Tag: Universities
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Chandigarh University Launches Campus Tank for Startups
New Delhi, India, September 6, 2025 — Dr. Jitendra Singh, India’s Union Minister of State for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, highlighted that the country’s future growth will rely increasingly on establishing a “startup-linked economy” through robust partnerships within the industry. He made these remarks during the launch of Campus Tank, an initiative organized…
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Discover the World’s Top Student Cities: Chandigarh (India) Not Eligible
QS has announced the Best Student Cities Ranking for 2026. LONDON, July 15, 2025 — Seoul has been named the world’s best study destination, according to the QS Best Student Cities Ranking, ending London’s six-year reign at the top. Seoul has moved up two spots, reflecting its strong international appeal and an outstanding selection of…
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Punjab Mandates Entrepreneurship Mindset Curriculum in All Universities
Chandigarh, India, July 11, 2025 — A mandatory “Entrepreneurship Mindset” curriculum will be implemented in all universities across Punjab, starting from the upcoming academic year 2025-26. This initiative aims to cultivate entrepreneurial qualities and skills among students, focusing on aspects beyond just business. The curriculum will include various entrepreneurial stories, case studies, and mindfulness activities.…
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Central Universities Conference: Shaping India’s Educational Future
The Central Universities Vice-Chancellors’ Conference was held in Kevadia, Gujarat. The conference focused on the role of central universities in driving educational transformation and contributing to India’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. New Delhi, India, July 11, 2025 — The Ministry of Education organized a two-day Vice Chancellors Conference for Central Universities in Kevadia, Gujarat,…
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Non-Compliance with UGC Regulations: Consequences for Universities
New Delhi, India, June 14, 2025 — The University Grants Commission (UGC) in India has issued Show-Cause Notices to Vice-Chancellors and Registrars of several universities for non-compliance with the UGC Anti-Ragging Regulations of 2009. Enlarge this Document The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued this notification to all non-compliant universities, highlighting its observation of their…
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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
Click Here to Enlarge the Invitation Mumbai, India, June 17, 2025 — The Ministry of Education of India has taken a remarkable step forward in its pursuit of internationalizing education, as envisioned in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. During a vibrant and impactful ceremony titled ‘Mumbai Rising: Creating an International Education City,’ held in…
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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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UGC Regulations 2025: Impact on University Evaluations
New Delhi, India, April 25, 2025 — The National Education Policy 2020 has introduced several undergraduate and postgraduate program reforms. Among the recommendations are degree programs with varying durations, multiple entry and exit points, a blend of general education and vocational training, and the recognition of prior learning. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has notified…
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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…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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UNESCO Report on Addressing Gender Violence in Universities
UPDATED: December 07, 2024 Paris, France, November 26, 2024 — UNESCO is preparing to publish an extensive report that will critically examine the prevalence of gender-based violence within higher education institutions. This analysis aims to provide valuable insights and contribute to the ongoing efforts to address this critical issue. The International Day for Eliminating Violence…
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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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Transforming Cities: United Nations University and City College of New York partner for Innovative Urban Solutions
The United Nations University has launched its first Hub in the U.S. at The City College of New York. NEW YORK, November 23, 2024 — A new hub for the United Nations University (UNU) focused on Remote Sensing and Sustainable Innovations for Resilient Urban Systems (R-SIRUS) has been established at The City College of New…
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