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Talented people are the one thing we are competing for. Anywhere can have lab space; what matters most are the people there. The scientific research and development community is concerned that the country’s current policy is hurting its ability to attract and retain talent. Technology entrepreneur Ewan Kirk addressed these concerns. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak unveiled a plan in 2023 to bring “every part of government together” in order to solidify the UK’s position as a global leader in science and technology by 2030. Kirk, a non-executive director at BAE Systems, chair of the Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences,…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released IGNOU JAT 2023 second stage exam date. The schedule was released at the official NTA website — nta.ac.in. As per the official notification, the second stage written examination for the Junior Assistant-cum-Typist (JAT) will be held on January 31, 2024. This time, the exam will only be held in Delhi. Three days prior to the exam date, admit cards with information on the exam date, time/shift, exam center, and other instructions will be sent out. The second stage written exam syllabus and scheme will be the same as the Junior Assistant-cum-Typist (JAT) advertised syllabus…
Harvard University provides multiple free courses in areas of art and design, business, computer science, data science, education and teaching, health and medicine, humanities, mathematics, programming, science, social sciences and theology. While most courses are self-paced course, some require one to complete them in a fixed time frame. Students can receive a Harvard University certificate if they achieve a passing grade on a few pre-defined problem sets, assignments, and a final project. The course Super-Earths and Life explores the topic of extra-terrestrial life, how we find it, and what it tells us about our role in the cosmos. The central…
Platform for guidance As part of an effort to assist US colleges in reaching and recruiting more international undergraduate students, BridgeU has partnered with an enrollment solution based in the US. EAB, which purchased Concourse in 2022, will work as a strategic partner in the US with the college and career advisory firm that serves foreign K–12 schools. For BridgeU, it is a true testament to the company’s aspirations and possibilities for expansion. According to BridgeU CEO Lucy Stonehill, “we frequently hear from our counselors and students that US colleges and universities are among the most sought-after destinations for international…
The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE), Ajmer (on January 11) released the dates for registration of Class 5 and 8. The registration will begin on January 12, and conclude on January 31, RBSE posted on X. Last year, the exams were held from April 13 to April 21. On June 1st, the RBSE released the results for Class 5. In all, almost 14 lakh students took the exams. About 2,71,679 students received an A grade, 7,77,769 received a B grade, 3,68,817 received a C grade, and 10,288 received a D grade. At 97.30 percent, the overall pass rate was…
Canada’s Designated Learning Institutes must now use the newly launched online portal by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to confirm acceptance letters. As part of the IRCC’s larger campaign against fraud, the new procedure is a digital way for DLIs to make sure the letters of acceptance that students submit are authentic. “The objective is to safeguard students who are at risk and maintain the credibility of the International Student Program,” the IRCC stated in a statement. The verification of students’ acceptance letters through the new process needs to be finished within 10 calendar days of a DLI being notified.…
The University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar today launched the four-year undergraduate programme (FYUP) of the Indira Gandhi National University (IGNOU). According to an IGNOU statement released in this regard, the FYUP, which is regarded as a critical reform in Indian higher education, aims to give students a variety of enrollment opportunities. Whether pursuing these courses as part of a regular program or opting for a simultaneous UG degree in a different discipline, IGNOU’s FYUP offers a myriad of possibilities for students. The programmes launched today include Bachelor of Commerce (BCOMF), Bachelor of Arts (Economics), Bachelor of Arts…
Japan’s governments have until the end of the fiscal year to provide a description of a new certification program that will take the place of an initiative that encourages internationalisation of Japanese educational institutions. Funding has been provided to select universities that are “driving internationalisation” in the nation by the Top Global Universities Project, which was first introduced in 2014. The project is scheduled to conclude at the end of the 2024 fiscal year. According to a Ministry of Education source, final talks are currently underway to develop a new, all-inclusive globalisation certification system. The proposal, which was first mentioned…
The new code of conduct for Cape Breton University, which goes into effect this month, aims to enhance both the university’s procedures for recruiting international students and their overall experience. As part of the new procedure, all recruiting agents who collaborate with the university will need to read over and accept the new guidelines. They will also need to take part in ongoing training for the duration of their agent agreements. David C. Dingwall, president and vice-chancellor of Cape Breton University, stated, “As a university, we want to offer our students the best possible experience throughout their entire student journey,…
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) today announced the exam schedule for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test postgraduate (NEET PG) 2024. Medical aspirants can now check the detailed schedule at the official website — nbe.edu.in, natboard.edu.in. The schedule that was made public today indicates that the NEET PG 2024 exam will take place on July 7, 2024. August 15, 2024, will be the deadline for determining eligibility to take the NEET PG 2024. The NMC letter No. N-P018(20)/7/2023-PGMEB-NMC/000587 dated 03.01.2024, which was received after the NBEMS notice dated 09.11.2023, has been superseded. The NEET-PG 2024 examination, which…