Last year in October 2023, the UGC in a far-reaching reform introduced the scheme of professor of practice (PoP) for bringing practitioners, policymakers, skilled professionals etc. into higher education system and for this it also issued ‘Guidelines for Engaging Professor of Practice in Universities and Colleges.’  Under this a practitioner/professional having an experience of 15 years or more qualified for …

Lt. Gen. Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS), accompanied by ADG Major General C.S. Mann and other high-ranking army officers, on May 2 visited the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) for exploring potential collaborations to develop niche technology solutions for the Indian Army.   The distinguished guests were welcomed by Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director …

Titled, ‘Understanding Changes: A Boy’s Guide to Growing up’, the workshop attended by boys of classes 7-9 proved a rare opportunity for these teens to pour out their fears and hear from expert doctors on their body and emotional changes Puberty, despite being one of the most significant and fundamental facts of growing up, is seldom talked about in schools. …

CL Educate Limited, a leading EdTech companies (listed on BSE and NSE), and owner of popular brands Career Launcher and Kestone, announced on Apr 30 that it has increased its stake in 361 Degree Minds (361DM) from 11.72% to 38.92% through a Rights Issue. CL Educate and 361DM management also announced that Prof S. Sadagopan, founding director of IIIT Bangalore and formerly with IIT Kanpur and IIM Bangalore will join the board …

IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation is partnering with Rotary District 3232 and FISST Academy to train government and private School Students on cybersecurity. This pioneering initiative is aimed at empowering students with essential knowledge and is tailored for students of Classes 9th and 11th to foster a safer digital environment. Training commenced for the first batch of students on 30th March 2024 at …

Emphasizing inclusivity and diversity, inherent in design and caught through its tagline ‘Design for Everyone’, Design Vanguard 2024—the first design show of Woxsen University’s School of Arts and Design Hyderabad on April 27, displayed the finest works of Woxsen University’s talented students and provided a glimpse into the innovative design endeavours at the university. Twenty innovative projects were unveiled at the event, …