Tag: Education
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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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Rice University Expands to India: A New Chapter in Global Education
Houston, Texas, November 18, 2024 — Rice University, a global leader in research and innovation, is enhancing its international presence by launching Rice Global India. This strategic initiative highlights the university’s commitment to promoting global collaboration and supporting India’s rapidly growing education and technology sectors. Photo: Rice University celebrated the opening of its new facility…
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Dharmendra Pradhan Discusses Johns Hopkins University Campus in India
India’s Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, met with a delegation from Johns Hopkins University. Dharmendra Pradhan discussed opportunities for academic and research collaboration with Johns Hopkins University. Discussions are underway regarding establishing an offshore Johns Hopkins University campus in India. New Delhi, India, November 17, 2024 — Union Minister for Education, Mr. Dharmendra Pradhan, met today…
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Exploring Leadership at the 26th Global Conference of the International Leadership Association
CHICAGO, November 15, 2024 — As the world navigates a complex landscape of geopolitical shifts and societal challenges, the International Leadership Association’s 26th Global Conference brought together a diverse group of leaders, scholars, and development professionals from around the globe to explore the critical role of Leadership in shaping our future. Held at the Hilton…
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Students Unjustly Denied Degrees: Panjab University Faces Legal Action
Chandigarh, November 7, 2024 — Hundreds of students are experiencing significant career disruptions as Panjab University has indefinitely withheld the issuance of their degrees and certificates. This unfortunate situation has arisen due to the University’s inability to collect the necessary examination fees from the affiliated colleges, which are required to remit these fees to the…
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Chandigarh University Hosts Tech Invent 2024 with 20,000 Registrations
The technology festival, “Tech Invent 2024,” has commenced at Chandigarh University. The Tech Fest promotes innovation across various fields. It features 55 events and has 20,000 registrations from 150 leading institutions across India. CHANDIGARH, India, October 19, 2024 — Chandigarh University’s annual tech fest, Tech Invent 2024, was inaugurated by Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatraya on…
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Vice President of India to Visit Mohali Tomorrow
The Vice President of India will visit Mohali (Punjab) tomorrow (October 18, 2024). New Delhi, October 17, 2024 — The Vice President of India is scheduled to visit Mohali, Punjab, tomorrow, October 18, 2024. During this visit, he will inaugurate the Indian School of Business (ISB) Leadership Summit, which will focus on the theme “Leadership…
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15-Year-Old Shoolini Achieves Significant Milestone in Global University Rankings
Shoolini ranks among the top 500 Global Universities. SOLAN, India, October 10, 2024 — Shoolini University has achieved a significant milestone by securing a position among the top 500 global universities, specifically ranking in the 401-500 range in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. This notable achievement marks the university’s second appearance in…
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University of Oxford Tops World University Rankings 2025
Times Higher Education Announces 2025 World University Rankings. London, October 9, 2024 — Times Higher Education (THE) has released its World University Rankings 2025. The University of Oxford has secured the top position, while the Massachusetts Institute of Technology holds the second position. The ranking encompasses 2,092 universities from 115 countries or regions, with at…
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