Category: Universities
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President of India Inspires Future Cost Accountants
The President of India graces the National Students’ Convocation at the Institute of Cost Accountants of India. New Delhi, India, June 23, 2025 — The President of India, Draupadi Murmu, graced the National Students’ Convocation of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India in New Delhi today (June 23, 2025). In her speech, she highlighted…
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Chandigarh University: India’s Rising Star in QS Rankings
QS has announced the 2026 World University Rankings. The United States and China are making progress, while Italy and Saudi Arabia have entered the top 100 for the first time. LONDON, June 19, 2025 — Global higher education experts QS Quacquarelli Symonds have published the 22nd edition of the QS World University Rankings. The Massachusetts…
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Mumbai: A New Hub for International Higher Education
Mumbai Rising: Creating an International Education City Click Here to Enlarge the Invitation Mumbai is set to become a Global Education City, as Letters of Intent (LOIs) have been issued to five foreign universities: the University of York, the University of Aberdeen, the University of Western Australia, the Illinois Institute of Technology, and the Instituto…
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Apply Now: Sustainable University Leadership Course 2025
Call for applications for the third cohort of the course ‘Sustainable University Leadership and Governance: Advancing the 2030 Agenda’. This initiative targets university Vice-Chancellors and governance teams to drive strategic change for sustainability. Paris, France, June 10, 2025 — In celebration of World Environment Day on June 5, the UNESCO International Institute for Higher Education…
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Future of Agriculture: Collaboration Among Punjab Universities
Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana hosted a visionary meeting for the Vice Chancellors of Punjab. Ludhiana, Punjab, India, June 5, 2025 — Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana hosted a meeting for Vice Chancellors from various institutions across Punjab. The purpose of this gathering was to foster collaboration, share strategic insights, and address common challenges in…
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UGC’s Game-Changing Regulations impact Panjab University as Chandigarh Administrator endorses College Autonomy
The Chandigarh Administrator’s endorsement of the UGC’s initiative to promote college autonomy holds significant implications for Panjab University, heralding a transformative era for academic freedom and institutional empowerment of local colleges. New Delhi / Chandigarh, India, May 29, 2025 — The University Grants Commission (UGC) has dispatched a fresh letter to the Vice-Chancellors of all…
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University of Liverpool Opens Campus in India: A New Era for Education
India’s Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, presided over the ceremony to hand over the Letter of Intent to the University of Liverpool. The University of Liverpool has become the second university in the UK to establish a campus in India. Fifteen foreign universities will establish campuses in India, according to Dharmendra Pradhan. New Delhi, India, May…
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Autonomous Status for Chandigarh Colleges: Breaking Free from Panjab University
The Chandigarh Administration’s Department of Higher Education hosted a seminar titled “Making Chandigarh Colleges Autonomous” to discuss transforming colleges into autonomous institutions. Chandigarh, India, May 23, 2025 — Today, the Department of Higher Education, Chandigarh Administration, organized a “Making Chandigarh Colleges Autonomous” seminar at Punjab Raj Bhavan. The event brought together essential stakeholders from academia…
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U.S. News & World Report Expands Reach in India
U.S. News & World Report Enhances India Engagement with Strategic Investment in White Bridge Education. This partnership will utilize U.S. News’ insights on global higher education to help colleges and universities looking to establish a presence in India. WASHINGTON, May 21, 2025 — U.S. News & World Report, a leading authority on education rankings and…
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Chandigarh’s Push for Quality Standards and ISO Certifications
The Chief Secretary of Chandigarh Union Territory has directed the adoption of quality standards throughout the city. Chandigarh, India, May 16, 2025— The State Level Committee on Standardization meeting was held under the chairmanship of Mr. Rajeev Verma, Chief Secretary of UT Chandigarh. The Committee’s objective is to promote the use of Indian Standards to…
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Become a Civil Defence Volunteer with MY Bharat Today!
MY Bharat invites Youth to enroll as Civil Defence Volunteers. Chandigarh, India, May 13, 2025 — MY Bharat, an initiative led by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, vigorously mobilizes youth nationwide to join as MY Bharat Civil Defence Volunteers. This comprehensive nationwide campaign aims to empower youth to step into…
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U.S. News Expands Educational Services in India
U.S. News & World Report Expands Its Services in India. WASHINGTON, May 12, 2025 — U.S. News & World Report, a global leader in education rankings and data-driven insights, has announced a strategic investment in The Red Pen, India’s leading education consultancy with an international presence. U.S. News is widely recognized for its commitment to…
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UGC Advisory on Security Clearance Process for Universities
India’s University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a Public Notice instructing universities not to directly approach the Ministry of Home Affairs for security clearance. New Delhi, May 6, 2025 — According to the UGC, the Ministry of Home Affairs has advised that Higher Education Institutions submit their requests for security clearance through the Ministry of…
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Transformative MBA Programs with Harvard Case Studies at Chandigarh University
Chandigarh University signs a MoU with Harvard Business Publishing to offer global case-study-based online MBA and BBA programs. CHANDIGARH, India, May 6, 2025 — Chandigarh University Online has launched the ‘Case-Based Teaching & Simulation’ Program in collaboration with Harvard Business Publishing Education to provide students with experiential learning opportunities based on case studies. HBPE is…
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UGC Regulations 2025: Impact on University Evaluations
The University Grants Commission (UGC) of India has strengthened its supervision of university examinations and evaluation processes through the “UGC (Minimum Standards of Instruction for the Grant of Undergraduate Degree and Postgraduate Degree) Regulations 2025.” New Delhi, India, April 25, 2025 — The National Education Policy 2020 has introduced several undergraduate and postgraduate program reforms.…
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UNESCO World Book Day 2025: Chandigarh’s Initiative for School Students
UNESCO World Book Day 2025: The Chandigarh Administration has announced free library services for students of government schools. Chandigarh, India, April 24, 2025 — In celebration of UNESCO’s “World Book Day,” the public libraries in Chandigarh—specifically the T.S. Central State Library in Sector 17 and the Divisional Library (South) in Sector 34—will now provide free…
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Chandigarh Gears Up for NEET-UG 2025
Chandigarh is preparing to serve as one of the centers for the National Testing Agency (NTA) in conducting the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test. Deputy Commissioner Conducts Meeting to Finalize NEET-UG Preparations for May 4, 2025 Chandigarh, India, April 22, 2025 — A District-Level Coordination Committee meeting was held, chaired by Mr. Nishant Kumar Yadav,…
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Aligning India’s AI Competency Framework with UNESCO Standards
India has implemented an AI Competency Framework to improve its public service sector, aligning it with the UNESCO Framework on Artificial Intelligence to meet global standards. India, home to over 3.1 million civil servants, is advancing AI-driven governance with a framework to boost AI skills in the public sector. Building on UNESCO’s guidelines, this initiative…
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Academy Launches Global Partnerships for Nicholl Screenwriting Fellowships
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will collaborate with global university programs, screenwriting laboratories, and filmmaker initiatives to facilitate the Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting. LOS ANGELES, CA – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting is an international program designed to identify and nurture talented new screenwriters. The…
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UGC Alerts: How to Identify and Avoid Fraudulent Universities
India’s University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a public notice to raise general awareness about fake universities. New Delhi, March 23, 2025 — The University Grants Commission (UGC) of India has notified students, parents, and the public that only universities or institutions established under a State Act, Central Act, Provincial Act, or those authorized to…
