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Jun 22, 2025

Prof M. Satish Kumar Appointed First Dean of Queen's University Belfast's GIFT City Campus

Queen's University Belfast (QUB) appointed Prof M. Satish Kumar as first dean of its new campus in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City).
Prof Kumar will take up the role in July 2025 and will be based in the new GIFT City campus, which will commence admissions for its first batch of students in early 2026.
Prior to this appointment, Prof Kumar was in the School of Natural and Built Environment at QUB for over 25 years. He was previously the Director of Queen's Academy India and of Internationalisation, playing a pivotal role in enhancing the University's global presence in South Asia.

Jun 21, 2025

UPSC Launches Pratibha Setu to Help Top Exam Qualifiers Find Jobs

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) launched Pratibha Setu, earlier known as Public Disclosure Scheme, to help high-performing candidates who cleared all UPSC exams but missed the final merit list. The scheme aims to connect them with both government bodies and private employers.
Pratibha Setu includes more than 10,000 candidates from exams such as the Civil Services, Engineering Services, Forest Services, CAPF, Medical Services, Geo-Scientist, and IES/ISS. These candidates have passed all examination stages but were not recommended for final selection.

THE Impact Rankings 2025

In a boost to India's global academic reputation, four Indian universities secured spots in the top 100 of the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025, which assess universities on their contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Rank 41) and Lovely Professional University (Rank 48) are the highest-ranked Indian institutions, with JSS Academy and Shoolini University also earning global praise for their sustainability-led educational initiatives.
The rankings are based on indicators like research, outreach, and campus operations across several SDGs, such as climate action, quality education, clean energy, and gender equality.
Western Sydney University retains top rank globally for the 4th consecutive year.
Asian universities dominate top 50 with 22 entries.

Jun 20, 2025

IGNOU, WHO Launch Healthcare Waste Management Certification

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), in partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO) for the South-East Asia Region, rolled out a Certificate in Health Care Waste Management (CHCWM). This initiative is poised to bolster public health infrastructures and safeguard the environment by equipping professionals to manage biomedical waste proficiently.
The CHCWM programme confronts the dangers to health and ecology posed by inadequate disposal of medical waste. It seeks to educate both professionals and paraprofessionals engaged in hospitals, primary health centres, and waste management sectors. The curriculum aligns with India's Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016, and adheres to WHO's international standards.

QS University Rankings 2026

The QS World University Rankings 2026 were released. Fifty-four Indian universities made it to the global list this year, compared to only 11 in 2014. This makes India the fourth most represented country overall, after the USA, UK, and China. But only three of those have made it to the top 200.
IIT Delhi climbed to the 123^rd position, up from 150 last year, and 197 in 2024. It's now India's highest-ranked university in QS Rankings 2026. The institute has done well across key parameters -- 50^th in Employer Reputation, 86^th in Citations per Faculty, and 142^nd in Academic Reputation.

Jun 19, 2025

Anantha Chandrakasan Becomes First Indian-Born Provost of MIT

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has appointed Professor Anantha Chandrakasan as its next Provost, making him the first Indian-born academician to hold the prestigious position.
A pioneer in electrical engineering and computer science, Chandrakasan will take charge on July 1, 2025, succeeding Cynthia Barnhart.
In this role, he will guide MIT's academic affairs, financial planning, and strategic initiatives.
This historic appointment has garnered attention globally as Anantha Chandrakasan, an Indian-American scientist and administrator, will now oversee MIT's institutional and academic planning as Provost, one of the highest academic leadership roles at the university.
His ascension reflects MIT's commitment to global excellence and diversity in leadership.

DU Launches JAIHIND Scheme to Upskill ST Students from Across Country

Delhi University has launched an initiative to impart basic computer skills and training for higher education, including the application process for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET), to Scheduled Tribes (ST) students from Classes 9 to 12 across India, particularly those living in remote parts.
The Janajati Immersive Holistic Intervention for Novel Development (JAIHIND) scheme's first batch of 25 students, including 12 girls and 13 boys from the Ukhrul district of Manipur, selected on the basis of their academic merit, started their training on Tuesday. The inaugural two-week programme will continue till June 29, said Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh.

Jun 18, 2025

IIT Madras, Samsung Partner to Push Research in AI and Health Technologies

In a move to strengthen collaboration between industry and academia, the Samsung R&D Institute, Noida (SRI-N) entered into a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). The partnership will centre on research in artificial intelligence, particularly its applications in Indian languages, healthcare technology, and emerging areas like generative AI.
Signed by SRI-N Managing Director Kyungyun Roo and IIT Madras Director Professor V Kamakoti, the agreement outlines a range of joint initiatives. These include sponsored research projects, consultancy work, technology transfer, training programmes, infrastructure development, and student fellowships.

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