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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK ON LURNABLE

Deemed-To-Be-University Status For NCERT- It Can Now Award Degrees

The 63rd foundation day of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) marked a special occasion as the council has been awarded a ‘Deemed-to-be-university’ status. NCERT will now have the academic status and all the privileges of a university. It can also award graduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degrees. Read more

The AI Effect: A Record Number Of UK Students Apply For Computing Courses In 2023

The growing interest in Artificial Intelligence as a career has led to a surge in the popularity of computing programs among UK high-school pass-outs. According to the latest UCAS statistics, a record number of school leavers in the country have applied to computing programmes at university in 2023, making it the 7th most popular course. Read more

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UNIVERSITIES

The University of Otago: New Zealand’s top university for Teaching Excellence

The University of Otago is New Zealand’s top university for educational performance. Founded in 1869, Otago is New Zealand’s first university. For 6 of the past 9 years, our teachers have beaten all other universities and polytechnics to win the Prime Minister’s Supreme Award for Teaching Excellence. Know more

SCHOLARSHIPS

Study Free In Singapore- Fully-Funded Scholarships For International Students

Singapore is fast emerging as one of the most popular study-abroad hubs for international students. It offers quality education along with an excellent lifestyle and lucrative career opportunities.  But it happens to be an expensive destination. However, the country has several fully-funded scholarship programmes for international students. Read more

EXAMS

NEET 2024- Navigating Your Journey As An Aspiring Medical Professional In India

NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance test) is an exam conducted for students seeking admission to medical, dental, nursing, and AYUSH courses in India. It is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The date for NEET 2024 is May 5, 2024, and over 16 lakh aspirants will sit for the exam. Learn more

CAREERS

From Genes To Dreams- Forging A Rewarding Career As A Genetic Engineer

Genetic engineering involves the manipulation of genes to create new organisms or modify existing ones. As a career, it has become increasingly important in various industries, from agriculture to healthcare, as it offers the potential to solve complex problems and improve the quality of life for individuals and communities. Explore

HOT OFF THE PRESS

Australia’s New Education Plan To Prioritise Southeast Asia

Australia’s new education plan will prioritise links with Southeast Asia in the first initiative to focus on this region. Launched at the ASEAN Indo-Pacific Forum in Indonesia, the plan sets a strategy to extend connections with Southeast Asian economies as the region is witnessing strong economic growth.

Average Student Visa Processing Time For Australia Cut Short To 16 Days

International students planning to study in Australia heaved a sigh of relief; with the country cutting short its visa processing time to only 16 days. The news came as a welcome change after the extended struggle with visa delays over the pandemic years. The improvement came after the Department of Home Affairs was allocated funds worth $48.1m.

UK Is A Part Of The Horizon Programme First Time After Brexit

The UK has struck a deal with the European Commission to be a part of the EU’s flagship research program, Horizon, first time after Brexit. With this agreement, researchers in Britain will get access to Horizon Europe funding. The UK is encouraging its researchers to apply for research projects and grants from today as the initiative will be active from January 1 next year.

Academic Dishonesty Is The Reason For Nearly Half Of Chinese Students Dismissed In The US

According to a recent white paper, almost 47.9% of Chinese international students in the US were dismissed by American universities due to academic dishonesty. The report came from the desk of Pittsburgh-based WholeRen Education, which promotes Sino-US education opportunities.

Renewal Of Collaboration Between IBM And IIT-B And IISc To Drive AI And Hybrid Cloud

IBM has renewed its collaboration with IIT, Bombay, and IISc, Bangalore to drive innovations in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and hybrid cloud. IIT Bombay became a part of the IBM AI Horizon Network in 2018 IBM and IISc Bangalore came together to launch the IBM-IISc Hybrid Cloud lab in 2021.

Money Laundering Is A Significant Concern For UK universities

According to new research, 20% of universities in the UK continue to accept cash payments for tuition fees and accommodation costs. The method compounds the risk of money laundering, making these universities soft targets for criminal gangs engaged in unscrupulous financial activities.

UK Schools And Colleges Fully Or Partially Closed Over Raac Safety Concerns

The UK has witnessed the closure of over 100 schools and colleges due to safety concerns over deteriorating lightweight concrete. The safety risk was first highlighted by the collapse of a roof made with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in Kent in 2018. But the action came years later due to the constant pressure on the Department for Education (DfE).

Indian Education Ministry Partners With Adobe To Promote Digital Literacy

India's Union Education Ministry has recently announced a partnership with Adobe to empower K-12 schools in the country with Adobe-based curriculum and training. With this move, the education ministry aims to promote digital literacy in the country, reaching over 2 crore learners and 5 lakh teachers by 2027.

With this, we wrap up our weekly newsletter for this week, but we will be right back with the next issue soon. Until then, keep browsing lurnable.com for daily updates and insights.

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