Articles for Higher Education Institutions

Kerala Institutional Ranking Framework announces rankings for 2024
3 days, 4 hours ago

Kerala Institutional Ranking Framework announces rankings for 2024

The Hindu  

The Kerala Institutional Ranking Framework has announced rankings for higher education institutions in the State. University College, Thiruvananthapuram, is in the first position among arts and science colleges, followed by Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Ernakulam, in the second place and St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam, in the third. While the Government College of Teacher Education, Kozhikode, secured first place among …

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38.5% rise in women's enrolment in higher education in a decade
5 days, 17 hours ago

38.5% rise in women's enrolment in higher education in a decade

India Today  

India’s higher education sector has undergone a noticeable transformation over the past decade, reflecting the country’s commitment to inclusivity and global competitiveness. Student enrolment in higher education institutions has risen by 30.5%, from 3.42 crore in 2014-15 to 4.46 crore in 2022-23. India’s Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education also improved, reflecting enhanced accessibility and inclusivity. The rise in female …

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UGC chairman advocates implementation of semester system in higher education
2 weeks, 6 days ago

UGC chairman advocates implementation of semester system in higher education

India Today  

The University Grants Commission, Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar, emphasised on Monday that higher education institutions should transition to a semester system to enhance student evaluation and improve the overall learning experience. UGC'S 'ONE NATION, ONE SUBSCRIPTION' TO BOOST RESEARCH ACCESS The UGC Chairman further stated that at least 6,300 colleges and universities stand to benefit from the "One Nation, One …

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University of East London, Siemens, T-Hub Collab for Sustainable Higher Education in Hyderabad
1 month ago

University of East London, Siemens, T-Hub Collab for Sustainable Higher Education in Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The University of East London, Siemens UK, and T-Hub Hyderabad hosted a high-impact event on November 13, 2024, focusing on the role of industry and higher education in driving sustainability. The event, titled Achieving Sustainable Higher Education: The Partnership of Industry and Universities, was held at T-Hub, Hyderabad, and brought together key leaders from the academic and industry sectors …

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The true scale of Australia's international student industry — in four charts
3 months, 3 weeks ago

The true scale of Australia's international student industry — in four charts

ABC  

The international education industry is big business. On Tuesday, they finally had some answers: The number of international students able to start their studies next year will be capped at 270,000 across the higher education and vocational sector under the government's planned reform, with individual limits to be placed on specific providers. "Even without legislative powers to cap international students, …

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From Free Access to Free Market: The Rise of Private Indian Universities
5 months ago

From Free Access to Free Market: The Rise of Private Indian Universities

The Diplomat  

The number of private Indian universities is not rising – it has soared to the sky. Even a quick glance at the reality of these new universities shows that much of their growth represents a trend of Indian higher education sailing out to the waters of the free market. With this, hundreds of thousands of new private and middle schools …

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Centralised examinations have not aced the test
5 months ago

Centralised examinations have not aced the test

The Hindu  

In 2017, the Government of India established the National Testing Agency to conduct entrance examinations for professional courses. The NTA, that conducts more than 15 entrance examinations for various higher education institutions including the Common University Entrance Test for central university admissions and the post-graduate admissions in medical and University Grants Commission courses, is a lean and thin organisation, with …

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A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
7 months, 4 weeks ago

A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states

Associated Press  

A conservative quest to limit diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is gaining momentum in state capitals and college governing boards, with officials in about one-third of the states now taking some sort of action against it. Tennessee became the latest when the Republican governor this week signed legislation that would prohibit banks and other financial institutions from considering a customer’s …

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An ambitious push for values, ethics in higher education
11 months, 2 weeks ago

An ambitious push for values, ethics in higher education

The Hindu  

The University Grants Commission has been issuing regulations, guidelines and directives at break neck speed that some of the important ones miss drawing the attention of the higher education community. The higher education regulator must demonstrate zero tolerance and act swiftly to quell even the smallest trace of corruption in the admission, examination, hiring processes or, for that matter, in …

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Education & innovation partnership launched among Shandong, HK and Macao
1 year ago

Education & innovation partnership launched among Shandong, HK and Macao

China Daily  

Partnerships in education, science and technology, and innovation between China's Shandong province, Hong Kong and Macao have been intensified in recent years to promote the integrated development of three places. A conference regarding cooperation among universities and higher education institutions in the three regions was held in Jinan, the capital of Shandong province, on Dec 18 to strengthen exchanges among …

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A comparative analysis of the world's top 3 science and technology clusters: Beijing's performances and strategies
1 year, 3 months ago

A comparative analysis of the world's top 3 science and technology clusters: Beijing's performances and strategies

China Daily  

Editor's note: In September 2022, the World Intellectual Property Organization released the Global Innovation Index report, ranking Tokyo-Yokohama, Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou, and Beijing as the top three global science and technology innovation clusters. The figures above show that among the three major clusters, Beijing has the fewest number of main board listed companies, but it has the largest number of Fortune …

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A comparative analysis of the world's top 3 science and technology clusters: Beijing's performances and strategies
1 year, 3 months ago

A comparative analysis of the world's top 3 science and technology clusters: Beijing's performances and strategies

China Daily  

Editor's note: In September 2022, the World Intellectual Property Organization released the Global Innovation Index report, ranking Tokyo-Yokohama, Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou, and Beijing as the top three global science and technology innovation clusters. The figures above show that among the three major clusters, Beijing has the fewest number of main board listed companies, but it has the largest number of Fortune …

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T.N. Governor had sought UGC response before vetoing implementation of common syllabus for all colleges
1 year, 4 months ago

T.N. Governor had sought UGC response before vetoing implementation of common syllabus for all colleges

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Governor R. N. Ravi had sought the opinion of the University Grants Commission on the State’s decision to implement a uniform syllabus for higher educational institutions, before vetoing the move. Governor Ravi had flagged concerns of Vice Chancellors, principals of colleges and managements of autonomous institutions over the Higher Education Department aggressively pushing arts & science colleges to …

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Higher education in Kerala in low spirits
1 year, 6 months ago

Higher education in Kerala in low spirits

The Hindu  

The recent controversies that have rocked higher education institutions in Kerala have been in the making for a long time. The State government had over the recent past adopted measures to ensure the timely implementation of various reforms, which official sources point out, could resolve some shortcomings of the higher education sector. A dedicated cell in the Higher Education department …

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NIRF 2023 | IIT-Madras occupies top spot; IISc Bengaluru ‘best university’
1 year, 6 months ago

NIRF 2023 | IIT-Madras occupies top spot; IISc Bengaluru ‘best university’

The Hindu  

The National Institutional Ranking Framework, under the Union Ministry of Education, announced the India Rankings 2023 of higher education institutions in New Delhi on Monday. IIT-Roorkee stood at first position in Architecture subject, and the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru retained its first position in law for the sixth consecutive year. Releasing the report, the Minister of State …

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Software Tweaks, Penal Action on False Info Among Key Changes Likely in NAAC Procedure
1 year, 7 months ago

Software Tweaks, Penal Action on False Info Among Key Changes Likely in NAAC Procedure

News 18  

Tweaks in software, modifications in the way data is collected and validated, and penal action on institutions giving out false data are among the key changes likely to be introduced in the procedure followed by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council for assessing and ranking colleges and universities across the country after it ran into allegations of ‘irregularities’ in its …

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Kerala becomes first state to launch its own institutional ranking framework
1 year, 7 months ago

Kerala becomes first state to launch its own institutional ranking framework

India Today  

Kerala has made history by becoming the first state to introduce its own ranking system for higher education institutions. On May 3, 2023, the Kerala State Higher Education Council launched the Kerala Institutional Ranking Framework, which is based on the lines of the National Institute of Ranking Framework. The National Institutional Ranking Framework is a ranking system created by the …

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Jamia Millia Islamia plans to offer dual degrees, online learning, FYUP from next session
1 year, 10 months ago

Jamia Millia Islamia plans to offer dual degrees, online learning, FYUP from next session

India TV News  

Jamia Millia Islamia has proposed provisions to pursue dual degrees, online learning, and four-year undergraduate programmes for the next academic session in line with the National Education Policy 2020. Common University Entrance Test The introductions were discussed in the Jamia Millia Islamia's Academic Council meeting last week. Likely to offer four-year undergraduate programmes "In the recently held Academic Council meeting, …

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Student orgs. want temporary, not permanent limit on international students
1 year, 10 months ago

Student orgs. want temporary, not permanent limit on international students

NL Times  

Student organizations want a temporary brake on the influx of international students, and not a permanent one, as Minister Robbert Dijkgraaf of Education argued for in parliament on Wednesday. “Not every lecturer can deliver the same quality lectures in English as in Dutch,” said LSVb chairman Joram van Velzen.” A shortage in student housing is another problem. The Randstad and …

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47% rise in ST student enrolment in higher education: AISHE report
1 year, 10 months ago

47% rise in ST student enrolment in higher education: AISHE report

India Today  

According to the All India Survey on Higher Education 2020-21, there has been a noticeable increase in the enrolment of students from Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and Other Backward Classes in higher education institutions between 2014–15 and 2020–21. According to the AISHE report, there are now approximately 4.13 crore students enrolled in higher education worldwide, up from 3.85 billion in …

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Plans to overhaul higher education afoot despite Bill awaiting Parliament go-ahead
2 years ago

Plans to overhaul higher education afoot despite Bill awaiting Parliament go-ahead

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 01, 2022 10:35 IST The National Education Policy 2020, adopted in July 2020, envisages a restructuring of the higher education system. As part of this, institutions such as the University Grants Commission and the All India Council for Technical Education are set to be replaced by the Higher Education Commission of India, an umbrella organisation comprising four …

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Rising aspirations aiding higher education abroad
2 years, 2 months ago

Rising aspirations aiding higher education abroad

The Hindu  

L chose to pursue a medical education programme at the Kharkiv National Medical University in Ukraine after weighing various local options in November 2021. As per leading educational consultancy firms in Kochi, there has been an average 20% to 30% rise in the number of students opting for higher education abroad in the current academic year compared to the enrolment …

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UGC-approved free NEP-PDP for teachers of higher education institutions
2 years, 3 months ago

UGC-approved free NEP-PDP for teachers of higher education institutions

India Today  

Indira Gandhi National Open University has been entrusted with the responsibility by the Ministry of Education, Government of India New Delhi, for orienting 15 lakh higher education teachers of Universities and their constituent College for implementation of National Education Policy- 2020 in a period of six months. IGNOU OFFERS 36-HOUR TRAINING PROGRAMME In accordance with Dr Amit Chaturvedi, Senior Regional …

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New UGC guidelines promote all-round growth of students
2 years, 7 months ago

New UGC guidelines promote all-round growth of students

Hindustan Times  

Ensuring a vibrant campus life and participation of students in sports besides developing a students’ services centre are just a few provisions among the new guidelines framed by the University Grants Commission for promoting better physical and mental health of students on the campuses of higher education institutions of the country. “These guidelines have been framed to provide support to …

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