ISB Executive Education, Emeritus Launch Cybersecurity for Leaders Programme
ISB Executive Education introduced the 'Cybersecurity for Leaders programme' in collaboration with ed-tech company Emeritus. The programme also enables businesses to safeguard their assets and navigate the ever-evolving cyber landscape, as per ISB.
The 16-week online cybersecurity programme integrated with AI and Generative AI, is designed to empower leaders with strategic foresight and technical expertise. The programme caters to senior leaders looking to pioneer new applications and frameworks that can effectively detect, withstand, and counteract cyber intrusions.
Jul 27, 2024
IGNOU Announces Professor Uma Kanjilal as New Acting Vice Chancellor
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) appointed Professor Uma Kanjilal as its acting Vice Chancellor, following the completion of Professor Nageshwar Rao's term. Prior to this role, Professor Kanjilal served as the Pro-Vice Chancellor of the university.
Professor Kanjilal's career began in 1984 as a research assistant at IIT Kanpur. She later held positions at IGNCA as a cataloguer and professional assistant. Her tenure at IGNOU saw her rise from lecturer to professor, a role she has fulfilled since 2003.
Jul 26, 2024
MICA Launches New Course on Consumer Technology, Retention Marketing and Campaign Management
With brands shifting their focus to retaining existing customers instead of acquiring new ones, retention marketing and consumer tech has climbed up the priority list for marketers and media managers. Taking the digital leap, MICA Ahmedabad has introduced a course titled 'Tech Tonic – Consumer Tech and Campaign Management' that will equip students with key Consumer Technology, Retention Marketing, and Campaign Management principles.
To design and deliver this course, MICA's Media Entertainment and Sports Management Specialisation (MESM) Area partnered with WebEngage, a leading MarTech platform and Retention Consultancy suite that simplifies user engagement at scale. Industry veterans will lead the eight-session intensive programme which will bridge the gap between traditional marketing theory and the practical application of data analytics in today's competitive consumer tech landscape.
IIT Delhi Launches Certificate Programme in Hybrid Electric Vehicles Design
The Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Delhi introduced a new six-month certificate programme focused on the design of Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs). This program is tailored for engineers specialising in mechanical, electrical, automotive, and related disciplines.
This high-impact 6-month programme is specifically designed for engineers from mechanical, electrical, automotive, and allied areas seeking to establish a strong foundation in EV/HEV technology. It is also tailored for professionals transitioning from traditional internal combustion engine technology to EVs and HEVs. Additionally, it also caters to professionals aiming to fortify their existing expertise in the EV/HEV sector, providing them with the advanced knowledge and skills required to design and develop innovative, sustainable, and efficient hybrid electric vehicles that meet the industry's evolving needs.
The Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) launched its prospectus for the 2024-25 academic session, biannual newsletter and the official YouTube channel.
The biannual newsletter is named 'The CDOE Post' and the official YouTube Channel is named – 'CDOE JMI Official'.
The JMI officiating Vice-Chancellor Prof. Mohammad Shakeel and Prof. Mohammad Miyan jointly released the biannual newsletter, the CDOE prospectus 2024-2025, and launched the CDOE official YouTube channel in the glittering event.
Telangana Launches TB-Free Municipalities Under Project Swasthya Nagaram
In Telangana, a unique model for TB-Free Municipalities under the Project Swasthya Nagaram, was launched in Hyderabad. Under the collaborative initiative of State Tuberculosis Cell, Municipal Corporations of Peerzadiguda, Boduppal and Pocharam in Medchal Malkajgiri district, Central TB Division, WHO India USAID and others, the project aimed at achieving TB-free municipalities.
Jul 24, 2024
NIT Tiruchirappalli: NIRF Rankings in Engineering, Overall in the Past 5 Years
The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Tiruchirappalli secured the fourth rank in the Architecture category of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023. However, it slipped one position in the engineering category, ranking 9th compared to 8th in 2022.
Despite the dip in engineering ranking, NIT Trichy improved its NIRF standing in 2023 for Architecture, Management, and Research and it retained its 21st position in the overall category, similar to the year before that is 2022.