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The American Library Association joins forces with more than 25 other organisations to fight book bans

CHICAGO, May 10, 2022 — The American Library Association (ALA) and a coalition of more than 25 organisations have joined forces to empower individuals and communities to combat censorship and defend the right to read. The Authors Guild and the American Federation of Teachers have joined the organization’s Unite Against Book Bans campaign to raise […]

Experts highlight concerns about UGC restrictions for foreign partnerships, including fee structure and funding mechanisms.

Academics are split on whether the University Grants Commission’s new limits on cooperation between Indian and international colleges would be helpful, with some citing concerns about the calibre of researchers and the cost to Indian students. Twinning programmes, joint degrees, and dual degrees to be offered jointly by Indian and foreign universities will be governed […]

NMIMS Opens Admissions for School of Mathematics, Applied Statistics & Analytics

NMIMS today announced the commencement of admissions for School of Mathematics, Applied Statistics & Analytics. The programs open for admission are: B.Sc.(Applied Mathematical Computing) – Mumbai, B. Sc. (Applied Statistics & Analytics) – Navi Mumbai, B. Sc. (Data Science) – Mumbai, Navi Mumbai & Bangalore, B.Sc. (Hons) Artificial Intelligence – Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Bangalore & Hyderabad, M. Sc. […]

World Literacy Foundation’s Global Youth Citizenship Program is now accepting applications.

NEW YORK, May 9, 2022 — The World Literacy Foundation’s Global Youth Citizenship Program, which includes training in leadership skills, community advocacy, and charitable fundraising, is now accepting applications for the three-month community service opportunity. This year, young people from 52 nations will work to save 200,000 youngsters from illiteracy for the rest of their […]

The entry of start-ups into the fields of education and health care might be transformative for the country: President Ramnath Kovind

On Sunday, President Ram Nath Kovind said unicorns and start-ups entering areas like education and health care might be a game changer for the country. After inaugurating the permanent campus of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Nagpur, Kovind spoke to a crowd in Maharashtra. In 2015, the premier institute was founded. He stated that […]