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Maharashtra puts curbs on scholarship for marginalised students

The PIE News

Though SC, ST, and OBC communities constitute over 70% of the Indian population, with Maharashtra being home to over 55% of individuals from the marginalised groups, issues like casteism, abuse, and bullying have plagued the students in prominent higher education institutions across India.

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Aus scholarships and partnerships in India

The PIE News

A new scholarship program for talented young Indian researchers, four university partnerships and an India-Australia education plan have all been unveiled as high-profile leaders met in India this week. The next meeting of the Australia India Education and Skills Council be held in Australia in 2024.

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It is not too late to shift gears to a more visionary International Education Strategy for Canada 

The PIE News

Global Affairs Canada (GAC) is currently leading the development of Canada’s third International Education Strategy (IES) to follow the current strategy that expires on March 31 next year. GAC’s task is further complicated as the responsibility of education policy lies exclusively with the provinces.

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9 Grad Students Honored with K. Patricia Cross Award

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This year’s recipients truly embody the commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, leadership, and civic engagement that Pat Cross championed throughout her distinguished career,” said AAC&U President Dr. Lynn Pasquerella. “We Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award.

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Australia’s universities can boost soft power in “competitive” landscape – report

The PIE News

At the same time, the global soft power landscape is becoming “increasingly competitive” as China continues to offer scholarships, teach Mandarin globally and provide skills support via the Belt and Road initiative.

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Brown faculty votes to restrict P&T committee to full profs

Inside Higher Ed

Proponents of the measure have said that the committee faces logistical problems when judging promotions to full professor, as associate professor members who have not yet experienced that process personally have to recuse themselves, per Brown’s policies. The university referred questions about the new policy to Wong.

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Hits and misses in Budget 2024 for India’s education sector

The PIE News

. “Initiatives like setting up working women’s hostels and providing internships to one crore youth with stipends will boost female labour force participation and bridge the education-employment gap,” said Dr. Anand. Additionally, many international universities offer favourable payment options to accommodate students.

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