Charuvi Agrawal joins AAFT as Industry Dean for Animation. The artist brings experience in painting, sculpture, animation, and filmmaking. She aims to create industry-aligned courses and opportunities for students. Agrawal will inspire future animators in the evolving field. AAFT's CEO, Akshay Marwah, welcomes Agrawal's expertise. The institution focuses on nurturing creative vision in aspiring animators.
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IIM Raipur introduces a two-year MBA in Public Policy and Governance under the Chhattisgarh Government's CMGGF, selecting 36 students. The program, fully sponsored with a ₹50,000 monthly stipend, aims to develop future leaders with policy analysis and governance skills. Eligible candidates must be Chhattisgarh domiciled with a valid CAT score and a graduation degree.
Great Lakes Institute of Management will have a new Director. Dr Debashis Sanyal will take over on May 1, 2025. He succeeds Dr Suresh Ramanathan. Dr Ramanathan completed six years. During his time, Great Lakes achieved AACSB accreditation. It also attained Tier-1 status. Mohan Lakhamraju believes Dr Sanyal's expertise will help Great Lakes grow.
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UWA plans to offer a range of undergraduate (UG) and master's degree programmes, including STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), Business, and in particular creative industry offerings, leveraging the faculty and expertise of its music school, the UWA Conservatorium of Music.
India and Egypt strengthened their partnership in skill development. A high-level Egyptian delegation visited New Delhi. They discussed future cooperation in various sectors. These sectors include IT, agriculture, and tourism. Joint programs, exchanges, and digital skilling are planned. Both countries aim to create a globally competitive workforce. This partnership serves as a model for South-South cooperation.
Chai Point and Medhavi Skills University have partnered to launch a 'Learn While You Earn' program across Chai Point's locations in India. This initiative offers frontline employees, who have completed 10th and 12th standard, access to UGC and AICTE-recognised certificate, diploma, and degree programs.
Professor Manmohan Prasad Gupta from IIT Delhi has been appointed as the new Director of IIM Lucknow, effective April 23, 2025. Succeeding Prof Archana Shukla, his appointment marks a rare instance of an IIT professor leading a top IIM. With expertise in information systems and e-governance, Prof Gupta is expected to enhance IIM Lucknow's academic excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration.
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