education

Lucknow, Aug 28: Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow) inaugurated the second batch of its Blended MBA Programme (2026–28) and the Executive Fellow Programme in Management (EFPM) at the campus today (27th August 2026).  The programmes reflect IIM Lucknow’s continued efforts to expand access to high-quality management education through flexible formats that respond to the evolving needs of working professionals and aspiring management researchers.…

Palmetto Publishing has released Uncut Stones of the Soul, a collection of free-verse poetry by John D. Aram that moves from the stillness of a wood’s edge at dawn to the fractured center of American civic life. Aram, a former professor at Case Western Reserve University and Lesley University, spent decades studying institutions, power, and human behavior from inside the academy. Now, in a turn that…

Bhubaneswar, Aug 26: Higher educational institutions in Odisha are moving towards a more technology-driven system of attendance management, with the state government introducing biometric attendance through the Higher Education Information Management System (HIMS). The pilot initiative, which began on August 25, is being implemented in 10 higher educational institutions. It will allow student attendance to be recorded and verified digitally, with the data connected to the…

Bhubaneswar, Aug 26: Universities and higher education institutions across Odisha will observe Sanskrit Week from August 25 to 31, following a direction from the Higher Education Department to promote awareness of the language and its cultural and academic significance. The department has asked universities and government and aided colleges to organise meaningful activities involving students, faculty members and the wider academic community. Institutions may conduct essay writing,…

Amity Institute of Training & Development, Amity University Noida campus, is hosting a five–day Teacher Immersion Program for the Royal Government of Bhutan, from August 25 to 29, 2026. The programme brings together 40 school-level teachers from Bhutan for an immersive academic and professional development experience focused on contemporary teaching practices, innovation in education, leadership, and the exchange of knowledge and best practices. The inaugural session marked the beginning of a comprehensive programme designed to provide participating teachers with exposure to innovative…

Chandigarh, Aug 25: Simandhar Education, a professional education company specialising in global accounting and finance certifications, in association with Lovely Professional University, engaged with over 2,500 number of students at the Academia-Industry AI Summit, bringing together students, academicians, industry representatives and corporate leaders to discuss the evolving role of artificial intelligence and emerging opportunities in finance and business. The engagement focused on the changing nature…

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 22 (UDN): Jatni College in Odisha’s Khordha district has invited applications from eligible retired Lecturers and Readers for engagement as Guest Faculty on a purely contractual basis in three academic disciplines. According to a notification issued by the college principal, the appointments will be made in accordance with the guidelines of the Higher Education Department, Odisha. Application Deadline and Eligibility Interested candidates must…

New Delhi, Aug. 21: India and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in the higher education sector following a high-level meeting between senior officials of the two countries.  Pic Credit: x.com/EduMinOfIndia Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Deepti Gaur Mukherjee, held discussions with Dr Mogilevsky Konstantin Ilyich, Deputy Minister for Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, on August 20. During the meeting,…

ATLANTA (August 20, 2026) – ASHRAE announced the winners of its 2026 Student Design Competition, Setty Family Foundation Applied Engineering Challenge and Building Energy Quotient Competition. The competitions recognize the outstanding abilities and innovative problem-solving skills of students in HVAC&R, building sciences and engineering. The 2026 student competition focused on a new building being added to a university campus in Denver, Colorado. Teams competed in one of four categories: HVAC Design…

  New Delhi, August 20, 2026 Shiksharatan India Foundation, Gurugram, organised a one-day training programme on education and scholarships at the H.K.S. Auditorium, Inderjit Gupta Marg, Delhi. Trainees from around 20 states participated in the programme. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Faggan Singh Kulaste, Chairman, Parliamentary Committee on Welfare of SC/ST. Addressing the trainees, Dr. Kulaste said quality education is essential for securing a…