Are B Schools catering to needs of industries?
Apr 25, 2014, at 08:38 pm
Industries seem to be losing craze for generic B-School education. At the same time, many of the B-Schools are also not realizing the industry needs. Results of these conflicting trends reflect in sharp decline of attractiveness of some of the B-School programmes . Number of CAT aspirants, which is an indicator of the market size has reduced to 1.74 Lacs in December 2013 in comparison with 2.14 lacs in December 2012, which is almost a 20% decrease.
Encyclopaedia Britannica Partners with Katha
Apr 22, 2014, at 11:21 pm
New Delhi, Apr 22 (IBNS): Encyclopaedia Britannica, best known for authoritative reference material recently partnered with Katha, an independent Indian publisher with over 300 titles translated from 21 Indian languages, to take the best Indian stories published by Katha to the children across the world.
Dubai school inducted into Britannica President’s Club
Apr 21, 2014, at 11:22 pm
New Delhi, Apr 21 (IBNS): Global digital media company with products that promote knowledge and learning Encyclopaedia Britannica recently inducted the Indian High School, Dubai in the Britannica President’s Club for South Asia.
British Council to hold 'Going Global' in Miami
Apr 18, 2014, at 03:57 am
New Delhi, Apr 17 (IBNS): British Council's 'Going Global 2014' international education conference will be held in Miami Beach (USA) from Apr 29 to May 1.
MDIS declares admission for MSc Health Sciences (Management)
Apr 16, 2014, at 11:31 pm
New Delhi, Apr 16 (IBNS): Singapore based not-for-profit professional institute for lifelong learning, Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS) recently announced the intake of students and professionals for an evolutionary program in MSc Health Sciences (Management), awarded by the Northumbria University, UK.
Australian school leaders build links with Indian counterparts
Apr 15, 2014, at 02:00 am
New Delhi, Apr 14 (IBNS): Australian High Commissioner Patrick Suckling on Monday hosted a reception for 10 principals and senior teachers from Australian schools who are visiting India to learn about the local education system and build personal and professional relationships.
British Council offers Summer School courses
Apr 13, 2014, at 08:37 pm
Kolkata, Apr 13 (IBNS): The British Council Kolkata on Saturday announced details of the Summer School courses for 2014.
WBUT launches credit transfer system
Apr 10, 2014, at 08:02 pm
Kolkata, Apr 10 (IBNS): The West Bengal University of Technology (WBUT) on Wednesday announced Credit Transfer System for engineering students, set to be implemented after the Lok Sabha elections.
IIM Shillong wins L'Oreal Brandstorm 2014
Apr 08, 2014, at 11:02 pm
Mumbai, Apr 8 (IBNS): A three member team from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Shillong, recently won the National Finals of L’oreal Brandstorm – the flagship international marketing competition hosted by cosmetics and beauty product brand L’oreal.
IGNOU to host 27th convocation
Apr 04, 2014, at 11:48 pm
New Delhi, Apr 4 (IBNS): The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is all set to hold its 27th Convocation on Apr 16 here, for the students passing in December 2012 and June 2013 Term End Examinations (TEE).
IHG, IL&FS Skills launches 15th IHG Academy programme
Apr 03, 2014, at 02:52 am
Kolkata, Apr 2 (IBNS): InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and IL&FS Skills, one of India's largest skills development organisations, have on Wednesday announced the launch of the 15th IHG Academy programme in India, joining over 300 IHG Academy programmes globally.
iLEAD hosts workshop on faculty development
Apr 02, 2014, at 09:27 pm
Kolkata, Apr 2 (IBNS): Institute of Leadership, Entrepreneurship & Development (iLEAD) recently conducted a two-day workshop on 'Faculty Development', with Ashley Braganza, Professor, Brunel University, UK and Melvin N Johnson, Professor, Tennessee State University, USA, here,
NSDC, partners certify 500 candidates under STAR Scheme
Apr 02, 2014, at 04:39 am
Kolkata/Guwahati, Apr 1 (IBNS): The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), along with the Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC) felicitated the first batch of 500 successful candidates from the north-eastern region of India, who have completed their industry oriented training course under the National Skill Certification and Monetary Reward Scheme (branded as STAR).