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November 28, 2024e-Paper
Updated – November 28, 2024 11:27 am IST
Exhibition on dinosaurs
Get Set Learn has partnered with the Museum of Solutions (MuSo), Mumbai, to bring an exhibit on dinosaurs and their link with modern birds by the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH), New York, to India.
When: Until December 31.
For details, visit https://t.ly/NFHmP
Kraftshala has launched Emerging Talent batch of its Marketing Launchpad Programme combining Digital Marketing and Spoken English. The course uses Hindi and English as the medium of instruction to open up quality jobs for those who are not fluent or conversant in English.
Deadline: December 10
More information at https://tinyurl.com/299az873
Blix-A-Thon
Blix is hosting the second edition of Blix-A-Thon, along with IIT-Bombay Techfest 2024. The competition combines robotics with creative and problem-solving skills.
Eligibility: Students from 8 years onwards
Deadline: November 30
Register at https://blixathon.in/
Talent hunt
Student Tribe’s student talent hunt, st.GOT, will be held in Nellore, Vijayawada, and Visakhapatnam in December. It aims to uncover talented students in areas such as Music, Dance, Painting, Acting, Poetry, Stand-up Comedy among others. Visit https://rzp.io/rzp/cZwl7qAP for more information.
Admissions and scholarships
Whistling Woods International (WWI) has announced that it will hold entrance exams for its July 2025 intake from December 12 to December 15. It offers UG and PG programmes in Filmmaking, Screenwriting, Music Production, Animation, Game Design, Acting and more.
More details at www.whistlingwoods.co.in
The University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, the U.K. is offering four GREAT scholarships to students applying for postgraduate programmes in Justice and Law. This is in partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain campaign
Eligibility: International fee-paying students who have an offer for a full-time PG Law programme and can commence studies in the U.K. in September 2025 and have paid their tuition fee deposit before June 27, 2025 and are passport holders of the relevant countries.
Deadline: June 27, 2025
Details at https://tinyurl.com/4hcpbru7
St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies invites applications for its January 2025 intake. Visit https://tinyurl.com/2a6efphu for details.
Certificate Course in Advanced Media and Fashion Makeup Artistry
Lakmé Academy, powered by Aptech, launched the Certificate Course in Advanced Media and Fashion Makeup Artistry.
Eligibility: Pass in Class 10. Prior knowledge of basic makeup is a plus.
Details at https://www.lakme-academy.com/
Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR, has opened admissions for the 2025-26 academic year for undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across its schools of Engineering, Natural Sciences, Management and Entrepreneurship, and Humanities and Social Sciences. It has also launched dual degree UG programmes in Computer Science and Business Data Analytics in collaboration with Arizona State University, the U.S. For details, visit http://www.snu.edu.in/home
Alliance University has opened applications for its full-time, two-year MBA programme with specialisations in Business Analytics, Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, Operations Management, and International Business.
Eligibility: 50% in Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university and valid scores in CAT, XAT, NMAT, MAT, CMAT, KMAT, or the Alliance Management Aptitude Test (AMAT).
Deadline: November 30
Details at https://www.alliance.edu.in/programme/mba
KL Deemed-to-be University has introduced a suite of specialised entrance examinations for 2025 admissions. For degrees in Engineering, students have to take KLEEE-2025, while for diploma courses aspirants have to take KLECET-2025. KLMAT-2025 is for Management courses, KLSAT-2025 for Science courses, and KLHAT-2025 for Humanities courses. F
Deadline: December 4
Visit www.kluniversity.in for more.
Coding Ninjas has launched a series of PG certifications in Full-Stack Web Development and Data Analytics in collaboration with the E&ICT Academy, IIT Guwahati.
Details at https://tinyurl.com/2ssn53ww and https://tinyurl.com/55e69wzb
Awards and laurels
Aditya Giri and Naman Bhotika from St. Paul’s English School, Bengaluru were the winners of U-Genius 3.0, the national quiz competition conducted by Union Bank of India. Kabir Dubey and Harsh Khandekar from Jawaharlal Nehru Public School, Bhopal, came second and Aditya Gupta and Yuvraj Nawalakha from Jayshree Periwal High School, Jaipur, were third.
Tanish Kumar Sahu from BSP Senior Secondary School, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, were declared the national champion of the TCS Rural IT Quiz. Eklavya from Swami Vivekanand Govt. Model School, Suratgarh, Rajasthan was the runner-up.
Aaron John Pradeep and Sayudh Ray from Delhi Public School, Kolkata, won the 2024 edition of Aqua Regia: The School Quiz organised by T.I.M.E Pvt. Ltd. and its CLATPrep division. Darshan Ravi and Aayush Bharadwaj of Vidya Mandir School, Chennai, and Mayank Kumar and Bhavyman Sharma from Army Public School, Hyderabad, were first and second runners-up respectively.
Srivatsav, Srinivas and Sriram from The Indian Public School, Coimbatore, were declared winners of Monash University’s Change It Challenge in India, hosted by The Vidyashilp Academy, Bengaluru. Vallabha, Vedant and Naithrav from Indus International School, Hyderabad, were runners-up.
Zell Education was recognised as the Top Finance and Accounts Institute of the Year and Best Investment Banking Institute of the Year by Business Innovation Magazine.
GITAM Deemed-to-be University, in association with the Society of Automotive Engineers (India), hosted AeroTHON 2024, which saw 26 student teams develop innovative Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS). The winners were Team UIET from UIET College.
Prof. Rama Mathew from India was one of the winners of the 2024 ELTons Awards for innovation in English language teaching (ELT) and Learning announced by the British Council.
Amity University Mumbai was ranked 263 in the QS Asia University Rankings 2025: Southern Asia.
Lovely Professional University (LPU) was ranked 99 globally and sixth in India in the Times Higher Education’s (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings (ISR) 2025.
Events
Meritto has launched its Student Admission Portal 3.0 to streamline the admissions process for educational institutions across India by automating tasks such as data entry, document verification, and application review.
Amazon India felicitated students during its third annual Pratidhi Scholarship Programme, which provides financial assistance to nearly 1200 students and helps them overcome financial barriers and pursue their academics.
IIM Nagpur hosted the Under 25 Summit, a youth festival that saw performances by stand-up comedian Sumaira Shaikh, musician Bendi, and content creator Hamza Syed. This was is a prelude to Tangerine Trails, which will take place from November 29 to December 1 at the institute.
The School of Law, Lovely Professional University (LPU), hosted Justice Rajesh Bindal, Judge of the Supreme Court of India, for a session on using information technology in the judiciary.
NIIT University (NU) hosted its 16th Annual Lecture at its Neemrana campus. Chief guest Amitabh Kant, the G20 Sherpa to the Prime Minister, spoke about Driving Change: My Journey of Continuous Personal Transformation.
Arena Animation concluded the Mumbai leg of its Creative Minds 2024 competition. Over 650 students participated and experts offered insights into careers in Animation, VFX, Multimedia, Gaming, and Web-design.
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), in collaboration with Y4D Foundation, installed Digital Smartboards in 100 primary and high schools across Odisha, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana.
Bharti Airtel Foundation launched TheTeacherApp, a digital platform that offers free, interactive digital resources to support diverse teacher learning styles. It is available across Web, iOS, and Android.
ARCH College of Design and Business, in collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University’s Manchester Fashion Institute (MFI), organised a pattern design workshop for students. Rachel Kelly, an expert in design education and innovative wall-covering techniques, led the session.
IIM Raipur hosted Yukti 2024, its business conclave on the theme Vikas Chatra or Building with Purpose. The institute, in collaboration with the Academy of Digital Health Sciences, hosted a panel of thought leaders to interact with the second batch of its Postgraduate (PG) Course in Digital Health.
Editage, in collaboration with National Institution of Technology Calicut (NIT-C), conducted a workshop on AI Tools for Optimising the Research Workflow for over 150 students and researchers.
Ambuja Foundation launched an AI-Data Science course as part of the Skill and Entrepreneurship Development Programme at its skill training centre SEDI in Darlaghat Himachal Pradesh. Graduates in Science, IT, Commerce or Arts (With Maths and basic IT knowledge) can enrol for this six-month programme.
The University of East London (UEL) concluded its India Tour 2024, a collaborative initiative with Siemens and T-Hub. The multi-city tour included events such as conferences, roundtables, and award ceremonies.
Om Birla, Speaker of Lok Sabha, and Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State for Law and Justice, inaugurated the Constitution Museum at O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), Sonipat.
The School of Fine Arts and Design at Noida International University (NIU) hosted a talk on 20th Century Artists Confronting War: Art as a Voice for Peace by Prof. Chawky Frenn, international artist and educator. Students, faculty, and art enthusiasts participated.
BIMTECH, Greater Noida, and the Centre for Business Analytics in Practice (CBAP) at Surrey Business School, the U.K., hosted the Annual International Conference on Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA2024) on the theme Advancing DEA: Bridging Theory and Practice. Over 80 global leaders and industry experts participated.
The Indian School of Development Management hosted the Dialogues on Development Management (DoDM) 2024. Over 80 thought leaders, policymakers, and practitioners from civil society, government, and business particpated.s
Richard Ginioux, former Managing Director of the FERRANDI Paris Hotel School, was appointed Dean of Excelia Tourism School. A graduate of ESSEC Business School and Sciences Po Bordeaux, he has extensive experience in the luxury hotel industry and in hospitality education.
The University of Melbourne appointed Professor Muthupandian Ashokkumar as Director of the Melbourne Global Centre in Delhi. He was formerly the Assistant Deputy Vice-Chancellor International (India), Head of School of Chemistry, Acting Director and CEO of the Australia India Institute, and Associate Dean International at the University’s Faculty of Science.
Galgotias University’s new Administrative and Engineering Block was inaugurated in the presence of delegates from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore.
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon, became a Signatory Member of the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) – a United Nations-supported initiative that aims to raise sustainability in B-schools globally.
eKal Academy hosted the eKal UniFair 2024, a virtual event connecting students and parents with representatives from 30 universities from the U.S., France, UAE, Australia, Germany, and other countries to learn about programmes, admission requirements and other aspects of higher education.
Ninjacart hosted a career guidance session for children and families from Chennai’s retailer and trader ecosystem as part of its Better Lives for Children of Agri campaign.
Entrepreneur Sudhanshu Kumar has launched an ed-tech platform Euron to offer an accessible, and affordable solution for upskilling in key technology fields such as Python, Generative AI, and Data Science.
Acharya Bangalore B-School (ABBS), in partnership with the Bengaluru City Police, hosted an awareness programme on personal responsibility, drug prevention, and women’s safety for its students and staff.
The CMR Group of Institutions hosted Techno Meet for Society 2024 at the CMR Institute of Technology to highlight projects and ideas in fields such as AI, Robotics, Data Science, ML, and so on. Over 30 projects developed collaboratively by students and faculty were showcased.
DEVI Sansthan concluded MOOT, a national virtual training programme aimed at addressing the global crisis in foundational learning. Over 3,000 educators participated.
IIT Roorkee, in collaboration with Queen’s University, Canada, hosted an international symposium Innovative Design for Excellence, Affordability, and Sustainability (IDEAS-2024). Over 150 researchers, academicians, and students participated.
SSN Institutions and Shiv Nadar University Chennai jointly awarded scholarships to over 500 students. Dhinakar Jacob Selwyn, Vice President and Global Head-Core Technologies at Capgemini Technology Services India Limited, was the chief guest and Ranjit Ramachandran, Independent Director and Former CEO of Plant Lipids Private Limited, was the guest of honour.
The finale of Mekathlon 2024 was held in Bangalore with more than 1000 students in the 8-18 age group showcasing their projects in Robotics and Sustainable Development. Abhimanyu Saxena Co-Founder of Scaler and Dr. Chandrashekhar M. Biradar, Lead Global Green Growth Transition and Principal Scientist-Functional Agroecosystems CIFOR-ICRAF Asia Continental Programme were the chief guests over the two days.
Constitution Day
IMS Law College, Noida, organised a guest lecture on Critical Analysis of Landmark Judgments by Mohammad Shahid Anwar, an Advocate-on-Record (AOR) at the Supreme Court of India.
KIIT College of Engineering organised Slogan Writing, Declamation, and PowerPoint Presentation competitions to raise awareness about the Constitution and foster creativity among students.
The University of Melbourne has conducted its Schools Engagement Programme in Andhra Pradesh for over 150 schools. The programme offers career guidance and future planning support to under-represented secondary school students in India.
Convocations
JAIN Online, the e-learning arm of JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), hosted a graduation ceremony for 2,251 graduates across disciplines.
Pearl Academy held its 32nd convocation ceremony for the graduating batch of 2024. It also declared a 99% placement record with recruiters including companies such as Cushman Wakefield, Arvind Fashion, Reliance Brand Ltd, Aditya Birla, L&T Mindtree, IKEA, among others.
Anant National University hosted its sixth convocation with 293 students from the Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Design and Anant Fellowship in Sustainability and Built Environment received their degrees.
Research studies
Researchers from IIM Lucknow have shed light on the critical role that the personal values of start-up founders play in fostering businesses that balance profitability with environmental and social responsibility. A paper authored Prof. Krishna Chandra Balodi and Ravi Roshan was published in the Journal of Cleaner Production.
A research team from IIT Guwahati led by Prof. Anil K. Mishra, Department of Civil Engineering, developed a solution to industrial waste management and sustainable construction. A paper authored by Prof. Mishra and research scholars Alok Bijalwan and Bitupan Sonowal was published in Construction and Building Materials.
ApplyBoard released its fourth annual trends report, Navigating Global Student Mobility: Top Trends in International Education for 2025 and Beyond. Key findings are: Canada, Australia, and the U.K. have reported significant drops in student visa application volumes in 2024, with further declines predicted for 2025. India has expanded its education loan programmes, increased support for skill development, and is developing permanent residency pathways for international students.
A recent study by HirePro shows that 95% of students, 90% of academia, and 71% of corporate recruiters feel at ease with digital recruitment processes, highlighting the growing acceptance of virtual hiring.
Partnerships
NSE Academy Limited (NAL) signed an agreement with KPMG in India to offer joint certificate programmes and digital courses in various aspects of banking, financial services, financial markets and allied technology.
TechForChange programme, a CSR initiative by Ciena, in collaboration with NASSCOM Foundation, is working with universities in Delhi NCR including FITT-IIT Delhi, Jamia Millia Islamia, and Delhi Technological University, among others, to nurture social innovation and entrepreneurship among students.
IIT Roorkee and the New Age Makers’ Institute of Technology (NAMTECH) collaborated to advance experiential learning for Engineering graduates. The partnership will focus on internships, research, faculty development, and innovative events.
Samsung R&D Institute, Noida (SRI-Noida) signed an MoU with IIT Bombay to conduct research in Digital Health, AI and other emerging technologies. This will open up newer avenues for the students, while enhancing their industry readiness.
Shoolini University has partnered with Adda247, to launch degree programmes integrated with job-focused courses, especially for students from tier-2 and tier-3 cities.
Published – November 28, 2024 11:21 am IST
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