Category: education
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McMaster University Study Links Lower Ultra-Processed Food Consumption to Higher Odds of Conception in Women
Women who consume fewer ultra-processed foods may have higher odds of conceiving, according to new research from McMaster University. The findings, published today in Nutrition and Health, highlight the potential influence of food processing on reproductive health, independent of age, weight, or other lifestyle factors. The study analyzed dietary and health data from more than 2,500…
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Ariel University to Confer Honorary Doctorate on Grandmaster Boris Gelfand
The Ariel University Senate has resolved to confer an Honorary Doctorate (Doctor Honoris Causa) upon Grandmaster Boris Gelfand, recognizing a career defined by world-class competitive performance, intellectual leadership, and enduring contribution to Israeli and international chess. Gelfand is a Chess World Cup winner and a World Chess Championship finalist, widely regarded as one of Israel’s…
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Veranda K-12 announces up to 50% scholarships for student applying from Grade 6 onwards
Up to 50% scholarship for new admissions to Grade 6 and above CHENNAI Mar 19: Veranda K-12, a Veranda Learning enterprise, which manages BVM Global Cambridge International School, has announced the launch of the BVM Global Cambridge International Scholarship Test 2026–27 at its Sholinganallur campus in Chennai. The scholarship initiative is aimed at identifying and…
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US University Boosts Sustainability with 21 Philips ePaper Displays for Energy & Paper Savings
Leading US university reinforces commitment to sustainability with installation of 21 Philips Tableaux ePaper displays for instant energy and waste paper reductions Creating a more sustainable campus: Pittsburgh-based Duquesne University – one of the nation’s top Catholic colleges – turned to PPDS to seize the sustainable and financial benefits of its groundbreaking ‘zero power’ Philips…
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Galgotias University Awarded ₹42 Lakh Research Grant by TIH-IoT, IIT Bombay to Develop Intelligent Ripeness Detection
Greater Noida, Mar 18: Galgotias University is pleased to announce receipt of a research grant of Rs 42 Lakh from TIH–IoT, IIT Bombay. Received the grant for the project titled “Development of Intelligent Ripening Detector for Mango and Watermelon” under the Technology Development Program (TDP) of TIH–IoT (Technology Innovation Hub). The project is supported by TIH–IoT, a not-for-profit Section 8 company established at…
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Udacity, Part of Accenture, Launches Accredited MBA to Train the Next Generation of AI Product Leaders
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and NEW YORK CITY – Udacity, part of Accenture LearnVantage and the leading provider of tech skills for the AI economy, announced the launch of a fully accredited Master of Business Administration degree programme designed specifically for the next generation of AI product leaders. While traditional MBAs have long held a direct path into product management, they often lack…
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NIPER Raebareli Partners with Roche Pharma India to Strengthen Pharmaceutical Education and Research
New Delhi: The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Raebareli, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Roche Pharma India to promote academic collaboration and advance pharmaceutical education and research in India. The MoU was signed at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi, in the presence of Manoj Joshi, Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals under the…
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India’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.9% in February
New Delhi — India’s unemployment rate fell to 4.9% in February 2026, down from 5% in January, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics. The decline reflects improvements in both urban and rural labor markets. Pic Credit: Pexel Among urban residents aged 15 and above, the unemployment rate decreased slightly from 6.7% to…
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Integrating Ancient Wisdom with Modern Knowledge, crucial to achieve sustainability aver experts at Amity
Mar 17: Amity School of Economics, Amity University Uttar Pradesh Noida campus is organizing its 9th National Conference on the theme “Integrating Diverse Indigenous Knowledge Systems for Dynamic Advancement of Sustainable Development Goals” from 16th-17th March, 2026. Addressing the students during the Inaugural Session, Ms. Shikha Rai, MLA(Delhi), Bhartiya Janta Party, averred, “Sustainability cannot…
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National Mission on Libraries Strengthens Digital Access and Upgrades Library Infrastructure Across India
New Delhi, March 17: The National Mission on Libraries (NML) is progressing across multiple components aimed at strengthening library infrastructure, digital access to knowledge, and capacity building of library professionals across India, the government informed in the Lok Sabha. In a written reply, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, said the mission…