Tag: Universities
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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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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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Chitkara University Launches Fintech Centre of Excellence
Chitkara University has partnered with the Fintech giant Zaggle to establish a Fintech Centre of Excellence. Chandigarh, India, November 11, 2024 — Chitkara University has made a groundbreaking advancement in Fintech education in India by launching the Dr. Raj P. Narayanam Fintech Centre of Excellence at its Rajpura campus in Punjab. As the first Fintech…
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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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UGC Calls for Applications from Higher Education Institutions
New Delhi, India, October 16, 2024 — UGC (University Grants Commission) has invited applications from ELIGIBLE higher educational institutions (HEIs) for recognition to offer programs under Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and Online mode for the academic year 2024-25, for the academic session beginning February 2025 and onwards. The Online portal for submitting applications will…
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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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Celebrating 142 Years of Punjab University
Punjab University is observing its 142nd Anniversary. Lahore, Pakistan, October 14, 2024 — The University of the Punjab, also known as Punjab University, is a prestigious public research university in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It is the country’s oldest and largest public-sector university and is celebrating its 142nd Anniversary today. Established on October 14, 1882, the…
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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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NAAC AQAR Submission: What HEIs Need to Know
Bangalore, India, October 9, 2024 — Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) should note that the deadline for submission of pending Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQARs) has been extended to cover Data Collection Years 2016-17 to 2022-23. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) must adhere to the specified dates and time slots allocated for their respective regions when submitting…
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