The 400 students of Gautam Buddha University Greater Noida, who completed the Artificial Intelligence (AI) course under Samsung India’s flagship CSR programme, Samsung Innovation Campus were given certificates at a felicitation ceremony attended by Prof. R.K. Sinha, Vice Chancellor, Gautam Buddha University, alongside officials from Samsung and the Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI) on October 17.  Samsung Innovation …

In a one-of-its-kind initiative in the country, promoting the fusion of gaming and technology in education and fostering a robust gaming and tech culture in India, Woxsen University Hyderabad recently hosted Intel Gamer Days (IGD) with Lenovo, a premier gaming event for students, gaming enthusiasts, and tech aficionados. Intel Gamer Days 2024 marked Intel’s first collaboration with a leading educational …

NIIT University (NU),  announced a strategic collaboration with the University of Indianapolis (UINDY), aimed at expanding global educational and research opportunities for its students. NU graduate students can undertake a semester-long internship or research project at UINDY, with options for up to one year. UINDY’s robust and cutting-edge programmes and research will offer NU students a global exposure. Additionally, all …

Sesame Workshop India Trust (SWIT) on Oct 18 announced its collaboration with the Australian High Commission for its ‘Mera Planet, Mera Ghar’ campaign aimed at instilling environmental consciousness and sustainable behaviours in over 200 children aged 5-12 years through Delhi’s government schools, while expanding its reach to engage adult citizens through a robust social media outreach program. The collaboration between …

Scientists have discovered toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ present in samples of drinking water from around the world, a new study reveals. Researchers found 10 ‘target’ PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) – chemicals which do not break down in nature – in tap and bottled water available for consumption in major cities in the UK and China. Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) …

The Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) announced partnership with Meta on Oct 14 for the launch of two initiatives: an AI Assistant for the Skill India Mission and establishing 5 Centers of Excellence (CoEs) in Virtual Reality (VR) and Mixed Reality (MR). Under this, an innovative AI-powered chatbot powered by Meta’s open-source Llama model will be developed, to …