The School of Health Sciences and Technology (SOHST) at UPES, a multi-disciplinary university in India, announced a strategic first-of-its-kind partnership with the Medical University of the Americas (MUA). This collaboration marks a significant breakthrough in advancing medical education opportunities for aspiring doctors in India. Under this partnership with MUA, UPES will offer an accelerated pathway into medical education with admissions to the …

The event, held on 30th January 2025, witnessed an exchange of ideas and best practices towards equipping future generations with better road skills. Indian Institute of Technology Madras’ (IIT Madras) Centre of Excellence for Road Safety (CoERS) conducted a ‘Principals’ Conclave’ as part of its ‘Training Young Minds Project’ to bring together heads of reputable educational institutions to discuss and deliberate …

BITS Pilani Dubai Campus (BPDC) announces the establishment of the Ankitt Gaur Centre of Excellence in Blockchain & AI Research, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This ground-breaking initiative represents the first endowment from a Work Integrated Learning Programme (WILP) alumnus, Ankitt Gaur, Founder & CEO of OrbitXPay and a distinguished alumnus (2007-2009 Batch) of BPDC. The …

The Automotive Skill Development Council (ASDC) has collaborated with Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, for a pioneering initiative aimed at skilling women and paving the way for greater gender diversity and inclusion in the automotive workforce. Over the next 15 months, this transformative program will train 20,000 women across eight critical roles in the automotive …

The annual fest of Sharda University, Greater Noida, “Chorus” themed “Carnival of Colors” this year, celebrated the richness of cultural diversity. Spread over 3-days, the spectacular carnival featured various events and an enthralling performance by Bollywood singer Jubin Nautiyal as a highlight. The three-day fest included over 20 events such as debates, fashion shows, monologues, stand-up comedy performances, rap wars, …

The University of Birmingham has been awarded £2.4million to advance global research into the world’s religious traditions and their connection to the meaning of life. The Global Philosophy of Religion Project: Fundamental Spiritual Reality, Human Purpose, and Living Well has been funded by the John Templeton Foundation, with support from a group of philanthropists from the global Jain community, as well as alumni funds, AHRC …