Higher Education
Free coaching for JNU aspirants
Students’ Union (JNUSU) will organize free coaching classes for JNU aspirants planning to take their entrance exams this year.
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GGSIPU admissions announced for continuing education programme
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) announced the beginning of admission process for its continuing education programme for working professionals.
Higher Education
Aligarh Muslim University admission de-centralised
For the first time in the history of the 87-year-old Aligarh Muslim University, admission tests for various courses will be held at five different places in the country.
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NKC calls for engineering colleges reform
The National Knowledge Commission (NKC) in India has said that premier research and education institutes like IITs should adopt regional engineering colleges to bring them at par with global standards.
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Stanford students try writing a graphic novel
Kealey and co-instructor Adam Johnson taught a winter course in Stanford titled The Graphic Novel, and assigned their students to write, edit and illustrate a collaborative final project. The result is a 224-page graphic novel titled...
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Students can now take DU’s popular courses online
Delhi University is all set to become more tech savvy from next academic year. In its recent decision, it is to supplement classroom teaching with e-learning tools.
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Central versities facing teachers
Around 20% teaching posts were lying vacant in central universities as on October 31, 2007. To meet this shortfall, the government has enhanced the age of superannuation of teachers from 62 to 65 years.
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Supreme Court reinstates Venugopal as AIIMS Director
The Supreme Court has struck down the AIIMS Amendment Act and reinstated eminent cardiac surgeon Dr P Venugopal as the institute
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AMU to help link madrassas to mainstream education
In an attempt to open up mainstream higher education in India to madrassa students, the Aligarh Muslim University has decided to accredit several Islamic seminaries across the country.
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Apollo, government tie-up for certificate course in clinical research
A growing demand for clinical trial professionals has led to an increasing number of institutions offering academic programmes in the same. Delhi, at present, has over 15 hospitals, medical colleges and institutions conducting clinical trials.
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USAID announces US$1 million grant to improve education in Africa
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will provide US$ 1 million to fund 20 partnership-planning grants of US$ 50,000 to plan long-term collaborations between African and U.S. institutions of higher education.
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British vice-chancellors seek more ties with India
Vice-chancellors of five British Universities have, during their two-day India visit, identified several important areas for collaboration between the higher education systems of the two countries.