JNU Professor Gobardhan Das Appointed is New Director of IISER Bhopal
Professor Gobardhan Das was appointed the new director of the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal. He is the institute's third director since its inception.
The seat was previously held by Siva Umapathy. Prof. Umapathy had held the post from September 2018 to August 22, 2023.
Prior to assuming this position, Prof. Das held the chair of Special Centre for Molecular Medicine at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. He was also a professor at the same institute.
Prof. Das obtained a doctoral degree (PhD) in Immunology, specialising in host-pathogen relationship, from the Institute of Microbial Technology, Chandigarh in 1997.
IISER Bhopal is the youngest of the five IISERs in the country. It was established by the Ministry of Education (then Ministry of Human Resource & Development), Government of India, in 2008.
UGC Nominates University of Jammu as Nodal Institution to Implement NEP in J&K
The University of Jammu was designated as the nodal university by the University Grants Commission (UGC) to spearhead the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
This distinction brought great pride and honour to the institution.
Notably, as part of the larger initiative, UGC has formed five zonal committees to facilitate the voluntary implementation of NEP across higher education institutions throughout the country.
With this new role, the University of Jammu will play a central role in creating awareness, arranging programs, and offering guidance to higher education institutions within Jammu and Kashmir to effectively implement NEP, thereby providing a platform to exchange and adopt best practices.
Aug 26, 2023
IIT Hyderabad, DGQA Partner for MTech Programmes
To foster innovation and academic collaboration, the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) and the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) joined forces to launch a range of academic programmes.
The MoU was exchanged between R. A. Govardhan, Officiating Director, DIQA, and Prof. B. S. Murty, Director, IITH at the IIT campus.
The partnership includes a diverse spectrum of themes and fields of interest, notably including Software Engineering and Testing, AI, Quality Management, Data Sciences, Micro Electronics and VLSI, Communications and Signal Processing, Integrated Computational Material Engineering, EV Technologies, and Smart Mobility.
Bengal Governor Collaborates with ISRO to Combat Ragging on Campuses
West Bengal Governor, C. V. Ananda Bose, took a significant step to address the pervasive issue of ragging on college and university campuses by seeking the expertise of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to develop a suitable technological solution.
The urgency of this action was underscored by a tragic incident earlier this month (August 2023), where a first-year undergraduate student from Jadavpur University lost his life after reportedly falling victim to ragging and sexual harassment within a university hostel. This unfortunate event prompted widespread outrage and concern throughout West Bengal.
Aug 25, 2023
2 Indian Languages for Classes 9-10, 1 for Classes 11-12
Students in classes 9 and 10 will now have to mandatorily study three languages, including two Indian native ones, while students in classes 11-12 will have to study one Indian and one other language, according to the New Curriculum Framework (NCF). The NCF has been prepared according to the new National Education Policy (NEP) by the national steering committee, headed by former ISRO chief K. Kasturirangan.
At present, class 9 and 10 students study two mandatory languages and class 11 and 12 students study one language. So far, the students from 9 to 12 have to mandatorily study five subjects with an option of adding one additional subject. According to the recommendations made in NCF, the number of mandatory subjects will be seven for classes 9-10 and six for classes 11-12.
Aug 24, 2023
UP Cabinet Approves 18 'Atal Residential' Schools
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved developing 18 Atal Residential Schools along the lines of the centre-run Navodaya Vidyalayas at a cost of Rs. 1,250 crore.
The 18 Atal Residential Schools will come up in all 18 divisions of Uttar Pradesh.
The capacity of these schools will be 1,000 students, including 500 girls and as many boys. It will have classes from six to twelve. Children whose studies were affected by Covid-19 pandemic can also get admission to these schools.
Former President Ram Nath Kovind Inaugurates Kerala's First AI School
Kerala took a significant step towards the integration of technology in education with the inauguration of its first Artificial Intelligence (AI) school in Thiruvananthapuram. The inauguration ceremony, graced by former President Ram Nath Kovind, marked a transformative moment for education in the state.
The pioneering AI School, located at Santhigiri Vidyabhavan, has been developed in collaboration with iLearning Engines (ILE) USA, a globally renowned educational platform, and Vedhik eSchool.
The launch of Kerala's first AI School ushers in a new era of education, combining technology, innovation, and accessibility to pave the way for a brighter future for students.
Aug 23, 2023
IIT Jodhpur's IDRP Hosts Workshop Unveiling the Potential of IoT and its Applications
The Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Jodhpur conducted the 1st Internet of Things and Applications Workshop (IoTA 2023), a thrilling two-day event. The workshop featured talks by eminent speakers from academia, industry, and R&D organisations, focusing on the above IoT applications.
The topics of discussion during the Internet of Things and Applications Workshop (IoTA 2023) were Industrial IoT, IoT in Healthcare, Smart Homes and Intelligent Transportation Systems.
The workshop successfully achieved its aims by shedding light on the immense potential of IoT applications, igniting motivation among participants to explore research avenues and engage in product development within this dynamic field. Serving as a fertile ground for budding researchers, the event facilitated insightful exchanges of ideas, enabling robust discussions on challenges, solutions, and emerging research opportunities.
Boards Exams Twice a Year, Best Score to be Retained
Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan announced that the new curriculum framework (NCF) as per National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is ready and textbooks for the same will be developed for the 2024 academic session.
As per the NCF, the board exams will be conducted twice a year and students will be allowed to retain the best score. This is being done to ensure students have enough time and opportunity to perform well. Students can then appear for a board exam in subjects they have completed and feel ready for.
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