
The administration and teachers will also be donning traditional Indian outfits for the convocation. The ethos behind the idea is to move away from the colonial mindset prevailing for many years.
The tree of life symbol along with the logo of Delhi University in purple will be prominent on the attire. The colour of the dresses will be different for different categories of students.
Feb 25, 2023
Gujarat's Largest Tech Fest: Parul University's Projections 2023 Provides a Platform to Develop F...
Technology brought young innovative minds together once again as Vadodara-based Parul University hosted the latest edition of Gujarat's largest tech fest, Projections 2023. This year's (2023) Projections gave a platform to tech enthusiasts and technologically driven individuals across the state and the country to showcase their skills and talents. The festival saw immense participation from youth in a myriad of technical and non-technical events, games, and workshops. With over 10,000 participants from more than 15 states and more than 45,000+ viewers, the tech fest was buzzing with talented innovators.
IIT Guwahati Innovators Construct 3D Printed Security Post Using Industrial Waste
As a part of the G20 initiatives, IIT Guwahati innovators constructed a 3D printed security post using a special M40 grade sustainable concrete containing industrial wastes, fibres and chemical admixtures.
A team of Dodda Srinivas, Dhrutiman Dey, and Akshay Sahu, started a start-up, Stratify 3D Pvt. Ltd. under the mentorship of Dr. Biranchi Panda, Assistant Professor, IIT Guwahati, developed this digital technology in line with 'AatmaNirbhar Bharat' vision of our Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This automated and innovative technology developed at IIT Guwahati is ready to provide customised houses in India in less construction time with controlled quality.
Feb 24, 2023
Former IIT Delhi Director Named as New VC of BITS Pilani
Former director of Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT-Delhi), Professor V. Ramgopal Rao was named the new Vice Chancellor of Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani).
The current Vice Chancellor, Professor Souvik Bhattacharyya will be leaving on March 10. Professor Rao will be the Vice Chancellor of campuses located in Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad, Dubai and Mumbai.
During his tenure, he improved the ranking of IIT Delhi across all campus ranking platforms through various steps including creation of 13 new centres of excellence and 10 new academic units as well as implementing a multipronged approach towards faculty recruitment, research finds, social media engagement and more.
Feb 23, 2023
Minimum Age for Class 1 Admission to be 6 Years
As par reports, the Ministry of Education ordered all states and union territories to set the minimum age for admission into Class 1 as six years old.
The foundational stage, as defined by the new National Education Policy (NEP), consists of five years of learning for all children (between the ages of 3 and 8), including three years of preschool instruction and then Classes 1 and 2.
University of Auckland, Tata Memorial Hospital Collaborate for Cancer Care
Tata Memorial Hospital (TMH), Mumbai and Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to engage in long-term cooperation in cancer care. Tata Memorial Hospital is the largest and the most renowned cancer care hospital and research centre in India.
The Auckland University's Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research, Professor Frank Bloomfield, accompanied by a delegation of academic staff, met with TMH representatives led by TMH director Dr. Rajendra Badwe and professor and medical oncologist, Dr. Vanita Noronha, to explore ways to enhance cancer care using digital health.
Initial projects envisaged for the partnership include a digital platform for clinical trials to track study-related activities for patients, investigators and regulators; a digital platform to make outpatient clinics more efficient; and a digital method to enhance prescription medicine safety, such as including connecting systems to ensure potential serious drug interactions are identified and flagged for the treating physician.
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