The University Grants Commission (UGC) announced that students will now be able to pursue two full-time academic programmes simultaneously. There's a set of guidelines regarding the announcement available on the official website: www.ugc.ac.in
April 14, 2022
Moving forward in the field of research and development, India’s higher education sector regulator University Grants Commission (UGC) recently announced that it will soon launch various schemes to boost research at Indian universities. From women scholars to skilled faculty members, these schemes are expected to encourage scholars in their field of research.
April 03, 2022
The need of the hour – to promote digital cooperation in order to develop skilled human resources, to support digital innovation and entrepreneurship for more job creation, is exactly what the African and European unions are talking about.
March 31, 2022
Showing its commitment to inclusivity, NALSAR University of Law in Hyderabad has announced that a floor in one of its hostels will be a gender-neutral space for students who self-identify as LGBTQI+. NALSAR University’s initiative has received a tonne of positive responses from students and the LGBTQI+ community.
March 27, 2022
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved the first leg, that is, the setting up of 21 new Sainik Schools. These new schools will be in partnership with NGOs, private schools or State Governments.
March 26, 2022
The University of York, Kaplan International Pathways and Japanese charity Ashinaga Association have come together and launched a £1.2 million scholarship scheme to benefit the Sub-Saharan African students.
March 24, 2022
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Sambalpur, and the Center for Adivasi Research and Development have signed an agreement to develop entrepreneurship skills among tribal youths in Odisha, and provide them with quality education.
March 24, 2022
The Tamil Nadu Government has made an announcement to make a monthly deposit of Rs 1,000 in the bank accounts of girl students in the State of Tamil Nadu. The decision was made in order to encourage more girls to pursue higher education without financial problems coming in the way of their education.
March 20, 2022
In the field of education technology, a new study from Georgia State University has revealed that the use of artificial intelligence chat bot has brought about higher rate of task completion and positive changes in the students. The students were more likely to complete tasks critical to staying enrolled in schools.
March 18, 2022
Originally established in 2020, the Student Hub in Perth is now officially open. David Templeman, WA Minister for Education and Basil Zempilas, Lord Mayor of the City, opened the new facility.
March 18, 2022
With the pandemic continuing to take a toll globally, millions of students are at the receiving end. Even with schools and universities now reopening, there’s been some drastic changes in the lives of the students. For instance, a high rate of university drop-outs recorded in the UK as per the records of Student Loans Company.
March 17, 2022
In response to the war in Ukraine, the Irish Universities Association, along with the Higher and Further Education Minister, Simon Harris, announced that Ireland will open its universities' doors to the Ukraine-returned Irish students and also the Ukrainian students.
March 15, 2022
At the recently held ApplyBoard’s Educate the World Conference – Canada, Canadian Minister for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Sean Fraser shared on the important role played by the International Students in the growth of Communities and the Canadian Economy.
March 15, 2022
Recently, at a meeting held between the UGC Chairman and the Vice Chancellors of Central Universities, it was discussed that, very soon, the University Grants Commission (UGC) will introduce a system where various industry experts will be able to teach full-time or part-time, depending on the requirement of the concerned university.
March 14, 2022
Given the current Russia-Ukraine tension, there's a growing improbability of Indian medical students being able to go back to Ukrainian universities to finish their studies. Students who were forced to abandon their studies now find themselves in a tough spot with regards to the future. There has been pressure on the Indian government to accommodate them in local medical schools. Back in Ukraine, classes have been suspended with no indication of how and when they will resume.
March 11, 2022