August 3, 2023
Academy Announces 2023 Student Awards Semifinalists.
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• 2023 Student Academy Awards Semifinalists
• Alternative/Experimental
- Jung Jae Yeon, “Angel Shining,” Korean Academy of Film Arts (Republic of Korea)
- Alice Brygo, “Ardent Other,” Le Fresnoy (France)
- Anhkim Dang, “Confessions of a Cool Girl,” Massachusetts College of Art and Design (United States)
- Milena Mooradian, “Cycles,” Loyola Marymount University (United States)
- Jingru Xia & Yuqian Zhang, “Difference,” China Academy of Art (China)
- Mao Yo-Wen, “The Exception of History,” National Taiwan University of Arts (Taiwan)
- Felix Klee, “Homesick Lungs,” Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München (Germany)
- Andrew Opitz, “Jazz,” George Mason University (United States)
- Mona Keil, “Juice,” Filmakademie Baden-Wuerttemberg (Germany)
- Daphné Desjardins Charlebois, “Plume,” Collège André-Grasset (Canada)
- Junha Kim, “The Posthuman Hospital,” California Institute of the Arts (United States)
- Leo Behrens, “Skin,” American Film Institute (United States)
- Cristian Vega, “What Is a Boy?,” California State University, Monterey Bay (United States)
- Agrippina Meshcheryakova, “Worry-Fear-Unease. The Triptych,” The Northern Film School (United Kingdom)
• Animation
- Niloo Abdolahzadeh, “Biked,” Tehran University of Art (Iran)
- Gabriel Augerai, Romain Augier & Yannick Jacquin, “Boom,” École des Nouvelles Images (France)
- Helena Pillost, Jean Mathieu Walker & Lea Bridiers, “Celestial,” École Supérieure de Métiers Artistiques (France)
- Alfathiyya Nayla Adisha, “Chasing Nutcracker,” The One Academy (Malaysia)
- Cesar Luton, Achille Pasquier & Clémence Bailly, “Diplomatie de L’Éclipse,” MoPA 3D Animation School (France)
- Dani Sadun, “Frida in the Sky,” Toronto Metropolitan University (Canada)
- Tom Koryto Blumen, “Friendly Fire,” Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design Jerusalem (Israel)
- Justine King, “The Little Poet,” California Institute of the Arts (United States)
- Lisa Kenney, “Mum’s Spaghetti,” National Film and Television School (United Kingdom)
- Maxime Wattrelos, Jérémy Trochet & Marie Heribel, “Samara Op.4,” Pôle 3D Digital & Creative School (France)
- Meibol Alejandra Moran & Irmak Karasinir, “Shh,” Ringling College of Art & Design (United States)
- Rachel Mow, “The Sun Is Bad,” Savannah College of Art & Design (United States)
- Clément Del Negro, Camille Souchard & Matthias Bourgeuil, “Tear Off,” Rubika (France)
- Jimin Kim & Wendy Ye, “Tittie Tussle,” Ringling College of Art & Design (United States)
- Ollie Yao & Heather Yun, “Twin Sparks,” School of Visual Arts (United States)
• Documentary
- Sara Sims & Samuel Barnett, “#2276,” California State University, Northridge (United States)
- Jacob Burley, “Bear Hunt,” University of the West of England Bristol (United Kingdom)
- Nathanael Vankan, “The Buyback,” Queensland University of Technology (Australia)
- Lyuwei Chen, “Duet,” New York University (United States)
- MJ Johnson, “God Bless the Family,” University of California, Berkeley (United States)
- Mayar Alanis & Alfonso Sjogreen, “I Feel Perfect,” American University of Paris (France)
- Aidan Merck, “Justice for Batman: The Mark Racop Case,” Taylor University (United States)
- Michael Thomas Sandknop, “Momma Bear Down: An Exposé about Women Veteran Suicides,” Webster University (United States)
- Victoria Martynova, “On the Other Side,” University of the Arts London (United Kingdom)
- Pieter Genee, “Our New Home,” National Film and Television School (United Kingdom)
- Natálie Durchánková, “Rising Above,” Filmová a Televiznà Fakulta Akademie Múzických UmÄ›nà v Praze (Czech Republic)
- Bazla Samin, “A Song of Resistance,” University College London (United Kingdom)
- Raval Alviarez, “Le Sélect,” Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning (Canada)
- Meruyert Shalbayeva, “Surfactant,” University of California, Berkeley (United States)
- Jean Chapiro, “Till We Find Them,” Columbia University (United States)
- Brianna Schatt, “When Beverly Met Reita,” Chapman University (United States)
- Giorgio Ghiotto, “Wings of Dust,” New York University (United States)
• Narrative
- Andy Yi Li, “After Sunset, Dawn Arrives,” University of Southern California (United States)
- Dusan Brown, “All In,” Chapman University (United States)
- Riley Thomas Stewart, “Binary,” Chapman University (United States)
- Ranjan Kumar, “Champaran Mutton,” Film and Television Institute of India (India)
- Minkyu Kang, “Children of Light,” Columbia University (United States)
- Rodrigo Rebello de Andrade, “Covered One,” Escola Superior de Teatro e Cinema (Portugal)
- Jennifer Greco, “Esmeralda,” New York University (United States)
- Mark Gerstorfer, “Invisible Border,” Filmakademie Wien (Austria)
- Amir Zaza, “It Will Rain,” Nederlandse Filmacademie (Netherlands)
- Efrat Lipshitz, “It’s a Matter of Hours or Days,” Minshar School of Art (Israel)
- MarÃa Claudia Blanco, “On the Edge,” La Fémis (France)
- Matteo Sanders, “On the Edge,” Filmakademie Wien (Austria)
- Iain Aigin Stronach Forbes, “Revisited,” Den Norske Filmskolen (Norway)
- Tawfik Sabouni, “Stateless,” Institut National Supérieur des Arts du Spectacle et Techniques de Diffusion (Belgium)
- Frederic Kau, “Those Who Follow,” Hamburg Media School (Germany)
- Tamara Denić, “Truth,” Hamburg Media School (Germany)
- Micaela Geslin, “Under the Stitches,” Universidad de Buenos Aires (Argentina)
Source: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
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July 28, 2023
Ganesan Kannabiran takes charge as NAAC Director.
Bangalore, India, July 28, 2023 — The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), India, welcomed Prof. Ganesan Kannabiran as its new Director today. With over thirty years of experience in teaching, research, and administration, Prof. Kannabiran is an esteemed alumnus and senior professor of Information Systems at the National Institute of Technology in Tiruchy. His expertise includes entrepreneurship and skill development.
Prof. Kannabiran has held several leadership positions, including Dean of Research and Consultancy and Director-in-charge at NIT Trichy and NIT Puducherry. With his impressive academic background, which includes a Ph.D. in Management Information Systems and three Master’s Degrees in Computer Science & Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), and Mathematics, he is a highly qualified professional.
Previously, Prof. Kannabiran was the founding Director of the Indian Institute of Information Technology in Andhra Pradesh from 2018 to 2023. He has received several prestigious awards, including the Commonwealth Professional Fellowship, Two Fulbright Fellowships, and British Council Study Fellowship. Prof. Kannabiran has also completed various projects for the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the All India Council for Technical Education, the Government of India Department of Science and Technology, and UNESCO.
Source: NAAC
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July 25, 2023
International Monetary Fund (IMF) updates its World Economic Outlook.
Washington, DC, July 25, 2023 — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced in a press briefing on July 25, 2023, that the global economy is gradually recovering from the pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The briefing marked the release of July’s update of the World Economic Outlook report.
According to the IMF’s baseline forecast, global growth will slow from 3.5% in 2022 to 3.0% this year and the next. However, this is an upgrade of 0.2 percentage points for 2023 from the IMF’s April projections.
IMF’s Chief Economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, stated that global economic activity has been resilient in the first quarter of this year, resulting in a modest upward revision for global growth in 2023. Although some positive changes have occurred since April, such as the recovery of supply chains and the decrease in COVID-19 cases, inflation remains high, and monetary policy tightening has raised borrowing costs, constraining economic activity. Gourinchas expressed concern about medium-term growth prospects and declining household purchasing power.
While some adverse risks have moderated, the balance remains tilted to the downside. Gourinchas highlighted that the main policy priority now is to conquer inflation. Central banks in economies with elevated and persistent core inflation should continue to signal their commitment to reducing inflation. Fiscal policy should tighten to rebuild fiscal buffers and reinforce the overall credibility of disinflation strategies, with targeted support for the most vulnerable.
Improvements to the economy’s supply side would facilitate fiscal consolidation and a smoother inflation decline toward target levels. Gourinchas urged urgent action to strengthen global cooperation on climate policies, international trade, or debt restructuring to address common challenges. The outlook has improved since April, but the balance of risks remains tilted downward, IMF concluded.
Source: IMF
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July 24, 2023
Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, attends the Centenary Year Convocation of Jamia Millia Islamia in New Delhi.
Photo: The Vice President and Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Jagdeep Dhankhar, conferring gold medals to meritorious students of Jamia Millia Islamia during the Centenary Year Convocation of the University at Vigyan Bhawan, in New Delhi on July 23, 2023.
Jamia Millia Islamia, a NAAC A++ Grade Accredited Central University, held its Centenary Year Convocation at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on July 23, 2023. The University awarded degrees and diplomas to students who graduated in 2019 and 2020.
The Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, graced the event as the Chief Guest. The Minister of Education, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan, presided over the function. They distributed Gold Medals and Ph.D. Golden Degrees to successful candidates.
Source: Jamia Millia Islamia
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July 21, 2023
QS Reveals the World's Best Cities for Students
Photo: Tokyo, Japan. Tokyo is World’s Second Best Cities for Students. Image Credit: Roman Boldyrev.
LONDON, July 20, 2023 — QS Quacquarelli Symonds, a renowned higher education expert, has released the 11th edition of the QS Best Student Cities, which compares 160 top educational destinations, including 26 new entries.
London has remained the world’s best student city for the fifth consecutive year. Tokyo ranks second, followed by Seoul in third. Melbourne has ascended to fourth place, while Munich has slipped to fifth.
QS ranks cities with a population of at least 250,000 and a minimum of two universities in the QS World University Ranking. The ranking includes student feedback and opinions, with 100,000 survey responses contributing to the Desirability and Student Voice indicators.
London has retained its position as the world’s best student city due to its high concentration of world-class universities, excellent student feedback, diverse student population, and outstanding graduate career opportunities.
• Highlights
- Germany and Australia have two of the world’s top ten student cities.
- Boston breaks back into the world’s top 10. San Francisco climbs into the top 20.
- The US and Canada both have three top-20 student cities.
- Seoul dominates the World University Rankings indicator, with a record 23 ranked universities.
- Coventry and Edinburgh have topped the Student Mix indicator.
- Copenhagen, Zurich, and Sydney lead in the Desirability indicator.
- Tokyo leads globally in Employer Activity, followed by Seoul and Boston.
- Yogyakarta in Indonesia is the most affordable city, with 70% of the 160 ranked cities declining in affordability.
- Madrid, Auckland, and Canberra have broken into the top 30.
- India has four cities in the rankings: Mumbai (118), Delhi (132), Bangalore (147), and Chennai (153).
- Buenos Aires is Latin America’s number one student destination at 34th.
- Cape Town is Africa’s top city for students at 86th.
- Dubai is the top-ranked city in the Middle East at 54th.
• QS Best Student Cities 2024
RANK — CITY — COUNTRY — SCORE
- London United Kingdom 100
- Tokyo Japan 98
- Seoul South Korea 97.6
- Melbourne Australia 97.3
- Munich Germany 97.1
- Paris France 96.3
- Sydney Australia 96.2
- Berlin Germany 95
- Zurich Switzerland 95
- Boston United States 92.3
- Toronto Canada 92.1
- Vienna Austria 91.1
- Montreal Canada 90.9
- Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe Japan 90.8
- Singapore Singapore 90.7
- Edinburgh United Kingdom 90.2
- New York United States 89.6
- Vancouver Canada 88.7
- Lausanne Switzerland 87.5
- San Francisco United States 87.4
- Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR 86.5
- Brisbane Australia 86.2
- Stockholm Sweden 86.2
- Amsterdam Netherlands 86.1
- Kuala Lumpur Malaysia 86.1
- Adelaide Australia 86
- Los Angeles United States 85
- Madrid Spain 85
- Auckland New Zealand 84.8
- Canberra Australia 83.9
- Manchester United Kingdom 83.9
- Dublin Ireland 83.7
- Taipei Taiwan 83.5
- Buenos Aires Argentina 83
- Perth Australia 83
- Glasgow United Kingdom 82.9
- Beijing China (Mainland) 81.8
- Barcelona Spain 81.6
- Chicago United States 81.5
- Leuven Belgium 81.5
- Newcastle Upon Tyne United Kingdom 81.5
- Prague Czech Republic 81.5
- Copenhagen Denmark 79.8
- Bristol United Kingdom 78.4
- Coventry United Kingdom 78.4
- Lyon France 78.4
- Santiago Chile 76.9
- Shanghai China (Mainland) 76.8
- Birmingham United Kingdom 76.5
- Brussels Belgium 76.4
- Gothenburg Sweden 76.3
- Nottingham United Kingdom 76.1
- Milan Italy 75.9
- Dubai United Arab Emirates 75.8
- Leeds United Kingdom 74.7
- Rome Italy 74.5
- Ottawa Canada 74
- Liverpool United Kingdom 73.8
- Atlanta United States 73.4
- Belfast United Kingdom 72.9
- Warsaw Poland 72.9
- Washington DC United States 72.6
- Brno Czech Republic 72.3
- Philadelphia United States 72.3
- Helsinki Finland 71.2
- San Diego United States 70.8
- Turin Italy 70.5
- Sheffield United Kingdom 70.4
- Mexico City Mexico 70.2
- Budapest Hungary 70.1
- Bangkok Thailand 68.9
- Lisbon Portugal 68.7
- Daejeon South Korea 68
- Christchurch New Zealand 67.7
- Istanbul Turkey 67.5
- Aberdeen United Kingdom 67.4
- Pittsburgh United States 66.7
- Brighton United Kingdom 66.2
- Miami United States 66.2
- Hamburg Germanelsink
- Almaty Kazakhstan 65.4
- Oslo Norway 65.3
- Seattle United States 65.1
- Toulouse France 64.7
- Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates 64.6
- Cape Town South Africa 62.9
- Gold Coast Australia 62.6
- Durham United States 62.5
- Baltimore United States 62.2
- Bogota Colombia 61.9
- Cairo Egypt 61.9
- Valencia Spain 61.9
- Krakow Poland 61.8
- Stuttgart Germany 61.6
- Graz Austria 61.1
- Monterrey Mexico 60.9
- Sao Paulo Brazil 60.7
- Athens Greece 60.6
- Hsinchu Taiwan 60.5
- Nanjing China (Mainland) 60.5
- Ankara Turkey 60.2
- Leicester United Kingdom 60.1
- Amman Jordan 59.4
- Johannesburg South Africa 59.2
- Pretoria South Africa 58.5
- Doha Qatar 58.4
- Houston United States 58.2
- Tainan Taiwan 58.1
- Wuhan China (Mainland) 58
- Riyadh Saudi Arabia 57.6
- Quebec Canada 57.5
- Lima Peru 57.2
- Nagoya Japan 56.6
- Subang Jaya Malaysia 56.2
- Manila Philippines 55.7
- Shah Alam Malaysia 55.7
- Riga Latvia 55.6
- Mumbai India 54.7
- Vilnius Lithuania 54.1
- Beirut Lebanon 53.4
- Astana Kazakhstan 53.2
- Jakarta Indonesia 52.7
- Dallas United States 52.3
- Hannover Germany 52.2
- Quito Ecuador 52
- Yogyakarta Indonesia 51.4
- Wroclaw Poland 51.2
- Busan South Korea 50.7
- Taichung Taiwan 50.2
- Montpellier France 49.9
- Tallinn Estonia 49.6
- Delhi India 49.4
- Bandung Indonesia 49.3
- Guangzhou China (Mainland) 49.1
- Panama City Panama 48.7
- Valparaiso Chile 48.5
- Cluj-Napoca Romania 48.4
- Rio de Janeiro Brazil 47.9
- Medellin Colombia 47.5
- Bratislava Slovakia 47.4
- Bucharest Romania 46.9
- Poznań Poland 46.8
- Macau Macau SAR 46.4
- Kaunas Lithuania 46.3
- Surabaya Indonesia 45.9
- Tianjin China (Mainland) 45.2
- Bangalore India 45
- Gwangju South Korea 44.4
- Dhaka Bangladesh 44.1
- Xi’an China (Mainland) 44.1
- Albany United States 42.9
- Bilbao Spain 42.3
- Chennai India 43
- Daegu South Korea 42.5
- Gdańsk Poland 42.4
- Harbin China (Mainland) 42.1
- Izmir Turkey 43.4
- San Jose Costa Rica 43.5
- Taoyuan District Taiwan 43.6
- Timisoara Romania 42.7
Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds
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July 18, 2023
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva Urges G20 Leadership to Strengthen the Global Financial Safety Net
Photo: IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva addresses the G20 Central Bank Governors Meeting in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India, on July 18, 2023. (Image provided by Ministry of Finance, Government of India.)
Photo: IMF G20 Chart on Global Inflation.
Gandhinagar, India. July 18, 2023 — Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, thanked the Indian government for their hospitality and praised Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Central Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das for their leadership during the G20 meeting in Gandhinagar, India.
Georgieva discussed the global economy’s resilience despite recent shocks and rising interest rates but noted that medium-term growth prospects remain weak and economic disparities across countries are a concern.
She called for G20 leaders to take domestic and international policy action to move the global economy onto a more vibrant medium-term path, emphasizing the need to durably bring inflation down, rebuild fiscal buffers, and implement growth-enhancing reforms.
She said that our world is wealthier than when the current international financial architecture was established, but it’s also more fragile. The global economy is resilient, but this resilience isn’t distributed evenly.
The IMF Chief concluded that we could achieve a more vibrant and inclusive future by implementing domestic policy actions to improve growth prospects and international action to support vulnerable members of our global community.
Source: IMF
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July 17, 2023
The United States becomes the 194th Member State of UNESCO
Paris, France, July 15, 2023 — The United States officially became the 194th Member State of UNESCO after accepting the Constitution of the United Nations Education, Culture, and Science (UNESCO) on July 10.
The Secretary of State of the United States, on behalf of the country, signed the United States Document of Acceptance to the UNESCO Constitution and deposited it with the government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the depositary of UNESCO’s Constitution.
“The return of the United States to UNESCO is complete: it has officially become a Member State of our Organization once again. It is excellent news for UNESCO. The momentum we have regained in recent years will now continue to grow. Our initiatives will be stronger worldwide,” said Audrey Azoulay, UNESCO Director-General.
The United States had cited the successful modernization of the organization, its management reforms, mediation efforts, and new initiatives to tackle contemporary challenges as reasons for rejoining.
Source: UNESCO
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July 16, 2023
UNESCO Member States agree on the Revised Recommendation for Education after an Intergovernmental Special Committee Meeting.
Photos: UNESCO Intergovernmental Special Committee meeting on Education. July 10, 2023. UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France. Images provided by & copyright © UNESCO / Lily CHAVANCE.
Paris, France, July 15, 2023 — UNESCO Member States have agreed on a revised version of the 1974 Recommendation on Education for international understanding, cooperation, peace, human rights, and fundamental freedoms. The document provides a roadmap for Education in the 21st century to promote global citizenship and sustainable development in the face of current threats and challenges. The revised text updates guidance and introduces new concepts like gender equality, global citizenship education, Education for sustainable development, lifelong and life-wide learning, and digital competencies.
The Recommendation underwent a thorough revision process that involved 3000+ experts from 130+ countries, including educators, NGOs, academics, youth, intergovernmental and UN organizations, and individual experts.
Ms. Stefania Giannini, UNESCO’s Assistant Director General of Education, stated that during the revision process, Member States collaborated and showed commitment. The revised Recommendation promises to provide learners worldwide with the knowledge and tools they need to become enlightened citizens, capable of grasping opportunities and addressing the challenges of our time with respect for others and values of peace, coexistence, and cooperation.
The UNESCO Intergovernmental Special Committee on Education revised the text after two meetings in May-June and July 2023. The seven-day discussions involved over 200 delegates from 112 countries and 50 observers.
UNESCO Administration will present the Recommendation to the UNESCO General Conference for adoption. After adoption, UNESCO and Member States will produce and publish the Implementation Guide.
Prof. Anil Sahasrabudhe, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), represented India in these UNESCO Inter-Governmental Special Committee deliberations at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris.
Source: UNESCO
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July 14, 2023
WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organisation) Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, is attended by all 193 Member States.
Photos: Delegates at the Opening of the WIPO Assemblies 2023. The Assemblies of WIPO Member States Meetings are taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, from July 6 to 14, 2023. Images provided by & copyright © WIPO. Photographers: Violaine Martin, Emmanuel Berrod.
Geneva, Switzerland, July 14, 2023 — It was a significant event for all 193 Member States of WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) as they participated in the WIPO Conference held from July 6 to 14, 2023, in Geneva, Switzerland. The conference discussed the future of the global intellectual property (IP) ecosystem and WIPO’s activities in promoting all countries’ economic, social, and cultural development. The Assembly saw the attendance of hundreds of delegates, who also had the opportunity to engage in various information-sharing and cultural activities.
• The following officials represented INDE / INDIA:
- Indra Mani PANDEY (Mr.), Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission, Geneva.
- Priyanka CHAUHAN (Ms.), Ambassador, Deputy Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission, Geneva.
- Unnat P. PANDIT (Mr.), Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Mumbai.
- Rajesh SHARMA (Mr.), Counsellor, Permanent Mission, Geneva.
- Kalyan REVELLA (Mr.), Deputy Secretary, Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Mumbai.
- Pinkesh Kailashchandra JAIN (Mr.), Joint Controller of Patents and Designs, Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Mumbai.
- Anoop Kunnathuparambil JOY (Mr.), Joint Controller of Patents and Designs, Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Mumbai.
- Sukhdeep SINGH (Mr.), Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs, Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, New Delhi.
- Clitty SHAJU (Ms.), Deputy Registrar of Trademarks and Geographical Indications, Controller General of Patents, Designs, Trademarks, and Geographical Indications, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Mumbai.
- Karan THAPAR (Mr.), Director, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, New Delhi.
- Garima PAUL (Ms.), First Secretary, Permanent Mission, Geneva.
- Himani PANDEY (Ms.), Joint Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, New Delhi.
• The following officials represented ÉTATS-UNIS D’AMÉRIQUE / UNITED STATES OF AMERICA:
- Bathsheba CROCKER (Ms.), Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission, Geneva.
- Benjamin MOELING (Mr.), Deputy Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission, Geneva.
- Kathi VIDAL (Ms.), Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property, Director, United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), United States Department of Commerce, Virginia.
- Mary CRITHARIS (Ms.), Chief Policy Officer, Director for International Affairs, Office of Policy and International Affairs, United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), United States Department of Commerce, Alexandria.
- Shirin BIDEL-NIYAT (Ms.), Chief of Staff, Office of the Under Secretary, Director, United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), United States Department of Commerce, Alexandria.
- Chelsea COWAN (Ms.), Program Analyst, Office of Management Policy and Resources, Bureau for International Organization Affairs, United States Department of State, Washington, D.C.
- Ioana DIFIORE (Ms.), Senior Adviser, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, Office of Intellectual Property Enforcement, United States Department of State, Washington, D.C.
- Tarek FAHMY (Mr.), Director, Office of Intellectual Property Enforcement, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, United States Department of State, Washington, D.C.
- Yasmine FULENA (Ms.), Intellectual Property Advisor, Multilateral Economic and Political Affairs (MEPA), Permanent Mission, Geneva.
- David GERK (Mr.), Principal Counsel and Director for Patent Policy, Office of Policy and International Affairs, United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), United States Department of Commerce, Alexandria.
- Khashayar GHASHGHAI (Mr.), Acting Minister Counsellor, Multilateral Economic and Political Affairs (MEPA), Permanent Mission, Geneva.
- William GOODYEAR (Mr.), Political Associate, Multilateral Economic and Political Affairs (MEPA), Permanent Mission, Geneva.
- Bettina GORCZYNSKI (Mr.), Trade and Governance Team Lead, Multilateral Economic and Political Affairs (MEPA), Permanent Mission, Geneva.
- Laura HAMMEL (Ms.), Senior Attorney-Advisor, Office of Policy and International Affairs, United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), United States Department of Commerce, Alexandria.
- Jeffrey HAY (Mr.), Peace and Security Chief, Multilateral Economic and Political Affairs (MEPA), Permanent Mission, Geneva.
- Carrie LACROSSE (Ms.), International Relations Officer, Office of Specialized and Technical Agencies, Bureau of International Organizations, United States Department of State, Washington, D.C.
- Marina LAMM (Ms.), Intellectual Property Attaché, Multilateral Economic and Political Affairs (MEPA), Permanent Mission, Geneva.
- Hollie MANCE (Ms.), Programme Analyst, Office of Management Policy and Resources, Bureau of International Organization Affairs, United States Department of State, Falls Church.
- Reena PATEL (Ms.), Economic Officer, Multilateral Economic and Political Affairs (MEPA), Permanent Mission, Geneva.
- Catherine PETERS (Ms.), Attorney Advisor, Legal Affairs Office, Permanent Mission, Geneva.
- Shira PERLMUTTER (Ms.), Register of Copyrights, Director, United States Copyright Office, Washington, D.C.
- Maria STRONG (Ms.), Associate Register of Copyrights, Director of Policy and International Affairs, United States Copyright Office, Washington, D.C.
- Charles TRUMBULL (Mr.), Deputy Legal Advisor, Legal Affairs Office, Permanent Mission, Geneva.
- Grace RAMDAT (Ms.), Strategic Planning Program Manager, United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), United States Department of Commerce, Alexandria.
The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. WIPO has several external offices located across the globe, including Algiers (Algeria), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Beijing (China), Tokyo (Japan), Abuja (Nigeria), Moscow (Russia), and Singapore (Singapore).
Source: WIPO
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July 8, 2023
Rashtrapati Bhavan will host the Visitor's Conference on July 10 and 11.
Photo: President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the recipients of the Distinguished Service Award at Rashtrapati Bhavan. June 27, 2023. (File Photo)
New Delhi, July 08, 2023 — Rashtrapati Bhavan will host the Visitor’s Conference 2023 on July 10 and 11. Rashtrapati Bhavan (Presidential Palace) is the official residence of the President of India. The President of India is the Visitor of 162 Central Institutions of Higher Learning and will be conferring Visitor’s Awards on July 10, before the conference.
Smt. Droupadi Murmu, the President of India, will deliver her inaugural address on July 10. The Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan, will also address the conference. On July 11, the conference will focus on “Education for Sustainable Development: Building a Better World,” with five groups brainstorming on sub-themes. The conference will present the outcome of deliberations to the President during the concluding session, where President Droupadi Murmu will address the attendees.
Source: President’s Secretariat
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July 6, 2023
UNESCO International Institute for Educational Planning (UNESCO IIEP) celebrates its 60th Anniversary as UNESCO presents Outcome Documents at the G20 Education Ministers Meeting in India
Paris, France, July 05, 2023 — The UNESCO IIEP (UNESCO International Institute for Educational Planning) in Paris, celebrating its 60th Anniversary, has highlighted six essential areas for enhancing education to build a brighter future.
- Equity and inclusion
- Improving learning
- Good governance
- Digital technology
- Crises and climate change
- Skills for work
As educational policies continue to evolve, planners and managers must stay abreast of new tools and trends. UNESCO IIEP is dedicated to this cause, providing capacity development and conducting research to support planning evolution. The organization focuses on data management and dialogue and is committed to helping countries achieve their educational goals.
Meanwhile, the G20 Education Working Group gathered from June 19 to June 22, 2023, for their fourth and final meeting in Pune, India. Education Ministers from G20 and invited countries unanimously endorsed a report and compendium of programs and policies. UNESCO collaborated closely with the G20 Indian Presidency to draft and produce these documents and welcomed their adoption.
The G20 outcome documents prioritize four themes:
- Foundational literacy
- Digital technology
- Relevance to work
- Higher education collaboration
In addition, the G20 Education Working Group Report introduces five keys to unlocking inclusive, qualitative, collaborative tech-enabled learning through the 5 C’s framework:
- Coordination and leadership
- Content and curriculum
- Connectivity and infrastructure
- Capacity and culture
- Cost and sustainability
The G20 documents highlight the crucial role of higher education in solving global challenges.
The UNESCO representative expressed gratitude to Mr. Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister for Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship of India, and all the representatives of G20 countries for their valuable contributions in creating the output documents. These documents will act as a source of inspiration and guidance for education systems globally.
Education is a powerful tool that can transform lives, promote peace, eradicate poverty, and drive sustainable development. At the forefront of this mission is UNESCO, committed to advancing the universal right to education. As the only UN institution dedicated to education, UNESCO leads the Global Education 2030 Agenda by developing educational systems worldwide and tackling contemporary global concerns.
• The UNESCO International Institute for Educational Planning (UNESCO IIEP) in Paris provides training, technical assistance, policy research, and information sharing to enhance educational policy, planning, and administration. Its main goal is to assist countries in managing their education systems more efficiently and help them achieve the targets of the Global Education 2030 Agenda set by global leaders.
Sources: UNESCO, G20
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— The editor is a “UNESCO IIEP Certified Higher Education Consultant.”
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July 4, 2023
13-year-old Shoolini is the No. 2 Young University (Private) in India and is among the Top 100 in World
SOLAN, India, July 4, 2023 — Shoolini University, a 13-year-old private institution in Solan, India, has been ranked as the No. 2 Young University in the country and among the Top 100 in the World.
The Young University Rankings 2023, the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023, and Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) 2024 have recognized the university’s excellence. The category of young universities includes institutions established in the last 50 years, and Shoolini University was among only three universities from India that made it to the Top 100 World List.
The university is committed to teaching, research, knowledge transfer, and international outlook, and it has consistently received recognition for its innovation, quality placements, and world-class faculty.
The university’s Chancellor, Prof. PK Khosla, expressed pride in its accomplishment and is confident that it will continue to achieve even greater success.
Source: Shoolini University
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June 28, 2023
QS Quacquarelli Symonds Unveils World University Rankings 2024
Photos: Imperial College London. Imperial College London has been ranked 6th in the world and the top University in London by the QS World University Rankings. Images Credit: Imperial College London.
London, June 27, 2024 — Global higher education experts QS Quacquarelli Symonds have announced the World University Rankings 2024. This ranking is unique in that it emphasizes Employability and Sustainability and includes 1500 institutions across 104 locations.
The rankings follow an analysis of 17.5 million academic papers and the opinions of over 240,000 academic faculty and employers. Massachusetts Institute of Technology holds the top spot for the twelfth year. At the same time, the University of Cambridge retains second place, and the University of Oxford climbs to third place.
This year, QS introduced three new metrics to its ranking system: Sustainability, Employment Outcomes, and International Research Network.
According to Ben Sowter, Senior Vice President at QS, this update was made after consulting with higher education leaders worldwide to better align with the priorities of socially conscious Gen Z and Alpha students.
• Highlights
- 75% of Africa’s universities fare better. Nine new entries.
- Arab Region remains increasingly competitive.
- Asia’s top University, the National University of Singapore (8th), breaks into the top 10. South Korea and Japan remain vigorous but less prolific. Thailand and Indonesia are emerging.
- Australia excels at global engagement. Three universities join the top 20.
- Canada: University of Toronto is the new national leader.
- China: Most improved for research impact (79% institutions rise in Citations per Faculty).
- ETH Zurich has been continental Europe’s best University for the sixteenth consecutive year.
- France’s merged universities shine. Université PSL (24th) enters the top-25.
- India: New national leader, IIT Bombay, climbs into world top-150.
- Universidade de São Paulo (85th) takes Latin America’s top-spot.
- UK: Shines for cross-border research collaborations. 72/90 institutions place higher.
- USA: UC Berkeley, named world’s leader in Sustainability, breaks into the top 10.
• QS World University Rankings 2024
Top-100 World
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, United States
- University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
- University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Harvard University, Cambridge, United States
- Stanford University, Stanford, United States
- Imperial College London. London, United Kingdom
- ETH Zurich Zürich, Switzerland
- National University of Singapore (NUS) Singapore, Singapore
- UCL London, United Kingdom
- University of California, Berkeley (UCB) Berkeley, United States
- University of Chicago, Chicago, United States
- University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, United States
- Cornell University, Ithaca, United States
- The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia
- California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Pasadena, United States
- Yale University, New Haven, United States
- Peking University, Beijing, China (Mainland)
- Princeton University, Princeton, United States
- The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney), Sydney, Australia
- The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Columbia University, New York City, United States
- Université PSL, Paris, France
- Tsinghua University, Beijing, China (Mainland)
- Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
- The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
- Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, United States
- The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, United States
- McGill University Montreal, Canada 83.7 Shortlist 32
- The University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, United States
- Australian National University (ANU), Canberra, Australia
- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
- EPFL Lausanne, Switzerland
- Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
- Institut Polytechnique de Paris Palaiseau Cedex, France
- New York University (NYU), New York City, United States
- King’s College London, London, United Kingdom
- Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
- Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- The University of Queensland, Brisbane City, Australia
- Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China (Mainland)
- The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), London, United Kingdom
- Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
- Delft University of Technology, Delft, Netherlands
- Northwestern University, Evanston, United States
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), Hong Kong SAR
- Fudan University, Shanghai, China (Mainland)
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China (Mainland)
- Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany
- University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
- KAIST - Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology, Daejeon, South Korea
- Duke University, Durham, United States
- University of Texas at Austin, Austin, United States
- Sorbonne University, Paris, France
- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SAR
- KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- University of California, San Diego (UCSD), San Diego, United States
- University of Washington, Seattle, United States
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, United States
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR
- Universiti Malaya (UM), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- The University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom
- The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- National Taiwan University (NTU), Taipei, Taiwan
- City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
- Université Paris-Saclay, Gif-sur-Yvette,, France
- The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
- Brown University, Providence, United States
- KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden
- University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom
- University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
- Durham University, Durham, United Kingdom
- Korea University, Seoul, South Korea
- Osaka University, Osaka City, Japan
- Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom
- Pennsylvania State University University Park, United States
- University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
- Universität Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
- The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
- The University of Technology Sydney, Haymarket, Australia
- Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech), Tokyo, Japan
- University of Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
- Boston University, Boston, United States
- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico City, Mexico
- Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA), Buenos Aires, Argentina
- University of St Andrews, St. Andrews, United Kingdom
- Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, United States
- Freie Universitaet Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Purdue University, West Lafayette, United States
- Pohang University of Science And Technology, Pohang, South Korea
• QS World University Rankings 2024
INDIA
QS RANK — UNIVERSITY
- =149 Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB), Mumbai, India
- 197 Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD), New Delhi, India
- 225 Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
- 271 Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT-KGP), Kharagpur, India
- =278 Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK), Kanpur, India
- =285 Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), Chennai, India
- =364 Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG), Guwahati, India
- =369 Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR), Roorkee, India
- =407 The University of Delhi, New Delhi, India
- 427 Anna University, Chennai, India
- =454 Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Indore, India
- =526 University of Madras, Chennai, India
- =571 Indian Institute of Technology BHU Varanasi (IIT BHU), Varanasi, India
- 601-610 Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
- 691-700 Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH), Sangareddy, India
- 711-720 Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India
- 731-740 Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar, India
- 741-750 Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India
- 751-760 University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India
- 771-780 Chandigarh University, Mohali, India
- 771-780 Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan, India
- 781-790 National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, Tiruchirappalli, India
- 801-850 University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India
- 801-850 University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, India
- 851-900 Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Vellore, India
- 901-950 UPES, Dehradun, India
- 951-1000 Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani, Pilani, India
- 951-1000 Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India
- 951-1000 Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
- 951-1000 O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonepat, India
- 951-1000 Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala, India
- 1001-1200 Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
- 1001-1200 Amity University, Noida, India
- 1001-1200 Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, India
- 1001-1200 Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
- 1001-1200 Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed to be University), Chennai, India
- 1001-1200 Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
- 1201-1400 Chitkara University Rajpura, India
- 1201-1400 Jamia Hamdard New Delhi, India
- 1201-1400 Osmania University, Hyderabad, India
• A Tour of the Chandigarh, India, Region — Academic Reputation Counts!
Both Chandigarh University, Mohali (770-780) and Shoolini University, Solan (770-780) are ranked substantially higher than Panjab University, Chandigarh (1001-1200). Even higher is Punjab University in Lahore, Pakistan (741-750).
The inferior placement of PU Chandigarh compared to PU Lahore, Shoolini, and Chandigarh University is due to its poor performance in two crucial ranking categories - Academic and Employer Reputation - where the other three have surpassed it.
The following observation made in 2015 still holds good.
Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds
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June 23, 2023
Dharmendra Pradhan, the Education Minister of India, expresses his admiration for the commitment of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden to strengthening the strategic partnership between Universities in India and the United States.
Photo: PM Modi attended an event in DC on June 21, 2023, focused on improving access to quality education. He presented a 5-point plan for collaboration between India and the USA in teaching and research. The First Lady was also in attendance.
New Delhi, June 23, 2023 — Dharmendra Pradhan, the Union Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Minister, expressed his appreciation for the commitment made by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and American President Joe Biden to strengthen the strategic partnership between universities in their respective countries.
According to Mr. Pradhan, the recently launched India-US initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology is expected to usher in a new phase of collaboration and accelerate outcomes, given the significant talent pool in India and the US, particularly in emerging technologies and the synergies created by R&D centers of excellence in academic institutions.
The Minister stated that a Joint Task Force, consisting of top IITs and IISc, has been engaged in discussions with the Association of American Universities to this effect.
He further revealed that the Education Ministry would work to establish Indo-U.S. Global Challenge Institutes, in line with the vision of both leaders, to deepen research partnerships and people-to-people exchanges in various areas, including semiconductors, sustainable agriculture, clean energy, health, and pandemic preparedness, and emerging technologies.
Mr. Pradhan expressed his delight that this partnership, which includes industry collaboration and startup enablers, will facilitate the free flow of ideas, student exchange, and joint IPRs, and contribute to developing solutions for a sustainable and secure future.
He added that this is a historic moment when two powerful nations are joining hands in education and research, which will undoubtedly have a global impact in the future.
Source: Ministry of Education
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Times Higher Education Announces Asia University Rankings 2023
— South Asian institutions move up in the latest league table, with Pakistan leading the way.
London, June 22, 2023 — Times Higher Education has announced the latest Asia University Rankings, revealing a rise in South Asian institutions in the top 200.
This year, 32 universities from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka made the cut, compared to 24 in 2022. Pakistan led the way with ten universities in the top 200, up from six the previous year. Meanwhile, the highest-ranking institution from the country, Quaid-i-Azam University, rose from 116th to 98th place.
The University of Dhaka and North South University from Bangladesh came in the top 200 list for the first time.
In contrast, India’s representation in the top 200 increased slightly, with 18 universities in the top 200 rankings.
Japan retained the most-represented nation with 117 institutions.
Tsinghua University and Peking University in China take the first and second positions for the fourth year. Four mainland Chinese universities are in the top 10, compared with three last year.
With three universities, Hong Kong follows with the subsequent highest representation in the top 10. Its leading universities also rise in rank.
The Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2023 use the same 13 performance indicators as the World University Rankings, but they are recalibrated to reflect the attributes of Asia’s institutions.
The universities are judged across all their core missions - teaching, research, knowledge transfer, and international outlook.
• Times Higher Education’s Asia University Rankings
• ASIA — TOP 50
- Tsinghua University, China
- Peking University, China
- National University of Singapore, Singapore
- University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
- Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong
- The University of Tokyo, Japan
- Fudan University, China
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
- Seoul National University, South Korea
- Zhejiang University, China
- Yonsei University (Seoul campus), South Korea
- Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
- University of Science and Technology of China, China
- City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), South Korea
- Kyoto University, Japan
- Nanjing University, China
- King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia
- Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), South Korea
- Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), South Korea
- Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), China
- Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), South Korea
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China
- Wuhan University, China
- Korea University, South Korea
- Qatar University, Qatar
- King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia
- National Taiwan University (NTU), Taiwan
- Sichuan University, China
- Tel Aviv University, Israel
- China Medical University Taiwan, Taiwan
- Tohoku University, Japan
- Kyung Hee University, South Korea
- Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao
- University of Macau, Macao
- King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
- Sejong University South Korea
- United Arab Emirates University, United Arab Emirates
- Tongji University, China
- Beijing Normal University, China
- Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
- Sun Yat-sen University, China
- Khalifa University, United Arab Emirates
- University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Osaka University, Japan
- Indian Institute of Science, India
- Asia University Taiwan, Taiwan
- Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
• Times Higher Education’s Asia University Rankings
• INDIA TOP-25
- Indian Institute of Science, India
- JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, India
- Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, India
- Mahatma Gandhi University, India
- International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad, India
- Alagappa University, India
- Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, India
- Jamia Millia Islamia, India
- Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, India
- Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi, India
- Indian Institute of Technology Indore, India
- Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, India
- KIIT University, India
- Banaras Hindu University, India
- Graphic Era University, India
- Delhi Technological University, India
- Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, India
- Savitribai Phule Pune University, India
- Aligarh Muslim University, India
- Anna University, India
- Indian Institute of Technology Patna, India
- Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, India
- Jamia Hamdard University, India
- Jawaharlal Nehru University, India
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University (MMU), India
Source: Times Higher Education
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June 21, 2023
Nandan Nilekani donates $38.5 Million to support IIT Bombay's Goal of becoming a Global Tech and Engineering Leader.
Photo: Nandan Nilekani with wife Rohini Nilekani and Prof. Subhasis Chaudhuri of IIT Bombay. Image provided by Nandan Nilekani.
BANGALORE & MUMBAI, India, June 21, 2023 — Nandan Nilekani, Co-Founder and Chairman of Infosys Ltd. and Founding Chairman of UIDAI, has made a generous donation of USD 38.5 Million to the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, marking his 50-year association with the esteemed institution.
IIT Bombay will use the donation to develop world-class infrastructure, support research in emerging areas of engineering and technology, and foster a deep tech startup ecosystem.
This contribution builds on his previous grants of INR 85 Crores to the Institute, bringing the cumulative value of his support to INR 400 Crores.
Nilekani’s alma mater aims to become a global leader among engineering and technology institutes and contribute significantly towards nation-building. This contribution will serve as a significant anchor to achieve this vision.
Nilekani and Prof. Subhasis Chaudhuri, Director of IIT Bombay signed the Memorandum of Understanding in Bangaluru. Nilekani joined IIT Bombay in 1973 for a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, and this donation reflects his deep bond and gratitude towards his alma mater.
Director Prof. Subhasis Chaudhuri expressed his delight and called it the beginning of a new era for IIT Bombay. Nilekani’s contribution will significantly accelerate the Institute’s growth and inspire others to join the transformative initiative.
Source: Nandan Nilekani
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Prime Minister Modi of India arrives in New York; Meets with several Distinguished People.
Photo: The Indian Prime Minister met with Indian American singer and Grammy award winner Ms. Falguni Shah in New York. He praised her song promoting eco-friendly millets and commended her for uniting people through music.
New York, June 21, 2023 — During his visit to New York on June 20, 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India met with experts from US think tanks to discuss developmental and geopolitical issues. He also met with US academics of Indian origin to explore ways to enhance research collaborations and academic exchanges. Additionally, he met with Elon Musk and invited him to explore investment opportunities in India’s expanding commercial space sector and electric mobility.
Photo: Prime Minister Modi interacting with various think tank experts in New York, USA, on June 20, 2023.
Today in New York, USA, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with experts from various leading US think tanks. The group discussed developmental and geopolitical issues, and the Prime Minister invited them to increase their presence in India as it transforms. Among the think-tank experts present were —
- Mr. Michael Froman, President-designate and Distinguished Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) in New York
- Mr. Daniel Russel, Vice President for International Security and Diplomacy at the Asia Society Policy Institute in New York
- Dr. Max Abrahms, Associate Professor of Political Science at Northeastern University in Boston
- Mr. Jeff M. Smith, Director of the Asian Studies Center at The Heritage Foundation in DC
- Mr. Elbridge Colby, Co-founder of ‘The Marathon Initiative’ based in Washington DC
- Mr. Guru Sowle, Founder-member and Director (Indo-US Affairs) of Indus International Research Foundation in Texas.
Photo: Prime Minister Modi interacting with a group of eminent US academics of Indian origin from diverse fields of agriculture, marketing, engineering, health, science & technology in New York, USA, on June 20, 2023.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met with a group of distinguished US academics of Indian origin in New York, USA. The academics were from various fields, such as agriculture, marketing, engineering, health, science, and technology. They discussed the possibilities of advancing research collaborations and academic exchanges in both directions under India’s New Education Policy. The academics shared their expertise and experiences with the Prime Minister during the meeting.
The following is a list of academics who participated in the interaction
- Ms. Chandrika Tandon, Chair of the Board, NYU Tandon School of Engineering
- Dr. Neeli Bendapudi, President of Pennsylvania State University
- Dr. Pradeep Khosla, Chancellor, University of California, San Diego
- Dr. Satish Tripathi, President of the University at Buffalo
- Professor Jagmohan Raju, Professor of Marketing, Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania
- Dr. Madhav V. Rajan, Dean, Booth School of Business, University of Chicago
- Professor Rattan Lal, Distinguished University Professor of Soil Science; Director, CFAES Rattan Lal Centre for Carbon Management and Sequestration, Ohio State University
- Dr. Anurag Mairal, Adjunct Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, Stanford University & Faculty Fellow and Lead for Technology Innovation & Impact at the Center for Innovation and Global Health, Stanford University.
Photo: Prime Minister Modi meeting Mr. Elon Musk in New York, USA, on June 20, 2023.
Prime Minister Modi also met Mr. Elon Musk, tech pioneer, business magnate, and CEO of Tesla Inc. & SpaceX; owner, CTO, and chairman of Twitter; founder of the Boring Company and X-corp; co-founder of Neuralink and OpenAI.
During their conversation, the Prime Minister expressed his admiration for Mr. Musk’s accomplishments in making technological advancements more accessible and affordable in multiple sectors. He also invited Mr. Musk to explore potential investment opportunities in India’s electric mobility and rapidly expanding commercial space sector.
Photo: Prime Minister Modi meeting Mr. Neil de Grasse Tyson in New York, USA, on June 20, 2023.
Narendra Modi also met with Mr. Neil de Grasse Tyson, a renowned American astrophysicist, author, and science communicator. Their conversation centered on promoting scientific curiosity among young people, focusing on India’s impressive advancements in space exploration. Additionally, the two discussed potential collaborations between the private sector and academia under India’s recently introduced National Space Policy.
Source: Prime Minister’s Office, New Delhi
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June 17, 2023
Pune, India, is set to host the fourth Education Working Group Meeting of the G20 Countries, attended by Education Ministers and Representatives from UNESCO.
Pune, June 16, 2023 — India’s Ministry of Education will host the 4th G20 Education Working Group Meeting in Pune, Maharashtra, on June 20-21, 2023. Eighty-five delegates from G20 member countries and esteemed organizations such as UNESCO will attend. A seminar and exhibition themed “Ensuring Foundational Literacy and Numeracy” will be held at Savitribai Phule Pune University on June 19. The event will include keynote addresses, panel discussions, and a multimedia exhibition showcasing the best education and skill development practices.
Source: Ministry of Education, Government of India
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June 14, 2023
University Grants Commission (UGC) India Issues Public Notice on "Professor of Practice" Scheme
• UGC starts the Professors of Practice portal to create a talent pool of Experts.
New Delhi, India, June 14, 2023 — The UGC has launched a new portal for the “Professor of Practice” Scheme. This program aims to make it easier for academic institutions to engage distinguished professionals as professors in their respective domains. The PoP portal would play a critical role in facilitating this program.
Source: UGC
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Shoolini University partners with the prestigious University of Melbourne to offer a Dual-Degree Program
Melbourne, June 14, 2023 — Shoolini University, a private university in India, has partnered with the prestigious University of Melbourne to offer a unique dual-degree program.
This collaboration marks the University of Melbourne’s first dual-degree partnership with a private Indian university, highlighting the reputation and credentials of Shoolini University.
Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences is located at Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Through the Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours) program, Indian students can pursue undergraduate science studies at Shoolini University and the University of Melbourne, benefiting from a world-class curriculum. The program spans four years and offers a range of multidisciplinary majors, such as Agriculture, Sustainability and Environment, Biosciences, and Computer Sciences.
Furthermore, eligible students can complete a Master of Science at the University of Melbourne and apply for post-study work rights upon finishing their studies in Australia. This partnership reflects the University of Melbourne’s strict standards and promotes knowledge exchange between the two institutions.
Professor Atul Khosla, the Vice Chancellor of Shoolini University, expressed his excitement about the partnership. At the same time, Professor Michael Wesley, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Global, Culture and Engagement at the University of Melbourne, highlighted the opportunity for high-achieving Indian students to receive a global education and build their international professional network. This collaboration aims to prepare a new generation of highly skilled professionals to thrive in today’s interconnected world.
• The University of Melbourne’s new dual-degree partnership with Shoolini, a private Indian university, marks the fourth such partnership with Indian universities. Indian students are already pursuing a Bachelor of Science Dual Degree program at the University of Melbourne through partnerships with the University of Madras, Savitribai Phule Pune University, and Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management, Hyderabad.
Sources: The University of Melbourne, Shoolini University
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