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It's a lifelong experienceI received an unsolicited e-mail pertaining to programmes in Clinical Research and Pharmacovigilance. I am a Master of Pharmacy at present. Can you provide more information about the programmes?Suneel Dewanvia e-mail, ... CAREER GUIDE For a career in engineering physics Have a strong interest in physics and an aptitude for science and engineering? A primer on the courses available in engineering physics. CAMPUS CONNECT 
Orientation programme on sign languageRamakrishna Mission Vivekananda University-Faculty of Disability Management and Special Education conducted an orientation programme on Indian Sign Language (ISL) for undergraduate and post-graduate nursing students of PSG College of Nursing. ... GATE: get set for the toughest test GATE qualified candidates are also eligible for the award of Junior Research Fellowship in CSIR Laboratories and CSIR sponsored projects 
Campus connectThe Research Forum of the School of Historical Studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, organised a lecture on ‘Just Losers' by Jaco Schouwenaar, former Principal, Kalsbeek College, The Netherlands. In his lecture, Dr. Jaco gave an overview ... Dissections: focus on humane options The issue was widely discussed and alternative modes presented at the national-level conference in Jaipur An informal classroom but no less competitive Common law to govern varsities? Separate legislation for individual universities opposed GUIDANCE PLUS 
Netherlands for quality educationThe Dutch system of higher education enjoys worldwide reputation for high quality that is achieved through a national system of regulation and quality assurance. Opportunities galore in medical education A huge scope of opportunities beckons medical professionals in the country in the years to come with the increasing need of professionals. Ever widening demand-supply gap of professionals in the healthcare sector is an added advantage for the ... 
Campus ConnectThree students – Nikhil Chittarasu, Shahul Hameed and L. Suriya set new meet records in the recently concluded Bharathidasan University inter-collegiate athletic meet. Nikhil and Shahul, both students of St. Joseph's College (Tiruchi), ... Talk on nanotechnology applications to life sciences Hiran Vedam, founder and Managing Director of Nano Consulting Pvt. Ltd., Singapore, delivered a talk on ‘Nanotechnology: applications to life sciences' at SVIMS University last week.She explained how Nanotechnology, the science of ... QUERY CUE Gauge the standing of B-School Get a low-down on Careers & Courses IPE invites applications for PG diploma IPE invites applications from experienced professionals for admissions into its 15-month Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Management approved by AICTE. A minimum of three to five years of experience is expected of the applicants, a press ... At the GD, say it in style and lend an ear A look at stage two of the IIM admission process Reviving the biodiversity of Pulicat Lake A hands-on learning experience that introduced students to eco-restoration tools. An informal classroom but no less competitive ISB team ‘Case Study Competition 2009' A three-member team of the Indian School of Business (ISB) has been shortlisted as one of the five finalists in the ‘Case Study Competition 2009' that attracted nearly 500 teams from top business schools in the country. It was conducted ... Get to the heart of physics B.Tech., integrated M.Tech. and dual degree M.Tech programmes are being offered by IITs and some other institutes in engg. physics 
U.K., a favourite study destinationShorter duration of master's programmes, transparent visa procedures and a post-study work scheme continue to attract more and more Indian students to pursue higher education in the U.K. 
Focus on industry collaborationIt is not just the top institutes in the country that are increasingly focussing on industry collaboration but some private engineering colleges too have begun to realise the potential in such partnerships. Padmasri Dr. BV Raju Institute of ... CLAT to be held on May 9 The Convenor of CLAT – 2010, National Law Institute University, Bhopal, has announced the conduct of the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), to be held on May 9, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon across the country for admission to the ... Football, tulips, education The Dutch system of higher education enjoys worldwide reputation for high quality through a system of regulation and quality assurance 
Higher study opportunities in nursingIt's for those who are interested in higher studies in nursing. The following are some institutes offering courses: Dayananda Sagar Institutions, Bangalore offers M.Sc nursing in community health, medical-surgical, paediatrics, obstetrics and ... RIGHT TURN Symbol of selfless love Take on students' test of nerves IPE invites applications for PG diploma IPE invites applications from experienced professionals for admissions into its 15-month Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Management approved by AICTE. A minimum of three to five years of experience is expected of the applicants, a press ... Work experience helps pursue a career in law You have done your MBA and then taken up law. Also, your specialisation in MBA and your current field are not really interlinked or complementary. This suggests that you want to change your profession. In that case, are you sure you want to ... It's a problem CAT Technical glitches apart, there was no level playing field, complain many students. B.Tech. programmes from IIST The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram, has invited online applications for its national-level entrance test to be held on April 17, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for admission ... Programme on entrepreneur skills The Centre for Entrepreneurship Development is organising two-week Entrepreneurship Development Programme from December 28 at its campus in ALEAP Industrial Estate. The programme includes Entrepreneur Skills, Motivation, Business ... The Aussies bring in reforms The decision has been taken because of criticism about quality of education 
Do you burn your property?“BUS for U Students” is what I personally regard bus as. However, some people indulge in attacking this economical carrier by breaking window panes, shield screens and deflating tyres which is quite abysmal. It could even harm ... Fanatik-2009 on Dec. 22 Madina Degree College, Himayathnaagr is organising ‘Fanatik 2009-Reaching the Biotech Horizons' on December 22 from 10 a.m. at Nehru auditorium, Medican Education Centre, Nampally, a press release said.AimThe meet is aimed ... Quality education at affordable cost TASMAC London-School of Business is an independent institution of higher education which provides quality education at an affordable cost.The Business School is located in Kingsbury. TASMAC London is British Accreditation Council (BAC) ... Certificate course for business correspondents NIS Sparta, a leading Training, Education and Learning solutions provider will soon be imparting the Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (IIBF) accredited training for a Certificate course for Business Correspondents (BC's) and Business ... Vidyadeep launched Sikkim Manipal University Directorate of Distance Education (SMU-DDE) announced the launch of Vidyadeep, a nationwide scholarship programme for 1500 meritorious and deserving students of SMU-DE programs across India. The scholarship programme ... Experiments in the classroom At least 30 per cent of teachers in elementary schools in France are conducting science experiments in class, says Nicole Ostrowsky, Professor Emeritus, University of Nice Sophia Antipolis, France.Conducting a programme for around 60 ... TALKING POINT Expressions that let you talk about yourself We are now familiar with a variety of expressions for giving compliments, for expressing criticism, and so on. But talking about other things and other people is only a part of what we use language for. If you think about it, one of the most ... E-PLUS CLUB It's the name that matters Most people choose products based on brand names and do not pay attention to quality Eplus Club schedule Theme: - Many of us have heard the famous quote “What's in a name?” But the significance of names cannot be overlooked. In this era of consumerism, we are often driven to look for the best names in the business and respect them. ... Ahimsa in science The Mahatma Gandhi Doerenkamp Centre for Alternatives to the Use of Animals in Life Science Education (MGDC), Bharathidasan University, has commenced its task of reaching out to university, college and school teachers in other parts of the ... Write to us Interested in starting Eplus Club in your institution? All you need is to register with The Hindu, identify the students willing to improve their language skills and one or two lecturers to assist them. Write to us for registration and details ... Learning to do business in India There is an immediate need to improve the quality of talent in all sectors including Information Technology Vels University launches course in Ergonomics Vels University (Chennai) has started Post Graduate Diploma and M.Sc. in Ergonomics in collaboration with RECOUP Neuromusculoskeletal Rehabilitation Centre (Bangalore) as its knowledge partner. The course duration is 12 months for PG Diploma ... Life skills in retail Plan to equip youth with the ability to take advantage of the booming retail sector in India New offer from Indian School of Business Participants will attend sessions at Kellogg, Wharton DIFFERENT STROKES Online vs. tradition Should all exams be taken on the computer? Some say yes, others get irritated New regulator for vocational education in Australia YOUR VOICE The travails of seeking information The public must utilise the powers of RTI Act rightly News Pulse NIS Sparta, a leading training, education and learning solutions provider, will soon be imparting the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF)-accredited training for a certificate course for Business Correspondents (BCs) and Business ... 
Campus CapsuleGoethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan is launching ARThinkSouthAsia, a fully funded Fellowship in Arts Management and Cultural Policy, addressed to today's cultural practitioners.The fellowship is designed to help develop skills, ... Test Tracker The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram, has invited online applications for its national-level entrance test to be held on April 17, 2010 from 10 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for admission to ... Fast track course in German Goethe Institute (Max Mueller Bhavan) is offering a super intensive course in German, ‘Carry on German A12B1', an exclusive programme where the candidates can finish the initial 3 levels (A1, A2 & B1) in five months. This module was ... Techfest from January 22 Techfest, the annual International Science and Technology festival of IIT Bombay, will be held from January 22 to 24, 2010.For the first time competitions targeting students from design schools called ArchiTECH has been introduced. The ... The challenge of sustainable development Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA) and the University of Dayton Ohio, U.S. has announced Mindful Leadership Competition - 2010, the third annual national-level competition for undergraduate and graduate students on ... Free vocational training in airconditioning technology Rotary Club of Madras South will be organising a free six-month vocational training course on ‘Airconditioning and Refrigeration Technology' in association with Anna University.The course will be conducted on the Anna University ... Conversation classes from SBIOA Institute The State Bank of India Officers' Association (SBIOA) Institute, Chennai, has been conducting courses in spoken English, spoken Hindi and spoken Tamil through correspondence.The courses are designed for part-time learners too as they ... Footwear institute centre in Chennai The Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) will offer postgraduate and undergraduate programmes on its campus at Irungattukottai Footwear SEZ, Sriperumbudur, April 2010 onwards.Currently, students have to go to FDDI Noida or ... Making a winning point at a moot court Moot courts are an eye-opener for law students as they can get to learn how to use particular provisions of law. Call to harness youth talent The government, the educational institutions and the NGOs must come together to harness the talent of the youth, for the country to become a super power, said Dr. A. K. Singh, Director, CEPTAM, DRDO, New Delhi. He was speaking at the inaugural ... Reality show for budding entrepreneurs The Entrepreneurship Cell [E-Cell] of IIT Bombay is conducting a reality show for budding entrepreneurs who have established their start-up and is giving them a unique opportunity to pitch their ideas to investors to receive funding from ... 
E-plus clubIf you are interested in starting The Hindu EducationPlus Club in your college, all you have to do is write to us. Also, identify students who wish to improve their communication skills and one or two faculty members who would like to be part ... Share your views Pocket money is a part and parcel of student's life though the value of it changes from student to student depending on the family's economic background.With students preferring best of clothes and best of restaurants to visit the ... |
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