Ashoka University: Leading Liberal Arts and Sciences University

Virologist Dr Shahid Jameel on COVID-19: “We have to get used to this way of life for the next few years”

January 13th, 2022

Dr Shahid Jameel is a leading Indian virologist and academic. Currently, he is the Sultan Qaboos bin Said Fellow at Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies and Research Fellow, Green Templeton College, University of Oxford. Dr Jameel has been Chief Executive Officer of the Wellcome Trust/DBT India Alliance, an independent public charity that funds research in health and biomedical sciences in India,

Ashoka University, DCPCR open applications for the second cohort of child rights fellowship

January 4th, 2022

Ashoka University and Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) have opened applications for the second cohort of Child Rights Fellowship (CRF) commencing in March 2022.

Four Ashoka Faculty Members, namely, Gautam Menon, Shahid Jameel, Vinay Sitapati and Mekhala Krishnamurthy, made it to Apolitical’s 100 Most Influential Academics in Government list

December 23rd, 2021

The list highlights work that’s influenced the policymaking process by providing insights into policy problems, contributing innovative ideas and solutions, or adding relevant and informative data. Each nominee on the list is committed to improving the work of government, and their research has already made an impact.

Ashoka University signs MoU with University of Cambridge

December 20th, 2021

The University of Cambridge and Ashoka University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in recognition of their mutual interest in promoting and furthering academic links between the two institutions.

Is There a Modern Indian Literature?

December 6th, 2021

The Centre for the Creative and the Critical (CCC) at Ashoka University in collaboration with The Oxford Research Centre for the Humanities (TORCH) is offering a course by the renowned novelist and critic Amit Chaudhuri. He is also the Professor of Creative Writing at Ashoka University and the Director of The Centre for the Creative and the Critical.

IIT-Delhi sets up sponsored research parks for research worth Rs 700cr

November 21st, 2021

Now they can now develop these state-of-the-art technologies indigenously, he added. In addition to this, the Indian Navy, Ashoka University, National Law University Delhi (NLUD), Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIITD), Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy, Visakhapatnam (IIPE) and the Bharat Heavy Electricals have also signed MoUs with IIT-D to establish avenues of engagement with industry, transfer knowledge and create value.

[Sustainability Agenda] How these teenagers are changing the way we talk about climate crisis

November 18th, 2021

Intending to do something about it, Anushree and Tisya started Nitara (means deeply rooted in Hindi) in June 2021. Nitara is an intersectional youth initiative that undertakes various projects under the domains of environment and climate justice, equitable education, and social welfare.

QS Asia University Rankings 2022: Ashoka University ranks first in ‘International Faculty’ across all 118 Indian varsities

November 5th, 2021

Ashoka University has been ranked among the top five private Universities in India in the QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) Asia University Rankings 2022. It has also secured top rank among all Indian Universities on the 'International Faculty' indicator. Published annually, QS Asia University Rankings highlights the top universities in Asia, each year.

Ashoka University conference puts spotlight on increasing opportunities in higher education for students with dyslexia

October 29th, 2021

“Worldwide there is a rapidly growing understanding of Dyslexia and how to support learners with Dyslexia to achieve their potential. We’re glad to create this momentum in India. This conference not only aimed at opening the dialogue amongst the stakeholders at higher education institutions and corporate workspaces, but also to highlight the creative and intellectual strengths people with Dyslexia bring to any organization,” Reena Gupta, Director, Office of Learning Support, Ashoka University, said.

Where do Indian states stand in ensuring access to education and healthcare?

October 26th, 2021

In a recent study undertaken by the Centre for New Economics Studies, OP Jindal Global University, we have attempted to conceptualise the creation of a new index envisioning to measure and study differential inequality of access in terms of access to basic social and economic services and opportunities in states and the Union Territories.

Not all roads lead to DU

October 25th, 2021

If a student fails to get into the University of Delhi based on marks alone, they have enough career options, in public and private universities, to explore in terms of opportunities, resources, faculty and placements.

Why there’s a growing demand for Liberal Arts and the emerging careers in this field

September 7th, 2021

Three academics, an advertising professional and an all-rounder shared their life lessons at a virtual discussion on Liberal Arts: Emerging Careers in Humanities. The chat was part of CampusToCareer 2020, an ongoing webinar series by ABP Education.

Ashoka University Awarded Prestigious Advanced E-LEAD Certification For Excellence In Online Teaching By QS I.GAUGE

September 4th, 2021

New Delhi: Ashoka University today announced that it has been awarded Advanced E-Learning Excellence for Academic Digitisation (Adv E-LEAD) certification from QS I.GAUGE, the India specific rating agency for the Quacquarelli Symonds, London. The E-LEAD certification assesses preparedness of institutions on various indicators such as student-faculty engagement, virtual sessions, and presence of a robust Learning Management System; and all of these elements supported and managed by a team of IT experts or solution providers that are guided by a comprehensive IT policy and best practices to ensure adequate infrastructure is provided for seamless online education delivery.

Y-Combinator backs AI powered personal knowledge base startup Synth

August 24th, 2021

Silicon Valley-based startup accelerator Y Combinator has invested $125,000 in Synth, an AI startup for knowledge workers as part of the Y-Combinator’s Summer 21 batch. Synth is an app that captures all the relevant information you consume – text, audio, video in 1-click and makes it easy to search and retrieve the information you want and use it anywhere.

Experts Say Its ‘Too Early To Declare A Third Wave’ Amid Rise Of Covid In Some States

August 4th, 2021

The rise in fresh Covid cases and the effective reproduction number indication of how fast an infection spreads — in many states is worrying but don’t panic. Instead, mask up and get vaccinated, say experts, stressing that it is too early to declare the beginning of a new wave.

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