The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) inaugurated its Metaverse Zone facility at Rethink! The Tinkering Lab last week. This pioneering initiative has been made possible through the generous support of the Alumni Batch of 1981, underscoring their enduring commitment to technological innovation and future-ready education. The Metaverse Zone is a cutting-edge facility equipped with advanced extended reality (XR) tools, including full-body haptic suits, gesture-recognition gloves, 360° cameras, VR headsets, 3D LiDAR scanners, and high-performance …

The Foundation for Organisational Research and Education (FORE), a centre of excellence in management education, development, research, and consultancy, has established a new vertical, the FORE School of Jewellery Design (FSJD to offer a comprehensive, industry-relevant approach to jewellery education by blending creativity with technical expertise. In collaboration with the Design Academy of India (DAI), FSJD is introducing a 6-month …

InMobi, CyberPeace and Jamia Hamdard University launched the pioneering “Cyber Sheroes” program at Jamia Hamdard University during the celebration of the International Girls in ICT Day 2025. The high-impact conference titled “Girls in ICT: Code, Secure, Lead”, saw the participation of several high-profile dignitaries from academia, administration and the industry. The highlight of the event will be the official launch of the ‘Cyber Sheroes’ program, …

The Somaiya School of Civilisation Studies at Somaiya Vidyavihar University on April 12 announced introduction of two new degree programmes—BA in Liberal Arts and MA in Liberal Arts.  Four research projects by its 4 research centres and launch of its peer-reviewed journal Transarea, was also part of this announcement. Reflecting Somaiya School of Civilisation Studies’s commitment to fostering intellectual crossovers across regions and …

Hospitality education institution, Le Cordon Bleu, School of Hospitality and Tourism, GD Goenka University formally inaugurate training facilities at its Gurugram campus on March 18. The newly constructed facilities are designed to provide an immersive and hands-on learning environment, reinforcing Le Cordon Bleu’s commitment to excellence in hospitality education. The event featured the inauguration of the East Wing, Théâtre Démonstration with a seating capacity of …

In a strategic move to strengthen the synergy between academia and the financial industry, IMT Ghaziabad has announced the establishment of the Centre for Financial Markets (CFM) in Mumbai. IMT Ghaziabad’s PGDM Banking and Financial Services (BFS) program aims to develop industry-ready finance professionals in collaboration with NISM, Mumbai. This partnership enables interaction with industry practitioners, preparing future finance leaders …