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IIT Madras recently hosted the first-ever Pan IIT Student Governance Summit, creating a collaborative platform for student representatives from IITs across India.
India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan co-chaired the Australia-India Education and Skill Council (AIESC) meeting in Sydney, marking a pivotal moment in bilateral cooperation in education and skill development. The meeting underscored the commitment of both nations to enhance collaboration in research, internationalisation, and skill exchange, fostering a shared vision for growth and innovation.
A major bribery scandal has surfaced in Kanpur’s education sector, where Rajeev Kumar, a clerk working as a project coordinator at the District Education Centre, was arrested by Lokayukta police after being caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh. The bribe had allegedly been demanded to clear development bills for a local school.
A new program on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and business sustainability has been introduced by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur in collaboration with EduXll. The initiative is intended to provide professionals with essential ESG knowledge and skills to address global sustainability challenges and promote sustainable business practices.
Lakshmi Balakrishnan, a student from Tamil Nadu, India, has raised serious allegations against the University of Oxford, claiming she was “forcibly transferred” from her PhD program to a master’s course without her consent. The decision comes after she reportedly invested over ₹1 crore in tuition and living expenses during her time at the prestigious institution.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Goa has introduced a series of scholarship programs to promote academic excellence and inclusivity among its undergraduate and postgraduate students, reports The Indian Express. The initiative seeks to alleviate financial barriers for deserving students, enabling them to focus on their studies and overall development.
In a powerful address at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) convocation ceremony, distinguished academician Professor S. Parasuraman urged over 5,000 graduates to apply their social science education to create a positive social impact.