Academic session at Nalanda Varsity to begin from Sep 2014

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February 5, 2013

The university has decided to kick start the session with two faculties— School of Historical Studies and Archaeology and Environmental Studies and Ecology

Patna: The academic session of the proposed Nalanda University (NU) in Bihar will begin from September next year with two courses, despite procedural delays and yet-to-be decided architectural design of its buildings.

This was decided at the NU’s Board of Governors meeting held here on Monday, which was presided by the Board’s Chairman and NU Chancellor Amartya Sen.

The two faculties with which we will start academic session are School of Historical Studies and Archaeology and Environmental Studies and Ecology, Sen said. The process for selection of faculty for the two courses has started, he said.

Sen said Nalanda should have been given the world heritage site status by the UNESCO. “It is outrageous to see that Nalanda could not get this status so far. We need cooperation at the UNESCO level as well as from the Government of India to make certain proposals. We will make the case and are determined to get Nalanda the world heritage site status.”

The board also decided to finalize the architectural designs for the university in May next. Eight firms from across the world have submitted their designs for selection, Sen said, adding civil work is likely to start from November.

IBM, Lovely Professional University ink deal

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February 1, 2013

Under the deal, the IT major will upgrade the university’s hardware infrastructure to ensure efficient and optimised business performance

New Delhi: IT major IBM has entered into an agreement with Lovely Professional University (LPU) to upgrade its hardware infrastructure and ensure efficient and optimised business performance.

As part of the IT upgrade, the university chose to install the IBM BladeCenter solution which included the IBM Blade Server HX 5 as well as the Blade Center H chassis, according to company release.

Since 2006, the university has been using 30 servers from IBM and HP and was keen on an infrastructure to run the campus ERP application – university management system.

They needed a solution that would ensure efficient and optimized performance at any given point. To meet the university’s need for a reliable and secure hardware infrastructure, IBM installed 14 bays of the BladeCenter solution which includes the IBM Blade Server HX 5 and Blade Center H chassis to ensure optimised performance at all times.

The newly secured hardware infrastructure has now enabled the university to streamline their entire business process for which the University is heavily dependent on their ERP application called university management system.

Tamil Nadu varsities to impart soft skill training

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February 1, 2013

The state government has ordered setting up of soft skill and incubation and technology transfer centres

Chennai: Tamil Nadu will soon setup soft skill centres in 30 of its colleges affiliated to five universities and incubation and technology transfer centres in nine universities in the state, a statement from the state government said.

It said students’ skill sets have to be upgraded and brought at par with the job opportunities in information technology (IT) and human resource development (HRD) sectors.

In the first phase, soft skill centres will be set up in 30 colleges affiliated to five universities: the Madras University, Thiruvalluvar University, Madurai Kamaraj University, Bharathiar University and Bharathidasan University.

The total outlay for these centres is estimated at Rs 13.5 million.

To increase the interaction between the community and the educational institutions, the government will set up incubation and technology transfer centres in Madras University, Alagappa University, Periyar University, Mother Teresa Women’s University, Thiruvalluvar University, Madurai Kamaraj University, Bharathiar University, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University and Bharathidasan University.

Each centre will be set up at an outlay of around Rs 2.9 million, the statement added.

UK Association of Colleges ventures in India

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February 1, 2013

The Association of Colleges in India team will act as a hub for sharing best practice and forging ties between UK and Indian training providers and employers

New Delhi: UK’s Association of Colleges (AoC) has established a dedicated team in Delhi to help deliver the quality vocational training alongside further education training providers in India in an effort to meet the country’s growing demand for skills.

It represents the largest collective attempt by UK colleges to contribute to India’s ambitious skills strategy.

This initiative is a partnership of 30 UK colleges and AoC in India hopes it will help, both UK educational establishments and businesses, explore opportunities, set up and expand their operations in India.

Minister for Skills, Matthew Hancock MP, officially launched the project on 22 January 22 at the British High Commissioner’s Residence in front of a delegation of Indian and UK skills providers, industrial partners, government ministers and civil servants.

AoC is the membership body for 341 further education colleges in England and has been representing, promoting and supporting colleges since 1996.

This new venture in India is a bold move into the international scene and illustrates the importance of the Indian market to British educational institutions.

Asha Khemka OBE, Chair, Association of Colleges (AoC) India said that she was excited about the launch. “With the emergence of India as a knowledge-based economy its human capital has become India’s biggest strength. Quite rightly the spotlight is now on India to develop its skill base and infrastructure to continue its economic growth. I am really excited following our visit this week and are looking forward to forging new partnerships and building on our mutual strength. I am immensely encouraged to see the energy and drive in India.”

Vocational Skill Development stakeholders and local trade associations in India such as FICCI and CII support and welcome the launch of Association of Colleges (UK) in India

“The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) would like to congratulate the 30 FE colleges affiliated to the Association of Colleges, UK, which have decided to come together and form AoC India with the objective of collaborating with local skills training providers and Sector Skill Councils for imparting best-in-class outcome-oriented skills-related education in this country,” National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)CEO and MD Dilip Chenoy said at the launch function..

We are confident that AoC India would contribute in a big way to strengthening the strong linkages that already exist between the UK and India in the vocational education and training space and help India attain a position to be able to leverage its favourable demographics for achieving a faster and more inclusive growth.We would be happy to work closely with AOC India to transform the domestic skills landscape,he added.

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Deputy Director General Supriya Banerji said, “The launch of AoC India is at a most opportune time in India, when skill development is being discussed alongside economic prosperity. CII welcomes AoC India and looks forward to a fruitful and meaningful partnership.”

On the occasion of the launch, Centum Learning CEO and Director Sanjeev Duggal said, “Association of Colleges (AoC) entering India is a step in the right direction. Their presence in the Indian market will open a plethora of opportunities for college students in India who would experience the benefits of UK’s Further Education (FE) Colleges.”

Skills Academy CEO Anju Talwar welcomed the launch of Association of Colleges in India. “The Indian Skills industry will benefit hugely from the quality and experience of UK’s FE colleges via their professional support and solutions in various fields.” Talwar said at the launch.

John Yates, CEO, Manipal City & Guilds welcomed the commitment and setup of Association of Colleges (AoC) in India.

“As CEO of Manipal City & Guilds and a resident of India, I’m delighted that the Association of Colleges is demonstrating its commitment to India by establishing an office here”, Yates said while speaking at the launch event.

The Association of Colleges (AoC) now have a permanent team in Delhi; offering UK training opportunities to Indian partners. The team operates through the ‘LaunchPadTM’ scheme managed by Sannam S4 Consulting Pvt Ltd – a leading marketing entry and business development consultancy.

Sannam S4’s Chief Executive, Adrian Mutton, said “Sannam S4 is delighted to be the local host partner of the Association of Colleges in India. As I am from a family who have all progressed through the UK FE system, I have a huge respect for the value the sector brings. I am excited about the huge positive contribution we will be able to make to addressing India’s skills needs, with both India and the UK receiving mutual benefit.”

AoC’s International Director, John Mountford, said: “This marks a great opportunity, not only for our member colleges in the UK, but also for a huge variety of education and training providers in India. AoC in India will be a way of sharing educational best practice that has been developed in colleges in the UK over many decades.

IIM-Indore to train educationists

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February 1, 2013

The initiative is a part of the HRD Ministry’s plan and aims at improving the quality of higher education in the country

Indore: The Indian Institute of Management-Indore, through its management capacity enhancement programme, will now train deans, heads of departments, and professors from across the country.

The initiative is a part of the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development’s (HRD) plan, funded by the World Bank, and aims at improving the quality of higher education in the country.

A pilot session of the programme was held at the institute from January 16-26 and was attended by selected educationists from higher education institutes (HEIs) in states like Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.

Topics like strategic planning in the country’s HEIs, campus management, innovation in teaching and research, IT, financial planning and budgeting were covered in the programme.

BHU to soon launch women helpline number

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January 29, 2013

The 24 hours helpline service is aimed at instilling confidence among the girl students in the campus

Varanasi: The Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has announced to launch a 24 hours helpline service for the girl students soon to instill the confidence among the girl students.

Apart from the helpline service, a women complaint cell would also be formed to ensure fast disposal of cases.

Making the announcement, Vice-chancellor Lalji Singh warned the university staff and students that nobody would be spared if they commit any kind of misconduct in the premises.

VC also warned the hostellers saying, “Strict action would be taken against unauthorized persons staying in the university hostels. Hostellers sheltering such people would also face action”.

“Girls studying in the library till late hours would get facility of transportation to their hostels or residences,” Singh said.

UP to buy 15 lakh laptops for students from HP India

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January 25, 2013

These laptops would be given to students who will clear class 12 examinations of the UP Board

Lucknow: IT major HP India has bagged the contract to supply 15 lakh laptops to the Uttar Pradesh government at a unit cost of Rs.19, 058.

The cost per unit will include all taxes and duty cost. The purchase cost of the 15 lakh laptops would total about Rs 2,858 crore.

The council of ministers approved the decision in a cabinet meeting after the recommendations made by the evaluation and technical committee of UP Electronics Corporation were reviewed by it.

The distribution of free laptops to all students passing Class 12 was a major promise of the ruling Samajwadi Party (SP) in the run-up to the state assembly polls.

The state government also authorised the UP Electronics Corporation to issue a letter of intent (LOI) to HP India Sales Private Limited for the purchase of laptops.

The party had also promised that free computer tablets would be given to students clearing their Class 10 exams. The process of purchasing computer tablets is underway, an official said.

Earlier, the purchase of laptops was delayed thrice owing to the mammoth scale of the tender.

Ricoh to endow research center at IIT,Gandhinagar

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January 25, 2013

As part of the agreement, Ricoh will take part in joint research projects at the Centre for three years starting April,2013

Bangalore: Ricoh Company Ltd has announced its financial endowment and industry partnership for the creation of the Design and Innovation Centre (DIC) at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar.

The partnership is planned for three years starting April 1, 2013. As part of the agreement, Ricoh will take part in joint research projects at the Center.

This cooperative effort will further the company’s aims of promoting Open Innovation, accelerating research and development using global resources, and studying market needs in India and similar markets.

The technologies and services deployed in the Indian market can form the groundwork for solutions in other large emerging regions including Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, which together constitute a market of over 2.5 billion people.

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) is the collective designation for the sixteen national higher educational and research institutes in India. With a student admission rate of less than 2 percent, IIT is an exclusive internationally acclaimed educational body.

IITGN was set up in 2008. Located in the capital of the state of Gujarat in western India, IITGN is ideally situated at the intersection of leading-edge IT infrastructure, traditional culture, scholarship and industry.

In February 2012, Ricoh established Ricoh Innovations Private Limited in Bangalore in southern India. A subsidiary of Ricoh Innovations, US, RIPL was created to combine market-oriented technology development with regionally optimized research to pioneer new business tailored for the Indian market and similar emerging countries.

Ricoh’s collaboration with IITGN began with RII’s study of the application and validation of advanced IT technologies in educational fields.

“We are thrilled to promote Open Innovation in India by locally researching solutions relevant to specific markets,” stated Terumoto Nonaka, Corporate Senior Vice President at Ricoh in charge of R&D. “Becoming the founding industrial partner for the new Design and Innovation Centre is a major step toward achieving this goal.”

“This partnership with Ricoh will enable the students and faculty of IITGN to work with the colleagues from Ricoh in an inter-disciplinary and an inter-cultural environment, which is most conducive for design and innovation. We are excited with the opportunity and expect that our relationship with Ricoh will grow in time as both sides start to see the tremendous value of such a partnership.

Moreover, we believe that this is an interesting model of collaboration between an academic institute and a large company, which may later be emulated elsewhere,” added Prof Sudhir K Jain, Director of IITGN.

The newly established DIC will have both educational and research functions. Full-time and part-time faculty, full-time technical staff, and students will conduct research in a collaborative environment.

Educomp to pep up online business; inks investment deal

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January 25, 2013

It has inked deal with Kaizan Private Equity and Bertelsmann to raise investment in its subsidiary Authorgen, an e-Tutoring and online education company

New Delhi: Educomp Solutions Ltd has announced that it had signed an agreement with Kaizen Private Equity, private equity fund focused on the education sector, and Bertelsmann, a global media company with interests in publishing, media and Internet services, to raise investment in its subsidiary Authorgen, an e-Tutoring and online education company.

Authorgen operates WizIQ.com, web based platform for education service providers to teach live and online in an easy-to-use and free virtual classroom. Over 150,000 teachers and 2 million learners currently use WizIQ’s e-learning services.

Under the agreement, Kaizen PE and Bertelsmann will invest Rs 220 million into Authorgen. The funds will be used for growth capital and further up-scaling the usage of the website.

Auro Mirra school organises parent enrichment programme

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January 23, 2013

It was organised to enrich parents and individuals to understand the growing years of their children

Bangalore: Auro Mirra International School based in Ulsoor Bangalore has organised a “Parental Enrichment Programme (PEP)” for parents of children at the school.

The session was conducted by noted author and life coach Chitra Jha who has been engaging in remarkable research on parenting. Being a proactive engagement session for parents, PEP was organised to enrich parents and individuals to understand the growing years of their children and how they can contribute in their holistic development.

The session was organised especially for parents to help them understand their child’s potential, interests and thereby helping the child to grow and become a better human being in the context of modern life.

The ultimate aim of the session was to engage parents to make them understand that a child cannot grow in isolation, everyone or everything that a child comes in contact with affects the growing years of any child.

Speaking on the occasion, Harvinder Kaur, Director, India Council for Integral Education and Auro Mirra International School said, “At Auro Mirra International School we take the Integral Education approach that seeks to transform the being from within.

The idea is transform the body, the heart, the head and seep into the deeper layers of the inner being. We have the vision of an education where the child is not a mere ‘product’, an education that lets a child be a child.

Hence it is equally significant to engage parents to know about the physical, mental, emotional development of their child. With this aim we organised this PEP session for the enrichment of all parents.”

The Parent Enrichment Programme was an attempt towards creating harmony, exquisiteness and a better understanding of the surrounding for the growing child.

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