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Maharashtra puts curbs on scholarship for marginalised students

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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

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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. Four new partnerships have been signed – two with Deakin and two with Monash University.

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

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Australia’s long-term international education strategy should prioritise soft power over economic impact, according to a new report on the future of the internationalisation of the country’s universities.

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The SRHE Digital University Network: A Decade of Trends and Future Directions

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by Katy Jordan, Janja Komljenovic and Jeremy Knox The SRHE Digital University Network was launched in 2012, with a view to present “ critical, theorised and research-based perspectives on technologies in higher education ”. Looking back From 2013 onwards, the Digital University had been included in the annual SRHE conference themes.

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

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. “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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UK free speech: “time will tell” if guidance works

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One scenario it puts forward is a university accepting students on visiting scholarships funded by their home government where “scholars must accept the principles of the ruling party of [their home] country”. Depending on the circumstances, these arrangements may undermine free speech and academic freedom at [the university].

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9 Grad Students Honored with K. Patricia Cross Award

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The American Association of Colleges and Universities ( AAC&U ) has announced the 2024 recipients of the annual K. A past annual conference hosted by the American Association of Colleges and Universities. Patricia Cross Award — in honor of the legacy of distinguished university administrator, researcher, and teacher K.