Tag: Education
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Raj Bhavan Conclave: The Universities of Punjab and Chandigarh Unite to Combat Drug Addiction on Campuses.
Chandigarh, February 9, 2024 — The Administrator of Chandigarh and Governor of Punjab, Gulab Chand Kataria, today inaugurated a conclave on Stress Management and Drug Addiction in Universities and Colleges of Punjab and Chandigarh at the Punjab Raj Bhavan. He stated, “The realization of the golden dream of VIKSIT BHARAT by 2047 rests on the…
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Strategies for Combating Substance Abuse in Chandigarh Colleges
Chandigarh, India, February 2, 2025—In alignment with the visionary goals of the Honorable Governor of Punjab and Administrator of UT Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria, a significant Joint Committee Meeting took place at the Postgraduate Government College for Girls located in Sector 42, Chandigarh. This meeting was convened in preparation for the much-anticipated gala event for…
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University of Southampton’s Upcoming Delhi Campus: A Boost for Higher Education in India
India’s Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, met with the University of Southampton delegation. New Delhi, India, January 31, 2025 — Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan convened a meeting today in New Delhi with a delegation from the University of Southampton and representatives from the British Council in India. The meeting included the participation of Vineet…
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UGC Approves Chandigarh University Lucknow: New Courses in AI
LUCKNOW, India, January 28, 2025—Following the approval of the Uttar Pradesh Private Universities (Fifth Amendment) Act, 2024, which facilitated the establishment of Chandigarh University Lucknow as a state private university, the institution has obtained recognition from the University Grants Commission (UGC). This recognition enables Chandigarh University Lucknow to commence academic courses for the 2025-26 academic…
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UNESCO’s 2025 Focus: AI’s Role in Education
Paris, France, January 28, 2025 — The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, has declared that UNESCO has dedicated the International Education Day 2025 (Friday, January 24) to exploring the opportunities and challenges associated with artificial intelligence. She has called upon the Member States of UNESCO to prioritize investments in training for educators and students regarding…
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Contempt of Court: Panjab University Must Release Documents to Students within 15 Days
Chandigarh, India, January 18, 2025 — The High Court of Punjab and Haryana, located in Chandigarh, issued a ruling on January 9, 2025, in which it disposed of twelve writ petitions through a consolidated order. The Court decided that all petitions presented a common legal issue under similar factual circumstances. The petitioners have asserted that…
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NYU Faculty Meets Vice President of India
Faculty members from New York University met with the Vice President of India. Click here to view the larger version of the photo. New Delhi, India, January 16, 2025 — A group of faculty members from New York University met with the Vice President of India at the Vice President’s Enclave in New Delhi. Below…
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Harvard Business School Students Meet Vice President of India
Click here to see the larger version of the photo. New Delhi, India, January 13, 2025 — A group of students from the prestigious Harvard Business School met at the Vice President’s Enclave for an exclusive meeting with the Vice President of India. The students appreciated the opportunity to hear the Vice President’s insights on…
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NAAC Final Notice for AQAR Submission 2023-24
Bangalore, India, January 9, 2025 — The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has issued a notification to all higher education institutions (HEIs) in India concerning the final extension for submitting the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) for the academic year 2023-24. In light of HEI requests regarding the submission timeline, NAAC will activate the…
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Revolutionizing Education: Chandigarh University’s AI Hub in Uttar Pradesh
Chandigarh University in Lucknow aims to realize the vision of making India a global hub for AI. Chandigarh University’s Uttar Pradesh Campus will offer multidisciplinary, AI-augmented education across 43 programs starting from the 2025-26 academic session. This initiative at India’s first AI City in Lucknow’s SCR aims to revolutionize the country’s educational landscape. LUCKNOW, India,…
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UGC Regulations 2025: Transforming Higher Education in India
India’s Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, has released the draft UGC Regulations, 2025, which outline the minimum qualifications for appointment and promotion of teachers and academic staff in universities and colleges and measures for maintaining standards in higher education. The regulations specify administrative commitments and the code of professional ethics in universities and colleges, aiming to…
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PM-USHA Initiative Boosts Chandigarh’s Educational Institutions
The Ministry of Education in India has announced several educational grants for Chandigarh. Chandigarh, India, January 4, 2025 — According to a communication from the Ministry of Education, Government of India, the Union Territory of Chandigarh has been awarded a grant of ₹20 crore under the PM-USHA (Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan) initiative. This program…
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Chandigarh Administrator & Punjab Governor Hosts NAAC Workshop at Raj Bhavan
NAAC Reforms Seminar at Punjab Raj Bhavan, Chandigarh. Chandigarh, India, December 28, 2024 — The Chandigarh Administrator and Punjab Governor hosted a consequential seminar on NAAC reforms at the Punjab Raj Bhavan in Chandigarh. Vice Chancellors, Registrars, and Principals from higher educational institutions across Chandigarh and Punjab attended the workshop. The seminar focused on strategies…
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UNESCO New Delhi Office Launches State of the Education Report for India 2024
UNESCO has launched the “2024 State of the Education Report for India,” focusing on Culture and Arts Education. New Delhi, December 24, 2024—The UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia at New Delhi has launched the sixth edition of its annual flagship report, “Rhythms of Learning.” This “2024 State of the Education Report for India” focuses…
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UNESCO Chair Appointed in India at Pondicherry University
UNESCO has appointed a new Chair in India. Founded in 1992, the UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs Programme is a collaborative network of higher education institutions that aims to tackle complex, interconnected development challenges. The program fosters international cooperation and networking among universities to strengthen their institutional capacities through knowledge-sharing and collaborative efforts. The Chair focusing on “Renewable…
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University of Toronto Tops QS World Sustainability Rankings 2025
QS has announced the World University Rankings for Sustainability 2025. LONDON, December 10, 2024 — QS Quacquarelli Symonds, experts in global higher education, released the third edition of the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability, featuring over 1,740 universities from 107 locations. Several universities chose not to take part in these rankings. The University of Toronto…
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Important Update: Academic Credit Upload Deadline for Indian Universities
— UPDATE — India’s University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a Public Notice mandating that all multidisciplinary universities and colleges upload their Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) data to the ABC portal by December 31, 2024. After this deadline, institutions can no longer submit credits to the ABC system. Institutions must immediately upload their credit…
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UNESCO Chair at Kyushu University, Japan, leads CESI Annual Conference 2024
UNESCO Chair at Kyushu University, Japan, set the tone for the Comparative Education Society of India (CESI)’s Annual Conference 2024. Photos: Professor Renu Vig, Vice-Chancellor, Panjab University, Chandigarh, extended a warm welcome to Professor Edward Vickers, UNESCO Chair at Kyushu University in Japan. Professor Vickers delivered the keynote address, establishing the thematic framework for the…
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Learn Home Designing with Joanna Gaines at MasterClass
MasterClass has announced that Joanna Gaines will share her unique design process in a step-by-step format. SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 26, 2024 — MasterClass, the streaming platform that allows anyone to learn from the world’s best, has announced that Joanna Gaines, cofounder of Magnolia, will teach a class on “Designing a Home That Tells Your Story.”…
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UNESCO New Delhi Office launches Anti-Bullying Campaign in India
New Delhi, India, November 18, 2024 — UNESCO, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education of the Government of India and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), took a proactive approach to marking the International Day Against School Violence and Bullying. The event revolved around the theme “Protect, Educate, Empower: Learners Call for Safe…
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