Delhi Teachers' University Signs MoU with US-based Non-profit Think Tank
Delhi government-run Delhi Teachers' University (DTU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a US-based non-profit public policy think tank for enhancing the professional development of educators. The MoU is for three years.
The Delhi government aims to empower teachers with the latest research insights and equip them with the necessary skills.
The collaboration between Delhi Teachers University and the RAND Corporation aims to facilitate support for strategic issues, improve teaching and research skills, and engage in joint scholarly discourse on key public policy matters.
RAND Corporation is recognised as one of the top three education think tanks globally.
The umbrella MoU marks a first-of-its-kind collaboration that aims to leverage DTU's infrastructure along with RAND's expertise in conducting rigorous, high-quality research to support teacher training and capacity building for teachers and undertake future research activities to understand the state of teachers and the teaching profession in Delhi.
MCD School on T4's Education's Shortlist for 'World's Best School for Community Collaboration'
The Nagar Nigam Pratibha Baalika Vidyalaya in North-east Delhi's Dilshad Colony, run by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), made it to UK-based T4 Education's top 10 shortlist on the 'World's Best Schools in Community Collaboration'.
The news was announced by the organisation, which puts out a list every year on schools that have made a difference.
The school, which was established in 1965, started a community engagement programme in April 2020, one month into the national lockdown imposed on account of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Called the Family Champion Programme, the initiative aimed at ensuring that students stayed connected with the school, even as physical and in-person education took a hit during the pandemic.
The school worked with an NGO named Kshamtalaya Foundation for the same, which reached out to the students and their families through a door-to-door campaign. The aim: equipping family members to help and guide their children with classes by briefing them about the challenges of virtual education.
Om Birla Releases IGNOU Prospectus in Braille Script
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) released the IGNOU Prospectus in Braille script. The prospectus was launched by Om Birla, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
The prospectus in Braille equips individuals, well-versed in reading Braille script, with information about the institute regarding programmes, admission process, IGNOU's objectives and more.
The Speaker inaugurated an exhibition showcasing innovative start-up products and solutions developed by IGNOU students. He engaged with IGNOU learners through the teleconferencing facility at the Electronic Media Production Centre. The learners shared their learning experiences, emphasising the role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) intervention in their educational journey.
Jul 18, 2023
Indian students Win 5 Medals at International Physics Olympiad
Students from India bagged three gold and two silver medals at the International Physics Olympiad (IPhO), 2023, which was held in Tokyo, Japan from July 10 to 17, 2023.
The Indian team is comprised of five boys, who all achieved either gold or silver medal. Aditya from Pitampura, (Delhi), Dhruv Shah from Pune and Mehul Borad from Kachiguda (Telangana) bagged gold medals each. Raghav Goyal from Chandigarh and Rhythm Kedia from Raipur (Chhattisgarh) earned silver medals each.
This year's (2023) Indian team was led by two leaders from India — Prof. Arun V. Kulkarni (Professor, BITS Pilani, Goa), Dr. Shirish Pathare (HBCSE, TIFR). There were also two Scientific Observers — Prof. Anwesh Mazumdar (HBCSE, Mumbai), Dr. Leena Joshi (St Xaviers' College, Mumbai).
IIT Roorkee's Research Awards
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee announced the names of professors who won the Research Awards. The institute annually presents Research Awards to honour the work of researchers in their respective fields.
The IIT Roorkee Research Awards 2022 were accessible to all citizens of India and have been offered ever since the institution's founding. In 1847, it was founded as College Civil Engineering, Roorkee. In 1949, it was established as a university, and in 2001, it became an IIT.
The Khosla National Award (Sciences) was given to Kanishka Biswas, a professor in the brand-new chemistry department at Bangalore's Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research.
Professor R. P. Saini of IIT Roorkee's department of hydro and renewable energy received the HRED Hydro and Renewable Energy Award from the institute.
D. P. Kanungo was declared the AS Arya Disaster Prevention Award winner. Professor Kanungo is the Chief Scientist & Group Leader of the Geo-Hazard Risk Reduction Group of CSIR-CBRI, Roorkee.
Deepankar Choudhury, Professor IIT Bombay, won the Gopal Ranjan Technology Award. He is the only Geotechnical Engineer in the country who is an elected Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI), the oldest Science Academy of India.
Satish Chandra was awarded the SR Mehra Memorial Award. He is a Professor in Civil Engineering Department at IIT Roorkee.
Dharmendra Pradhan and Lawrence Wong Felicitate Winners of the Third Edition of Singapore-India H...
Union Minister of Education and Skill Development Dharmendra Pradhan and Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong felicitated the winners of the third edition of Singapore-India Hackathon in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
The hacathon was jointly organised by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) of Ministry of Education, India and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore).
The top student prize was conferred to students of Nanyang Technological University, Amity University, and Dwarkadas College of Engineering who developed a tool to help regulators detect potential suspects of insider trading.
The top winner in the start-up category, Haqdarshak won for enabling 2.8 million Indians to unlock close to SGD 700 million in government welfare services. Held under the G20 Presidency in IIT Gandhinagar, Gujarat, the hackathon's finale brought together the best start-ups and students from India and Singapore. It was attended by over 600 students, start-ups, investors, policymakers, corporates, and academics.
This year's (2023) Singapore-India Hackathon, apart from academic institutions like NTU Singapore and IIT Gandhinagar, brought together leading corporates and the public sector from both nations to mentor the aspiring entrepreneurs.
Jul 17, 2023
Dharmendra Pradhan Launches AI for India 2.0
Union Minister of Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan launched AI for India 2.0, a free online training programme on Artificial Intelligence, on World Youth Skills' Day. A joint initiative of Skill India and GUVI, this NCVET and IIT Madras accredited online programme will equip youth with frontier skills.
GUVI, an IIT Madras incubated start-up is a tech platform that enables tech learning in vernacular languages. This program has been curated in 9 Indian languages.
IIT-Delhi Set to Open a Campus in Abu Dhabi
The Indian Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, is set to open a campus in Abu Dhabi with an MoU signed between the Ministry of Education and the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
This will be the second international campus for an IIT. Earlier, IIT-Madras had signed an MoU to set up a campus in Zanzibar.
Tezpur University, IITM Pune Join Hands to Study Carbon Exchange in Kaziranga National Park
Tezpur University and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune joined hands in a significant research collaboration. They signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to assess the net ecosystem exchange of carbon dioxide in the renowned Kaziranga National Park.
The MoU was signed in a virtual ceremony in the presence of Union Minister of Earth Sciences, Kiren Rijiju, and the department secretary, M. Ravichandran. This collaboration marks a significant step towards understanding the carbon dynamics of the ecosystem in Kaziranga.
This collaboration between Tezpur University and IITM Pune brings together the expertise of two esteemed institutions to address crucial environmental challenges.
Meghalaya Govt. Forms Education Commission to Revamp Education Sector
The Meghalaya government took a significant step towards improving the education sector by appointing a four-member state education commission.
Led by Sherwin May Sungoh, the head of the education department at North Eastern Hill University, the commission aims to recommend reforms and policy changes to promote quality education across schools, colleges, and higher and technical education institutions in the state.
The commission will also receive support from 12 co-opted members, ensuring a comprehensive and diverse perspective in its recommendations. The term of the commission will be two years, providing ample time to assess the education landscape and propose impactful reforms.
Jul 15, 2023
IIT Roorkee Launches Certification Programme in Human Resource Management and Analytics
The Continuing Education Centre, CEC, IIT Roorkee, one of the top technological establishments globally, has made significant contributions to advancing various technological areas. In collaboration with Imarticus Learning, India's leading professional education company, CEC, IIT Roorkee announced the launch of its certification programme in Human Resource Management and Analytics.
This innovative programme aims to revolutionise HR management practices by leveraging data-driven decision-making techniques.
With a focus on optimising HR processes and enhancing organisational performance, this programme equips participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in the field of human resource management. In addition, DoMS plays an active role in curriculum development, course delivery, and practical training for students.
The programme spans six months and offers 100 hours of live training, including both theoretical concepts and hands-on practice.
Jul 14, 2023
Odisha Govt. to offer Rs. 50k Aid to Underprivileged SC, ST students
The Odisha government took a significant step towards promoting higher education among underprivileged ST and SC students. Starting this year (2023), the government will provide one-time financial assistance of Rs. 50,000 to ST and SC students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds pursuing general degree courses in any government institution in the state.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik made this announcement during a meeting of the Tribes Advisory Council.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik emphasised his government's commitment to improving the socio-economic conditions and addressing the educational needs of tribal communities.
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