EDUCATION

Delhi Minister Extends Closure of Primary Schools Until November 10 Due to 'Severe' Air Pollution
Newsmen Education Desk -
In a post on X, Delhi Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi said, "As pollution levels continue to remain high, primary schools in Delhi will stay closed till 10th November."
Valparaiso University Offers Assistance to Family of Attacked Indian Student for US Travel
Newsmen Education Desk -
The victim, Varun Raj Pucha, a 24-year-old student majoring in computing and information sciences at Valparaiso University, is currently in a critical condition after a 24-year-old man assaulted him with a knife at a public gym.
Loughborough University rebrands its biz school, says India a big focus mkt
IANS -
As part of a major branding makeover, the university renamed its School of Business and Economics to 'Loughborough Business School'.
Israel and Gaza war tensions spread into US college campuses
IANS -
A fierce debate on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East between Israel and Hamas is raging on US college campuses. Messages are spreading rapidly on social media platforms demanding people pick a side on divisive issues, media reports said, posing the question: "Is there still space for young Americans to talk to each other?"
A Roadmap for Data Science in 2023
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The growing demand for data science across industries emphasizes the significance of earning a degree in data science, providing students with a passport to traverse the data-driven era successfully.
US releases new recommendations for colleges to promote diversity
IANS -
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Department said the report, titled "Strategies for Increasing Diversity and Opportunity in Higher Education”, is part of the Biden-Harris administration’s "ongoing commitment to advance diversity and opportunity in higher education".
G20 university connect programme to be held on Sep 26, PM urges students to participate
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In his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi said that he will also be participating in the programme.
Aspiring Indian students get admission in Canadian institutes as they normally do: Officials
IANS -
This is despite BLS, India’s visa processing centres in Canada, this week suspended services citing operational reasons.
DUSU polls: ABVP wins 3 of 4 posts; NSUI nominee gets vice president post
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The three posts won by the ABVP include that of the President, Secretary and Joint Secretary, while the Congress-backed National Students' Union of India (NSUI) managed to win the post of Vice President.
UK to hike student visa fee from October by 127 pounds
IANS -
The UK Home Office said on Friday that the fee for applying for a student visa from outside the country will rise by 127 pounds to 490 pounds, to equal the amount charged for in-country applications.
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