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Private partnership in education mooted Efforts for foreign language university pick up steam Efforts to establish a full-fledged campus of the English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU), formerly the Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages (CIEFL), in Kerala have gained momentum. A high-level meeting convened by Education ... GUIDANCE PLUS Make the right choice We conclude the series on various study options after Plus Two, with a look at a few assorted courses. For the love of languages If you are keen to go beyond words and sentences, for a deeper look into languages, then a course in linguistics should be your choice. Studying the science of languages can indeed be an interesting academic experience, especially with the right ... 
Changing trends in nursing educationThe increasing demand for nurses both within the country and abroad has led to a dramatic increase in the number of seats for nursing courses in Kerala. 
Economics turns a sought-after subjectEconomics students are much sought-after these days, as financial planning, analysis and interpretation have become integral to organisations across sectors. Seminar on nanomedicine technologies Integrating leading academicians, researchers, beginners, investors, industrialists and innovators, Anna University - Tiruchi (AU-T) will conduct an international seminar and workshop on ‘Medical and Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology: Latest ... NIT-Calicut building up more facilities on campus The infrastructure of NIT-C is being augmented substantially. ‘CUSAT deserves to be made an IIT’ A non-resident Keralite, who studied at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, and has been associated with several educational institutions abroad, feels that it is imperative to convert CUSAT into an IIT. Q & A 
Chemical engineeringI am pursuing B.Tech. (Hons) chemical engineering at Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani. As part of my curriculum, I have done 6 months internship at the Indian Institute of Petroleum. What are the higher education ... 
TEST TRACKTATA Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Deonar, Mumbai - 400 88 has invited applications for the national level written test to be held on December 14, 2008 for admission to the postgraduate programmes in social work; disability studies and ... CAMPUS JOTTINGS — KERALA UNIVERSITY Unifying libraries Should a university have just one or two libraries or should each teaching department of the university have a library of its own? This question was raised by the team from the University Grants Commission that recently visited Kerala University ... XLRI entrance The Xavier Labour Relations Institute (XLRI) Jamshedpur has invited applications for the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT – 2009) to be held on January 4, 2009 for admission to its two-year postgraduate programme in business management; personnel ... Management programmes at IITs The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur has invited applications for the Joint Management Entrance Test (JMET – 2009) for admission to the two-year fulltime postgraduate programmes in management at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, ... NEW ARRIVALS The new additions to the Kerala Council for Historical Research Library, Thiruvananthapuram, are: Mary E. John (Ed), Women’s Studies in India – A Reader, 2008Jackie Smith, Social Movements for Global Democracy, ... Training in regenerative medicine Leading stem cell scientists in Canada will launch a web-based training programme in regenerative medicine under a tie-up between the Chennai-based Indo-Japan joint venture, Nichi-In Centre for Regenerative Medicine (NCRM) and University of ...
Aim is to serve key stakeholders The right prescription Every hospital is getting more professional, and specialised hospital administrators are much in demand Q & A For the best of leaders I have cleared the Management Aptitude Test (MAT) of AIMA. With the scores that I have received, will I be eligible to attempt the ISB one-year programme? Nitin Tyagi via e-mailThe Indian School of Business ... Economics in growth mode Students of Economics are much sought-after these days, as financial planning, analysis and interpretation have become integral to organisations across sectors. On the path to becoming a world class university Aiming to create all-round development, in terms of new courses, exclusive buildings, increased access to latest technology and many more, the Pondicherry University has turned into a hub for plenty of academic and research activities. With more ... Campus Connect The NSS wing of Gobi Arts and Science College, Gobichettipalayam, recently organised an eye donation awareness programme. A release from the College says the programme, which was conducted in association with Aravind Eye Hospitals, Coimbatore, ... Quality check must for trained health manpower Where are the teachers? Lack of qualified teachers in engineering colleges has a direct bearing on the quality of education Campus connect The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering of Velammal College of Engineering and Technology’s Velammal’s Renewable Energy Club was inaugurated on Wednesday.In his inaugural address, D. Selvaraj, Deputy General ... MoU with U.S. business school for dual degrees Park Global School of Business Excellence, based in Chennai and Coimbatore, entered into a memorandum of understanding with Florida International University’s (FIU) Chapman Graduate School of Business to facilitate student exchange ... Honour for Gudivada lecturer Campus Jottings The Health and Education Development Association, New Delhi, has selected Pavuluri Srinivasa Rai, lecturer in library science, ANR College, Gudivada, for an award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to society for over two decades. He ... CAMPUS JOTTINGS AUTA to have its own building The Andhra University Teachers’ Association (AUTA), representing the several hundreds of teachers of the campus colleges, is at last having its own building. AUTA functioned from a shed in front of the AU Faculty Club for a very long time ... The coming revolution The Centre is fast giving shape to new Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) For the love of languages For individuals who have aptitude and love for languages, linguistics provides a rewarding opportunity in academics. Building foundations India’s demand for infrastructure and real estate development is driving some interesting trends in education. John Rajan is a trained architect, working with an architectural firm, but he finds that his B.Arch. degree is not enough ... City student heads for US Studying in US is a dream but Raghuram Prasad, a city student has not only got a chance to study in US but also experience their culture staying with local families for an year. Rahugram, who just finished his 10th has been selected as a part of ... MBA for medical professionals Many hospitals and pharmaceutical firms are setting up professionally managed centres for providing multi-specialty health care services. Such centers need managers who have professional skills, both in general management and health care delivery ... Campus Connect On the occasion of Sadbhawana Diwas, the birth anniversary of late Rajiv Gandhi, a blood grouping camp was conducted at Anbil Dharmalingam Agricultural College and Research Institute of the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. Blood grouping was ... Building foundations With large corporates entering the real estate market, a manpower trained in different disciplines is the need of the hour, and many courses aim to serve the purpose. GUIDANCE PLUS Make the right choice We conclude the series on various study options after Plus-Two, with a look at a few assorted courses. Q & A For the best of leaders I have cleared the Management Aptitude Test (MAT) of AIMA. With the scores that I have received, will I be eligible to attempt the ISB one-year programme? Nitin Tyagi via e-mailThe Indian School of Business ... CAMPUS JOTTINGS Students told to develop character The 16th Investiture ceremony of Avanthi Degree & P.G. College saw students celebrating their entry into college life. Advice from senior academics and some entertainment programmes from their peers made the event a memorable one for ... A niche study area Genetic engineering provides many career options and specialisations. Emphasis on integrated research Many top-notch institutes were inspired by the activities of IISc., says IISER Director Unani students keep fingers crossed Will the 20 students who have hitherto been allotted seats to the Unani Medical College be able to continue their education this year? With the Central Council of Indian Medicine de-recognising the Government Unani Medical College in ... The coming revolution in IT education The Centre is fast giving shape to 20 new Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) Government should focus on other sports At a group discussion organised by The Hindu Education Plus, participants blame people for not encouraging any sport other than cricket Educational simulation for interactive, peer group learning It is too much to expect the English teacher alone to improve the language proficiency of college students. Efforts have to be taken by them to develop their language and soft skills to make them employable. Simulation is one of the methods which ... UK Universities extend their dates Many universities in UK have extended their deadlines for applications. According to the director of Transcend International Education Recruiters and Advisors, the universities have extended their dates till the end of October and students still ... Advantage IATA Learn about IATA programmes which are internationally recognised and offer a range of study options related to the travel profession AU-T seminar on nanomedicine technologies WASSUP Admissions for Rashtriya Military Schools Applications are invited for the Common Entrance Test for admissions to Class VI in the Rashtriya Military Schools located at Bangalore, Belgaum, Ajmer (Rajasthan), Chail (Himachal Pradesh) and Dholpur (Rajasthan). These Military Schools, ... Giving life to the inanimate Diploma and postgraduate diploma courses in animation and multimedia are being offered by several institutes with the basic requirement being sound creative skills and a flair for drawing. The long wait for jobs Will the global recession continue to affect hiring practices in engineering colleges? Gearing up for the big leap in aerospace To tap the potential in aerospace industry for IT, leveraging existing capability for high-value solutions is essential. Patriotic instincts to the fore at GD Event organised by The Hindu Education Plus in Karimnagar It’s all about innovation ‘Eximius’ summit brings out the best from the whizkids Academic audit for enhancing quality UNIVERSITY ROUNDUP Hindi fortnight celebrations at UoH Mukul Chand Pandey, Former Professor, Lucknow University inaugurated the Hindi Fortnight Celebrations of University of Hyderabad (UoH). They would be observed for 15 days till September 15, 2008, with a view to create awareness with regard ... Design a career in architecture Architecture as a career option has gained momentum thanks to focus on infrastructure and urbanisation. Trends indicate that the demand for admission to B.Arch. course is on a par with other engineering branches such as civil and ... One-day seminar on leadership building IBR Institute of International Business relations in association with NHRD Network Hyderabad had conducted a one day Seminar on “Building Leadership to stay competitive in a dynamic world”. Larry Stout, Internationally renowned ... DIFFERENT STROKES It’s always the last option Pure sciences command respect but have few takers Karunya pact with Oracle The School of Computer Science and Technology of Karunya University has signed a memorandum of understanding with Oracle India Private Limited for conducting the Oracle Workforce Development programmes. According to a university release, ... MBA in healthcare management I am a dentist from Hyderabad. I would like to know about the career prospects with MBA in hospital management. Which course is better MBA regular or MBA healthcare? Please let me know about the institutions in Hyderabad offering the course and ... ‘We need to enhance research capabilities’ E.D. Jemmis, Director of the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) at Thiruvananthapuram shares his perspective on matters related to research and the role of institutions like IISER Campus Capsule Preethi Sridhar, student of Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship (XIME), Bangalore won the first place in the Best Student Research Paper awarded by the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) on the occasion of its 20th ... Business English, a new subject catching up with students Communication skills play a significant role in enhancing the employability of candidates. Courses in Business English have become much sought after among college students and professionals who want to sharpen their language skills.With ... Sharpening the mind Mathematics is a subject that depends on your industry initially and on intelligence later. It is an easy and interesting subject where you can score cent per cent, once you understand the basics. For that matter, without comprehensive ... Honour for ANGRAU Bags Sardar Patel Outstanding ICAR Institution Award –2007 YOUR VOICE Just no time for fun The only way out is to reschedule the timetable Bright future for diploma holders in pharmacy Diploma holders can directly join second year B. Pharmacy course as a lateral entrant Opportunity for dialogue, networking The Confederation of Indian Industry-Institute of Quality’s annual “National Summit on Quality in Education” will create an opportunity for dialogue among the institutional leaders for sharing their vision, strategy, ... Studying medicine in Kyrgyzstan Local students who got admitted in medical courses in the International University of Kyrgyzstan were explained about the course and the conditions of the country at a programme organised recently by ISM Focal Point. Medicos who completed the ... Let’s get QUIZical 1. Of which colours are the two vertical bands in the Flag of the Vatican City?2. In ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,’ what is Willy Wonka’s dad’s occupation?3. Which English newspaper is known as ... DIL SE It’s a tough life indeed! Andhra Medical College: “You are interns, grunts, nobodies, bottom of the surgical food chain. You run labs, write orders, work every second night until you drop and don’t complain.” This is how Dr. Miranda Bailey ... Are we really independent? St. Joseph’s Degree College: India is one of the oldest civilizations of the world. Indian history reveals to us the rich cultural heritage and the economic prosperity which India witnessed before the advent of the British. ... Communication holds the key ICFAI National College: Whether a large corporation, a small company, or even a home-based business, effective communication skills are essential for young people to get success. It is all about conveying your messages clearly and ... EMRI services at UoH The 108 Emergency Services were launched on the University of Hyderabad (UoH) campus by Seyed E. Hasnain, Vice-Chancellor in the presence of Venkat Chukulani, CEO of EMRI. The ambulance will be parked at the University campus Health Centre which ... |
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