The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) closed on Dec 13, 2023 with an agreement that signals the “beginning of the end” of the fossil fuel era by laying the ground for a swift, just and equitable transition, underpinned by deep emissions cuts and scaled-up finance. In a demonstration of global solidarity, negotiators from nearly 200 Parties came together in …
German Varsity, a cluster of 10+ Universities and 40+ Industries in Germany, have announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Indian Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) for certification courses in new-age disciplines. This development marks a significant milestone in recognising and accrediting German Varsity’s Nano Master Program. The collaboration now enables candidates to receive joint certification programs with SSCs. This collaborative initiative aims …
The first light image from the Solar ultraviolet imaging telescope (SUIT) onboard India’s first dedicated space observatory Aditya –L1 brought cheers from the members of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) and other universities partnering ISRO in the mission. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched Aditya –L1 to study the Sun on 2nd September 2023. One of the prime onboard …
Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, on Dec 9 inaugurated the Global Resource Center (GRC) for People with Disabilities (PWDs) set up as a collaborative initiative between Amazon India and Sarthak Education Trust (SET). Located in Gurugram, Haryana, GRC will act as a central hub, providing access to specialized training programs, assistive technologies, mentorship opportunities, and customized job placement services. …
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal (IISER Bhopal) Researchers have completed the first-ever genome sequencing of the Jamun tree (Syzygium cumini), an evergreen tree popular in India for its medicinal properties, fruits, and ornamental value. The team, led by Dr. Vineet K. Sharma, Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, includes Abhisek Chakraborty, Shruti Mahajan, and Manohar Singh Bisht from IISER Bhopal. Their findings …
Central Square Foundation (CSF), a leading non-profit in India’s primary and pre-primary education sector released a report titled Building Strong Foundations: Examining Early Childhood Education in India. The report stems from an in-depth Situational Analysis Study conducted across 200 Early Childhood Education (ECE) classrooms in India aimed at validating existing research data and identifying opportunities for enhancing ECE programmes, shed light …
