While the details of the NEP 2020 have been discussed at considerable length by many experts, I will look at the Policy from the perspective of the opportunities it offers to improve the educational status of marginalized and educationally backward sections of Indian society. The policy aims at “a quality education system, with particular focus […]
Tag Archives: higher education
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Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Tuesday launched a blended learning platform for higher education in agriculture, developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) as part of a World Bank-funded project. ICAR has developed the blended learning ecosystem as part of the five-year National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP) concluding this year. India […]
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European Countries See India As Promising Hail Skill, High Tech Coming Out Of Country At EU-India Education Summit
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The Council of European Union (EU) Chamber of Commerce in India under the aegis of the Education Committee conducted its second EU India Education Summit on Friday, March 17 at the Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai. Maharashtra School Education Minister Shri Deepak Kesarkar, who served as the Chief Guest of the Summit, was joined by EU […]
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The Kerala High Court has upheld the qualifications laid down by the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) for teaching posts in the varsity. Justice Sathish Ninan upheld the higher qualifications for teaching posts laid down by the university, saying they were prescribed “to uplift the quality of education.” The decision came while […]
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On March 8, in the presence of visiting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Deakin University announced the opening of its first international campus outside Australia. Called the Deakin International Branch Campus (IBC), it will be set up in the smart business district of GIFT City in Gujarat and classes will begin in July 2024. Deakin […]
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This would be in line with the National Education Policy 2020 that wants to bridge the gap between higher education and the arts (kala) by creating a strong bond between them, the commission said in the draft rules made public on Friday for feedback. Higher education institutions will soon empanel local artists and artisans as […]
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For the first time in the North East, the prestigious mega-academic event, the ‘National Conference of Vice-Chancellors’, is being hosted by a private university. The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) has collaborated with the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), to hold its 97th Annual General Body Meeting and the National Conference of the […]
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There is a shift of focus among study abroad aspirants when choosing a study destination; students are looking beyond traditional English-taught countries and universities Italy has built a robust higher education system, learning from its setbacks and the practical application of policies. The nation is rapidly evolving to become a prominent study-abroad destination for aspirants. […]
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A number of factors are at play, from the socioeconomic development of India’s Tier II cities to the enhanced accessibility of resources and support educational technology platforms offer Educational technology solutions for studying abroad were picking up speed long before Covid-19 became the new normal. With prolonged lockdowns and travel restrictions through most of 2020 […]
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Educational technology solutions for studying abroad were picking up speed long before Covid-19 became the new normal. With prolonged lockdowns and travel restrictions through most of 2020 and 2021, EdTech solutions stood out with their potential to minimize disruptions for prospective international students – and in fact, revolutionize studying abroad altogether. The growing presence of […]